BJ,
I can only speak of my own experience but I have used most of the fire
protection cad programs at one time or another. When I went to work for myself
I chose AutoSprink-VR because I was sold on the integrated Hydraulics program.
The 3D program is awesome too.
Regards,
G. Tim Stone
G. Tim Stone Consulting, LLC
NICET Level III Engineering Technician
Fire Protection Sprinkler Design
and Consulting Services
117 Old Stage Rd. - Essex Jct., VT. 05452
CELL: (802) 373-0638 TEL: (802) 434-2968 Fax: (802) 434-4343
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> I must say I was surprised by the response. Have most of the respondents
> also used hydracad? I've only been using it a year, but elevating the
> piping to 3d is relatively simple and it seems to be much easier to draw in
> 2d(at least for my simple mind). When you click the elevate button, if any
> of the background is in 3d it also elevates. Although I've never used
> autosprink, so I have nothing to compare it too.
>
> BJ Newlin
> Bamford Fire Sprinkler
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