Integrating Firing Range Software with AutoCAD for Shooting Range Design

[oddssatisfy]

Hello everyone,

 

I'm currently working on a project to design a shooting range and am exploring how to integrate firing range software with AutoCAD. Specifically, I'm interested in software that can assist in layout planning, safety zone analysis, and compliance with regulatory standards.

 

Has anyone here utilized firing range software in conjunction with AutoCAD? If so, could you share your experiences, challenges faced, and any recommendations for compatible tools or workflows?

 

Additionally, are there specific AutoCAD features or plugins that can enhance the design and simulation of shooting ranges?

 

Looking forward to your insights.

[oddssatisfy]

Just now, oddssatisfy said:

Hello everyone,

 

I'm currently working on a project to design a shooting range and am exploring how to integrate firing range software with AutoCAD. Specifically, I'm interested in software that can assist in layout planning, safety zone analysis, and compliance with regulatory standards.

 

Has anyone here utilized firing range software in conjunction with AutoCAD? If so, could you share your experiences, challenges faced, and any recommendations for compatible tools or workflows?

 

Additionally, are there specific AutoCAD features or plugins that can enhance the design and simulation of shooting software?

 

Looking forward to your insights.

thanks in advance for any help

[SLW210]

Indoor or Outdoor?

 

Nothing magical for AutoCAD that I know of. 

 

Just use general drafting techniques with what regulations you have, some equipment manufacturers have part models, though they could be only for Revit/BIM.

 

Outdoor  not much really to do but check regulations for berm heights, structures, shooting benches, any target supports, permanent targets, etc. The rest is just drafting.

 

Indoor you need bulletproof roof, floors and walls (usually concrete),  ventilation, acoustics/soundproofing, bullet traps (should be able to get model/drawing/specs from manufacturer), lighting considerations.

 

Something like AutoCAD MEP and Architecture toolsets might be more useful.

 

You might also want some video monitoring, a moveable target system for indoor might be wanted.

 

Each part of the world and particular locations probably have different requirements, so probably no magic button.