Quirky - that is what I am talking about

[johnnyprc]

I don't think most builders care if someone labored with love and care over a beautiful set of plans - they have work to do and as long as the plans allow that, they are good to go.

Taking the drawing appearance out of the argument, its my assertion (along with most architects) the process and attention to these details will result in better design/architecture. Allowing yourself to be engulfed with how everything looks speaks to the kind of work someone does - inevitably resulting in better everything. Call it: honing a meticulous nature. Better drawings also convey better instruction, and could very well lead to the builder grasping something better than he otherwise would.

Also, we are just asking for the tools to make the choice. Programs like Vectorworks, Revit, and others do this - why can't CA. How difficult is it to include better 2d tools? CA does the more difficult things well, I think they can spend a little time on improving things architects would like to see in this program. The comments on this thread show designers/architects would like to see CA improve their 2D tools.

[fcwilt]

Allowing yourself to be engulfed with how everything looks speaks to the kind of work someone does - inevitably resulting in better everything.

I understand that you believe this to be true - and you may well be right - however, based on my experience, I do not believe it to be true to a meaningful degree.

That said, I am ALL in favor of anything that will attract more customers to CA - so if better 2D tools will do that, let's add 'em - the sooner the better!