Autodesk Building Systems 2006 - MEP for big projects

摘要

AUTODESK BUILDING SYSTEMS, like Architectural Desktop, is built on the AutoCAD engine. It's perfect for mechanical, electrical and plumbing designs, as well as for working on fire-protection issues. Although it comes with plenty of symbols that can be used in brick-and-stick construction, it's meant for big projects. The files are, of course, compatible with Architectural Desktop; one project can be designed at multiple seats using both products at the same time. VIZ Render is included for truly magnificent rendered output. Now that Autodesk Revit Building supports ACIS solid models, Building Systems users can share projects with Revit Building seats as well. Of course, Building Systems exports to unadorned AutoCAD DWG for consultants and others using different AutoCAD versions. Users can also export data (in gbXML, usually) to third-party analysis programs. After years of evolution (this is the sixth major release of AutoCAD-based building systems software) and some exposure to Autodesk's Revit series, Building Systems has the glistening polish of a mature product. Symbols that represent building-system components (figure 1) "snap together" in an intelligent way. The intelligent snap even works with flexible ductwork!