3D Analyzer Software Woodworking Tip: Is learning how to use CAD daunting for woodworkers?

Woodworkers who have been in the game for long may find the very thought of learning CAD intimidating, as would someone with no idea of HTML being asked to design a website. Some of course feel that the years of experience they have makes it easier to continue working as they have always done, so why bother with CAD.

Modern woodworkers understand the many benefits of using CAD, which enables them to produce plans and drawings that are accurate and look professional that normally would require the skills of someone with a drafting degree.

Making the transition from the drawing table and T-square to CAD can perhaps be compared to progressing from the old typewriter to a desktop PC. Once the initial clumsiness is overcome, CAD becomes second nature and woodworkers can begin using the incredible tool with practiced ease. Just like a PC, CAD enables users to handle additions, changes, corrections or other editing requirements with just a few mouse clicks. This means that plans are free from overlays, whiteout marks and complete redraws. Customers are typically prone to changing their mind; with CAD these changes can be easily accommodated without having to redraw the plan from scratch. This itself makes it worthwhile to learn how to use CAD and save on time and effort. 

Of course CAD has functional aspects that are radically different compared to other common programs such as databases, spread sheets and word processing. This makes the learning curve comparatively steep and can leave woodworkers in hysterics. However when approached with the right attitude, CAD can be mastered quickly. All that is required is determination and practice. This of course requires woodworkers to step out of their comfort zone, exercise patience and accept the fact that initially tasks will appear challenging.
Most CAD systems are sold with comprehensive user guides and tutorials. It is up to woodworkers to take the time to follow the procedures step-by-step every day, not take short cuts or skip anything and to go through the instructions again if something appears unclear. There is always the option of getting hands on training from an expert. While this may involve some additional cost, the benefits of time saved are worth the cost.
Once sufficient skill has been gained it is time to put the learning into practice and take the plunge into using CAD for a real woodworking project. Just like speaking a foreign language, one can use a book and DVDs to learn the language but the real test is to have a conversation with someone who is fluent in the language.

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For more information on how 3D Analyzer Software can help improve your company please have a look at our website www.3danalyzersoftware.com

3D Analyzer Software was created by woodworkers with a lifetime of experience in the woodworking industry.

Close to the top of every woodworkers wish list is the seamless transition from solid model to CNC program.  3D Analyzer has made this goal a reality. With the ability to import solid models from CAD programs such as AutoCAD, 3D Pytha and Solidworks, 3D Analyzer is ideally suited to help any woodworker.

3D Analyzer Software is a customized woodworking software program that has been evolving since 2000, to enable woodworkers to produce and deliver individual pieces with dramatic time savings and near perfect accuracy. The Idea for the software program began as the owners sought practical solutions for their own woodworking manufacturing problems, needing software that would translate 3D images into specific manufacturing data.

We are proud to say that our software is now being used across the woodworking industry by:

- Architectural joinery companies
- Custom furniture manufactures
- Office fit-out suppliers
- Store fixture companies
- Exhibition companies
- Suppliers of display cabinets and
- High-end kitchen cabinet manufactures

Our Company is based in Sydney, Australia and has customers in Australia, and around the world in New Zealand, Europe / UK and the USA.