pic: Schreiber Take on West Coast Drive

[Andrew Schreiber]

Originally Posted by ttldomination

If you don't know how it works, how did you create the CAD in the first place?

The argument here is the base definition of pointless. One side is arguing that simple tools are alright as long as you have the skills to implement your goals, while the other sides is arguing that the tools are needed as well.

I guess I'm an alumni now, so I would prefer the students on my team have the know how of the skills and the ability to present their ideas/skills in a professional manner.

- Sunny

Oh, I am not arguing that the tools are pointless. I am arguing that the tools are pointless without the skills and knowledge to use them. The word I used, crutch, implies that it is an aid. There are times when a crutch is the appropriate solution to a problem. There are also times when you don't need one.

I would also like to point out a drawing that caught a bit of attention in 2006. http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/22693 Anthony didn't draw the detail of a spur gear and caught a bit of flack for saying it was frivolous. Why should we have to design every single gear tooth in cad? You know the size of the gear what is the issue?

My point is, use the right tool for the job. For me sketching a quick idea was the right tool at the time. I wasn't really sure how I wanted to position things. I did a couple other sketches that you don't see. On one I don't direct drive the middle wheel. A couple where I sketched in the battery. You know, I did about 4 different sketches in about 7-10 minutes. Would it be possible in CAD? Sure, but it would take me a bit longer, heck, 2 minutes of that would be loading Solidworks.