JPH04326177A - Building construction supporting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To shorten a time not only by shortening a time required for a building design arrangement, but also by processing the cutting of a building material by a work station by using the work station in a process from the building design arrangement to the cutting of the building material. CONSTITUTION:The above device is equipped with a work station 1, display device 7, inputting device 11, character printer 2, plotter 3, precut machine 4, color printer 5, and storage device 6. A CAD device 8, and precut machine control program preparing device 9 are combined with the above mentioned work station 1 by an LAN 12. Retrieval key index data such as the plan of a house, the CAD data of a building drawing prepared by the CAD device 8, computer graphics data of a building, image data of the building drawing, program for controlling the precut machine 4 prepared by the precut machine control program preparing device 9, and image data of a facility part and a perspective or the like, are turned into a data base, and recorded in the storage device 6.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention of this application relates to a construction support device that uses a workstation in processes ranging from design discussions to cutting of construction materials.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, many computer devices such as CAD devices and pre-cut machines have come to be used in each process from architectural design to cutting of building materials. However, these computer devices were all developed separately and could not share each other's data.

[0003] Also, the client has little knowledge of architecture and cannot fully understand specifications such as the appearance and floor plan even if explained using drawings. That's what I was doing.

0004

Although the computers used have data items that can be shared, they cannot share data, so the same data had to be input into each computer separately. As a result, a lot of time was required from the design meeting to the cutting of building materials.

[0005] Furthermore, the architectural client lacks knowledge of architecture and cannot easily understand the contents of the design, so design meetings take a lot of time. In addition, because it was not fully understood, problems could arise after construction because the client's image of the building differed from the actual building. Therefore, the invention of this application aims to provide an architectural support device that solves the above problems.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The invention of this application includes a workstation 1, a display device 7, an input device 11, a character printer 2, a plotter 3, a pre-cut machine 4 for cutting construction materials, and a color printer. Consisting of a printer 5 and a storage device 6, the workstation 1 is connected to a CAD device 8 and a pre-cut machine control program creation device 9 via a LAN 12. Search key item data such as style, floor plan, etc., CAD data of architectural drawings created with CAD device 8, computer graphics data of buildings, image data of architectural drawings, and pre-cut machine 4 created with pre-cut machine control program creation device 9. It is an architectural support device that records control programs, equipment parts, and image data of pictures such as perspective data in a database.

In claim 2, the construction support apparatus according to claim 1 includes a plurality of input devices 11. In a third aspect of the present invention, the display device 7 of the construction support apparatus according to the first aspect is a projector. In claim 4, a video device 10 is connected to the workstation 1 of the construction support device according to claim 1, a display device 7 is further connected to the video device 10, and a computer graphics animation is recorded on the video device 10. I made it seem like it was.

[0008]

[Operations] The invention of this application has the following functions. The construction client's construction conditions are input from the input device 11 to the workstation 1.
, and search and extract architectural examples close to the desired one from the search key item data in the storage device 6. The image data of the seed architectural drawing is retrieved from the storage device 6 and displayed on the display device 7.
By outputting to , the floor plan, appearance, etc. can be confirmed.

Computer graphics data of the building is retrieved from the storage device 6 and output to the display device 7. By outputting the computer graphics image to the display device 7, the color and shape of the building's exterior can be confirmed. The color and viewpoint can be changed arbitrarily by the workstation 1. The image output to the display device 7 can be output by the color printer 5.

Image data of pictures of equipment parts such as lamps and water fixtures are retrieved from the storage device 6 and output to the display device 7 to confirm the contents of the equipment parts to be used. This output image can be output by the color printer 5. The CAD data of the building example is retrieved from the storage device 6 and transferred to the workstation 1 in accordance with the wishes of the building owner.
The drawing can be corrected and saved in the storage device 6, and the corrected drawing can be output using the plotter 3.

[0011] In this way, not only architectural drawings such as floor plans, but also computer graphics images can be presented immediately. Since the CAD data of the changed drawing has no relationship with other drawings, it is once sent to the CAD device 8 using the LAN 12, and all related CAD data is corrected. The corrected CAD data is sent to the precut machine control program creation device 9 using the LAN 12, and is rewritten into a new control program. The new control program is transferred to the storage device 6 using the LAN 12 again.
is sent to and stored. The precut machine 4 is controlled by the workstation 1 and can directly cut building materials.

In claim 2, a plurality of input devices 11 are connected to the workstation 1 of the construction support apparatus according to claim 1, so that not only an operator but also a construction client can operate the construction support apparatus at the same time. In claim 3, the display device 7 of the construction support device according to claim 1 is a projector, so that the screen is large and a realistic image closer to reality can be obtained.

In claim 4, a video device 10 into which computer graphics animation is input is connected to the workstation 1 of the construction support system according to claim 1, and a display device 7 is further connected to the video device 10, and the computer Graphics animation allows you to obtain images that are closer to reality.

[0014]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The structure of the invention of this application will be explained below with reference to the drawings. 1 is a workstation, which is a computer that has both the functions of a terminal device in a network and the functions of an office computer that can perform various processes on its own, and is equipped with the following programs. B. Spool print program (when a print request occurs, print data is output to the built-in disk device. Since the output destination is a disk device, the request will be accepted even if other print requests are issued at the same time. Printing is done by the print program. Output to a printer or plotter according to the order of requests.)
Network processing program C, OA processing program (Japanese document processing function, image processing function, data search function, function to print the image as it is on the screen, etc.) D, CAD program H, landscape simulation program

Reference numeral 2 denotes a character printer, which is a device that outputs character data output from the workstation 1 onto paper.

Reference numeral 3 denotes a plotter, which is a device that outputs CAD data output from the workstation 1 onto paper using a pen. Reference numeral 4 denotes a pre-cut machine, which is a device for cutting construction materials such as lumber into designed shapes, and is controlled by the workstation 1. Reference numeral 5 denotes a color printer, which is used to output image data output from the workstation 1 onto paper. Of course, the color printer 5 may be one having a similar function, for example, the color printer function of a digital color copier.

[0017] 6 is a storage device, and in this embodiment,
A 20 gigabit database server equipped with 32 optical disks is used. This storage device 6 stores the following data in the form of a database: (a) Search key item data such as construction work name, architectural style, floor plan, etc. B. CAD data created with CAD device 8. Ha, computer graphics data of the building. (The computer graphics data for this building was created and input using a computer graphics creation device different from this invention, based on the CAD data created by the CAD device 8.) D. Image of architectural drawings data. (Image data is input by reading architectural drawings prepared separately using an image scanner different from the present invention.) E. A program creation device for precut machine control based on the CAD data created by the CAD device 8. The control program for pre-cut machine 4 created in step 9. F. Image data of equipment parts, perspective drawings, etc. (Image data is input by reading a separately created perspective drawing using an image scanner other than the one used in this invention.)

Reference numeral 7 denotes a display device, and in this embodiment, a CRT display device or a projector device is used. When a projector device is used, a large screen can be obtained, making it possible to create a realistic image that is close to the actual building. Note that when using a projector device, the R
It is assumed that a GB distributor is connected between the projector device and the workstation 1.

8 to 9 are workstation 1 and LAN
12 (Local Area Network) and are capable of mutually exchanging data. Reference numeral 8 denotes a CAD system, which includes a group of computers for structural calculation, design, drawing creation, etc. The CAD device 8 may be any device as long as it can create CAD data, and it goes without saying that it may be a drawing recognition device or the like that creates CAD data from drawings.

Reference numeral 9 denotes a pre-cut machine control program creation device, which creates a control program for controlling the pre-cut machine 4 to cut building materials based on CAD data created by the CAD device 8. Reference numeral 10 denotes a video device such as a VTR or a laser disc, which records a computer graphics animation of a building made with a computer graphics device different from the present invention. It is an output device.

A plurality of input devices 11 such as a keyboard and a mouse are connected to the workstation 1. Although not shown, it goes without saying that the character printer 2, plotter 3, and color printer 5 are provided with a buffer for temporarily storing data, a memory controller, and the like.

Furthermore, it goes without saying that each device is provided with devices necessary for connection, such as an interface. Next, a description will be given of how the apparatus of the present invention is used in the order of the steps from the design meeting to the cutting of building materials.

First, when a construction client inquires about architecture, search key items are obtained from the construction client and inputted into the workstation 1 from the input device 11. The search key items are
The settings can be set arbitrarily, but in this example, the construction work name, building purpose, external appearance, floor plan, presence or absence of an atrium, size of each room, kitchen format, presence or absence of a study, as well as building pay rate and total floor area. 70 items can be set. When a search key item is input, the workstation 1 extracts a construction work name that is close to the request of the construction client from the data stored in the storage device 6 and outputs it to the display device 7.

When an appropriate one is selected from the extracted construction work names and a drawing that needs to be output is specified, the drawing of the architectural example is output to the display device 7. The drawing designation method can be selected from conventional methods as appropriate;
In this embodiment, when the user uses a mouse to place the cursor on the area where the name of the required drawing is written and clicks, that drawing appears. If you want to see a part of the drawing, you can move the cursor to that part of the drawing and click, and a detailed drawing will appear that enlarges that part of the drawing.

For example, if a floor plan is output and the cursor is placed on the living room and clicked, a perspective view of the living room will be output. Furthermore, if you place the cursor on a light fixture and click, a picture of that light fixture will be output. If necessary, the picture output on the display device 7 can be printed by the color printer 5. Furthermore, a computer graphics image of the building can be output to the display device 7. The viewpoint and colors can be changed using the landscape simulation program installed in the workstation 1.

Furthermore, an image of the entire building can be grasped by computer graphics animation outputted from the video device 10. In this way, when the architectural example closest to the desired one is found, based on the drawing, not only the floor plan and appearance, but also the equipment parts to be used, etc. are modified and input into the workstation 1.

Since the output drawings such as floor plans and elevation drawings have CAD data inputted by the CAD device 8, these CAD data can be modified using the CAD program of the workstation 1. The corrected CAD data can be sequentially output as drawings using the plotter 3, but the data can be output to a storage device (not shown) built into the workstation 1 using a spool print program, and then output all at once at the end. It is also possible.

If a plurality of input devices 11 such as keyboards and mice are attached to the workstation 1 and the construction client operates them, the construction client can operate the information that the construction client wants to know and output it on the display device 7. This allows for deeper understanding. Additionally, by installing only the display device 7 and input device 11 in the meeting room, the client can easily operate the input device 11 as if he were playing a computer game, without feeling like he is operating a computer. There is also.

The CAD data of the corrected drawings is sent to the CAD device 10 and the precut machine control program creation device 9.
The control program for the pre-cut machine 4 is modified and input into the storage device 6. When cutting building materials, since the control program is input to the storage device 6, the pre-cutting machine 4 can be cut from the workstation 1.
can be directly controlled to cut building materials.

[0030]

[Effects of the Invention] The invention of this application has the above-described structure and has the following effects. In this way, not only design drawings but also computer graphics images and computer graphics animations are output and explained on the spot, so even if the client has little knowledge of architecture, the flow of thought will not be interrupted. Therefore, you can understand the designed content quickly. The equipment parts used, such as the lamps and water supply equipment, are also explained by outputting pictures of each equipment part, so that a sufficient understanding can be obtained.

[0031] In this way, the time required for design meetings can be shortened. Furthermore, since data is shared and all processes are done consistently, from design meetings to cutting of building materials, there is no need to input data one by one, which shortens processing time.

In claim 2, a plurality of input devices 11 are connected to the workstation 1 of the construction support device according to claim 1, and the construction client can also operate the construction support device, so that the construction client's understanding can be improved. This will speed up the process and result in a satisfactory design.

[0033] According to claim 3, by using a projector as the display device 7 of the construction support device according to claim 1, the screen is large and an image with a sense of realism that is closer to the actual situation can be obtained, so that the image after construction can be viewed. It is less likely to be mistakenly recognized.

[0034] In claim 4, the video device 10 into which computer graphics animation is input is connected to the construction support device according to claim 1 to make it easier to understand the external appearance of the building through computer graphics animation. Images are less likely to be misrecognized.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a construction support device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Workstation 2 Character printer 3 Plotter 4 Pre-cut machine 5 Color printer 6 Storage device 7 Display device 8 CAD device 9 Pre-cut machine control program creation device 10 Video device 11 Input device 12 LAN

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A workstation 1, a display device 7, an input device 11, a character printer 2, a plotter 3, and a precut machine 4 for cutting construction materials.
Consisting of a color printer 5 and a storage device 6, the workstation 1 is connected to a CAD device 8 and a pre-cut machine control program creation device 9 via a LAN 12, and the storage device 6 stores construction work names, architectural style,
Search key item data such as floor plans, CAD data of architectural drawings created with CAD device 8, computer graphics data of buildings, image data of architectural drawings, control of pre-cut machine 4 created with pre-cut machine control program creation device 9 An architectural support device characterized in that image data of programs, equipment parts, and pictures such as perspective images are recorded in a database. 2. The construction support device according to claim 1, wherein the input device 11 is plural. 3. The construction support device according to claim 1, wherein the display device 7 is a projector. [Claim 4] A video device 1 on the workstation 1.
2. The construction support apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a display device 7 connected to the video device 10, and a computer graphics animation recorded on the video device 10.