Design and AutoCAD 2011 - Introduction to AutoCAD 2011: 2D and 3D Design - page 414

In particular, 2D drawings which can be constructed in AutoCAD 2011
are still of great value in modern industry. AutoCAD 2011 can also be
used to produce excellent and accurate 3D models, which can be rendered
to produce photographic like images of a suggested design. Although not
dealt with in this topic, data from 3D models constructed in AutoCAD
2011 can be taken for use in computer aided machining (CAM).

At all stages in the design process, either (or both) 2D or 3D drawings play

an important part in aiding those engaged in designing to assist in assessing
the results of their work at various stages. It is in the design process that
drawings constructed in AutoCAD 2011 play an important part.

In the simplifi ed design process chart shown in Fig. 21.1 an asterisk (*) has
been shown against those features where the use of AutoCAD 2011 can be
regarded as being of value.

A design chart ( Fig. 21.1 )

The simplifi ed design chart Fig. 21.1 shows the following features:

Design brief: A design brief is a necessary feature of the design process. It
can be in the form of a statement, but it is usually much more. A design

The problem
to be solved
Preliminary
* Drawings

Notes with drawings
Statement with drawings*
Specification with drawings*

*

DESIGN BRIEF

*

*

Materials
Costs

Purpose
Methods

RESEARCH

Planning

* Sketches
* Drawings
* Notes with drawings

Shape and Form
Proportions
Drawings

*

IDEAS FOR
SOLVING BRIEF

*

*

Are they required?
For display

Graphics
3D solid model drawings

*

MODELS

*

Tests CHOSEN SOLUTION Technical drawings

*

* Graphics REALISATION Tests

* Reports Notes (including drawings) *

EVALUATION

Fig. 21.1 A simplifi ed design chart