Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/12/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have used CAD for years. Now I have to learn BIM: Building Information Modeling, where 3-D models are built not just with lines and solids, but with the information of what building components are used. The model/database is theoretically to be used not only during design and construction, but throughout the life of the building. Pretty neat in theory, and the software has come a long way, but it isn't quite there yet. Matt >> It is, of course, all a matter of perspective. >> >> "Part of this is because the current technology does deliver "decent" >> results with far less skill and effort. >> Drawing a fine line of a specific width with a rapidograph pen >> required skill..." >> >> As an architect who was trained using ruling pens, the rapidographs >> provide inferior quality to ruling pens and require, comparatively, no >> skill. For those unfamiliar, ruling pens consist of two bladed points, >> adjustable to any width within their limits, which actually incise the >> paper as they deliver the ink, resulting in a perfect line. One drop of >> ink is loaded into the pen at a time. Mastering them to draw a line is >> difficult, and preparing inked building plans with them is quite the >> endeavor. >> >> Drawing a fine line with a ruling pen requires skill, the rapidograph >> requires (relatively) no skill but provides "decent" results. >> >> Now, of course, we architects draw next to nothing except quick hand >> sketches. All else is on the computer. Potentially perfect lines with >> ease (but people still mess up). >> >> Matt > > > And now you have to learn CAD am I right? > T Squares are analog. > CAD is digital. > > You use virtual ink now. > > > Mark William Rabiner > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >