CAD Shack

JULY 16, 2010

If you are coming to Revit MEP from AutoCAD or AutoCAD MEP, you may be very used to specifying a duct system when you draw duct. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems.

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CAD Shack

APRIL 21, 2011

The Draw MEP Hidden Lines box is checked in the Electrical Setting s dialog. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs.

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CAD Shack

DECEMBER 24, 2009

This week I needed to create some structure from the structural engineers AutoCAD plans since they were not using Revit. The way I got around the above mentioned error was to open a structural model I received from a different engineer on a different job. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems.

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BIM & Beam

AUGUST 13, 2015

Engineering firm Melia Smith & Jones uses SOFiSTiK software for 3D rebar modelling in Autodesk Revit. Most engineers still produce classic 2D reinforcement drawings using programs such as AutoCAD ® combined with CADS RC. Autodesk Revit is an important component for generating engineering drawings and details.

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Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Architects, Engineers and Contractors have standardized on the PDF as the file type to share, email and collaborate on. Everyday PDFs are instrumental in the construction conversation to show mark ups on Microsoft Office documents, interactively draw on tablet PCs and then share these PDFs on Servers.

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

First thing, first: “The survey asked a series of questions to establish current usage of both 2D and 3D CAD, as a precursor to determining likely future engagement with Building Information Modelling (BIM).” … actually, this was the question: “When producing CAD drawings, which of the following tools do you mainly use?”

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Digital Platform based Shop-drawing assessment Construction Information Management has been an interest of mine for a good 30 years. The various assessor engineers typically work with flat (2D) PDF or AutoCAD files, and consider individual sheets, marking them up or adding comments.

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Revit OpEd

APRIL 22, 2014

Revit Structure was introduced (2005) and the conversation began again with engineers. A year later Revit Systems (now MEP) started the same dialog for another set of engineers. One of the many stories we''ve heard that was meant to help us in our transition was how easily Revit worked with other CAD software''s data.

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CAD Shack

DECEMBER 20, 2005

Why should I walk away from a proven product like AutoCAD, when I have so much invested in it? These are very valid questions that many CAD Managers and Owners are asking themselves lately. Compatibility At last, I can open any ADT drawing file without issue. What’s so great about Autodesk Building Systems?

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. Assistant Vice President – Manager, Engineering Plan Services. Led CAD selection and implementation projects transitioning FM Global from pencil/paper-pen/linen to electronic production. Mr. Thomas A.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. Assistant Vice President – Manager, Engineering Plan Services. Led CAD selection and implementation projects transitioning FM Global from pencil/paper-pen/linen to electronic production. Mr. Thomas A.

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Revit OpEd

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Draw the concept so it is easy to put on paper, on a printed sheet. Doesn't matter if it is angled or new fangled, just orient it so it is "easy" to draw. Work in this file, orienting everything with North as the top of the view, North is "UP" (like World Coordinates "WCS" in AutoCAD). The MEP consultant does the same.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2022

With rapid expansion and the need to improve information flow on their projects, Vrolijk worked with NTI CAD & Company , an Autodesk Construction Cloud partner, to identify the best solution to fit their needs. “To Already, we’re able to detect clashes quicker with our subcontractors during BIM and engineering meetings.

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CAD Shack

APRIL 27, 2006

Some of you may be too young to remember life before cable, but I bet most can remember a time when your choice of CAD technologies was limited to one. Digital Drafting Whether you liked AutoCAD, MicroStation, or whatever. (I How many times have you heard draw it once? You can only draw it once, literally. Digital lines.

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U.S. Construction

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

(PRWEB) November 22, 2011 — Today AViCAD.com announced the addition of their new Architectural software which will facilitate the architect, engineer or designer with drawing 2D floor plans and roof designs. Easy-Arch includes set of utilities to draw walls , windows, doors. Create 2D Roofs Plans , hip and single pitch.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 14, 2023

I went to school for architecture and then flipped it to architectural engineering. While in school, during my junior and senior years, I worked for a small engineering firm back in my hometown, originally from Omaha, Nebraska. And I was basically doing AutoCAD work for them. came out. So it was a crazy amount of work to do.

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Civil Engi

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

These free measurement apps are very useful for civil engineers, Architects, Interior designers, real estate brokers, and students. You can easily draw polygons and measure distances, perimeters, and areas over Google Maps. you can easily Export to other graphic software like Autocad, Microstation, and GIS.

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Lets Build

MAY 9, 2017

CAD drawings are used during Level 0, but there is no sharing of the generated information models. In a few words, BIM Level 1 is focusing on the transition from CAD to 2D and 3D pieces of information. Nevertheless, it doesn’t require every side involved in the project to operate on the same 3D CAD models. are working.

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CAD Shack

JULY 27, 2006

Drafting speed will increase Engineering tools available Improved accuracy in scheduling New level of standardization - layers, styles, dwg management Direct interoperability with ADT Near automatic background clean up with ADT drawings. Let's say a click takes 1 second and my average HVAC drafter draws duct about 4 hours a day.

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CAD Shack

NOVEMBER 17, 2006

Revit Systems debuted early this year giving MEP engineers a third choice of CAD technology to use; it may have also caused a bit of confusion on what software is really the best for any given firm. Digital Drafting (AutoCAD) Digital representation of classic hand drawn documents. What are the Choices? See figure 3.

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