CompuServe Messages

Mike: For creating design sketches through working drawings our offices uses GDS and MicroGDS. Both packages (one for VAX/VMS + Alpha workstations and the other for PC's using Windows or NT) offer 3D modelling and rendering. There is a degree of complexity in using either product, administration is vitally important to the point where every project we do has a designated CADD lead. /_______________________From your message________________________\\ How do you use 3D in your design process. __________________________________________________________________ To prepare for the eventuality of 3D work and for snappy graphics we draw all walls and similar graphics as closed blocks, in ACAD I think POLYLINE is the equivalent concept. This allows a team member to extrude into 3D any graphics desired. We plot out piles of hidden-line wire frame views during the early design stages. For rudimentary lighting and color we use GDS, for higher quality stills and for all animation we go with 3DS. Bob