Back in 2008 I had to choose between a manual drafting table and a digital setup

I was working at a small firm in Tulsa at the time. My boss told me I could either upgrade my old drafting table or get a basic CAD setup with a used computer and monitor. I picked the digital route because I figured it was the future. First week was rough, I kept wanting to reach for a pencil. But after about a month I got the hang of it and never looked back. Still, I miss the feel of vellum and a good mechanical pencil sometimes. Anyone else make this kind of switch and regret it or was it the right call for you?

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hugo372d ago

So do you ever find yourself doodling on paper just to scratch that old drafting itch?

kellyj232d ago

Do you find actual paper drafting still translates well to digital work? I've gone full digital myself, the undo button saves me too much time to go back.