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Educational software for CAD teaching

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Good quality engineering software suitable for educational purposes is in short supply. Most of the development is done within the educational establishment where it will eventually be used. The work is time consuming, and is frequently considered to be an improper use of an academic’s time. Two types of educational software are identified and suggestions are put forward to make them more available for academics.

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  • Clifton, C J (30 March-1 April 1982) The economics of micro computer use in the engineering design office. Proceedings CAD 82 5th international conference and exhibition on computers in design engineering: Brighton, UK: 494–500

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Wright, I.C. (1984). Educational software for CAD teaching. In: Arthur, P. (eds) CADCAM in Education and Training. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-8506-6_16

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