--- title: Blog | Lynn Allen description: Insights and advancements in engineering, CAD tools, and management covering SOLIDWORKS features, electromagnetics, 3DEXPERIENCE, DraftSight, and more. --- [![MECAD-Logo-174x46](https://blog.mecad.co.za/hubfs/MECAD-Logo-174x46.png "MECAD-Logo-174x46")](https://mecad.co.za/) - Products - [Design & Engineering](https://mecad.co.za/design-engineering/) - [Management & Collaboration](https://mecad.co.za/management-and-collaboration/) - [Manufacturing & Production](https://mecad.co.za/manufacturing-production/) - [Marketing & Sales](https://mecad.co.za/new-marketing-and-sales/) - [Simulation](https://mecad.co.za/simulation/) - [3DEXPERIENCE Works](https://mecad.co.za/3dexperience-works/) - [Training](https://mecad.co.za/training/) - [Education](https://mecad.co.za/education/) - [Support](https://mecad.co.za/support/) - [Support](https://mecad.co.za/support/) - [FAQ](https://faq.mecad.co.za/knowledge) - [Contact Us](https://mecad.co.za/contact-us/) - [Careers](https://mcstaffing.co.za/vacancies/) - [Blog](https://blog.mecad.co.za/en) - [Request a Quote](https://mecad.co.za/request-a-quote/) # EXPERT INSIGHTS listing page Here you'll find leading content geared towards engineers, CAD tool operators and managers alike. THEMES OF ARTICLES HEADING HERE ## [When 2D is Enough?](https://blog.mecad.co.za/en/when-2d-is-enough) Here I am writing about 2D on a 3D Blog. What’s up with that? You and I both know there are still plenty of 2D CAD users out there, which can be mind-boggling to anyone who has fully embraced the world of 3D CAD. Why would anyone settle for a 2D representation when they can have an identical virtual... ## Book your free assessment now. [![SELECT TIME](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/14516378/89121276-c430-4fc2-ab30-7c17c3639234.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/14516378/89121276-c430-4fc2-ab30-7c17c3639234) ![MECAD Logo](https://blog.mecad.co.za/hubfs/MECAD%20Logo.png "MECAD Logo") ![3DS_SOLIDWORKS_Logotype_RGB_Red](https://blog.mecad.co.za/hubfs/3DS_SOLIDWORKS_Logotype_RGB_Red.png "3DS_SOLIDWORKS_Logotype_RGB_Red") [![MECAD Home](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/14516378/5208a5ae-bab0-453c-acb9-bde796ac6aa7.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/14516378/5208a5ae-bab0-453c-acb9-bde796ac6aa7) --- ![3DEX_Reseller](https://blog.mecad.co.za/hubfs/3DEX_Reseller.png "3DEX_Reseller") ![Reseller](https://blog.mecad.co.za/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(23).png "Reseller")