The modern organization of design work requires complete computerization caused by a global trend that covers all developed countries of the world. At the same time, the nature of the work of the surveyor and designer is radically changing, completely different requirements are presented. Simultaneously with the solution of architectural and construction problems, the designer of the present must have excellent skills in working with computer equipment, be fluent in various software, and implement achievements in this area efficiently and in a timely manner.
Automation of design work raises them to a new level, at which rapid growth rates and design quality can be traced, most of the complex engineering problems previously considered in a simplified version are better solved. Therefore, a designer who is not fluent in computer work will not be able to keep up to date and satisfy the requirements for quality and speed of work.
Modern design work is associated with such software products:
- standard office programs;
- Database;
- Programs responsible for the implementation of settlement and graphic work and directly related to design.
Office programs are standard applications to a computer operating system that are used in any company to organize office work. These include spreadsheets and other applications that are not tied to any of the branches of the enterprise. Basically, this type of program is used in solving private issues, as well as in the design of the project itself. In other words, office programs are the initial stage in the automation of the designer.
Design work often enough requires the presence of certain databases, which are a collection of information organized according to certain rules. The indicated type of programs is of great importance for the designer, as certain reference, archival materials and other regulatory documents can be presented in the form of a database. Its main advantage is the quick finding of the necessary information.
Design work performed using computational and graphic programs is based on the use of fairly large software systems that can solve a wide range of engineering problems. Such multifunctional types are widespread among users: programs that specialize in solving problems of a particular industry, as well as general technical ones that are not related to industries and are suitable for performing general graphic and calculation operations.
Thus, design works that are performed using special software are of high quality and can be completed without interruption in a timely manner.