by Gaurav Sharma | Jun 27, 2020 | AutoCAD, AutoCAD 2020, AutoCAD 2D
AutoCAD is a 2D and 3D CAD drafting tool launched by Autodesk decades ago. It is a Computer Aided Design and Drafting tool or CAD tool. It depicts objects of traditional drafting using vector based graphics. AutoCAD can also generate raster and bitmap graphics in order to display the overall appearance of design objects.
Learning to use this CAD software allows you to be efficient and effective in conveying object level design idea to your clients. BIMNCAD exploits your learning curve and enhances your learning methodology towards exploring practical ideas utilizing AutoCAD features.
Being creative with AutoCAD
The ability to design with CAD is a creative skill which will upgrade your much needed technical skills and you can pursue a professional career in multiple domains such as engineering, architecture, interior design, fashion design, manufacturing, project management, etc.
With CAD skills, you can complete a design project or you can keep it as a hobby or you can establish a source of income to help your financial needs.
Choose a profession
As an aspiring student of architecture, engineering, interior design, etc, while studying these courses, you will certainly require CAD skills to become a champion. Learning how to use CAD will definitely be required at some point in your career. Therefore, pursuing a professional course in architecture and engineering is definitely a reason to learn AutoCAD.
Getting paid
The ability to design a building or working prototypes of engineering or drafting an architecture plan are the skills that are required by many customers and can be easily monetized due to high demand of design professionals in these industries. Therefore, to kick start a career as AutoCAD freelancer, you can earn a decent amount of money as a technician, a draftsman, a designer. The first thing you should do is to learn AutoCAD and build an impressive portfolio. Several freelancing websites are already there to help you in your freelancing journey such as UpWork, Freelancer.com, Truelancer, etc where the demand of AutoCAD persons are high.
Taking up with additive manufacturing
Manufacturing industry is now integrating the value if 3D printing in their prototype workflows which were utilizing 2D CADs traditionally for design. 3D printing is reliable due to high level of accuracy using CAD that brings to designing a model. Therefore, individuals who are planning to 3D print objects domestically or create new useful objects need to definitely work on their CAD modelling abilities to simplify additive manufacturing process.
Building foundation to master other CAD softwares
The user friendly interface provided by AutoCAD makes it easier for you to learn different other CAD softwares too. Having a comprehensive knowledge in CAD can make you learn and explore more complex CAD design tools available in market.
Furniture designing and arrangement
Most people have experienced the use of online furniture shopping websites and have experimented with the furniture dimensions whether it will fit in their planned space or not. You can be a master in planning furniture in spaces by using AutoCAD. Imagine having the ability to design your own furniture from scratch, draft a room and arrange furniture in it virtually, design a office space and plan manpower arrangement, etc. How would you feel when you can do all these using CAD?
This and much more tasks you can accomplish with right direction of using AutoCAD and basics of furniture design and arrangement. Furniture manufacturers and interior designers take advantage of being creative using AutoCAD. They create prototypes and designs for their clients before proceeding to manufacture or design the actual furniture.
We at BIMNCAD believe that every person has different level of ability to grasp and learn things. Hence, we focus on individual learning curve by assessing their grasping power and adjusting our teaching methodologies to ensure every professional learns AutoCAD theoretically and are also able to apply their knowledge practically.
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by Gaurav Sharma | May 10, 2020 | AutoCAD, AutoCAD 2020, AutoCAD 2D
AutoCAD is a 2D and 3D CAD drafting tool launched by Autodesk decades ago. It is a Computer Aided Design and Drafting tool or CAD tool. It depicts objects of traditional drafting using vector based graphics. AutoCAD can also generate raster and bitmap graphics in order to display the overall appearance of design objects.
Learn AutoCAD, get AutoCAD training to become efficient and effective in conveying object level design idea to your clients. BIMNCAD exploits your learning curve and enhances your learning methodology towards exploring practical ideas utilizing AutoCAD features.
Who should exactly learn AutoCAD and why?
Architects
They use and learn AutoCAD extensively throughout their career. They are responsible for creating and drafting ideas / concepts and details to convey exactly how a space and structure should be constructed. Aspiring architects are made to learn the AutoCAD software while graduating now-a-days. But several features of the software which can enhance their workflow and save time and efforts are still left untouched when they graduate and practice architecture.
Engineers
There are various types of engineering disciplines involved in a project. It is very important for engineers to be specific in conveying their knowledge to other engineers and architects who are skilled in interpreting technical drawings. Thus, when an engineer puts his engineering concept in the form of CAD drawing, it is relatively easier for other engineers’ and architects to understand his/her design intent. Whether it be a civil engineer, structural engineer, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, plumbing engineer or a fire fighting engineer, learning AutoCAD drafting is a must for engineers to gain competitive advantage in today’s highly competitive environment.
Designers
They can be skilled in any trade such as fashion designers, interior designers, product designers, etc. While conceptualizing their designs, it is very difficult for designers to hand sketch in a professional way such that their designs can be scaled and digitized to be used for production purposes. Therefore, it is critical for designers to learn AutoCAD drafting so that they can produce vector based designs which are relatively easy to interpret and edit in a digital format.
We at BIMNCAD believe that every person has different level of ability to grasp and learn things. Hence, we focus on individual learning curve by assessing their grasping power and adjusting our teaching methodologies to ensure every professional learns AutoCAD theoretically and are also able to apply their knowledge practically.
BIMNCAD provides one-on-one learning, corporate workshop learning and industrial level implementation of AutoCAD as AutoCAD training in Dubai and India. To know more, connect with us on WhatsApp at +917678254725 (India) or +971502078340 (Dubai) or write us your queries on contact@bimncad.com
by Sachin Pratap Singh | Apr 9, 2019 | 3D, AutoCAD, AutoCAD 2020, AutoCAD 2D, Building Information Modeling, Civil
In our previous post, we have discussed about major significant updates about Autodesk has brought new features in AutoCAD 2020 product collection. In this post, we will be knowing more about additional features of AutoCAD 2020.
1. DWG Compare – In AutoCAD 2020, it is now much easier to have a comparative between two DWGs. In previous versions, AutoCAD was able to create Block References to display the comparison, whereas newer version of AutoCAD 2020 enables users to dynamically edit the current DWG and compare the results.
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Direct editing has been enabled making the end-user more flexible by shifting the tools from Compare tab in previous AutoCAD version to docked toolbar in AutoCAD 2020. End-users can now import the highlighted differences from compared drawing to current drawing. Only the objects highlighted within the revision cloud can be imported. Similarly, end-users can now export the drawings into a new drawing thereby creating a snapshot.
2. Quick Measure tool – Autodesk has introduced Quick Measure tool in the Measure drop down in Utilities panel of Home tab. End-users are now having the flexibility to perform a quick check of the geometries in the drawings dynamically linked to the cursor movement. While hovering the cursor, lengths and angles are automatically highlighted within the geometries which was missing in the previous versions of AutoCAD.
3. Cloud Services support – AutoCAD 2020 now includes integrated cloud based services such as One Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox etc to directly open and save the drawings located within local computer provided the fact that respective cloud services desktop program must be installed on local computer.
4. Graphics Performance – Using previous versions, AutoCAD was not able to properly launch with different DirectX drivers. In AutoCAD 2020, Autodesk has fixed launching of AutoCAD with different DirectX drivers, dual monitors and 4K monitors. Display of hatches, gradients, and images are now optimized in terms of their display parameters.
Autodesk has tweaked several security enhancements which are provided in AutoCAD 2020 thereby increasing the defense against increasing cyber-attacks. They have claimed about fixing four security exploits in data files created by AutoCAD, DLLs dependencies, and server vulnerability. Near future release and hotfix for AutoCAD 2020 will contain major security fixes.
In the latest hot-fix of April 2019, Autodesk has provided update for the Autodesk Licensing Service claiming to exhibit unwanted behavior on Windows operating system when Windows is being awaked from Sleep or Hibernation. This unwanted behavior might request the user to restart the application and can cause orphaned processes to run on user’s computer resulting in consumption of additional network license seat even after the product is closed.
We at BIMNCAD, constantly improve our processes in line with latest product releases from Autodesk. New features that are being introduced to Autodesk AEC 2020 product collection tweaks our current workflows in terms of production time and efficient collaboration.
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by Sachin Pratap Singh | Apr 8, 2019 | AutoCAD, AutoCAD 2020, AutoCAD 2D, Building Information Modeling, Civil
Recently, Autodesk has released AutoCAD 2020 in the end of March 2019. This time, Autodesk has introduced some major updates to ease the working for the discipline-specific end-user. The software has launched with long-awaited features to make the drafting work easier. Some of the top features in AutoCAD 2020 you can look out for,
Modern Dark Theme
The first thing you will notice is the modern dark theme. Autodesk has smartly modernized its user interface to blue and black colors for the users to get addicted to. Much of the time designers and draughtsman focus on drawing area. In previous versions, the focus usually shifts to locate the contextual tab due to same primary color. In Autodesk AutoCAD 2020, this has been much easier due to more contrast in colors for inactive tabs of black color shade and contextual tab as blue color shade and this was some good looking features in autocad 2020 edition.
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BLOCKS Palette
Autodesk has introduced this new feature as BLOCKS Palette. This feature now enables designers and draughtsman to better manage the placement of blocks in a drawing.
In previous versions of AutoCAD, blocks can be inserted usually in three ways such as Insert dialog box, Tool Palette, and Design Centre window. One of the great features in AutoCAD 2020 is, BLOCKS Palette has taken place of Insert Dialog box.
You can now adjust the display of blocks the same way as you manage your folder and file display on your machine. Extra Large Icon, Large Icon, Medium Icon, Small Icon, Details, and List are the available options to adjust the thumbnails and details of your list of blocks.
Now you can use Repeat Placement check box to place multiple copies of your blocks in a drawing. This feature is similar to copy multiple times your elements in a single go in your drawing.
The BLOCKS palette contains three different tabs – Current Drawing, Recent, and Other Drawing.
The Current Drawing tab visually displays blocks available in currently active drawing.
The Recent tab displays the recently used blocks in AutoCAD 2020.
The Other Drawing tab displays blocks from other files. It is much easier now to get blocks from other DWG files to be inserted into current drawing by navigating to the folder in an efficient way.
Purge Dialog Box
Purging elements has now been easier for Designers and Draughtsman. A preview pane has now been added to Purge dialog box.
While purging a CAD drawing file, to be helpful in many cases, the information related to non-purge able items, can now be seen in an enhanced tabular view.
There are more enhancements to the features in AutoCAD 2020, which we will be covering in our next issue i.e
Latest New Features in AutoCAD 2020 | Top Tools for Draughtsman | Part 2
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by Sachin Pratap Singh | Feb 26, 2019 | 3D, 3D Printing Appplications, 3D Printing Tutorials, 4D BIM, 5D BIM, 7D BIM, AutoCAD, AutoCAD 2D, bim, Building Information Modeling, Civil, Civil 3D, Mechanical CAD, Mechanical Engineering, MEP, navisworks, Parametric Modelling, Solidworks, Solidworks Simulation
There are the various software’s in the market currently for AEC & CAD Industry, but out of them there are 5 major software’s in the market has set a record of creating a huge demand in the last few years. We figured out why these software’s adoption rate was higher and what are their strong features that create a huge dependency among the Architects, Contractors, Modelers & Renderers for their efficient work. Here are the TOP 5 Sofware’s that has the major market share in CAD & AEC Industry.
- Revit (BIM):
In this current BIM Scenario REVIT is the tool that holds the major market share in the AEC Industry of almost 48% as per NBS Report 2017. It is used for Architecture design, Modeling & Documentation of any project and its developed by Autodesk INC.
Revit is Allowing Architects, engineers, and the Construction Industry to make changes in real time. It can track the amount of time each person spends working on the project, projecting construction costs and timing from the beginning of a building; thus, helping construction meet completion goals better than ever before. It also tells the AEC information right down to what, when, and where the building will need maintenance.
Here are the top 5 benefits of using Revit on your BIM Project.
- Better Collaboration Using Revit
- Best for resolving conflicts between Project Members.
- Revit is Detailed Oriented (Provides all informatory data required to the respective coordinating members using BIM 360 Tool).
- It’s been easy to visualize your project and also the simulation of the project using Revit.
- Identify & Meet with clients with a splendid presentation using Revit.
- ArchiCAD (BIM) :
ArchiCAD is the 2nd most commonly used software for BIM Projects and it’s been adopted by an average of 18% market by AEC Industry. ArchiCAD has been developed by Graphisoft by keeping various problems and their solutions for many divergent segments in the AEC Industry.
Top 5 benefits for ArchiCAD :
- Enhanced Capacity of maintaining the productivity by making real-time projects collaborations easier and faster.
- Intelligently designed for Architects by focusing on their needs.
- Easy to learn and not heavy duty functions which also reduce the IT Cost.
- ArchiCAD is a server-based technology and it empowers firms for easy configuration for any size of projects.
- Maintain the competition by overcoming from the risk of delays of documentation and design process.
- Primavera (BIM): Project Planning & Scheduling
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By using primavera we can prepare any business project portfolio. It has almost 30% of the market share in the Industry. Primavera handles large-scale and mature projects very easily and it has been developed by Oracle INC.
Here are the top benefits of using Primavera :
- Maintain your resource capacity
- Planning & Scheduling of any convoluted projects is now easier by using Primavera P6.
- Optimize your resources by tracking and by designating best resources.
- After the Planning phase, it’s very important to visualize and monitor your project performance according to your plan and we can do that using Primavera.
- Project performance analysis gives an idea of any errors by which we can make alternate project pans.
- Solidworks (Mechanical CAD) :
SOLIDWORKS is a parametric-based 3D modeling CAD software and is been adopted by more than 1,50,000 companies worldwide. Apart from dominating manufacturing sector, This 3D Modelling software has also been used in the interior, architectural and medicine industries to name a few.
SOLIDWORKS provides a wide platform for solid modeling, as well as for surface modeling both controlled parametrically. Parametric 3d modeling is a modeling technique in which geometries are controlled by using numeric parameters like the diameter of a circle and geometry based parameters like concentricity and perpendicularity. Hence one can capture design intent to change the product’s geometry and shape throughout the product development process.
Here are the Top Advantages of Using SOLIDWORKS,
- User-friendly Interface making it easier to learn as compared to other CAD software.
- Easy to manipulate design at any stage in the product development phase.
- Real view graphics allow the model to be visualize rendered view in real time.
- Integrated add-ons help’s in analyzing dynamics, kinematics etc.
- This 3D Modelling software minimizes the time and development cost and allows you to make the design process effortless.
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- Autodesk 3DS Max (Architecture & Interiors Renderings) :
3Ds Max is a product by Autodesk INC, it has been diversified across the Engineering and Construction (AEC) business and has strong 3D modeling & Rendering capabilities.
3Ds Max consists of the many wealthy options that facilitate the modelers, the renders and also the designers to form unflawed photo-realistic 3D pictures also as 3D animations of any construction component.
Here are the top benefits of using 3Ds Max for 3D CAD Modeling & Rendering in the AEC Industry:
- In 3D animation services particularly the structural, the mechanical animation & in AEC industry, 3Ds Max 2018 has created notable improvements in the visualization, the motion graphics, the visual effects, etc.
- 3ds Max is a digital content creation software package, It can even produce 3d printable elements within the laptop which will replace human effort or sophisticate designed device
- It helps Modelers, Renderers and also the alternative users to increase their efficiency because of the diversification in 3D CAD Modeling, 3D Renderings, and Animation features.
- 3ds Max incorporates a dialog tool referred to as Material Editor that enables users to create & edit materials and maps in their scenes. they’ll be able to apply artistic textures, as well as, simulate refractions, reflections, and many effects as they assign materials to things.
- You can now link objects together in 3Ds Max, As a result, it allows the user to form hierarchies and can animate sets of objects in once.
by Sachin Pratap Singh | Feb 26, 2019 | 3D, 3D Printing Appplications, 3D Printing Tutorials, 4D BIM, 5D BIM, 7D BIM, AutoCAD, AutoCAD 2D, bim, Building Information Modeling, Civil, Civil 3D, COBie, MEP, navisworks
In recent years, Building Information Modeling, otherwise known as BIM, has grown in popularity with professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction. This is mainly due in part to the efficient tools it gives AEC professionals in the planning, designing, construction, and overall management phases of buildings and infrastructures. By gaining popularity on various fields it creates various “BIM Tools” to optimize your project and to gain better insights.
BIM has unequivocally become a necessity for construction in almost every developed and developing country. As we all know BIM plays a major role in providing crucial project information, And with the increased popularity in recent times these are the “Top 5 BIM Tools & Trends” we should watch out for before doing any project using Building Information Modeling.
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- COBie (BIM Tools, Plugin)
COBie stands for “Construction Operations Building Information Exchange” it’s a subset of BIM and focused on providing asset data. COBie is the format of information exchange only.
How you can get most from open standard BIM (i.e Cobie)
Looking at Plan, Elevation & Section,
- Mental Model or section visualization
- Everyone will be discussing the items they will be needing to know about
- We get a good understanding what every other person meant by their own drawings
- More drawings now then even before, Because it’s just so easy to print them all, Designers are the only one who are required to deliver tons of paper
- 4D, 5D, 6D & 7D BIM (BIM Tools)
BIM is assisting the AECO industry to reduce delays and costly overruns, implementation of more advanced 5D BIM tools can also avoid potential litigation. A 3D digital model of the planned construction is produced to allow design issues to be resolved before building even starts; more data can be analysed alongside the model to include scheduling and cost information thus avoiding costly delays dues to clashes as well as expensive reworking, this is 4D BIM. For a complete visualization of the project, 5D BIM considers cost, schedule and spatial design for the entirety of the project from conception to demolition to everyone involved in the project.
- 6D-BIM tool helps perform energy consumption analysis. The utilization of 6D-BIM technology can result in more complete and accurate energy estimates earlier in the design process.
- The 7D BIM tool allows participants to extract and track relevant asset data such as component status, specifications, maintenance/operation manuals, warranty data etc.
- 3D Printing
3D Printing technology has gained a lot more popularity in AEC Sector. It has a great potential of creating valuable and accurate building elements in a very short span of time at a very low cost. Apart from dominating manufacturing sector, it’s also been used in interior, architectural and medicine industries to name a few. We can use 3D Printing to create prototypes of Prehab materials & Manufacturing Components and submit it to construction partners.
- Augmented Reality/ VR
With a superb success of Augmented Reality on mobile devices this technology now gain the advantage of diversifying its use towards BIM (Building Information Modelling) industry.
AR Technology for BIM (Building Information Modelling) has made a great effort on providing BIM Model data hands free in 3D. By enhancing BIM with AR Technology has proven how we can understand about the built environment.
- Green Building Effort
In today’s world of pollution, greenhouse gases, energy footprints, and more; tools like this are no longer sitting around on the shelf. With the worlds collective environmental problems, particularly climate change, being a severe global issue; just waiting for the bright minds of today, and technology, to concentrate its efforts on solving this sobering challenge. BIM has the power to change all of this when optimized for today’s sustainable construction. The AEC now realizes how vital BIM for sustainable building design. The AEC also recognizes how badly needed such a powerful tool is and can be. Assisting in this global issue, the aims of this BIM Tool are leaning more toward sustainable building design. The future of building information modelling is taking many steps to solve these issues.
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