Autodesk Fabrication 2014

Whats New in Autodesk Fabrication 2014 products

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New features
Model import from Autodesk Revit 2014 and Autodesk AutoCAD MEP 2014 software
Service validation

Model import from Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD MEP

Interface with Autodesk BIM 360TM Glue cloud service

Linear nesting for pipe, electrical containment, and ancillary items Enhanced heuristics Autodesk 360 cloud storage

Multiservice layout
Multiservice hangers and sleeves Dynamic branch holes

Multiservice hangers and sleeves

Autodesk 360 cloud storage

Enhanced 3D spooling capabilities

PCF file preparation Autodesk 360 cloud storage

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Model import from Autodesk Revit and Autodesk AutoCAD MEP

Autodesk Fabrication CADmep 2014

Import design models from designers/engineers

New Autodesk Revit model import

Enhanced AutoCAD MEP design import

More efficiently extend advantages of Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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Service validation tools

Autodesk Fabrication CADmep 2014

More easily spot and rectify errors in models

Identify clashes Find and resolve duplicates and mismatched connectors directly within Fabrication CADmep 2014

Help eliminate issues using constructible models before fabrication and installation
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Multiservice layout
Autodesk Fabrication CADmep 2014

Lay out multiple services simultaneously

Draw multiple systems at the same time using advanced design line

Help improve productivity while retaining constructability and an intelligent model

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Multiservice hangers and sleeves

Autodesk Fabrication CADmep 2014

Automatically span hangers and sleeves over multiple services

Intelligently span unistrut hangers and sleeve penetrations over multiple services without the need for manual editing of widths

Further extend model constructability and coordination

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Dynamic branch holes

Autodesk Fabrication CADmep 2014

Automatically position and cut branch holes into the development

Ductwork shoes and taps add hole developments to the straight they are attached to

Eliminate the need to manually edit developments in Fabrication CAMduct 2014

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Enhanced 3D spooling capabilities

Autodesk Fabrication CADmep 2014

Faster and more detailed spool creation

Eliminates the need for separate DWGTM file creation for each spool Automatically include annotations such as size, length, spool name, and connecting spool name

Speed up process and level of detail to increase productivity

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PCF file preparation

Autodesk Fabrication CADmep 2014

Prepare and output PCF file format

Create isometric spool drawings using Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D or third party software.

Support isometric, single line spool drawing needs for the fabrication shop
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Autodesk 360 cloud storage

Autodesk Fabrication CADmep 2014

Job and database storage

Access your jobs and database anywhere Share your jobs with other members of your team, wherever they are

Utilize additional storage space and share capabilities to help improve your workflows
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Model import from Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD MEP

Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep 2014

New import for models and designs for estimating purposes

New Autodesk Revit model import New AutoCAD MEP design import

More quickly and accurately prepare a bid from your design

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Interface with Autodesk BIM 360 Glue

Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep 2014

Push model to cloud for stakeholder interrogation

Show your bid model to your client through iPad interface
Interrogate costs, labor, and equipment parameters through the model on-site

More easily share constructible models with the field

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Multiservice hangers and sleeve penetrations

Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep 2014

Automatically span hangers and sleeves over multiple services

Intelligently span unistrut hangers and sleeve penetrations over multiple services without the need for manual editing of widths

Enhance estimating accuracy

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Autodesk 360 cloud storage

Autodesk Fabrication CADmep 2014

Job and database storage

Access your jobs and database anywhere Share your jobs with other members of your team, wherever they are

Utilize additional storage space and share capabilities to help improve your workflows
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Linear nesting for items and ancillaries

Autodesk Fabrication CAMduct 2014

Nest items and ancillaries into stock lengths

Nest pipework, spiral duct, electrical containment, and ancillaries including connector profile, airturns, stiffeners, threaded rods, etc.

Better understand stock requirements and procurement needs

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Autodesk 360 cloud storage

Autodesk Fabrication CADmep 2014

Job and database storage

Access your jobs and database anywhere Share your jobs with other members of your team, wherever they are

Utilize additional storage space and share capabilities to help improve your workflows
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Enhanced heuristics
Autodesk Fabrication CAMduct 2014

Improved nesting algorithms to help increase accuracy

Enhanced heuristics can mean better utilization and lower sheet output

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