Corps of Engineers National Automation Team (CENAT) Technology Transfer Test Bed (T(3)B) Demonstration of the Design 4D Program
Abstract
This report documents the FY88 Technology Transfer Test Bed (T3B) demonstration of the design 4D Program. The program was developed by USACERL as an architectural modeler that uses three-dimensional geometry and a seamless database manager. The overall objective of this research was to test microcomputer-based architecture design tools for applicability to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Military Design Program. Among the features in the Design 4D program is the ability to easily sketch in a three-dimensional (3D) perspective view, as well as an equivalent two-dimensional (2D) view. A set of 3D layout tools is available that works in the principal three orthogonal planes, as well as any user defined plane. Design 4D allows the user to easily manipulate both the 2D and 3D views using 3D rotates, zooms, and pans. Design 4D's modeling techniques allow the user to evaluate the design at any early stage. Architects at the Corps of Engineers Huntsville Division, Savannah District, Sacramento District, and Norfolk District used Design 4D as their workload allowed. They indicated that Design 4D is easy to use, helps them analyze early alternatives, and helps the m, visualize design alternatives. Based on their responses, the menu structure will be recognized, digitizer input will be accepted, and the user will be able to assign the button functions on the mouse input device. Based on interest and demand, the number of test sites for Design 4D will be increased.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA215005
Entities
People
- Beth A. Symonds
- L. M. Golish
- Laura S. Harris
- Robert L. Johnson
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory