Rob,
I couldn't agree more. I have seen scores of novice designers
(particularly engineering designers) assume that if it exists on the screen
then it will work perfectly in reality. Novices (both students and some
management) are often shocked when what is on the screen turns out
differently in reality. While 3D modeling is an incredible asset to the
practicing and learning designer, novices should understand the limitations
as well as the power of such tools. We see similar issues with the use of
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools in mechanical engineering. Most
novices do not bother to learn the limitations or do simple reality checks
of the results. Like most tools, the "garbage in = garbage out" rule
applies. Product failure due to incorrect use of these tools can be
catastrophic!
"teetering on the edge of the sketch debate..."
John
At 10:55 PM 11/18/2003 -0500, Rob Curedale wrote:
>Chris Heape
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>"Highgrade cad or 3d modelled screen
>presentations or milled prototypes, if introduced at the wrong stage of
>the design process can have a detrimental effect, by articulating a
>level of maturity that is not the case."
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