Graphics

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  • advantages of computer-aided design
    - CAD library
    - speed
    - storage
    - accuracy
  • disadvantages of computer-aided design
    - data theft/viruses
    - power/system failures
    - expense, training
  • advantages of manual methods
    - low cost
    - can be produced on site
    - not prone to viruses/data theft
    - freehand drawing are a quick way of generating a range of ideas
  • disadvantages of manual methods
    - each graphic must be drawn separately
    - storage space
    - cannot be sent electronically
    - slower
    - less accurate
    - environmental effect (paper)
  • role of preliminary graphics
    used at the design stage to generate ideas and allow for evaluation of ideas
  • role of production drawings
    drawings that include dimensions and technical details so that products can be made and buildings constructed
  • role of promotional graphics
    used in advertising to promote a product
  • extrude
    When 2D profiles can be pulled into 3D shapes
  • revolve
    Tool to rotate a profile around an axis to make a 3D feature
  • shell
    Tool to remove the interior of a 3D feature - hollowing it out
  • substraction

    3D feature that is used to remove material from another feature.
  • fillet
    The command that allows an edge to be replaced by a curve.
  • chamfer
    The command that allows an edge to be replaced by an angled face.
  • mate command
    An assembly command, whereby two faces join each other.
  • align
    An assembly command, whereby two faces line up with each other.
  • centre axis
    To align cylindrical objects, circular edges or circular faces.
  • Advantages of computer-aided design/draughting libraries
    - Same component can be reused
    - Standardisation
    - Speeds up process
    - No need to re-draw repeated components
  • what is a location plan?
    Drawing that identifies the location of the proposed new building within its surroundings
  • use and scale of location plan
    scale - 1:1250
    use - helps builder plan layout of building and is required by local planning officers
  • information on a location plan
    Neighbouring buildings and boundaries, roads, street names and fields
  • what is a site plan?
    Plan that shows site boundary and outline of new building
  • scale and use of site plan
    scale - 1:200
    use - helps builder to mark out site, lay drainage pipes and build manholes
  • information on a site plan
    Paths, roads and neighbouring plots (also contour lines, drainage pipes and manholes)
  • what is a floor plan?
    sectional view of house that shows arrangement of rooms
  • scale and use of floor plan
    scale - 1:50
    use - used by builders, electricians and joiners to help plan the construction work and to cost building materials
  • information on floor plan
    positions of windows and doors, types of internal and external walls
  • what is a sectional view?
    A cross-section showing a slice through the wall
  • scale and use of sectional view
    scale - 1:20
    use - gives builders, joiners and roofers information about how the house should be built
  • information on sectional view
    structural features (e.g. floorboards, joists etc.)
  • what is an elevation?
    orthographic projection of a building produced by the architect or designer
  • information on elevations
    style of building, external appearance, roof style, positions of doors, windows and chimneys.
  • alignment
    The placement of text and graphics so they line up on the page.line
  • use of alignment
    • create order
    group items
    organize page elements
    • create visual connections
  • dominance
    when a graphic stands out more than others
  • use of dominance
    to provide visual emphasis to a certain thing
  • line

    The use of lines on a page
  • use of line

    - separate parts of a layout
    - connect parts of the layout
    - create emphasis by underlining
    - create physical connections between graphics
  • Unity

    When different elements come together in a layout
  • use of unity
    to create a sense of wholeness and a visually logical page (can be created by proximity, repitition etc.)
  • Depth

    The creation of the illusion of depth in a layout