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DIY CAD Software
August 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Computer Aided Design Is now reaching the masses as software developers hunt for the bigger global market at price points that are affordable to the general public.
A typical example of this is Landscape Design Software.
If you just have a small lawn or garden, you may not have too much trouble designing what you want to [...]
Aug
29
The Ever Changing Face Of Architectural Design
August 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment
For some architects even today there is no getting away from the drawing board and the art of this ancient profession.
Much of the general public still have the image of the architect on his drawing board, working on a blueprint. Or the intern crouched in a corner working on a scale model of the proposed [...]
Aug
28
Is Cad Training Important?
August 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Having been around the CAD industry for nearly 10 years one thing has always astounded me and that was the lack of importance that is placed on designers software training by business owners.
Each year industry spends millions of dollars upgrading their very expensive design software. It can be argued however that often the upgrade is [...]
Aug
27
Flat Panel Monitors
August 27, 2008 | 1 Comment
Are you still using an old crt monitor with your Cad workstation? If so it may be time for a change.
Some designers will be hanging on to their old crt screens for grim death still arguing about colour definition and quality of the display but the reality is that the modern crop of flat screens [...]