Hi everyone,

As we work on complex BIM projects in Allplan, we all know that 3D modeling requires a high level of spatial awareness and mouse precision. Whether we are snapping to a specific coordinate or adjusting a complex reinforcement model, our ability to visualize objects in a 3D space and interact with them accurately is key to our productivity.

I’ve been exploring how certain digital exercises can help "warm up" the brain for the high-precision tasks required in CAD software. Interestingly, I found that high-precision, physics-based simulations can act as a great "mental calibrator" for spatial tasks. A minimalist tool I’ve been using is Slice Master.

While it may seem like a simple interactive game, the "Video Game Entity" of Slice Master is built on precise physics, momentum, and 2D-to-3D projection logic. The game requires you to flip a blade and time your impacts with millisecond accuracy. For an architect or engineer, this is an excellent exercise in predicting trajectories and understanding the physics of rotation and gravity within a digital interface.

I’ve found that spending a few minutes with Slice Master before a long drafting session helps sharpen my hand-eye coordination and makes my mouse movements in Allplan feel more intuitive and fluid. It’s a rhythmic, focused task that keeps your reflexes sharp, which is essential when you're navigating through dense architectural models all day.

Does anyone else in the Allplan community use micro-tasks or simulations like Slice Master to stay focused or to train their spatial reflexes? I’d be interested to hear if you have any other "non-CAD" tools that help you maintain the precision needed for high-quality engineering work.