You said it all. It would also be very convenient to have lighting, rendering and camera tools. The software would be not only a designing tool but also a presentation tool. Luis -----Mensagem original----- De: cad-linux-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:cad-linux-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] Em nome de Lars Grobe Enviada em: segunda-feira, 19 de maio de 2003 20:06 Para: cad-linux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Assunto: [cad-linux] Re: Architecture > It has been many years since i did anything close to architectural=20 > work(structural steel), could you specify features that you need?=20 > there are a number of architectural packages, but i've never used=20 > Autodesk's Architectural Desktop.=20 =20 Hi,=20 =20 this is just another student of architecture with some linux=20 ambitions calling...=20 =20 What we need:=20 =20 - Building oriented tools (drawing walls, placing windows, doors,=20 stairs)=20 - Layer management (most 3d-modelers could be used to do=20 architectural work, but as they work on a per-object-base,=20 not with layers, are not suitable with large projects=20 - 2d-3d-integration: I must be able to generate 2d-drawings=20 (with dimensions, text, hatches) from my models=20 - data formats: dxf is a must (while I don't like it too much),=20 (e)ps,...=20 =20 The problem with the software I know is that there is 3d-software=20 that I can't use with large projects (modelers, not cad), that can't=20 produce 2d-drawings from models, or pure 2d on the other hand -=20 nobody out there in architecture works in pure 2d any more!=20 =20 To make it clear, I work with Archicad and formZ on the Mac, and=20 I would really like to have such applications on Linux, maybe with=20 some more advanced functionality in the data format and exchange=20 field (xml etc).=20 =20 CU Lars.=20 =20 One hint: Houdini.=20 --=20 +++ GMX - Mail, Messaging & more http://www.gmx.net +++ Bitte l=E4cheln! Fotogalerie online mit GMX ohne eigene Homepage!