Is it Civil drafting, engineering, architectural, structural draughting? which is the best… please… need a poll here, so many answers required.
I don’t know any structural or civil engineers.
On the other hand, I know Michaelangelo, Christopher Wren, Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, and Frank Gehry just fine. And I don’t know architecture.
I would conclude, from my limited data, set that architectural drafting is the most prestigious.
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Which of these has better job opportunities? Which has better pay? Which one do you find to be more interesting/
Do you enjoy math or art?
Mechanical drafting is going to require calculations and working with very technical oriented people (and bosses). Architectural drafting will probably give you more opportunity to be creative and will probably require that you learn a 3d modeling application.
Pay will largely depend on qualifications and education. If you’re good at what you do, you can almost name your price to an extent.
The act of drafting is not interesting, what it represents that is interesting. Think of it as writing a paper. Is typing interesting? No. Is researching and presenting your thoughts interesting? Yes.
So stick with what interests you.
Hello, I am looking to change careers into cad drafting and would like some feedback, Is this work worth full-time or not, every cad job ive seen is 12-15hr part time, give me a break,no point, is this worth it and are their other cad type type that pay higher. Also it seems to me that architects do not find a lot of work, which directly effects drafters, compared to a large corporation. Need serious advice on this
Any feedback would be helpful
Thanks
Brian is exactly right, it use to be there were engineers, designers and drafters, today the drafters and designers have murged . engineers want designes handed to them for review, and they are there for guidance, but the designer comes up with the initial drawings. I have a associates degree in engineering technology, and it has helped me stay in this field, people with "drafting" skills are finding work harder to find. But i do make a descent living. and have for almost 20 years now. but thats becasue i realize autocad is not just a cad package. it is a productivity tool. making lines and circles is a drop in the bucket for what it can do. here we have it talking to SQL searver, Utilizing VBA were pulling general information that it uses to automate portions of our drawing process. and that portion is increasing all the time.
So yes AutoCAD can be a basis for a career, but it is not just about drawings. you have to design and automate.
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I need help keeping my drafts clean. I’ve tried dusting, using tape, and It’s helping, but I continually get graphite on my paper, vellum and other materials. Also, I want to reduce my time working on these drafts. Any pointers? I really appreciate the help.
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I need help keeping my drafts clean. I’ve tried dusting, using tape, and It’s helping, but I continually get graphite on my paper, vellum and other materials. Also, I want to reduce my time working on these drafts. Any pointers? I really appreciate the help.
resin bag
talc powder