DDS-CAD: for MEP professionals
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1. e mail or remote admin Inclusion of requirements and suggestions for further development of the software Tailored project support on demand At all times to listen to your concerns You will see Understanding the partnership we offer clearly more than software license sales and use Instead it comes to things like first class collaboration solution development optimization and successful ad vancing processes and much more Our ambition is to offer you more than you expect This approach has already convinced more than 13 500 users across Europe installers planners consultants education institutions and public authorities of the qualities of our products and of DDS as partner Identify in advance Consultation and Partnership Page 5 the necessary improvements and updates In line with innovations in the construction industry To keep our customer satisfaction and the effectiveness of DDS CAD as a planning tool at a high level we take great care to establish exactly where enhancements are really necessary In our opinion the concerns and requi rements of the customer are paramount in an effective working partnership As new requirements have come to light we have consistently provided our software with features that make your work easier For example Up to 80 of the total project develop ment cost account for changes to the original design Moreover we know that design errors cause significant extr2. 0 BE mee ie DDS CAD Functions Air Conditioning amp Ventilation Page 19 Main functions Mechanica Discipline specific design functions Duct system design for supply air extract air etc Intelligent wizard for connecting components and air terminals to duct systems Variety of duct types circular oval rectangular and also in combination Comprehensive range of available system compo nents and objects Design of flexible ducts Line and system schematics with symbols accor Plan complex systems with a mixture of t parts ding to EN12792 collars and saddle pieces For large industrial as well as controlled residential Parametric symbols with automatic alignment ventilation systems and mounting height Discipline specific calculation and control functions Automatic duct system dimensioning and pres Hydraulic balancing by valves dampers and ad sure loss calculation justable air terminals Sound level calculation Possibility to set air flow limitations per duct seg ment also for specifying and locking dimensions Air flow requirement calculation on a building storey and room level Automatic warning when exceeding maximum volume flow of air terminals Design airflow calculation wizard number of persons hygienic air exchange rate etc Intelligent and storey logic control functions Integrated height control and cross discipline collision detection Page 20 DDS CAD Function
3. plans only available in paper form into intelligent di gital models This is particularly important as planned renovations to the enormous existing building stock are now required or will be in the near future This represents a huge potential for new business for plan ners and designers For this reason DDS CAD is already equipped with the ability to convert scanned building plans to intelligent building model files in an efficient and productive manner On this basis building models developed in DDS CAD can then be used to plan the re novations of existing buildings in an efficient and cost effective manner These examples indicate We are closely keeping an eye on the developments affecting the industry and res pond quickly to a foreseeable need When this finally occurs it is already provided by DDS CAD Page 6 Consultation and Partnership Roll out without interruptions The DDS implementation Smooth integration into your design processes ensuring high level of approval men involved in the process In many other offices the work is completed from design to installation docu mentation by a planner Both approaches as well as several other alternati ves that are somewhere between the two described methods are used in the market with great success This means for us that our software must be flexible in that each of these variants are supported and can be smoothly integrated into the workflow We meet t
4. sanitary heating cooling sprinkler gas etc Wide range of system components such as valves pumps sensors etc Automatic planning of parallel pipes Intelligent wizard for connecting objects to pipe systems Integrated component data Freely definable and automatic fall for sewer systems Assignment of pipe insulation in 2D and 3D Installation drawings string and system schema tics Automatic manifold construction Automatic zone design for underfloor heating Heat pump system design centralized and decen tralized Discipline specific calculation and control functions U value and heat load calculation according to EN 12831 Intelligent and automatic radiator calculation and placement Underfloor heating calculation according to EN 1264 including adjustable volume flow Heating system calculation and automatic di mensioning also according to Tichelmann Pressure loss calculation with hydraulic valve adjustment and valve settings Drinking water system calculation including circulation pipes Differentiated loop system calculation for drin king water systems Consideration of temperature drop in hot water and circulation pipes Sewer calculation and dimensioning according to EN 12056 Load objects for easy simulation of existing pipe networks in a system calculation E EE A re se Ek mm aii TN TE bma wre al ig p S 3 m tha pE ri p p
5. spent creating the basis for design effective planning in 2D drawings or IFC based pro jects leverage legacy paper documents to develop models The DDS Concept Page 11 Intelligence of components and integrated object recognition All of the components used by DDS CAD carry additional information For example a radiator is not just the line text and hatch elements necessary for the representa tion of the symbol but also physical dimensions heat output and connection ports at the selected configura tion Ina DDS CAD model there are also available all the other components of stored data intelligent planning elements From the walls including the wall elements to Windows thermal transmittance value to switches cables ducts and other components your building mo del holds the necessary information to make valid calcu lations and plans In addition comprehensive product databases based on generic and parametric objects are integrated in DDS CAD In practice the situation may show that with DWG DXF plans the appropriate ob jects are available To be able to fully utilize the abilities of DDS CAD a supplement in the form of corresponding intelligent component data is required For this to be carried out easily and quickly the software is equipped with a smart object mapping function With this func tion DDS CAD is able to detect these objects and repla ce them with native components complete with their technical data a
6. C 60364 Bi directional interface to ETS 3 0 and 4 0 for KNX programming Simulation of detection areas of motion en pre sence detectors Automatic verification of open cable ends DDS CAD Functions Automation Page 21 Main functions Distributor documentation Discipline specific design functions Drawing sheet revision and circuit lists KNX layouts circuit diagrams and line schematics Block diagrams and test reports PLC card overview Automatic single and multi line schematics Network and data documentation Cable connection and terminal diagrams Distribution board Integrated calculation of space units for distribu Punch patterns and mimic diagrams tion boards Automatic generation of all views side interior door and 3D view Integrated discipline specific know how Automatic prevention of duplicate contact com Phase calculation with consideration of the diver ponents and terminals sity factors in the complete network Automatic numbering of components and termi Automatic control function for under sizing of nals components and cables Summation of all operating currents of the out going terminal to the main power supply PENSHENI Ul ee et 5 Jer En Se ee ESS EET ee es _ eneren ren rei rn poem LE i aa Page 22 PV system design with DDS CAD Main functions PV planning Discipline specific design functions Flexible planning
7. D engine as a base application This saves costs and update overheads with full power and flexibility A fully integrated DXF DWG interface provides effortless read write access to these important traditional docu ment formats An intelligent and independent DDS CAD core is equip ped with numerous features that are in principle available in all the programs So whether you are an electrical engineer on a electrical module or use it as a mechanical designer with modules for plumbing hea ting air conditioning and ventilation the discipline spe cific features and functions of your software are based on a comprehensive foundation which alone already offers numerous benefits In this DDS CAD core functio nality genuine value is added Despite its high performance DDS CAD requires only minimal demands on your hardware resources With a standard modern Windows based computer system and a decent graphics card you are ideally equipped for DDS CAD Your benefit Use of modern and flexible design software from only one company no extra costs or double update overhead simple processing of existing plans and information through appropriate interfaces DWG DXF PDF and IFC Additional expensive hardware investments are not required to use DDS CAD Page 8 I The DDS Concept The building model concept Building Information Modeling BIM The world is three dimensional We think in three di mensions We are dev
8. F Integrated planning efficiency The user friendly application concept Software is only effective when it is easy to use intui tive and saves you time You should be able to concen trate on your primary tasks as an engineer To guaran tee this DDS has been equipped with a comprehensive CAD functionality that has been rigorously designed to be user friendly Despite the complex tasks carried out with the software it remains simple to learn and easy to use The user interface the explorer the multi win dow viewports and the smart and simple menu control ensure that your designs can be handled safely logi cally and efficiently You use an elegant dynamic menu structure and possess the ability to edit the project in parallel on different model views the planning in DDS CAD is efficient and comfortable from the start The efficient discipline based concept of DDS CAD leads to minimal effort and promotes time saving project de velopment This is reflected in many thoughtful details you will discover in the software This ease of use and time saving concept is reflected in the integrated copy functions For example it is possib le to copy and paste an entire room s MEP installation including pipe work and all terminals and outlets from room to room including all the information compo nent data and connection intelligence For hotels and hospitals this feature is ideal Also the multi edit process provides effic
9. a costs in a project Consequently we have develo ped DDS CAD so that design changes are as simple and error free as possible which improves project producti vity We also aim to really amaze you with the efficiency of our software when submitting your project updates to other design partners making the process almost ef fortless and without any loss of information Re entry of data is one of the most common causes of error and DDS CAD aims to reduce this to a minimum It is through listening to our partners who have been asking for improved data transfer that we have imple mented the buildingSMART IFC data exchange format as a supported standard in the software and adopted the BIM Building Information Modeling concept at a very early stage DDS CAD was the first MEP applica tion to introduce IFC support as standard and has been a market leader in buildingSMART implementation and innovation What this means in practice is that desig ning with DDS CAD goes far beyond simple 2D CAD drafting With DDS CAD you develop an intelligent mo del of the building s MEP services and thus the basis of a complete building simulation 4 i i i bi F Continuous development of DDS CAD is undertaken to keep the software up to date with new technologies and future developments in the industry For designers in the construction industry for example a challenge they face is the economical transfer of existing building
10. am is always open to your re quests and suggestions regarding the software Cons tructive criticism and suggestions from our users allow us to optimize the development of DDS CAD This me ans we are permanently developing the product at the highest possible level from which you benefit as a user of our software solution Your assurance Consultation and Partnership Page 25 DDS CAD software maintenance The DDS CAD maintenance package enables you to keep up to date You know how quickly software improves and new tech nologies are developed With a software maintenance agreement for your DDS CAD installation you will be able to keep your software up to date at all times so you can be confident that it will remain a powerful and ad vanced planning solution updated to the latest specif cation and standards Software maintenance customers exclusively enjoy nu merous benefits unavailable to other users Regular software updates You will automatically receive any further development of DDS CAD supplied and delivered free of charge Regular documentation updates If there are any changes or additions to the manuals and documentation you always get the latest version Access to Hotfixes Minor revisions or program expansions in DDS CAD our so called hotfixes are available online Via an Internet connection the DDS CAD software detects when a hot fix is available for download Then with a few clicks you
11. ble Introduction training For new users who wish to familiarize themselves with the basics of DDS CAD Training duration 1 2 days Only available at our training centers Group training group size as of three people Exchange experience with other companies and users Individual training For users who wish to personalize their training pro gram For employees of a single company Specifically tailored to the needs of the participants with adapted program and duration If the participants are new users of DDS CAD the ob jectives and content can be aligned to an introduc tion training Available at our training centers or on site Update seminars For users who want to familiarize themselves with the features of anew DDS CAD version Training duration 1 day Only at our training centers or online Inthe form of a seminar group size from three peop le or interactive webinar Exchange experience with other companies and users Online training For intermediate DDS CAD users who want to advan ce their knowledge directly from their workplace Also available for DDS CAD users that are located in remote areas or countries in which no local training facilities are available Individual training that is conducted over the inter net Possibility of multiple people from the same compa ny to attend the training session Specifically tailored to meet the needs of the pa
12. can update your system Customer support You receive quick competent support by our highly ex perienced professionals by phone Skype e mail or re mote support Discount on training Software maintenance customers receive training at a special discounted price Discount on upgrades and add ons When acquiring additional functionality for your DDS CAD license upgrades or in the purchase of additional modules or other applications for example escape and rescue plans you will receive special discounts Maintenance of databases The DDS CAD database includes actual product data and is therefore subject to constant revision for in stance with new products or modified item data As a customer with software maintenance agreement you always get the latest version of the DDS product data bases Page 26 DDS CAD Academy DDS CAD Academy You probably know from experience even the best tools can lead to mediocre results if the person who uses it cannot utilize it in the best possible way Through proper training you will get the assurance that you are using your tools professionally and efficient resulting in higher productivity and cost savings The different training options offered by the DDS CAD Aca demy are managed by professionals who all have expe rience in their field of work This will guarantee you a fast secure and above all practical introduction The following training options are availa
13. eloping three dimensional buil dings Therefore there is no reason why you should re strict yourself to planning construction projects in two dimensions A two dimensional drawing is a poor re presentation of a 3D object and thus cannot effectively reflect reality Consequently DDS CAD has been deve loping as up to date planning software not based on primitive line drawings but on a full three dimensional 1 1 scale building model Both the systems to be planned as well as the facility elements of the building are fully three dimensional which allows comprehensive analysis of the project All relevant data such as room sizes wall thicknesses the details of the room elements such as windows and doors etc is recorded in a virtual room book and is subsequently utilized for different purposes for examp le room and load calculations BOO creation visualiza tion of the building etc Similarly the installed com ponents such as wash basins radiators air ducts cable trays or heat pumps are modeled in 3D along with their technical characteristics radiator performance data ventilation duct sizing criteria for dampers and terminals are integrated into the planning model Even technical documents such as assembly instructions maintenance information and repair instructions can be provided and linked directly to the components This allows the designer to work all the time with a realistic data model of the building i
14. er going to use That is why our software is modular and each module can be deployed individually or in combination with others In this way it is possible for you to purchase only the functionality that you actually need Also should your requirements change in the future you can simply add functionality Page 16 DDS CAD Functions Building Key functions of the core Building module Stand alone intelligent CAD BIM core Import and export of DWG DXF and PDF files DWG and DXF editor with intelligent object recog nition BIM Enhancer features for automatic creation of a building model based on DWG DXF files Multi disciplinary data exchange via IFC Intelligent symbol and component selection with preview dialogs Cross discipline project management Network and multi user project processing Intelligent building model Extensive selection of intelligent and parametric components Insertion of automatic suspended ceilings intelli gent sky lights dormers and PV modules Automatic volume and area calculations on a buil ding storey and room level Merge building storeys and disciplines for presen tation coordination and BOQs Room information Configurable and automatic room text Virtual room book and list Intelligent and flexible builders work and wall ope nings Extensive model based editing and copy functions Print and plot manager with variable scaling Structured BOQs b
15. f a building to efficiently cross reference this design data with appropriate software when planning upgrades and renovations Duplication of information which introduces the risk of errors and misinterpretati on of design intent is therefore avoided As a buildingSMART IFC 2x3 certified software product DDS CAD offers design professionals unprecedented quality of data exchange B buildingSMART Your benefit Significant time savings and high level of data ex change security with project partners helps ma nage future risks Page 10 The DDS Concept The versatile floor plan and building coverage To create your building plans in DDS CAD you rarely need to create them from scratch This is only necessary if there are no plans for the object you are processing either in data or in paper form When you are entrus ted with the planning of a renovation or building mo dification you will often only have access to drawings in paper form rather than digital plans In order to uti lize these paper documents for computerized planning DDS CAD offers the possibility to process even scanned paper drawings in TIFF JPG and many other formats These scanned plans can be easily referenced and a three dimensional building model of the project can be efficiently developed using them as a basis In DDS CAD you can always use the imported 2D plans as a basis for quick and easy 2D MEP planning Even without a 3D bui
16. fit Additional security simplification of process to achieve product quality minimize your risks and liabilities Page 12 The DDS Concept Consistency and the multi disciplinary concept During the course of a project the design engineer must fulfill numerous tasks Initially the architect s models or drawings must be included and a concept design has to be developed Corrections and refinements are then made and revised plans drawn up presented to clients and ultimately the project is documented Finally the BOQ is collated which will form the basis for procure ment With DDS CAD you need just one tool for all these tasks Thanks to the continuity of the software you will be supported from initial planning to the delivery of a complete bill of materials to your cost estimating soft ware With the product databases built in to DDS CAD you can benefit from being able to include full text de scriptions of the materials in the BOQ at the press of a button Naturally the software also lets you pass complete project documentation to your client This means you can enhance the value to your service by providing fu ture users of the building all the data they will need to transfer into specialist facility management software something that traditionally has been a significant ad ditional cost for the end user You can use this consistency of approach of DDS CAD not only for a single discipline but also it is
17. for MEP professionals Product overview DDS CAD Calculate Simulate Document Plan gt aa 7 a op Z 7 ea D z S Page 2 I Why DDS CAD That s why DDS CAD Quality Plan calculate simulate and document building related mechanical electrical and plumbing systems at the high est quality level Compatibility Secure full compatibility with all popular CAD BIM ap plications used by architects structural engineers and contractors Independence Use an independent stand alone solution additional third party CAD programs such as AutoCAD or Revit are not required Resulting in no duplicate purchases trai ning update and maintenance costs In Control Profit from integrated multi disciplinary control func tions such as collision detection model validity checks correct object connections etc Support Receive direct product and project support from the soft ware developers without any third party intervention Detailed Output Instantly produce detailed bill of quantities BOQ struc tured on a building storey or room level Compile plots with unlimited number of elevations cross sections and part models Future Perspective Certified import and export for exchanging information using the ISO certified industry standard format buil dingSMART IFC Providing you a software tool that is rea dy for the future Process Optimization Software that integrates seamlessly and optim
18. his requirement with DDS CAD Thus the benefits of the new software for all the par ticipating employees are quickly identified and a high acceptance of the transition is ensured The tangible improvements through DDS CAD often have positive ef fects on motivation and commitment of the user Wor king with DDS CAD is fun from the beginning In our experience an average working week of 60 hours or more is not unusual for planners and designers The introduction of software such as DDS CAD is always done so in order to simplify planning processes and op timize them to exploit new opportunities ultimately saving time and therefore reducing costs This is how we have designed the software But that is not enough since experience shows that users wel come and accept new software if the introduction and implementation of the software is successful In most engineering companies in which DDS CAD is in troduced the software is replacing an existing planning program Our consultants plan such changes carefully ensuring there is a direct cost benefit from the intro duction of DDS CAD In our experience the implemen tation of our software in your project work can be done in such a way that ensures that the projects will not be delayed in any way or worse still stopped We support our partners step by step during the im potant integration of DDS CAD into your existing daily processes In this way the transition from a traditiona
19. iency gains during project planning as any number of identical components or components of the same group type can be edited updated and processed simultaneously These and other similar features and simplified editing facilities for example of dimensions or location ensure that you can develop your projects faster with DDS CAD while maintaining the highest levels of quality The software has been developed with usability in mind However when you have any detailed usage questions the comprehensive help system provides answers very quickly offering step by step tutorials on completing common tasks Also the user manual will be of great help for you in particular during the first steps with DDS CAD In order to offer you further assistance we have explanatory videos available for you to view or download in the support section of our website As a customer with software maintenance you will also of course be able to call or e mail our product and support people Your benefit Get started quickly easy to learn and use thereby gaining time and increasing efficiency in the de sign process The DDS Concept Page 15 Network compatible Collaborative multi user approach While the electrical engineers are working to optimize the electrical design their mechanical colleagues are si multaneously planning the ventilation system They are all working on separate computers linked via a network developing a single common pr
20. important interfaces of DDS CAD Open BIM and IFC With DDS CAD you use a certified Open BIM design software without compromises This means that the Open BIM workflow Is fully supported by DDS CAD gbXML Intelligent space information can be exported from DDS CAD in the gbXML format This information can be imported into advanced building simulation tools for heating cooling and energy performance ETS and Elvis KNX The link to the intelligent building make use of the bi directional interface between ETS 3 0 and 4 0 to ex change information from and to DDS CAD projects Fur thermore the DDS CAD model can directly be used to create visualization in Elvis DIALux and Relux DDS CAD provides an integrated light calculation accor ding to the efficiency method However for more ad vanced calculations you can export your lighting design to DIALux and Relux for further processing and instantly import the data back into the DDS CAD model Cost estimating DDS CAD provides a variety of export formats to com mon cost estimating software applications You can exchange the BOQ from a DDS CAD project in a prede fined standard format so that it can be imported ins tantly in your cost estimating software VDI 3805 The VDI guideline 3805 defines the data exchange stan dard of technical and geometrical data between soft ware tools for MEP planning The interface allows you to import manufacturer specific product data with a s
21. ingle mouse click Page 24 Consultation and Partnership Your personal support team DDS CAD customer service With practical customer support your planning problems will be reduced A major reason for the success of DDS CAD is undoub tedly in the quality of technical customer support our support team enjoys an excellent reputation amongst our users In order to maintain these high standards we will continue to provide top quality customer support via our skilled team of professional engineers techni cans and product specialists Telephone Skype support As trained and proven professionals our support team is always able to understand your problems The combina tion of technical know how and in depth knowledge of the software makes them ideal contacts for your ques tions should you have any Of course support is also available via e mail Project support Our support team will find a solution to your challenges and can also provide for special tasks individual pro ject support to assist you in managing your design pro cess using DDS CAD Online remote support In addition to telephone and Skype support if necessa ry we can also use the proven capabilities of our online remote support Using remote support our team has direct access to your PC and can explain to you the op timal solution for your application within your specific project environment Continuous development Naturally our support te
22. izes your workflow We assure a smooth implementation without disruptions to your daily processes Save Time Achieve an unprecedented project turn around speed Intelligent and automated features provide more effici ency obtaining results faster BIM Create intelligent systems within an interactive building model using smart components and objects Benefit directly from extensive experience of DDS as one of the pioneers in BIM development Intuitive Use Work with intuitive software assuring a quick learning curve and a minimum loss of productivity after imple mentation Integrated Calculations Optimize your system designs by making use of integra ted calculations The intelligent building model provides the requirements and the software will assure your de signs will perform accordingly Minimize Liability Enhance the quality of your deliverables by making use of the integrated expertise on all levels Avoid pl anning errors and minimize your liability risks Partnership With the DDS team you gain a genuine and competent partner that directly supports you with your challenges Dear Reader You meet one of the most challenging tasks in building design the planning of building services To do this in an economical optimal way you need to plan plumbing heating ventilation air conditioning and electrical sys tems within limited time error free and at a high qua lity These requirements make it essen
23. l drafting software to the DDS CAD BIM solution happens quickly safely and smoothly In practice we frequently take two different approaches In many offices a preliminary outline design is done by the engineer which is then created by a CAD operator before calculations are made Then the dimensions are assigned and the necessary calculations are carried out by the engineer The results are then incorporated into the design This approach is also used during iterative updates of the design with both engineers and drafts Ready for the future The DDS CAD concept The DDS Concept Page 7 Forward vision and development independence gives us a unique advantage Only a planning solution which is focused on future re quirements can give you a competitive advantage and investment protection as a user For that reason the DDS CAD development team has had the same target for years not only to meet the current needs of users but also integrate new techno logies into the software In this way DDS CAD users at all times have a software solution available for CAD and BIM design for buildings from a pioneer and innovation leader This ensures that you use a tool which is always equal to the demands of practice To respond quickly to new technologies and changing demands DDS CAD has from the beginning been con ceived as a standalone solution In this way it has its own powerful 3D CAD core and does not rely on a third party CA
24. lding model it is possible to deve lop a 3D MEP design as this does not depend on having a building model This allows you access to the advan ced calculation and documentation functions such as network sizing and BOM To make full use of the buil ding related functions you can extend this 2D represen tation with a few clicks to create a realistic 3D building model If even paper plans are not available you can still effor tlessly and quickly create a 2D plan or 3D model based on survey data using DDS CAD With DWG based floor plans you can easily convert the 2D floor plan files to a 3D building model Automated intelligent room detection means you will develop rooms with windows doors and room description labels quickly and easily The computed information is used by DDS CAD for the creation of a building model Using this method you can develop the basis for professional planning in 3D ina very short time However if you have access to a virtual building model from an IFC certified software these alternative me thods are not necessary With the IFC model you already have an ideal basis for your design to progress without delay Floors ceilings walls rooms are recognized by the software as are features such as recesses windows and doors floor areas and volumes Almost immediately you can start your design and run calculations in DDS CAD Your benefit Improved efficiency and higher margins by redu cing the time
25. n a long term cooperation us Welcome to DDS Sool GL Bj rn K Stangeland Chief Executive Officer DDS AS Wd Kornelent Nils Kverneland Managing Director DDS GmbH Page 4 Consultation and Partnership More than you expect Good software Is the basis the perfect partnership is our goal One of our targets as software developer is obvious We want to provide an ideal planning tool with which your know how and experience can be transferred perfectly to the models and designs you create We are convinced that you can do this with DDS CAD Furthermore we see an equally important task of ensu ring you enjoy a long lasting successful ability to work with our software and that this is beneficial to you For this reason we consider our task is far from fulfilled if we have shipped you your DDS CAD licenses Instead we see this as just one of many steps on the track of a lasting and important goal which is our partnership With this goal in mind we gladly When working with the software support you with we offer you Smooth implementation support Extensive pre sales consultation Thorough introduction and training Accurate assessment of your individual needs Direct support during the first steps with DDS CAD Offer suitable and tailored solutions for you and not off the shelf software Adapting the software to meet individual requirements Competent support by product experts via telephone
26. ncluding all the available background information This forms the perfect basis for all further design stages to virtual simulation of the building With this approach there are numerous additional faci lities for improving the quality of your proposed design searching for possible conflicts between ventilation ducts cable trays and pipe routes is an example Nu merous calculation functions fascinating visualization options and comprehensive scheduling are other fea tures that are made possible with the 3D model In cases where such tests calculations BOQ reports 3D visualization and more detailed planning are not necessary DDS CAD can of course also be used for the production of traditional 2D drawings and docu mentation Your benefit Realistic planning on a consistent basis reduction of errors and many potential uses of the collected data for calculations visualization documentation and full building simulation Architect MEP Building Engineer RJ Builder J TAR Structural Project Manager Construction Manager Exchange of 2D Drawings The DDS Concept Page 9 MEP Architect rete Building Engineer Ji gt T S Builder amp Structural Facility Manager M Project Manager Construction Manager IFC BIM Project Execution The intelligent buildingSMART data exchange format IFC When setting up the collaboration between s
27. nd associated intelligence Your benefit Time saving import and processing of supplied plans via object mapping access to intelligent component data and access to extensive product databases Your built in safety net DDS CAD as a validation and documentation tool DDS CAD was developed as a tool to help designers and planners to carry out their tasks accurately and diligent ly This is especially true when validating and checking the design Are there any collisions detected between pipes ducts and other elements Are all the com ponents included and connected Are the mounting heights correctly selected DDS CAD will answer these and other questions including multidisciplinary collisi on checks thanks to its built in control functions If any errors have been detected DDS CAD will automatically guide you to the corresponding point storey room and component in the project Using DDS CAD is like having an additional highly pro ficient Quality Assurance inspector on the team which makes it easier to achieve top quality results in your de signs and documentation When the design is complete your customer would normally expect comprehensive documentation to be provided Also for your own peace of mind evidence of the quality and accuracy of your work is crucial A design implemented in DDS CAD ensures that you can provi de your customers detailed comprehensive evidence in either digital or paper form Your bene
28. of roof facade and ground moun Assembly and installation plans including moun ted PV systems ting systems Simulation and visualization of a sun study Automatic calculation of PV modules on roof Surfaces Photorealistic presentation with sun animation and video Output of documentation in DWG DXF and PDF Automatic and flexible system schematics Print and plot manager with variable scaling Polysun Inside functions Yield calculation with dynamic simulation taking Automatic inverter assignment for PV module into account module warming and reactive power fields Integrated database with global weather data Automatic display of simulation results Update of the sun s position every 4 minutes Consideration of self consumption based on nor malized profiles Consideration of horizon shading Extensive and up to date manufacturer specific product database for PV modules and inverters The modules for mechanical electrical and plumbing can be combined with the PV planning and calculation func tions Roof 1 Kyocera Typ KD135SX 1PU Kyocera Typ KD95SX 1P Dimension 1 500x668x46 mm imension 1 043x660x45 mm DDS CAD Interfaces Page 23 Compatible and versatile with interfaces Some of the most
29. oject file This scenario is a daily reality in many planning offices which use the network version of DDS CAD The mul tuser capability of the software allows simultaneous processing of different areas within the same project by DDS CAD equipped workstations on the network In this way accurate fast and secure execution of the pro ject planning Is assured Your benefit Optimized use of engineering resources swift execution of your projects Tailored solutions based on your requirements Modular design concept without penalty fair and reasonable terms When you want to expand your MEP planning scope additional modules and add ons are also available As an example an extension to help develop escape and rescue plans is available as well as fully fledged energy analysis add ons and many other specialist additional modules You can customize and expand your DDS CAD installation as far as you want to match the changing requirements of your business ai Your benefit No need to pay for unnecessary functions add Unlike most alternative applications DDS CAD is not new cost effective functionality as required add a one size fits all solution We recognize that each the tools you need to the software you already company sets its own priorities and consequently has use rather than having to implement maintain its own very individual requirements Why pay for so and train on a new platform mething you are nev
30. pecialized engineers architects and contractors the smooth ef ficient exchange of design data plays a crucial role particularly in planning based on a 3D building model Once recorded or entered to save time and avoid entry errors design data should never be re entered by mem bers of the team This is only guaranteed if the building information model retains its intelligent component data during data exchange between the design team With DDS CAD you have a tool with which data can be exchanged in the intelligent buildingSMART IFC data exchange format As a consequence you will be able to import building models directly from buildingSMART certified architectural applications such as ArchiCAD Allplan Vectorworks Bentley or Revit Once imported you can reference a precise rich building model as the basis for design and calculation of the mechanical electrical and plumbing systems When completed the transfer of the design back to the architectural software or to communicate to other certified programs is as effortless as the initial import These complimentary software solutions can then gain instant access to all of your detailed design data such as heating loads U va lues air exchange rates cable ratings and design spe cification A mouse click is enough to get the desired information for example to identify the desired sewer or ventilation flow rate In the same manner it is possible during the operatio nal stage o
31. possible ina multi disciplinary planning environment It is therefore equally comprehensive consistent and reliable in all areas of building services mechanical electrical and plumbing engineering Your benefit Plan the entire project with a single tool for all disci plines reduced software training needed save time and effort by automatically creating parts lists and complete project documentation The calculation functions integrated control Much of your work as an MEP engineer is to execute calculations The results represent the basis for your design layout decisions To help you work effectively in this regard DDS CAD has numerous calculation func tions which are relevant for the respective disciplines The calculation results are integrated in the project to ensure that the relevant drawings diagrams lists and reports are automatically updated You can always ac cess the latest design revisions The principal MEP calculation functions for mechanical electrical and plumbing engineering are included in the respective program modules In addition interfacing possibilities for energy simulation and additional ana lyses are available Your benefit Optimized use of engineering resources swift exe cution of your projects The DDS Concept Page 13 The visualization possibilities In project meetings discussions with design partners reports for your clients marketing and other sit
32. rtici pants Training duration maximum 2 to 4 hours per day total number of days depend on training content No travel cost and expenses Norway Data Design System AS ksnevad N ringspark 4353 Klepp Stasjon Telephone 47 5178 89 00 Fax 47 5178 89 01 info dds cad com www dds cad com International Support The Netherlands Data Design System GmbH Euclideslaan 251 3584 BV Utrecht Telephone 31 38 444 95 75 support dds cad com www dds cad com DATA DESIGN SYSTEM G I
33. s Electrical Installations p 1 x a F a z f i q 4 Ti i ES vil Main functions Electrica Discipline specific design functions Low voltage PA aerial security movement and presence detector system lighting design etc EIB KNX telephone video and fire alarm nurse call and intercom systems Cable support systems Cable trays ladders ducts floor trunking and conduits Complete cable wire and trunk management Integrated discipline specific know how Integrated light calculation also bi directional interface to Relux and DIALux Intelligent circuit selection and component sizing Automatic cable calculation and control e g for data cables Control function for non connected objects Cross discipline collision detection Comprehensive range of available objects Volt drop calculation with automatic determina tion of worst cable segment a al rE er an a AV p EE Pr Wika mik nam ar t b gr t pr ill E EP a e a ril El ide Lt Y 1 a i e ro u i i Vet a E t pl T W rm E a i km de minn KES sr ri 1 hk 1 Livi 7 ea ET kaat a F Lightning protection and grounding design foun dation earthing and potential equalization Intelligent cable trunking function with cable route optimization Short circuit and overload calculation according to IE
34. tial that you have access to the most reliable and best tools DDS CAD is one of those tools Thanks to its extensive features multi disciplinary product concept and abili ty to seamlessly collaborate with other market leading software applications DDS CAD is able to support you at every stage in the design process This product and service overview provides you more de tailed information about the core components of DDS CAD and the technical features that are provided within each of the separate MEP disciplines However you do not only benefit as a DDS CAD user by the functions and diversity of our software solution Additionally with DDS as a company you have a direct connection to the developer of your software This me ans that care and support is available directly within the DDS team and each and every employee is there to as sist you For us it is crucial that you know that in this partnership you are in good hands Therefore we offer in addition to an unprecedented product numerous benefits that pro Preface Page 3 mote a fruitful partnership and long term cooperation As a result you do not only get an overview of DDS CAD but also an indication of how DDS can become a depen dable partner for you as an industry professional While reading this brochure you will gain a clear over view and interesting insights We trust that the many benefits provided by DDS CAD and the partnership with DDS will convince you i
35. uations it is essential for MEP engineers to present their work professionally in an easy to understand manner For this purpose the excellent visualization capabilities of DDS CAD allow you to present your designs with clarity and demonstrate your appreciation of a modern way of working In addition to the usual 2D floor plans you have for your various visualization purposes different 3D display ty pes available Whether as a simple 3D wire frame mo del or as a colored 3D model or with semi transparent walls or as an overall view of the building or as a sec tion of the building model or as a pure view of the pl anned building with no other building elements such as walls or floors you will find the best style for your pre sentation Lighting designs can be simulated perfectly to present a photorealistic image of the entire building including the furnishings In addition to static images it is possible to use the advanced rendering options in cluding the creation of an animated film allowing the virtual camera to be positioned at required positions of your project A flight is possible through a building such as the animated all round view of the project The depiction of the sun cast shadows and shading for the planning of solar energy systems can be represented in this way Your benefit Winning expertise through optimal presentation options Page 14 The DDS Concept EEr k f f i
36. y building storey room and zones Unlimited number of elevations cross sections and part models Comprehensive help and supporting functions Multi screen capabilities Intelligent storey logic ensuring correct connections of components at storey transitions Integrated calculation functions the building model forms the basis for discipline specific calculations Second level space boundary support for more pre cise simulation and analyses Freely definable wall layering for automatic U value calculation Automatic and dynamic building dimensioning DDS CAD Functions Building Page 17 Coordination documentation and presentation Numerous control functions such as collision de Intuitive model navigation with orbit walk and fly tection model validity checks correct object con mode options nections etc EE l l Unlimited number of elevations cross sections and Next to collision detection also real time multi part models disciplinary collision prevention Comprehensive reporting and output options Automatic and cross disciplines layer management Integrated BCF BIM Collaboration Format support Excellent visualization and presentation options through advanced rendering Available add on modules Escape and rescue plans PV planning Advanced rendering Page 18 I DDS CAD Functions Plumbing amp Heating Main functions Plumbing Discipline specific design functions Pipe system design for
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