Well at least the first four. I posted this article in AUGI Hot News for June 2006. If you look around you can see repeated patterns of CAD troubles. People get themselves into trouble often by doing the same things. As I observed these patterns of behavior, I came to understand that there is “nothing […]
Even the most developed layer standard will have missing layers because each project may call for something special. When this happens, you should have general guidelines for creating layers as needed. Include in your CAD Standard a model for creating layers. The NCS has a great one that reflects the AIA layer guideline. Your standard […]
I was thinking about Layers again and wanted to share a couple of conceptual ideas about layer standards. When you’re developing your Layer Standards you can use outside influences to define your layers. Being in the AEC market, I let ADT define any layer names that it creates out of the box through Layer Keys. […]
I have been involved with CAD Standards reviews many times. I usually start with the basics; Plot Styles, Layer Names and Folder structure. Constantly talking about these things is good. I think that the whole layer list review is a positive thing to go through at the base level. Review each layer name one by […]
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Again, continuing the conversation about working with your Users. Now I move to your Worst User. Don’t let anyone tell you that they are not valuable to the firm, even the other users who may have to pick up the slack from their shoddy work. By keeping them involved, you gain an understanding of how […]
I wanted to continue the conversation about working with your Best Users. They are an invaluable cog in the wheels of your firm. By keeping them involved, you gain not only their input and expertise, but also their loyalty. They typically are highly motivated anyway, but small amounts of input and focus will allow you […]
When developing CAD Standards and policies you need to keep in mind two users that impact these areas.. Your Best User and Your Worst User. Mr. Best will want to use the latest and greatest tools that you have. He will reach into the deepest depths of the software and find some little trick or […]
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I wrote this article for the April AUGI Hot News… I reproduce it some of it here. Most of us would not readily admit that we have hacked a CAD file at some point in our careers. In fact, many of us do not know that we may actually be hacking CAD files right now. […]
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CAD Managers are a funnel for input and a critical voice in software development. CAD Managers provide a consistent voice of practical needs to the internal planning efforts of software developers. They are using and supporting the product every day. They here complaints and suggestions and refinements that could improve the product. Some of these […]
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