AutoCAD

The report should highlight the advantages of using autocad blocks and the advantage of creating block libraries within templates, as well as the process of extracting attribute data to create a data spreadsheet and a validation of how the use of attribute data and it’s electronic transfer ( with examples) improves productivity. The report should include some print screens and include citation, references, etc.

Important points to include in the report:

– Explain the advantages of using data extraction (DXE) files in AutoCAD;

– contrast the advantages and disadvantages of using CAD over manual drafting;

– identify the advantages of using blocks in a drawing;

– describe the advantages of using block libraries and how they can enhance templates;

– appraise the process for extracting drawing data to create a table;

– evaluate the advantages of using template files in AutoCAD;

– validate how using attributes can improve productivity;

– assess how electronic transfer of information can aid productivity and provide example applications.