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Assembly drawings, or mechanical assembly drawings, are "drawings detailing an engineering perspective view on a mechanism or physical, real-world-built object that is comprised of more than one part." Assembly drawings are very useful for engineers who are dealing with complex mechanical devices. Creating assembly drawings have become improved with the recent improvements in 2D CAD drafting and detailing software.

Computer-aided design (CAD) makes it possible to convert old drawings6 (which are composed of simple vector entities such as lines, polylines, arcs, and circles5) to high-quality and detailed 3D models. This is a task that is carried out by companies that provide 2D to 3D drawing conversion services.6

Design automation is a time-saver that is used to reduce the design cycle time by providing consistency and repeatability, which are two things that are essential in capturing and sharing efficient design methods. Design automation results to a quicker development and a shorter time to market which in turn results to a reduced total design cycle time and an increase in profitability.4

Computer animation is an "artful blend of creative vision and technology."3 It has its uses in developing attractive websites. Movements in a webpage induce different reactions from users. Too little movements can cause boredom to viewers, but too much of it can be unpleasant for them. A well-done animation incites interest, while a bad animation produces distraction and increase in download times. Animation is like a hot sauce that is pleasant to the taste of most people when used sparingly.

A MACRO (merge and correlate recorded output) is "anything more than a single command1" and a "rule or pattern that specifies how a certain input sequence should be mapped to an output sequence according to a defined procedure.4" Macro programs are "computer programs that capture the user's actions as if it is recording the user.5" For example, macros can record mouse clicks, menu choices, and keystrokes.4

Graphic design is a "form of fine art that uses text and images creatively to communicate and present information." Graphic design refers to a "number of artistic and professional disciplines which focus on visual communication and presentation." The artistic capabilities of humans have been displayed for many centuries. We have recognized the fact that an artistically made object draws responses and attention from viewers.