MEP vs ........

[Holsteijn]

Hello everyone,

I am David and at the moment i have a research for building services CAD software programs. And i was curious what kind of sofware you use? Only MEP or do you have experience with other software?

Please let me know!:D

Kind regards,

David

[Hugh_Compton]

Try one of these libraries:

Pipework & Structural Steel http://www.3DCADMax.com (http://www.3dcadmax.com/)

3D AutoCAD Pipework – http://www.HerculeDesign.com (http://www.herculedesign.com/)

Or if you'd prefer 2D:
2D AutoCAD Pipework - http://www.3dcadmax.com/2DPipeFittingsAutoCAD.htm (http://www.3dcadmax.com/2DPipeFittingsAutoCAD.htm)

Autodesk also offer AutoCAD MEP - http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=3290681 (http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=3290681)

AutoCAD MEP is the front runner in high end piping programs. Inventor Professional has a pipe program that is impressive but has a very steep learning curve if you are from an AutoCAD background.

[Holsteijn]

Are these programs well know? i have never heard of them...

[Hugh_Compton]

Try a google search for "3d autocad pipe fittings", Hercule Design is the first result.

[Holsteijn]

It's not only for piping, but i need it also for electrical drawings. I have heard of Hevacomp, CADpipe, CADduct and magycad do you know one of these?

[Hugh_Compton]

I don't have any direct experience with those programs but, from looking at their websites and a couple of sales E-Mails that I have sent I can see some differences i.e. the type of entities that the programs produce:

Hercule Design - 3D AutoCAD Solids
CADPipe - Choice between 3D Solids / Single Line / Meshed Pipes (with conversion function between each - impressive!)
MagiPipe - ARX Entites - May prove difficult to use with AutoCAD Solids - not sure if the program has a conversion facility.

I would advise you to try the various demos and compare the costs of the programs before purchasing.

[Holsteijn]

Thank you for your help, I will check the websites and demos before purchasing!