What do we mean by a large-scale project?
A layout project is said to be “large-scale” when it is complex, when the surfaces concerned are large and when it involves several trades. In general, the arrangement of surfaces larger than 50 m² is considered to be a large-scale job.
Examples of large-scale interior design projects
The realization of a complete Hotel is considered a large-scale project. Indeed, a hotel is not only composed of rooms, but also of a lobby, a restaurant, a bar and corridors, which must be arranged in a harmonious way to form an aesthetic whole. Boating is also a sector strongly affected by large-scale layout and mainly the luxury yacht market. There are even super-yachts over 150 meters long and with several thousand square meters of living space including spas, swimming pools, libraries and a large amount of interlocking furniture. The arrangement of such a puzzle is usually entrusted to companies specializing in luxury naval carpentry.
The need for collaborative work
Large-scale layout projects, such as those mentioned above, require calling on different but complementary trades. Specialized people, whose expertise is invaluable, will thus be called upon to work together, in a coordinated manner. But who says collaborative work, says adapted tools. Like BIM (Building Information Modeling), which involves having employees work on a digital model, a large-scale layout project can rely on modern work tools such as CAD / CAM software.
How can CFAO intervene in a large-scale layout project?
CAD / CAM software allows parts to be designed in 3D ( CAD part ), but also integrates the manufacturing part ( CAM ). It is therefore essential for companies that manufacture furniture using CNC machines from plans. But some software, such as TopSolid offers other functions, particularly suited to layout projects.
TopSolid’Wood software and zone work
One of the particularities of TopSolid’Wood is that it allows the user to work on several workspaces or zones. The concept is the following: from a master file, the user will be able to decline several workspaces in which the arrangement of each zone will be carried out. Once the design of each zone is complete, the user will be able to generate a final assembly from the files.
The advantages of the “master” file
Working with a master file is convenient. But its main advantage is probably the flexibility it provides by facilitating the file update process. In addition, the TopSolid’Wood master file provides an overview thanks to a construction tree which provides access to all the workspaces. It is thus possible to carry out modifications to the definition of spaces even more quickly. In addition, TopSolid’Wood allows you to create a master file from CAD files from other software.
Different levels of detail
The master file is mainly used to manage the assembly of zones and to provide the functional data of the project for each of them. Its level of detail will therefore remain limited to the initial specifications.
On the other hand, the people working in the different areas obviously need to go into the design details, such as the assemblies, the moldings, the materials, etc., which are essential for manufacturing.
TopSolid’Wood has the advantage of making it possible to choose different levels of detail, which allows a simplified representation for an overall work, or a detailed display for a more detailed presentation of the project.
Example of a CFAO project: layout of a sailboat with TopSolid’Wood
Take the case of the layout of a sailboat. By starting from the specifications, taking the form of a master file which can already be 3D, the user recovers the entire structure of the boat. The manager will then break it down into different work areas.
Then, each designer will arrange the defined areas, always based on the information provided by the master file. Each modification of the master file will then cause an update of the work areas so that the different users adapt their design.
Once each zone is finished, reassembly can take place in the final file in order to check the consistency of the layout project as a whole.
Conclusion
Large-scale layout projects are often demanding, complex and require good organization. They therefore require the use of an adapted CAD / CAM software, that is to say high-performance, ergonomic and leaving room for collaborative work. TopSolid has undeniable advantages in this area, as it allows professionals to bring tailor-made layout projects to life. Courtesy: www.blog.topsolid.f
