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Autodesk AutoCAD MEP 2008, Commercial New, 1 user, DVD, English

1. MEP 2008 A better faster AutoCAD for MEP engineering design and documentation Autodesk Unify MEP Engineering Design and Construction Documentation The engineers at Affiliated Engineers Inc Increase productivity accuracy and coordination Reduce drafting time by working with tools used AutoCAD MEP 2008 to from conceptual design through construction designed specifically for MEP designers and drafters documentation with AutoCAD MEP software Adapt and easily customize AutoCAD MEP to Generate accurate construction for mechanical electrical and plumbing MEP existing AutoCAD based workflows and flexibly documentation quickly engineers designers and drafters Seamlessly implement it where appropriate to improve the collaborate with architects using AutoCAD or design process Take advantage of enhanced single Save significant time on project revisions AutoCAD Architecture software in an intuitive line and double line system design and layout with productivity tools that automate design environment productivity tools and spend less time drafting much of the revision process and more time designing Working in the familiar Automate production of construction documents AutoCAD based environment enables you to easily Maintain consistent look and feel of using enhanced single line and double line system implement new design tools at your own pace drawings by incorporating company design and layout productivity tools And minimize s
2. latest version of AutoCAD software users get all the added benefit of the features and functionality in AutoCAD And since AutoCAD MEP is built on AutoCAD it supports existing AutoCAD based custom LISP routines Work with Enhanced AutoCAD Commands Copy move and align all in one step with enhanced AutoCAD commands unique to AutoCAD MEP Automatically snap in the required orientation and view Quickly array along duct pipe conduit or cable trays and easily fillet plumbing piping A Ba ES bc the ite ia 4 1 1 5 rt efor Th 22 Sar ae L ia ane dane en eat ate if i psdfy base point or E1 rowe tial AutoCAD MEP has created the next jump in productivity It s definitely faster for creating drawings minimizing mistakes and saving on drawing time With AutoCAD MEP we estimate our engineers are creating construction documents 50 percent faster and modifying those 70 percent quicker Reg Monteyne Senior Vice President Flack Kurtz Connect to Industry Leading Cost Estimation Fabrication and Analysis Applications Reduce time consuming input of existing design information Extract engineering data created in AutoCAD MEP using the industry leading DWG file format or through the application programming interface API for use with third party cost estimation fabrication and analysis applications For a complete list of partner solutions go to ww
3. layouts to be designed with the creation of on the fly fittings And options such as segment length help reduce time spent performing takeoffs by graphically depicting each segment piece that is required for the layout according to manufacturers specifications Sections and Elevations Create sections and elevations quickly in seconds rather than hours When designers make a change in the design sections and elevations update automatically saving time and helping ensure accuracy in the design Each design change is reflected in real time minimizing tedious manual updates 8 KK ne ii g CEN Em SJ i ae tT After implementing AutoCAD MEP HCE has seen a 50 percent jumpin productivity It s giving our engineers the ability to reduce their drafting time and improve accuracy Because of this we re saving time on project revisions and getting accurate construction documents completed on time Tom Harris PE President and Principal Electrical Engineer Harris Consulting Engineers LLC Scheduling Create schedules in seconds saving hours over traditional CAD drawing processes Schedules are automatically updated as the design changes helping to reduce errors in construction documents Now engineers designers and drafters can schedule engineering system data calculate values and use new table styl
4. ble tray and conduit Built in sizing calculators for duct pipe and wire Creation tools for customized symbols and parts Ability to manage electrical circuit design Supports multiuser multidiscipline project environment Wide variety of third party applications available
5. d improving productivity t F A ai aer a er L erra Le G j ER F i p a f t ari gE Ei i p hni jo wee re ee A oe ti Mig mers i r brim E a j Gc amp sf i ite H pea i a f T i TES z ee OI i I i l z T Schematic la T Jg A H3 F ve Piping ba ae j e i Po Plumbing jim E A nm P Electrical Mechanical Properties Palette The Properties palette enables engineers designers and drafters to specify just the things that are important to them about the equipment parts they re adding The equipment part name and size are easy to access at the top of the Properties palette Add modify equipment and devices in one location through the Properties palette L r pir T tow Bact r Apem hml taa Ti z ie o Bi re a oe eae Lt palpu F F j TIM PEE ii f asbeshorr ius h pia a on are ober A i f Bra r z a 5 Epema A ipm ej ig E i a ae j 5 Fetes 1 r ete i ia ree ee eat be al o Beo o y eee i ee ee ee ee EE ra Project Navigator Drawing Management Easily manage project drawings create coordinated views based on designs and manage drawing sheet sets Since the drawings are managed from a centralized project directory everyone on the design team can consistently access the most current documents from project templates to sections and elevations New project standards make it easier to share project information a bsa 01 Fl
6. es to lay out room and analysis schedules Construction Annotation Simplify the process of annotating construction documents with automated annotation tools AEC dimensions and dynamic labels update automatically as the design changes eliminating many manual updates Hidden lines and hatch on objects make it easy to interpret design intent In this release new ease of use tools and enhanced grips streamline the use of break marks labels and scheduling tags Display the schematic view of an object rather than the model generated view Create schematic block annotation or both that scale when the part size changes ey D ir pr iia pan reer ae Display Manager Easily change the level of detail for design views with preset display options Since each view is based on the design any change is automatically reflected throughout all views of the design data This release introduces support for multiple drawings and enables drag and drop editing of display information It also provides project standards support for sharing displays Circuit Manager Work more efficiently using a single location to manage and edit circuit information Automatic prompts notify users of potential overloads and undersized wires based on conductor size helping avoid errors and rework Spaces and Zones Assign engineering spaces from existing 2D architectural floor plans or design drawings and AutoCAD MEP automatically calculates
7. layout to a double line representation of the system Benefit from connectivity enhancements to automatically connect unsized sections of the design layout to sized sections r preg T7 Jt all P aaa Taaa i MEE OLT EEA a oor ees Ian a a YT Race ae edo cre id ies Hirn aed E i f l I f bia ta Ta ADETE ha p E z CoE D E E g aa i Boia Aas ihini J eye mel re ioe e ee oe eed i Bo ee weer g ieee lal a1 H F isip ii amp prins k n i h amp F eet ree eer G lai ETT aA l raiste ji y ieh i pat 2 ii k ae e n am re ha eg F T 1 j wang ran kimi 5 Fi Make a Seamless Transition from Traditional Drafting Processes AutoCAD MEP enables engineers designers and drafters to move from design to documentation faster through the automated production of construction documents with discipline specific AutoCAD based tools Increase the efficiency of design development and construction documentation processes using actual industry based content Reuse design data by linking to industry leading analysis cost estimation and fabrication software applications Templates Easily create and maintain all company standards in one location for updating The templates hold all layers system definitions styles drawing setup and plotting preferences and much more Use the template to start all drawings and projects for companywide consistency Layer standa
8. oCAD MEP using the industry standard green building extensible markup language gbXML file format This capability enables engineers to query the compliance of engineering systems in their design to green building standards Import LandXML Import LandXML data from a civil application such as AutoCAD Land Desktop to add an accurate digital terrain to a drawing in order to accurately understand the details of the building site without having to redraw it Autodesk VIZ Render With Autodesk 3ds Max technology at its core Autodesk VIZ Render a streamlined and simplified visualization application that is fully integrated into the AutoCAD MEP workflow helps designers use the model to produce design presentations suitable for any stage of design development This release supports 3D DWF export and batch render ing and provides additional lighting tools Automated sheet management Ability to manage update project standards Direct editing and instant onscreen feedback Ability to import export data in DWG DWF and other formats Centralized management of project files Ability to work in multiple views and schedules Automated display support for multiple display representations Automated schematic and annotation tools Automatic generation of sections and elevations Purpose built tools for mechanical electrical and plumbing design Standards based part libraries Routing tools for ductwork piping ca
9. oftware application or as part of AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite which also includes Autodesk s leading building information modeling software application for MEP engineering Revit MEP software For more information visit www autodesk com revitmepsuite Produce Accurate Construction Documentation in Less Time Minimize documentation coordination errors between mechanical electrical and plumbing engineering design teams as well as with architects and structural engineers within an AutoCAD based workflow AutoCAD MEP helps reduce requests for informa tion RFls and costly design changes in the field by enabling more accurate and consistent construction documents Collaborate seamlessly when you take advantage of the architectural base plans devel oped using AutoCAD based software applications Autodesk s industry leading DWG file format lets you easily share your work with your entire team Single Line and Double Line AutoCAD MEP facilitates routing of ductwork pip ing cable tray and conduit with intuitive design tools that automate much of the layout process Increase productivity with automated routing solu tions based on default project settings and common industry design standards With improved connec tivity between objects automated system layout is even easier Improved layout tools make it easier to convert one line designs to double line through intuitive onscreen modification Custom fittings enable unique
10. oor Lighting Plan bga 01 Floor Power Plan bga 02 Floor Lighting Plan lye 02 Floor Power Plan tye 03 Floor Lighting Plan ys 03 Floor Power Plan E Cd ESpaces tye 01 Floor HVAC Analysis Plan bga 01 Floor Lighting Analysis Plan ys 02 Floor HVAC Analysis Plan M yg 01 HYAC Ductwork Plan tye 01 HVAC Piping Plan bys 02 HYAC Ductwork Plan tye 02 HYAC Piping Plan bga 03 HYAC Ductwork Plan ys 03 HYAC Piping Plan Views Constructs Project oO on Sheets Folder Elements PROJECT NA YIGATOR AUTOCAD MEP 2008 DATASET eey S a a ea Dynamic Dimensions As engineers designers and drafters make changes to their mechanical electrical or plumbing design they benefit from the Dynamic Dimensions feature which gives real time feedback on the exact location of a move or copy change within their design This capability facilitates Heads up Design functionality speeding the production process for faster delivery of construction documents i amp Edit in View AutoCAD MEP streamlines design productivity by providing multiple views from which the user can modify the MEP systems design Easily work in a specific area of the design in any view desired and not be constrained by working only in plan view Single Line Duct Design Easily move from design development to construction documents Lay out mechanical systems in a single line with unsized parts and then quickly convert the
11. rds and system definition capabilities have been enhanced QM Yew v Tom ase ESD acato dt E Aech Model Global Stb dut FT Acct Madni US Imperial Cth vt I Aech Model US Imperial Sth dwt be Asch Model US Metric Ctd det E Acts Madel US Matric Shh chat Anch Sheet Goba Cth dwt Raj Aecb Sheet Global Sth dwt Pj Aecb Sheet US Imperial Cth det F Arch Sheet US Imperial Sth aut mAd Sheet US Metric Cth dt Ex Aad Sheet US Metric Stb dut Fle pane fmt Mersa akotual Cib chat Open Filet of type Dimara Temgate dm zj _ Cea Convert AutoCAD Blocks and Symbols to AutoCAD MEP Content Easily migrate your existing AutoCAD symbols to AutoCAD MEP content for production of construction documentation Existing AutoCAD blocks and symbols are easily converted to AutoCAD MEP content in one easy step using the new symbol and device converter Interference Detection Automatically detect spatial interferences between engineering systems structural elements and architectural content in the same drawing or through xrefs Use this powerful feature to increase design accuracy and minimize errors in the field AutoCAD and AutoCAD Architecture Support Import architectural floor base plans developed in any AutoCAD based software application to facilitate better design and documentation coordination Since AutoCAD MEP is built on AutoCAD and AutoCAD Architecture software coordination among team membe
12. room measurements including square footage square meters and volumes per room or area Easily allo cate room usage to your engineering spaces in your project for example Office Area Conference Space Hallway Used with industry leading analysis applications AutoCAD MEP enables you to automatically calculate load capacity and airflow rate requirements per room type or areas Isometric and Plan Schematics Quickly produce schematics and riser diagrams without the hassles of trimming lines and rotating blocks Use a customizable collection of 2D schematic lines and symbols and automated tools for easy creation and modification je CMP vu armo y Dwr CRA ant fy ps Publishing Tools With the click of a button publish designs draw ings and part catalogs to share with other members of the extended design team Save your AutoCAD MEP design in Autodesk Design Review and allow for easy viewing of the project by members of the design team while protecting the original data from change AutoCAD MEP supports the creation of 3D DWF files complete with engineering data for better communication of design intent eTransmit Share sheets sheet sets or complete projects with the extended design team quickly and easily with eTransmit enabling all associated drawings files and xref files to be included Take advantage of the option of saving designs as AutoCAD DWG files in one easy step
13. rs and design teams has never been easier within the complex building design process RK Na Te a p i P a j i a I z 3 Es F 4 4 ra ar ee E i aN i i pi asi Ey i pnu at f A fae ia i 7 d 3 z QL J Systems Provide a fast and consistent method for laying out parts that represent real world building systems such as air supply or return systems When designers use systems during design layout new parts inherit the current system s defaults such as rise drop symbology and display properties and designers can apply changes simultaneously to all connected parts And since AutoCAD MEP manages layers systems can be assigned to layers helping ensure the accuracy of designs E Co yee OCW D Jg mtia DTE B Od Heip al Done 1th Ploor Mechanical Aeru Giraal Delma Design Fula Fite and Drp Oer Digia Fritet Standards Based Parts AutoCAD MEP provides an extensive collection of parts fittings and equipment based on widely adopted industry standards helping to ensure consistency and accuracy in your designs New content includes additional fittings and equipment as well as support for ASME ANSI and ASTM ANSI standards AutoCAD MEP supports metric units in addition to imperial units Metric content is located in a separate catalog Metric content is based on GSA General Services Administration U S guidelines and BSI British Standards Institution U K guidelines s Add Multi vie
14. tandards in the deployment of AutoCAD documentation coordination errors between MEP 2008 mechanical electrical and plumbing engineering design teams as well as with architects and structural engineers AutoCAD MEP A better faster AutoCAD for MEP engineering building design and documentation 10x14 SA is a a STAFF LOCKERS 48x12 a ol XX AEI has always been an engineering firm that takes pride in producing highly coordinated documents AutoCAD MEP has helped us do that faster Now when I draw a piece of ductwork or a pipe or a light get real time feedback and know immediately whether that coordination fits Blythe Marlow Mechanical Engineer Affiliated Engineers Inc Increase Efficiency with Improved Drafting Productivity Discipline Specific Tool Palettes Provide all team members with the right tools for the job A discipline specific engineering tool palette displays only the tools relevant for the mechanical electrical or plumbing engineering user providing consistency across project drawings Organize the tool palette to specific company or individual preferences Now engineers designers and drafters can easily modify tool palette size shape system type and much more using in place editing Simply select the tools you want to change and modify the common properties at once streamlining the design process an
15. w Parts Gas Fired US Imperial Part Part Filter Heaters E Humidifiers E Louvers Mixing Boxes Modular Air Handling Units C Pressure Regulators E Pumps Refrigeration Equipment i I Roof Mounted AC Units F Electric US Imperial ia Gas Fired US Imperial 1 Snlik System Air Handlers xl 3 50 Ton Roof Mounted Gas Fired AC Unit thith itj tjt Part Size Name Elevation 15 0 Ton Roof Mounted Gas Fired AC Unit 17 5 Ton Roof Mounted Gas Fired AC Unit 20 0 Ton Roof Mounted Gas Fired AC Unit 25 0 Ton Roof Mounted Gas Fired AC Unit AutoCAD MEP design and documentation capabilities will definitively have a positive impact on our repeat business It really helped the owner and building operator visualize exactly what we were doing even in the middle of a very large mechanical room with a number of existing services Doug Reinbold PE Principal Reinbold Engineering Export to AutoCAD Export to AutoCAD enables designers to easily generate AutoCAD DWG files to distribute to consultants who may be using various versions of AutoCAD The export capability maintains complete graphic representation of symbols and devices as shown on construction documentation What you see in AutoCAD MEP is what you get when exporting to basic AutoCAD Built on AutoCAD Because AutoCAD MEP includes the
16. w autodesk com partnerproducts Custom Content Tools Create custom parts and equipment with minimal effort and time Use the enhanced Content Builder to create AutoCAD block based parts that can be used in your MEP systems design Use existing Standard shapes such as box cylinder or sphere as well as freeform modeling tools to create your custom parts m Tr a aF FICA I Be also F C an A A E SS ake arena eee 2 eee sy E Vee ed krip see ye oe ee Feii ht E maje imemby E item J a bee Pra fe Le AutoCAD MEP is really helping TLC take all the various pieces that go into a building and visualize them make sure they fit and make sure they are routed in the most direct and convenient way Having the intelligence embedded into the electronic data for the building enables us to provide our clients with a database of information that they can use to manage the building throughout its lifecycle Winston W Bud Gardner PE President and COO TLC Engineering for Architects Setup and Deployment Options Flexible setup and deployment options provide for consistent standardization and management of software installations for both network and single user installations And through the use of profile based shortcuts the software can now automatically default to specified template drawings when opened AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite AutoCAD MEP software is available as either a stand alone s
17. when coordinating with mem bers of the design team using various versions of AutoCAD software Engineering Display Themes Use display themes to graphically present and analyze design intent For example use the display theme By Velocity or Friction Loss to validate system performance for a particular area or room Also use the display theme By Pressure Class to visually show the high medium and low pressure per piping class to easily identify potential design flaws Display themes are depicted as color filled displays complete with legends L215 219 LEYT Duct Friction Loss E lt 0 083 HeO 100F t E lt 025 HeO loort lt 0 5 He0 100Ft E gt 05 He0 100Ft L Fz A Autodesk building solutions help us provide amore comprehensive integrated solution to our clients and meet our long term strategic goals Mark Butler Senior Systems Analyst HDR Electrical Devices and Panels Quickly and easily lay out the basic circuitry for a project by placing devices on defined circuits and associating the circuits with a panel creating logical relationships in electrical designs Take advantage of the ability to automatically generate wiring to increase production i j 1 la e rater oS E z ro ye weed Gebers FP 5 iati i Import Export to gbXML Green Building Import to and from Aut

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