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I'm actually in the building construction industry and CAD generated 2D vector documentation is still the standard go-to for workshop and design drawings. Espec
by dugite-code 3y ago
I'm actually in the building construction industry and CAD generated 2D vector documentation is still the standard go-to for workshop and design drawings. Especially when it comes to contractors as-installed drawings. Some work had moved to 3D BIM modeling but often you'll still end up with 2D for a multitude of reasons and unless something drastically changes I don't see 2D work disappearing any time soon. Specifically because you can "show for calarity" in 2D more flexibly than with any 3D system because you are not modeling a space, you are documenting it.
You "could" generate 3D objects to use in a traditional CAD package but most of the time that would be overkill and just make your drawing, at best and un-editable and at worst a performance nightmare.
- contingencies 3y agoRest assured, if the fabricator is in demand you are being charged a premium for turning up with a PDF instead of a 3D model they can auto-convert to toolpaths.
- dugite-code 3y agoYou're not going to be using toolpaths with a building.
- contingencies 3y agoIndividual structural members, window and door frames are typically CNC'd off-site. Obviously the amount depends on what kind of build (eg. residential one-off, high vs. low spec, apartments, commercial, etc.) but in general for anything departing base-grade one-off small scale residential you will see more and more CNC'd elements.