[Javacad-develop] jCad - 2D java cross platform CAD program - more suggestions

[Ezekiel 33 W. <web...@ez...>]

Hi,

1) Interface with databases, and project management software;

The area at the bottom right of the drawing pages is for information 
about the drawing. I am not sure how the information gets "input" into 
the "field" boxes.

It would be very useful to have an interface to commonly available 
databases (e.g. MySQL), or even just be able to import/export a text 
(comma delimited).

This means that all drawing related to a project can be looked up, 
including previous versions.

Templates and Drafts can be re-used for other new projects.

Costings related to previous objects can be used to estimate costs for 
similar future projects.

For projects with many components, the database can also be used to 
monitor the progress of design, and used to identify components that are 
  causing delays or problems.

2) Calculate gaps, clearances, areas, surface area, volume, mass, center 
of mass.
Handy for chemical treatments and paints, friction estimates, materials 
costings, and some physical properties.


Yours
Alasdair