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1. Speed: the productivity factor

Author

Olson, Curtis J.S.

Subjects
User need, Productivity, Benchmark, User interface, End user, Computer-aided design -- Methods, Benchmarks -- Methods, End users -- Methods, User interface -- Methods, Industrial productivity -- Methods, Graphics software -- Methods
Abstract

The ideal CAD system should retrieve any drawing, zoom to any location, and perform any function instantaneously. In this report we look at several of the functions that for most […]

Published
1993

2. CAD performance: the issue of speed

Author

Olson, Curtis J.S.

Subjects
Computer-aided design -- Speed, Architectural firms -- Technology application, Architecture and design industries, Business
Abstract

The firm Bahr Vermeer and Haecker Architects evaluated the speed of seven Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) systems by developing a simple performance model to determine the effectiveness of several PC-based CAD systems. It tested nine drawing manipulations and translations commonly performed on a typical work day. The test may be useful to other firms contemplating new CAD systems and will bypass salesmanship that often avoids large drawing demonstrations and manipulations., The problems of choosing and implementing Computer Aided Design (CAD) are many, but making CAD a success requires five essential ingredients: 1. Enthusiastic support from management and staff. 2. An [...]

Published
1993

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