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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

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AutoCAD: Best overall construction design software. Construction professionals worldwide have used AutoCAD construction design software since the ‘80s for 2D and 3D drafting. AutoCAD comes with a comprehensive toolkit with thousands of objects, styles, etc. AutoCAD is also quite pricey at $235 monthly or $1,185 annually.

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The True Value of 3D Modeling for Home Builders

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The True Value of 3D Modeling for Home Builders. More than a marketing tool, 3D modeling can save time and money by providing greater accuracy. For an increasing number of them, this transition entails moving from two-dimensional (2D) drawings to three-dimensional (3D) digital modeling. The Path to 3D Modeling.

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CAD Shack: Everything about Revit Schedules

CAD Shack

Everything about Revit Schedules. The Schedule tool is found on the View tab of the ribbon and includes five types of schedules; Schedule/Quantities, Material Takeoff, Sheet List, Note Block, and View List. Schedule/Quantities. The Schedule/Quantities type produces a schedule of a selected family category.

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Schedules Basics & Tips

Revit Beginners

Need to identify what type or category of schedule you are looking at? In the Properties of the Schedule, edit “fields.” The type of Schedule is in the title of the window and the categories is often in the "Select from available fields" dropdown. Key Schedules will not support them. This post is a small fraction.

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AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems

CAD Shack

Digital Drafting Whether you liked AutoCAD, MicroStation, or whatever. (I Instead of digital lines, new entities called objects were introduced on the AutoCAD platform that contained specific properties to the object type. The minute you draw it twice in AutoCAD or ABS somebody changes one of two and now, there’s a disconnect.

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CAD Shack: Linked Models Disappear when using Remote Desktop.

CAD Shack

Linked Models Disappear when using Remote Desktop Connection. When using remote desktop to access my PC to deliver training, I have been bummed in the past to notice that linked modeled objects did not show up on the display screen. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Revit MEP How to Create a Lighting Fixture Schedule.

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CAD Shack: Revit MEP How to Create a Lighting Fixture Schedule

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Revit MEP How to Create a Lighting Fixture Schedule. A big advantage is the ability to quantify Revit objects in schedules. Knowing exactly what you have in a model at all times and knowing that number is correct, brings a level of confidence that enhances the design. Revit schedules report data that is contained in families.

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