From: Michael’s Corner #81
Originally published: September 2009
Autodesk Seek
Regardless of your industry, I think you will find the content at Autodesk Seek to be quite useful. Billed as "The online source for product specifications and design files", this is where you can find content for the file types listed here.
By way of example, I entered "aluminum" in the Search field and it returned 2533 entries - from door frames to skylights to expansion joint covers - just an enormous amount of data.
Insights for Accessing the Seek Content
Even if you set the File Type to DWG, you may still see a broader range of file types returned for your search.
After entering the desired text to search, notice the extensive array of filters in the left pane, as well as several useful links to Manufacturers and Libraries below those.
To download the content, click the Details link in the listing of file types.
Hover over the image of the drawing for a larger view.
Check the box for the drawing(s) to download, then click the Download Selected button at the top of the list.
After accepting the (to be expected) ‘Terms and Conditions’, your browser will probably prompt you to Save or Open the file being downloaded. I selected three drawings and the zip file contained all three.
I was a bit disappointed by the sparse return for "office furniture", but if you find yourself accessing the Sweet's Catalogs regularly, this site may be just what you're looking for.
See all the articles published in September 2009
See this article in the September 2009 Corner
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