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CharlieWard

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Which is easier, creating an enlarged detail by hand or using a CAD system?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What are three similarities between using a CAD program to create 2D drawing geometry and sketching on a sheet of paper? What are three differences?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Enlarged details are nearly always easier to draw using a CAD system.

Answer to Question 2

Instructors must objectively evaluate. However, examples of responses follow:
Similarities  
The planning of which views are to be shown to fully describe the object.
The planning required for the placement of notes and dimensions.
The scale at which various features must be made.
Differences
View orientation can be adjusted at the completion of the drawing.
Corrections such as line thickness and line type can be easily corrected at the completion of the drawing.
Easily change the scale of views.



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