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    CAD Vs GIS

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    This document compares and contrasts computer aided drafting (CAD) and graphical information systems (GIS). GIS is a computer system that captures, stores, analyzes and displays geographically referenced information, while CAD is used to create precision technical illustrations and drawings. Key differences are that GIS represents real-world features with points, lines and polygons defined by coordinates, and focuses on the data behind graphics, whereas CAD prioritizes precision lines and layers to illustrate designs. Both systems are becoming more integrated with CAD enhancing capabilities through internal attributes and database linkages.

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    CAD Vs GIS

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    This document compares and contrasts computer aided drafting (CAD) and graphical information systems (GIS). GIS is a computer system that captures, stores, analyzes and displays geographically referenced information, while CAD is used to create precision technical illustrations and drawings. Key differences are that GIS represents real-world features with points, lines and polygons defined by coordinates, and focuses on the data behind graphics, whereas CAD prioritizes precision lines and layers to illustrate designs. Both systems are becoming more integrated with CAD enhancing capabilities through internal attributes and database linkages.

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    This document compares and contrasts computer aided drafting (CAD) and graphical information systems (GIS). GIS is a computer system that captures, stores, analyzes and displays geographically referenced information, while CAD is used to create precision technical illustrations and drawings. Key differences are that GIS represents real-world features with points, lines and polygons defined by coordinates, and focuses on the data behind graphics, whereas CAD prioritizes precision lines and layers to illustrate designs. Both systems are becoming more integrated with CAD enhancing capabilities through internal attributes and database linkages.

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    CAD Vs GIS

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    This document compares and contrasts computer aided drafting (CAD) and graphical information systems (GIS). GIS is a computer system that captures, stores, analyzes and displays geographically referenced information, while CAD is used to create precision technical illustrations and drawings. Key differences are that GIS represents real-world features with points, lines and polygons defined by coordinates, and focuses on the data behind graphics, whereas CAD prioritizes precision lines and layers to illustrate designs. Both systems are becoming more integrated with CAD enhancing capabilities through internal attributes and database linkages.

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    The key takeaways are that GIS is a geographic information system that can capture, store, analyze and display geographically referenced data, while CAD is used to create precision technical drawings and models. GIS focuses more on the data behind representations, while CAD prioritizes the lines of the drawing itself.

    GIS is a database program that focuses on geographically referenced data and relationships between data, while CAD is a graphics program used to create precise technical drawings and models for fabrication purposes.

    GIS examples include representing real-world features as points, lines and polygons defined by coordinates, while CAD examples show how lines are layered to create technical drawings like a 3D motorcycle model.

    CAD vs.

    GIS

    Fabian Guerrero 10/2007


    What is the difference between
    Graphical Interface Systems (GIS) and
    Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
    anyway?
    Overview:
    GIS Description
    GIS Examples
    GIS File Extensions
    CAD Description
    CAD Examples
    CAD Estensions
    Data Layers Model
    Summary
    Conclusion
    Questions?
    GIS Description:
    GIS is a computer system capable of capturing
    (when paired with a GPS), storing, analyzing,
    and displaying geographically referenced
    information

    The power of a GIS comes from the ability to


    relate different information in a spatial context
    and to reach a conclusion about this relationship

    USGS: Graphical Information Systems (2007) Retrieved 9, October 2007,


    Web site: http://erg.usgs.gov/isb/pubs/gis_poster/
    GIS Examples:

    This vector data model represents real-world features


    as points, lines, and polygons whose boundaries are
    defined by x,y coordinate pairs.
    GIS File Extensions:
    Reserved Extensions: Allowable Extensions:

    .bil .mxd eps ixc odb tmp


    .bip .mxt ers ixs pat ttf
    .bmp .ntf exe jpg pdf txt
    .bsq .ovr fbt key pif xbm
    .dbf .png fbx lin pps wmf
    fls lnk prj wld
    .dt1 .prj
    ftg mat ps wri
    .ers .raw
    fts mcp rlc
    .fdb .sbn
    gen mdf rs
    .gdb .sbx
    gfw mid sbn
    .gif .shp
    gif mif sbx
    .gis .shx
    hdr mrk shd
    .img .sid
    hlp mxc shp
    .jpg .stk
    htm mxs shx
    .lan .sxd
    html nit stn
    .lgg .tif ico ndx tab
    .loc .txt idx nls tbl
    .lyr .xml img odb tif
    .mdb ini tfw
    CAD Description:
    CAD software is used to create precision
    drawings or technical illustrations. CAD software
    can be used to create two-dimensional (2-D)
    drawings or three-dimensional (3-D) models.

    Often partnered with a CAM (Computer Aided


    Machine) or Mill for precision fabrication.

    Whatis?com: Definitions What is CAD (2007) Retrieved 29-October, 2007


    Web site: http://whatis.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid9_gci211732,00.html
    CAD Examples:

    These CAD drawings illustrate how lines are layered to


    create a precision how-to in a referenced space. At left
    is a 3-D model rendering of a motorcycle.
    CAD File Extensions:

    .dwg
    .mnr
    .mns
    .dws
    .mnu
    .dwt
    .pat
    .dxf
    .pc3
    .exe
    .pgp
    .fas
    .pmp
    .fdc
    .pss
    .fmp
    .scr
    .hdi .shp
    .hlp .shx
    .las .slb
    .lin .sv$
    .lli .stb
    .lsp .unt
    .mli .xml
    .mnc .xtp
    .mnl
    Data Layer Examples:
    GIS vs. CAD
    Summary:

    The difference between CAD and GIS


    systems is becoming blurred with the
    internal attributes and database linkages
    enhancing CADs capabilities.
    Conclusion:

    GIS is a database program, and CAD is


    a graphics program. With CAD, it's the
    lines that are important, i.e. the
    drawing is the information. With GIS,
    the lines are just a representation of
    the data behind it.
    Questions ?

    Thank You!!

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