CAD drafting software is used mainly for creating architectural designs or blueprints. Some of the available software in the market, allow users to mark different components of a design with different color variations. Some of the most advanced CAD drafting software available can support a million color variations.
CAD drafting software programs use different types of color numbering systems such as RGB (red, green, blue) and HSL (hue-saturation-luminance).
The availability of different CAD drafting software has helped in eliminating the need for manual design drafting. Complex machines and architectural structures can now be drawn and designed easily.
Let’s take a look at some of the most popular CAD software:
ARCHICAD
ArchiCAD is architectural CAD software for developed by Graphisoft. It is easy to use software popular amongst architects and designers. ArchiCAD automatically generates all required 2D and 3D output from a single file. Users work and edit directly in both 3D and 2D. The newest version (2007) is ArchiCAD 11.
CHIEF ARCHITECT
Specially designed for residential design professionals, it makes easier to visualize design ideas. Architectural drafting software commonly used by professional designers, builders and architects. Available in integrated 2D and 3D package.
MicroStation
Originally developed by Intergraph, It’s widely used among architects, contractors, GIS professionals and engineers to work on buildings and other projects.
DATACAD
DATACAD is a comprehensive CADD package, which includes a number of automated features for architects. The only software endorsed by the American Institute of Architects.
SolidWorks
SolidWorks is a 3D mechanical CAD program developed by SolidWorks Corporation. SolidWorks is used by mechanical engineers and designers.
The author of the article is Tia Martyn, working with a CAD services company. For more information on CAD and drafting services, log onto www.designpresentation.com
About the Author:
The author of this article is working with DesignPresentation Associates.
For more information log on to:
DesignPresentation — a cad conversion, cad drafting and raster to vector services site.
http://www.designpresentation.com/
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Cad Software – the Lifeline of Cad Drafting Services
JNRS Drafting Machine (New brake system)
|
|
Bienfang Poster Paper Roll 25 yards by 36-Inch wide $13.40 SBA321130 For signs, display backgrounds, posters and photographic backdrops. For printing inks, poster colors or tempera. White, 18-lb. stock. 25 yds. Form Type: N/A; Global Product Type: Roll Paper; Paper Color(s): White; Roll Width: 36 in.PRODUCT DETAILS: -Roll Size (w x l): 36 in x 75 ft. -For Use With: Inks, Markers, Pencils, Pens, Tempera Paints, Poster Paints, Printing Inks. -Machine Compa… |
|
|
(Price/1 EA)AMES Draft-Pak Portable Drafting System AMES DRAFT PAK 18X24 $138.00 Price is for 1 EA.A completely self-contained system that includes a drawing board with parallel blade, a tilting mechanism for board angle, and a storage compartment for tools. Easily converts to a convenient briefcase with carrying handle. The drafting surface is reversible to put parallel blade inside case for protection when transporting. The drawing can be left in place when the unit is close… |
|
|
Fairgate 14 Ruler $4.80 The 14 product by Fairgate is a FAIRGATE CUFF WIDTH MARKING RULE 12″X11/2″ from the Merrow Global Catalog of Sewing Machine Accessories. Merrow Global Stores is a world-leading supplier of Fairgate Rulers to the textile finishing and sewing industry. This Ruler is backed by our customer satisfaction guarantee and is ready for shipment to you. Thank you for choosing Merrow Global… |
|
|
ALVIN TOM Portable Drafting Machine and Board $644.95 Track-type drafting machine complete with drawing board that features a modern and compact, precision design, Italian made by Tom. Functional drawing board with precision ball bearing, vertical sliding track drafting system, and break lever on vertical sliding track offers three positions. 150° double-hinged drawing head with two sets of Plexiglas® scales included, one set metric, the other is i… |
|
|
DRFT MACH SCALE 12in UNIVERSAL $40.00 This scale is designed to fit all Vemco Drafting Machines, and features an aluminum center core and a clear acrylic edge. First Side Scale = Full size to 1/32in’; Second Side Scale = half zie to 1/50in; Full Divisions SuppliesNet item (VAP-13-12)… |
|
|
DRFT MACH SCALE 12in F/BDM SER $54.49 This scale is designed to fit the Alvin inTrackin Drafting Machines. First Side Scale 1in & 1/2in =1′; Second Side Scale 1/4in & 1/8in = 1′; Open Divisions SuppliesNet item (VAM-11-12)… |
|
|
1/48 Martian War Machine Kit $16.00 1-48 Scale. New tooling includes clear and green molded parts, Wingspan measures 10.5 inches long when complete. Skill level 2…. |
|
|
Flying Machine Kite $74.00 This is a kite shaped like a flying machine with moving propellers and spinning tail…. |
|
|
v. 2009 Machine Design w/ RenderWorks MAC $1,995.00 VectorWorks Machine Design is specifically engineered for smart-sized design firms, machine shops, and fabricators who need an easy-to-use, easy-to-learn, drafting and 3D modeling solution. Currently the best selling design program on the Macintosh®, and an industry standard on Windows®, VectorWorks is used by more than 250,000 design professionals in over 80 countries-making it one of the world… |
|
|
v. 2009 Machine Design w/ RenderWorks Win $1,995.00 VectorWorks Machine Design is specifically engineered for smart-sized design firms, machine shops, and fabricators who need an easy-to-use, easy-to-learn, drafting and 3D modeling solution. Currently the best selling design program on the Macintosh®, and an industry standard on Windows®, VectorWorks is used by more than 250,000 design professionals in over 80 countries-making it one of the world… |
