AutoCAD’s model space is an unlimited drawing space that enables you to draw anything from a map or house plan to a 2D section of a machine part. However, the somewhat infinite space can pose a challenge when it comes to…
Have you ever heard of diecast model cars? Popular among the car enthusiast community, these collectible model cars are produced by injecting molten metal or plastic into a reusable model under extreme pressure. The result? A replica of a vehicle, new…
AutoCAD’s model space is somewhat infinite. If you zoom out, for example, you will notice that the software will continuously regenerate the model. So, any object you will have previously created will disappear from view. Of course, this feature is advantageous…
AutoCAD is significantly different from other computer-aided design (CAD) software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, SketchUp, Fusion 360, Inventor, Creo, and so on. This is because the latter group of applications is predominantly used to create 3D models. And while AutoCAD supports…
In practice, drawings are created and then checked for errors and mistakes. And once the errors have been corrected, the drawing is approved. This is why the title block often features the following separate terms: ‘drawn by,’ ‘checked by,’ and ‘approved…
A CAD or technical drawing is intended to relay clear design instructions to fabricators, product designers, builders, engineers, architects, students, and all other parties involved. The clarity and readability are pegged on a number of elements, including but not limited to…
If you are an AutoCAD user, there is a high likelihood that you have come across the term viewports. This could be while watching video tutorials or reading through the release notes that accompany a new version of AutoCAD. You may…
The eagle-eyed Scan2CAD user may have noticed seemingly strange names alongside the Scan2CAD release version number. If – for example – you were to click Help > About Scan2CAD within the software you would see something like this: At the time of…
Vectorworks is a renowned BIM program that is developed by a company of the same name. As a Building Information Modeling – BIM – product, it’s set up to make the conceptualization, design, and actualization of a complicated building, infrastructure project,…
ArchiCAD is one of the more popular BIM cad programs being used today. It’s known for its top-of-the-line solutions for all steps of the design and construction process. If you’ve used it before, you’ll know how versatile and useful it is…
Today sees the release of Scan2CAD 10.1.0 (which we’ve lovingly named Galois). This release features a number of significant improvements focussed on building a better user experience. With 10.1.0, Scan2CAD is more intuitive than ever, enabling users to become successful with…
If this isn’t your first time to this blog, you’ll know that we’re forever touting the benefits of converting your images from raster to vector. And for good reason—you simply can’t get the full potential from your technical drawings while they’re…
SketchUp is a popular, versatile 3D modeling program that’s used around the world by students, hobbyists and professionals in a wide range of industries and sectors. Offering both a free and pro version to users, SketchUp can be used to create…
Dassault Systèmes’ SolidWorks is often the 3D CAD program of choice for those in the design industry (and beyond) whose main focus is solid modelling. And you can see why. The highly sophisticated software includes a vast range of capabilities, helping people…
Scan2CAD knows all too well how difficult it can be for CAD enthusiasts and professionals alike to figure out the differences between CAD packages. With conflicting information—or none at all—there’s no real way of finding out what capabilities each program has….
The rise of online platforms and the ever-expanding influence of social media has completely changed the way we approach business. In this day and age, if you don’t have an online profile, you’re missing out on a whole host of prospective…
Whether you’re a CAD pro or someone who just likes to dabble in design, it’s likely you’ve seen the term ‘AEC‘ crop up more than once. It’s used to describe software collections, sectors of business and a range of communities that…
It’s difficult to find an industry nowadays that isn’t in any way dependent on CAD software to turn ideas into a finished product—whether it’s architecture, mechanical engineering or even gaming. This growing need for CAD has, of course, led to the…
In the CAD and CAM industries, the ever-evolving nature of technology means that the way in which people work is constantly being altered. One of the areas where this is most apparent is design. As CAD software becomes increasingly sophisticated, computer…
Computer Aided Design (CAD) software is at the forefront of most industries nowadays. From architecture to engineering to gaming, it can be integral in the creation of designs. Depending on your chosen CAD software, you can design and work with anything…
