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- 1. Intro by RAY OLSEN
- 2. Evolution of Sign Layouts • Board Drafting - Sign and Letter templates - T’s and Triangles - Different lead weights for pencils - Sign Plans were “On Board” generated • Computer Aided Drafting - 2D major software programs (Vax, MicroStation, AutoCad) - Sign layout plans were Plotter generated • Computer Aided Design - A stand-alone Windows application - Allow for Design, not drafting of sign layouts - Large range of features and capabilities for increased layout production and generating of plans.
- 5. The four T’s of SignCad • First “T” of SignCad – Tool • Second “T” of SignCad – Talent • Third “T” of SignCad – Technology • Fourth “T” of SignCad - Training
- 6. Tool • Windows Base application • Is now an Industry Standard for MDOT projects (Permanent Signing) • Sign components are “design” ready • In-built Auto dimensions • Dynamic panels and Smart objects • Drawings are compatible with most visual graphic software.
- 10. Talent • Experience w/ system is Imperative. Its Easy to learn and use. • Quality of drawing is relative to Skill • Can be Enhanced through regular usage • Fabricators, Technicians and Engineers have an understanding of Design concepts • Unsure about a Layout, Ask US !
- 15. Technology • Broad range of features and capabilities • End user has the means to Advance production • Customer will have opportunity to view the imaginary in reality • Web base support • In-Built “Help” menu w/ tutorials
- 16. Training • Is critical to Standardize layout process and methods for X-state MDOT offices • Resources are at Finger-Tips. You need to push the mouse to Progress. • Operations can accommodate training needs upon request. Training sessions may be customized to fit your schedule.
- 17. Key items to Remember • The four T’s of SignCad help define your Efforts • Combine these four for a Balanced approached to using SignCad • Quality Sign layouts is easier to achieve than ever before.
- 18. Lansing Traffic and Safety • We’re the Primary Contact office for questions regarding the New Sign Specifications, Layouts and the SHS Manual. • We also encourage the Regions/TSC to submit drawings for review if the designer is unsure of it…We will provide Support. • Lets begin some drawing examples…
Editor's Notes
- Board Drafting - symbol and letter templates were tools to create sign graphics “On Board”. Computer Aided Drafting - 2D Software programs were used to create and modify lines. Sign graphics were created using “Place Box” and “text editor”. Requires familiarity with many of the Microstation tools to deve
- Lets cover these four topics in more Detail.
- Windows base. SignCad is a stand alone software that allows the user to focus on one system. No other softwares are needed to use and run SignCad. Sign components are design ready. Arrows, Route Markers, Color panels, borders and lines are all selected to place on a Panel to develop a layout