The Drafter

May 21
07:37

2012

Christopher Clay

Christopher Clay

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The Drafter has been around for centuries, but was normally performed by the architect himself in the past. Drafting is the skill of transforming 2D lines into architecture, or a mechanical drawing into a part maybe for a car.

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Drafting is the skill of transforming 2D lines into architecture,The Drafter Articles or a mechanical drawing into a part maybe for a car. Years ago way before my time, no I'm just kidding people would use drafting tables, or drafting boards to draw 2D blueprints that could be any type of design imaginable. These were the first true draftsmen who's task was much harder and time consuming than nowadays with our technology and CAD or Computer Aided Drafting.

 

In today's fast paced world with technology moving faster than we can keep up, computers have had software developed to take on the task of the drafter and make it much easier. CAD also known as CADD or Computer Aided Drafting Design has made life much easier on the youth today. This CAD software can be specifically designed for whatever field the draftsmen may be in whether architecture, civil, or mechanical. The specially designed drafting software incorporates tools for the specific work ahead. For instance, there are architectural CAD software programs that design walls, doors, windows, and several other things, three dimensionally instead of having to insert the dimensions yourself. Talk about a time saver, and on top of that you can perform commands like adjusting the roofs slope with the touch of a button.

 

The drafter has definitely changed over the years from the drafting table to the new technology of CAD software. The basic rules of drafting are still in place no matter how you look at it. The Engineering must be designed correctly, and the blueprints must be spotless in order to achieve the desired design. The drafter will always have a place in this world and be depended on by countless people for performing the necessary task of design. If you would like to learn more about drafting, or are interested in drafting work visit eLine Design. If You would like to learn more about the CAD Design Process Click Here-Invention & Prototype Design Services