d e p a r t m e n t   o f   a r c h i t e c t u r e ,   u n i v e r s i t y   o f   o r e g o n

I. Whether all-in-one or a smaller focused application, CAD must be part of a suite of intercommunicating applications.

II. Some systems start from 2D and generate 3D, others are start with 3D objects which generate 2D views. 2D valuable as a design tool & as an efficient means for representation.

III. CAD systems are made for managing design information and for facilitating its reuse between

• projects
• project phases
• disciplines
• drawings
• parts of drawings (annotations)
• client & architect

IV. CAD information is dynamic