Very interesting , and timely. Are you using AutoCAD? I've Been toying with
AutoCAD 14 for two years without really applying myself. I recently decided
to get on it, but first review the other programs out there ( vector works,
softbuild, softplan) So far these seem to be ok for cookie cutter houses,
but not for restoration work. Your experience, anyone else out there have
something to check out before I commit? Unfortunately I am stuck with
windows.creighton
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Callan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 11:19 PM
Subject: [BP] Surprised again


> I have been drawing two historic buildings in my CADD program.  The
> nature of the program is such that 3D is just how it works, or at least
> how I have learned it.  As I was drawing the building today, in order
> to study it and know it better, in its original construction, I
> realized that I was not only seeing things that have not been seen in a
> long time, but things that may have never been seen before.
>
> CADD drawing does amazing things, like defy gravity and the laws of
> physics.  Two things CAN occupy the same space at the same time.  I was
> drawing in a storage system that had been placed up against a counter.
> I never questioned it before, but when that sucker popped up in 3D, it
> was a surprise to me.  Must have been a surprise to the inspector on
> the job too!
>
> The 3D views help to confirm that what I think is going on really is
> going on.  That's great for an insecure guy like me.  Builds
> confidence.  I do think in 3D pretty much all the time and pretty
> effectively, but it is such a relief to have my minds eye view of the
> world confirmed.
>
> Cool.
>
> -jc
>
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uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to:
<http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html>