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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

Lets Build

With construction design software, you can visualize different design possibilities, create professional presentations, better assess risks , and make more informed decisions. Construction professionals worldwide have used AutoCAD construction design software since the ‘80s for 2D and 3D drafting.

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Drafting Views have an Origin

Revit OpEd

When we create a new drafting view we are presented with an empty view. We are free to begin our drafting exercise anywhere we see fit. If we import a simple CAD file that has some lines that define where the 0,0,0 origin is we''ll find out exactly where the origin is in the drafting view (use Auto-Origin to Origin).

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Difference Between Sketching and Drawing | What Are Conceptual Sketches | Architecture Concept Drawing | Types of Drawings for Building Design

CivilJungle

The drafting process may impose limitations on the size that is realistically workable. Installation drawings present the information needed by trades to install part of the works. #15. Computer-aided design (generally referred to by the acronym CAD) is the use of computer software to create drawings. Size and Scale. Floor Plan.

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Another example why it is better to stay out of BIM surveys…

DebunkTheBIM

It provides a credible picture of present day attitudes and progress made towards Building Information Modelling (BIM) in New Zealand.” In the executive summary, the first question is interesting, even more the way the results are presented. Note the words ‘on behalf’ and ‘credible’. Then, look at the chart itself!

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Revit Beginners: Imported Images and Sheets

Revit Beginners

We often import hand renderings into Revit projects for plotting presentation sets. The only solution is to place images in a drafting view (or legend view) first. Rescaling the image can also be easier from a drafting view once scale is established. National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD.

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Does a BIM Requirement Stop You From Bidding?

Carol Hagen

You may want to ask your network connections, as many business who started in drafting and design have made substantial investments to offer BIM services to specialty contractors. Remember to incorporate the technology in your presentations and practice the pitch. BIM also Leads to other Technology.

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Revit Beginners: AU summary

Revit Beginners

The Building Information Modelling/Management concept (its past, present, and likely future). National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. Marathon Drafting. CAD Block Exchange. CAD Beyond. CAD Beyond. CAD vs BIM. AU summary. Well AU was long and draining but well worth going to.

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