The following is a series of articles dealing
with the use of Computer Aided Drafting / Design software; in particular, how it can be
used in woodworking. My intent is to explain
generally what can be done using low
end 2D CAD software,
describe simple methods of work to try and make the process easier to grasp, and to walk
through a sample project using CAD. Due to the differences in how various CAD software packages operate I wont even try to describe how exactly any one in particular would operate on a step-by-step basis. My intent is not to describe how to draw a line; it's to show at a GENERIC level the BASIC concepts on how one COULD use this tool for woodworking. |
Chapter I |
Chapter II |
Chapter III |
Chapter IV |
Concept |
Chapter V |
Before You Draw |
Chapter VI |
Feasibility Study |
Chapter VII |
Style |
Chapter VIII |
Using Symbols |
Chapter IX |
Fork in the Road |
Chapter X |
2D Stack-Up |
Chapter XI |
Printing |
Chapter XII |
Dimensions Part 2 |
Chapter XIII |
Shop Drawings |
Chapter XIV |
What Do I Use? |
Chapter XV |
Summary |