Holsteijn Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 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! Kind regards, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh_Compton Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Try one of these libraries: Pipework & Structural Steel http://www.3DCADMax.com 3D AutoCAD Pipework – http://www.HerculeDesign.com Or if you'd prefer 2D: 2D AutoCAD Pipework - http://www.3dcadmax.com/2DPipeFittingsAutoCAD.htm Autodesk also offer AutoCAD MEP - 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holsteijn Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Are these programs well know? i have never heard of them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh_Compton Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Try a google search for "3d autocad pipe fittings", Hercule Design is the first result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holsteijn Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh_Compton Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holsteijn Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 Thank you for your help, I will check the websites and demos before purchasing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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