Re: CAD experiment idea

I am hoping that this process will help to illuminate some of the issues you mention. It is great if
your CAD system does what you want and is easy to use, but if you cannot share the output in a
convenient manner that is a negative in my mind that many never think of. By doing just a CAD model
of the finished piece I am hoping that many on the list can learn what the norm is in the real
world. We don't take on may custom projects, but when we have done them for some local R&D firms the
norm is you get a solid model CAD from the engineers and have to work from there.

Regarding the learning curve part, I am hoping that if people are stuck in how to move forward in
the package they choose, they will post to the list that I am using package X and here is where I am
stuck. Could even be I am trying to use package X and I don't even know how to approach this. The
expectation is that the person at least knows how to navigate their program so that approach and
technique is the main part they need. There is a requirement for some personal responsibility to
learn the basics of the package you will use.

Tim Goldstein
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--- Original message posted by "R.L. Wurdack" <dickw@...> on 12/13/10 ---
 
Learning curve is another issue (facility with the tool), as is compatibility with other CAD
products (can files be exchanged), but I think some useful data can come of an experiment like this.
Maybe a standard drawing should be the starting point to be duplicated by other CAD products.

Dick



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