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AutoCAD and AutoCAD Architecture Support
Work on flat D AutoCAD floor plans or
AutoCAD
®
Architecture geometric model floor
plans. Reference architectural floor-base plans
developed in any AutoCAD-based software
application for better design and documentation
co-ordination.
Export to AutoCAD
Designers can quickly and easily generate DWG
files compatible with past versions of AutoCAD
software. Complete graphic representations of
devices and symbols are maintained exactly as
shown on construction documents, enabling
easy collaboration with extended design teams.
Design-to-Fabrication
With the seamless integration of fabrication
partner tools into AutoCAD MEP software,
re-drawing models for fabrication is no longer
necessary, enabling design-to-fabrication in just a
few clicks. Using design models in the fabrication
of sheet metal, plumbing and piping makes it
easier to create shop drawings in the fabrication
partner application. For more information on
fabrication partner solutions, see www.autodesk.
co.uk/partnerproducts.
Create Manufacturer-Specific Content
Using content templates, create manufacturer-
specific content for ducts, fittings, pipe and
pipe fittings. Content can then be brought back
into AutoCAD MEP and added to the catalogue.
Devise piping and HVAC designs according to
manufacturer specifications, resulting in more
accurate design of mechanical and piping systems.
Import/Export to gbXML
Import to and from AutoCAD MEP using the
industry-standard green building extensible
markup language (gbXML) file format.
Transform Traditional Draughting
Use the power of AutoCAD MEP software and
your existing AutoCAD knowledge to automate
tedious draughting processes and rejuvenate your
construction documentation.
Work with AutoCAD Commands
All the familiar AutoCAD commands are also
available in AutoCAD MEP software. Copy,
move and array your duct, pipe, conduit or cable
tray, and then automatically snap in the desired
orientation and view. Enhanced AutoCAD MEP
commands enable you to copy, move and align
all, in one easy step.
Construction Annotation
Annotate once for all scales. Annotative text enables
the setting of paper text height and changes for
each view based on its scale. Annotative symbols
automatically adjust based on the scale of the
view. Hidden lines and hatch-on objects make
it easier to interpret design intent. Display the
schematic view, rather than the model-generated
view of an object.
Work with Catalogue-Based Content
The AutoCAD MEP parts catalogues provide an
extensive collection of parts for use during design.
Query the parts catalogues to assist with part
selection and retrieve parts for integration into
your designs. Store parts you create in a catalogue
for future use. Choose parts from multiple
catalogues to increase design selection.
Convert AutoCAD Blocks and Symbols to
AutoCAD MEP Content
Individually convert single, or batch-convert
multiple AutoCAD blocks, MvBlocks or MvParts
to a device or schematic symbol. Extrude standard
D blocks to create a D solid, and then add
connectors to create AutoCAD MEP content to
be used with your mechanical, electrical and
plumbing designs.
Using AutoCAD MEP
with its powerful visual
design co-ordination
capabilities, we were
able to lay out these
extremely complex
mechanical rooms easily,
knowing ahead of time
whether there was an
interference. It was also
a lot easier for us to
co-ordinate the plant
and mechanical rooms.
— Jean Abi Aad
Corporate Engineering Manager
Kharafi National