[CAD Note] Structure as set of data.

A basic tenet of engineering holds that before acting, one should always integrate a more fundamental level in the investigation – i.e. not only examine the depiction itself, but also how the CAD programs function. This facilitates linking all relevant data and evaluating it.  The FEM (Finite Element calculation) can be coupled with CAD data: ultimately, a digital transformation occurs, i.e.:
1.    Drawings, Sketches, 3D models, images…;
2.    Rhino, 3DS, Catia, ACAD, STEP … (standard input);
3.    Line model as basis (!!!);
4.    Generation, design, structural engineering, building physics, installation, manufacturing, data base (digital transformation);
5.    Massing model;
6.    Rhino, Pro-E, Catia, ACAD, STEP… (standard output);
7.1 Drawings, Sketches, 3D models, images…;
7.2 Fabrication specifications;
 And this makes it possible to examine the entire development and construction process of the project visually and analytically in all of its complexity. To be able to respond to the greatest variety of input – standards for the data should be developed. From generation, design, analysis, structural engineering, and building physics – all areas relevant to the sequence of construction – are taken into consideration and filed in a central data bank. The material supplied by the architects – ranging from simple concept sketches to generative digital models – serves as the basis.