Autodesk Solution Day 2014

When we mention about Autodesk everybody must thinking for Autocad. Autodesk in main leader business in CAD industries. Before, Autodesk well known for their Autocad product but now they had expanded their specialization. Today, I had attended Autodesk Solution Day 2014. The program held in The Westin Kuala Lumpur hotel. It's only one day talk that gathers all industries professional.

For myself as a Land Surveyor was joined for Building & Construction Session. For those that involved in construction, Autodesk actually tried to introduce the concept of BIM (Building Information Modules). BIM actually a new concept of digital representation of build process and management of any construction. The system allows all professional together plans and simulate the process before the real construction begin and any clash or error will be eliminated. So the systems expect to reduce the time, cost and improved efficiency.

One of Land Surveying company as a gold sponsor today, TOPCON had tried to be the main player in BIM industries by introducing the survey equipment that essential for data collection. Yup, to compare between on site construction that had done and BIM digital model need data by surveying. The fastest ways to do data collection was by 3D Laser Scanner (Traditional method by Total Station will be replaced in the future). The input by all presentation today had open my eyes that all industry player s should keep updated to the technologies to be relevant.

GLS-2000 3D Laser Scanner (cost RM 4XXK)

LN-100 Layout Navigator (Stake Out)

  

During presentation

Good meals of the year

New knowledge

Technical Drawing : What is it?

Introduction

Technical Drawing or plan actually was kind of drawing that describe visually how object look alike and give full information about it. Technical drawing was used widely in technical job to construct a complex thing such as building or automotive part. All architects, engineer, designer or even land surveyor needs technical drawing or plan.

It's a precise communication to tell how an object should look like before and as a guide during its construction. By referring to technical drawing also, estimate cost of any object can calculate and it's making management team plan budget correctly.

Who does it?

A drafter, drafter, draftsman or draughtsman were responsible person that prepares any technical drawing by referring into additional information such as sketches or measurement.

How?

Manual 

A drafter will draw the drawing straight into a piece of paper. Usually they are drawn on a smooth surface such as a drawing table. The drawing table was specially designed and constructed for specific usage in drafting. To get a correct measurement, drafter will be guided by T-Square ruler, set squares, French Curve and compass. Special pencil or pen will be used mostly known by technical pen that had specific type.

Computer Aided Design

Nowadays, the computer had play an important role in drafting. By help of specific software for technical drawing, most of the job had been easier and faster. Technical drawing not limited by 2D but had expanded into 3D. Most used software in the market was AutoCAD and Microstation. 

By the help of computer software, an accurate line and curve can be done.