Autosprink is AutoCAD compatible. You can import/export fairly easily. Exporting piping is not always a pretty thing though depending on what you are looking for. I've had problems importing some piping plans that were drawn in other 3-D based applications.
Ed Aero -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Todd Williams - work Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 11:42 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Design software For those using Autosprink, a couple of questions: Are there any compatibility issues with drawing done in AutoCAD, Auto Architect or non-Autodesk CAD programs? How do the guys in the field like the drawings? At 01:25 PM 2/14/2007, you wrote: >I am also a user of both programs and while I agree with Travis about >being able to write volumes about the pro and cons of both, I tend to >disagree with the increase in productivity. The jury is still out on >the stock listing issue too. If you let the program tag the pipe the >way it wants to, it may be faster, but then it seems to be in a random >order (hmmm). If you tag the pieces individually so the tags are >sequenced the way you want them it takes forever. >If they have dropped their price that's a good thing, however, check >what their maintenance fees are compared to HydraCad. >I kinda wish AutoSprink would go away... > >Ed >Aero > > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis >Mack >Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:45 AM >To: [email protected] >Subject: RE: Design software > >I currently use both programs. I would have to say that since >converting to AutoSprink, I have seen nearly a 200% increase in >production. There are some things that are "unique" with AutoSprink, >but they are no different than the quirks of other programs. > >The listing is superior for AutoSprink. The calcs are great. I am >also still a fan of HydraCAD. I think hydraCAD has some of the best >AutoCAD cleanup tools out there. The bayspace command in hydracad is >also a great tool for use in many buildings. There are comparable >entities in AutoSprink. > >I could probably write a volume comparing the pros v cons of each >program. >I will say that since AutoSprink dropped their price SIGNIFICANTLY, it >is going to get a larger market share. > >You may also want to visit the AutoSprink forums at www.autosprink.com >to see what issues / comments other users are having. > >Travis >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy >Johnston >Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:34 AM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Design software > >We are considering making the jump from HydraCAD to Autosprink It is a >big dollar difference and would like some impute from somebody that has >used both. Not looking for software sales men, but people using it >daily. >Any comments would be greatly appreciated. >If you don't think it should be a forum topic my Email is >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >Thank you for your attention. >Andy Johnston > > > >_______________________________________________ >Sprinklerforum mailing list >[email protected] >http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum > >-- >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.17.39/686 - Release Date: >2/14/2007 >7:54 AM > > >-- >No virus found in this outgoing message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.17.39/686 - Release Date: >2/14/2007 >7:54 AM > > >_______________________________________________ >Sprinklerforum mailing list >[email protected] >http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum >_______________________________________________ >Sprinklerforum mailing list >[email protected] >http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum Todd G. Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, Connecticut 860-535-2080 www.fpdc.com _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
