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1. Creating AutoCAD 2D Views from 3D Models.

Thank you for your interest in AutoCAD Research Study!
Our group is working on a user-centered research for future feature related to a creation of 2D veiws/documentation of 3D models. We will greatly appreciate your input and help!
Our main goals and objectives are:
1. to verify and learn about what is the users need then creating views of 3D models;
2. to collect solid, practical requirements and "wish list" items for optimal automation of the process;
3. to identify the aspects of views and documentation creation process which will insure the efficiency of the workflow and basic functionality of the feature.


This questionnaire has 29 questions. We are encouraging you to be as detailed as possible (...and don't worry about making typos!).

You could access and submit this survey few times (we will aggregate your entries).

On behalf of the User Research Group-
Elena Fadeeva,Ph.D
Sr. Usability Specialist, AutoCAD

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Your Profile Information

Please fill out your contact information:

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Your Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit

What is the latest version of AutoCAD, Inventor, and Revit you CURRENTLY use in production? *

  AutoCAD®, ACA (ADT), MEP, MDT Autodesk® Inventor® Revit® Platform
Currently using in production...

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Your Usage of Autodesk Products

How many total hours do you spend using Autodesk products each week?

  Number of Hours per Week
Each week I am spending about...:

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4. Please specify the main areas of design and drafting work you do:

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5. Are you currently creating 2D views and documentation of 3D models/objects?

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General Concepts of Creating 2D Views from 3D Model

If you need to create a views of the 3D model, please describe the process and outcome. (Please indicate the product first. Workflow? What is the ideal result?)

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7. When do you need to create 2D views from your 3D model?

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8. What will be the purpose of creating 2D views from your 3D model?

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9. What type of view(s) do you want to create from your 3D model? (Check all that apply):

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10. Which orientation of views do you want to create from your 3D model? (Check all that apply):

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Content of 2D views (what to include in the view)

Do you think you would...:

 
Always want everything from the 3D model? (the entire model to be included in 2D view):
Want ability to select part(s) of the 3D model to be included in 2D view:

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12. If you want to be able to select parts of the drawing, how would you select the part from 3D model?

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13. Do you want to control the properties (color, linetype, and lineweight) of the 2D linework generated from the 3D model?

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14. Do you think you'll want to use another file as a source of 3D model to setup 2D views in the current file? (e.g. to use a different 3D model as a data source from another project)

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Process of Creating 2D Views. Settings.

What are the most important settings that should be included during the process of creating a 2D view from a 3D model?

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16. What kind of settings would you prefer for 2D views?

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17. What do you want to control when the system generates 2D section automatically? (Please, list properties and settings you want to control):

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18. Do you need to be able to "see"/visually control your 3D model at the time when creating 2D views? (For example, to have ability to adjust the 3D models' camera view in real time during placement of their 2D view(s)).

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19. Use of Settings:

 
Would you want to have different settings for different type(s) of 3D models?
Would you want to reuse custom settings?

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20. Do you think it is useful to create multiple views at once?

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21. Do you feel it will be useful if some types of views (such as plan, typical elevations) will be generated automatically, by default?

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22. What aspects of creating the 2 D views from a 3 D models could be handled by the system (not manually)? What level of automation would you feel comfortable with?

Please provide us with an examples and explanations:

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Editing 2D Views

When creating 2D elevation views of your 3D model, do you want the program to place these views relative to the plan view? Is it important to place views relative to the plan view?

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24. Do you need to copy 2D views?

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25. Generated linework in 2D views:

 
Do you think you should be able to modify the linework "on the fly" (without regenerating the view)?
Do you need to add/remove linework in your 2D view?

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26. Would you like the ability to add dimensions to your 2D views?

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27. Would you like the ability for the program to generate basic dimensions automatically, by default?

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Visibility/Visual Style Control of 2D views

Once generated...

 
Do you need to turn on/off certain parts of 2D view?
Do you need to adjust the detail level of the 2D view?
Do you want to apply different visual styles to your 2D view?
Do you need to clip a 2D view?

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"Wish List". Ideas for Enhancements

Please share your ideas on what else might be considered for the process of creation of 2D views of 3D models; specify properties, settings etc. (Please be specific):

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