CAD CAD ADV AND DISAdv 3.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? Design & Technology: TextilesGCSEAll boards Created by: Sophie CooperCreated on: 21-06-11 19:28 Advantages Quick to change colours of a design Quick to change the scale of a motif on the design Quick to change design details of a design - sleeve type, collar type, length of skirt etc. A design can be 'mapped' onto a figure so that you can see all round it and how the fabric would drape, how a pattern repeats. Repeat patterns can be created quickly. Saves time of the designer as designs can be done so quickly, thus saving money, and potentially more designs created. Reduces the amount of repetitive work that designers have to do. Designs can be saved and used again. Designs can be sent to the buyer for instant approval. Can be linked to machinery to create a CAD/CAM machine, which designs and then makes the product. (CAD/CAM embroidery machine) 1 of 2 Disadvantages Specialist Computer Aided Design software is very expensive to buy often in the tens of thousands of £'s range. Designers have to be trained to use the software. 2 of 2
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