Managing Autocad in the Design Firm: A Manual for Architects and Interior Designers

Effective management--not technical wizardry--is the key to maximizing thebenefits of AutoCADA (R). In Managing AutoCAD in the Design Firm,Karen Vagts, a trained interior designer with a graduate degree in management,guides you through a careful examination of the issues involved in implementingAutoCAD effectively in your practice. Managing AutoCAD in the Design Firm focuses on the relationship betweenCAD and the very specific standards and procedures that architects, interiordesigners, project managers, and other members of the architecture/designcommunity apply in their normal practice. *Includes a novice-friendly, comprehensive discussion of configuring andcustomizing AutoCAD for design offices and guidelines for incorporating AutoCADinto the design process. *Presents a detailed analysis on the specific uses on AutoCAD in architectureand interior design, including: ADA compliance; area takeoffs; commercialsymbol libraries; government work; historic preservation; desktop publishingwith AutoCAD; and modeling in AutoCAD.* Provides hard-to-find information on the impact of AutoCAD on crucialbusiness issues like project scheduling, design fees, marketing, liability,copyright protection, and personnel policies. *Formulates guidelines for AutoCAD administration and the management ofAutoCAD data. *Includes a valuable glossary and an extensive guide to additional AutoCADresources. Managing AutoCAD in the Design Firm provides you with a practicalframework for incorporating AutoCAD, or any CAD program, effectively andprofitably into the overall design process. 0201489600B04062001