When Should You Upgrade to 3D? Some tips to help you determine if your company is ready for 3D

摘要

IF YOU'VE BEEN A CAD manager for any length of time, you've seen all the ads and heard the debate about moving to 3D CAD. It seems the market is rife with marketing claims and seemingly contradictory information about how easy or hard it is to implement 3D (see box below). Consequently I'm frequently asked, "How do I know when my company should move to 3D processes?" In this month's column, I'll answer this persistent question by giving you some concrete guidelines about how to know if you're ready for 3D and, if you're not, what to concentrate on to get there.