Carol Hagen

JUNE 17, 2011

Print to PDF gets the document out of that technical construction software package (AutoCAD, Revit, etc) and serves it up for every construction team member, without needing the same software. Realize this is just one secret to Bluebeam Revu and is built-in to every version Standard, CAD and eXtreme.

Estimating 134

Estimating AutoCAD Revit Drawings 134

CAD Shack

MAY 25, 2012

When it comes to implementing any Autodesk product, most professionals know that the mechanics of installing the software, whether from disc or download, are only the beginning of the implementation process. CAD Employee Hiring 101 – The fundamentals of hiring CAD employees are often overlooked. CAD Shack VIPs.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 40

CAD Shack

JUNE 23, 2010

Update to my CAD Work Content Browser Post. I recently posted about the CAD Works Content Browser , see that article by clicking here. I got some great feed back from the folks at CAD works. Below is an excerpt from an email I received from Joel Karr a BIM Software Architect at CAD Works. CAD Shack VIPs.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit BIM 40

Carol Hagen

JUNE 5, 2013

If you create in AutoCAD, Solidworks or Microsoft Office you may need to publish your documents to PDF for distribution purposes. DWFs and large format, Microsoft office and CAD files all can be published to PDF for distribution. These articles might be of interest to you: Construction Team Meetings.

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Architecture Engineering Documentation Software 135

Carol Hagen

JULY 28, 2011

Architects and engineers spend countless hours in AutoCad then share their drawings with the General Contractor. Most smaller GCs have a license of AutoCad just to open these files and make a few annotations. But not everyone on the construction team is fluent in AutoCad nor has a licensed copy.

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Drawings AutoCAD CAD Construction 120

CAD Shack

APRIL 19, 2011

So you got your new 2012 software, and you are ready to dig in. First things first, you need to register your software by going to Autodesks Registration Site. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Discussion Group.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 40

DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 13, 2021

Not even 30 years ago when I first started associating with it, even though at the time both the Arch part and the CAD part were positive terms. ArchiCAD just sounds like a snobbier (or more obscure) version of AutoCAD. I came across a software comparison recently. Just did not have the right ring. Talking Revit.

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ArchiCAD Comparison Revit AutoCAD 118

DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 31, 2011

Choosing a CAD software-package in the nineties was a lot of fun. The purchase came with numerous uncalled-for labels – if you went for AutoCAD you preferred America over Europe, black (screen) over white and PC’s above Macs. One did not just purchase a tool but took a stand. I chose my horse, they’d theirs.

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CAD ArchiCAD AutoCAD America 48

CAD Shack

MARCH 25, 2010

As a consulting engineering firm, we do business with many architects using different software in differing versions. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Discussion Group. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts. CAD Shack Blog Buddies.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 40

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 31, 2016

Our client is based within the Birmingham area so will be easily accessible from surrounding areas and also is a prestigious company who is excelling in various markets and create impressive CAD software. So without any delay proceed further to appear in the interview. Interviews are being arranged very soon.

Structural Engineering 40

Structural Engineering Engineering CAD AutoCAD 40

CAD Shack

MAY 17, 2011

The software accurately models in three dimensions, runs analysis, performs interference checks, and creates construction documents for HVAC, plumbing, lighting and power designs. Knowing What You Don’t Know How does one stay informed on the latest and greatest developments in the CAD world? CAD Camp is rolling out this month.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 40

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 18, 2016

Carlson Software recently launched Sight Survey 2016 , a completely 3d coordinate geometry package that includes a wide range of toolset to bring solutions to your regular COGO calculations. Carlson Sight Survey supports AutoCAD®, IntelliCAD®, and MicroStation®. and support for up to AutoCAD® 2014.

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CAD AutoCAD Drawings Sewer 40

Revit OpEd

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

I''ve encountered a few that think it''s a bizarre offshoot of AutoCAD. I often hear people say AutoCAD as the same word as Autodesk, or at least as if they are interchangeable in meaning. Autodesk is a company and AutoCAD is software, a product created and sold by Autodesk. So my CAD childhood was in the Autodesk family.

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AutoCAD Autodesk Revit CAD 53

DebunkTheBIM

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

I observed a phenomena: over the years the number of users of 3D (model) based software in AEC has raised dramatically while their average skill level dropped tragically. AutoCAD pursued strategy no1 in the eighties and early nineties.

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Software Software AutoCAD Industrial 48

Lets Build

MAY 9, 2017

CAD drawings are used during Level 0, but there is no sharing of the generated information models. Softwares like Aconex or Viewpoint can be used as the CDE. In a few words, BIM Level 1 is focusing on the transition from CAD to 2D and 3D pieces of information. To the contrary, everyone is free to use a distinct CAD model.

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BIM Aconex Aconex Construction 168

CAD Shack

MARCH 16, 2011

Revit MEP offers many advantages compared to two dimensional CAD programs. As firms get savvier with the software, the out of the box families may not provide all the required information for a complete schedule. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Discussion Group.

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CAD Schedule Revit AutoCAD 45

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

PlanSwift is an user friendly construction takeoff software. PlanSwift can load scanned plans as well as import directly from.TIF,PDF - Adobe,DXF,DWF,DWG - AutoCAD,PLN - Dodge Plan files,JPG, and more. According to the software company it is like Swiss knife which has many utilities in one hand. PlanSwift is very easy to learn.

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Planswift Software Software Estimating 40

Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 15, 2010

EastCoast CAD/CAM announced on November 30th that they are now supporting a workflow from AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP models to their fabrication software.

Fabrication 49

Fabrication AutoCAD Design CAD 49

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Different kinds of BIM softwares like AutoCAD Architecture and Civil 3D are applied for estimation and costing, initial pricing, report tabulation of materials, bidding, unit cost for specific items, time spent counting within a project, measuring items within a project, labor costs and estimates project costs.

Visualization 40

Visualization Estimating BIM Software 40

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Different kinds of BIM softwares like AutoCAD Architecture and Civil 3D are applied for estimation and costing, initial pricing, report tabulation of materials, bidding, unit cost for specific items, time spent counting within a project, measuring items within a project, labor costs and estimates project costs.

Visualization 40

Visualization Estimating BIM Software 40

DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 9, 2013

In the end, they are ‘just’ a software provider, successful at what they are doing, why can’t I just let them be. I’ve learned AutoCAD on DOS, in 3D with no mouse in the early 1990s. I owned professional licences of AutoCAD, Revit, Studio Max for many years. My biggest problem is not that Revit is a ‘dog of a software’.

Autodesk 62

Autodesk AutoCAD CAD Revit 62

DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

….Unless of course you have software to sell. even with AutoCAD included!) The surveyors must have felt a bit uneasy about this grouping, so just for good measure added the following note: “Autodesk products (40%) and Graphisoft (37%) clearly dominate the New Zealand CAD market.

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BIM CAD ArchiCAD AutoCAD 54

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

But PDF editing software licensing is expensive and often cumbersome. What the AEC Industry has yearned for is One-Button creation of PDFs from within industry standard product like AutoCad, Revit and SolidWorks, and integration to their Sharepoint or ProjectWise servers. Create PDFs from any CAD or Windows file.”

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Industrial Documentation CAD Estimating 142

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. This software provides automated bar marks, layers, bending schedules and more.”.

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Revit Autodesk AutoCAD Drawings 40

Revit OpEd

APRIL 22, 2014

The first response quite often was, "We''ve already got {insert your software here}, no thanks"! Which was then followed by "Oh gosh, you mean it doesn''t do "X" just like {insert your software here}? Such as, "We''ve got all these people who are {insert your software here} experts. Other responses were, "Really?

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AutoCAD Revit Autodesk Software 98

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 The minute you draw it twice in AutoCAD or ABS somebody changes one of two and now, there’s a disconnect.

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AutoCAD Revit Drafting Drawings 40

CAD Shack

MAY 24, 2007

It's a common language that BIM ready software should be able to interpret. So maybe the general contractor can plug in his estimating software for time and expenses, or the owner can plug BIM data into his facilities management software, or the building engineer can have access to maintenance and infrastructure data in their software.

AutoCAD 40

AutoCAD Architecture Revit Autodesk 40

Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 9, 2010

On-screen programs should work with all file types, including AutoCAD DWG, PDF, and TIFF ? The software estimates the item from the digitized data. If contractors get AutoCAD DWG files, certain programs may enable them to perform a direct CAD import without the need to digitize. ? Initiate the Take-Offs program ?

Estimating 40

Estimating AutoCAD CAD Construction 40

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

A new wing added to Carlson Takeoff software with the emergence of Carlson Takeoff 2012. The estimators can now transform images to CAD linework acclerating the process of making this image data useful. The estimators can now transform images to CAD linework acclerating the process of making this image data useful. analytic.

Estimating 51

Estimating Software Software Visualization 51

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

of Maxwell Systems™ Estimation® This new product includes some new advancements for takeoff and estimating that range from several maintenance enhancements, CAD integration with EastCoast Sheet Metals CAD/CAM product for the Estimation HVAC and Mechanical solutions. Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering Software.

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Estimating CAD Software Software 51

DebunkTheBIM

DECEMBER 17, 2017

It also gives the perfect excuse for the introduction of a per/seat licensing that touches many more bottoms that any of the authoring software licenses ever had, even in the hay-days of the Flat-CAD, AutoCAD of the late eighties and throughout the ninetees. A reasonable ‘stick’ from the software supplier for the naughty users?

Autodesk 48

Autodesk BIM Industrial Aconex 48

CAD Shack

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Remote allows subscription customers and rental customers the ability to remote into their PCs from offsite locations and access thier Autodesk software back in the office. With near limitless cloud power users can access their software anywhere, anytime they can access the web. You know what that means? Good times, yes good times.

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Revit Autodesk AutoCAD Software 71

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 20, 2023

That opportunity organically progressed from the CAM side to the detailing and CAD software. What we’ll do is run the coordination process for them, and they insist on using BIM 360, along with different software like Procore, Dropbox, or Trimble. And since I knew computers, I was able to help out.

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BIM Autodesk ProCore AutoCAD 52

CAD Shack

JULY 10, 2006

I am currently studying the options for a MEP firm that has been using AutoCAD for the last 15 years. Their AutoCAD has been highly customized. CAD has been clicking along here for some time now, but there is an ever-increasing pressure to be able to deliver something more than the competition. They want AutoCAD.

AutoCAD 40

AutoCAD CAD Drafting Revit 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

I worked as an architect and had a lot of experience with CAD, Architectural Desktop, AutoCAD, and those types of programs. Plus, the integrated software is huge for a company like ours with so many functions to perform. Having software that hits all those needs ranging from design through construction is helpful.

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Management Industrial Construction Autodesk 52

Revit Beginners

DECEMBER 19, 2008

Dotsoft has ported their AutoCad excel software to Revit. National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. CAD Block Exchange. CAD Beyond. CAD Beyond. CAD vs BIM. Friday, December 19, 2008. XL2CAD for Revit. Place excel spreadsheets into Revit via linked DXF files. David Duarte.

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Revit CAD nemetschek AllPlan nemetschek Vectorworks 40

CAD Shack

JANUARY 14, 2013

Andrew Walther sheds light on how AutoCAD Civil 3D software relates to BIM. Myth Buster: Revit & IFC, Part 2 – An article in the September 2012 issue led to a lot of feedback and the need for a sequel, so Martijn de Riet revisits IFC handling with Revit. BIM and Civil 3D – Fact or Fiction?

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Revit AutoCAD BIM OSHA 40