Posted by  Peter Bacot on March 23, 1999 at 07:48:51:

In Reply to:  CA3DS - Computer Aided 3D Sketching posted by Simon Forestiero on March 23, 1999 at 06:40:27:

<design stages and the presentation of these sketch ideas. The most intuitive interface still succeeds in this
area – the one which can transfer thought and creativity to a communicable form.>>

I think that many DO go directly to the computer. Those using PowerCADD have noted this repeatedly. DesignWorkshop is also a step in this direction. You may check with Jacque Pochoy, a professor in France who has given this a lot of thought.

Anything that will use the stylus imput would be interesting to look at. I imagine a computer aid that could help in refining repeatitive sketching. allowing the user to hardline as the idea develops,Though I don't know if going to directly from that to CAD is the answer.

In CAD i'd generally use rectangles as a bubble diagram, areas can be shuffled around for floor plans. Masses in DW can be stretched and moved. However a softer form with graphic aids might be helpful. (Symbol tools to mark traffic, mechanical, etc.). Good luck.

Peter Bacot./  

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