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Selection and implementation of a computer aided design and drafting (CAD/D) system

Journal Article · · Am. Gas Assoc., Oper. Sect., Proc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5431614
Faced with very heavy workloads and limited engineering and graphics personnel, Transco opted for a computer-aided design and drafting system that can produce intelligent drawings, which have associated data bases that can be integrated with other graphical and nongraphical data bases to form comprehensive sets of data for construction projects. Because so much time was being spent in all phases of materials and inventory control, Transco decided to integrate materials-management capabilities into the CAD/D system. When a specific item of material is requested on the graphics equipment, the request triggers production of both the drawing and a materials list. Transco plans to extend its computer applications into mapping tasks as well.
Research Organization:
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp.
OSTI ID:
5431614
Journal Information:
Am. Gas Assoc., Oper. Sect., Proc.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Gas Assoc., Oper. Sect., Proc.; (United States); ISSN POAGA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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