Tricad package is a German software that has good functionality and concept point of view, however it is typically German complex and no support at all for BIM exchange formats. BOQ output will be based on GAEB/VOB/Datanorm which means nothing to anyone familiar with CSI divisions or Uniformat. This means the 2D output will be unacceptable for many, and you will need to generate a complete custom symbol library, the 3D libraries are also exclusively based on local components, a significant number of which are not on the international market. For example, all of the symbols are different from those used in the US/UK and widely used internationally.
Also, they have a unique set of documentation requirements which affects the way these products are designed.
German software are all deeply connected with the prevailing DIN/VDI/VDE standards over there, which don’t transfer well beyond a few Eastern European countries. Widely used across Germany and parts of Europe and currently have been developing for UK market, it has a lot of design features and inputs, also it includes its own reviewing tool much similar to Navisworks. Finally, Multiple MagiCAD versions have been supported in workstation along different projects. I understood that sprinkler calculations in MagiCAD are certified. Design calculations are widely supported with detailed system sheets with technical warning if any, sound calculations are supported also and able to be stored into Revit project. There is also installation/modeling tools which is modeling dialog guides into the right choice of different independent installation possibilities. MagiCAD supports real manufacturers’ product selection through plugins such as Furhoffs, Lindab, Östberg which seems that contents libraries are exclusively based on local manufacturers, a significant number of which are not on the international market specially in the ME. MagiCAD includes several modules, each fully compatible with Revit MEP and support IFC, as documentation management much easier editing and customizing objects symbols and tags than Revit, and bills of materials also are produced in real time of installation/modeling. Well supported specs such as DW144 and able to customize different specs requirements, provide alternative routing with cost breakdown. Seamless ability for pre-fabrication and CAD-CAM, high BIM-rich contents.Įasy to train AutoCAD drafters as it within AutoCAD environment.
Not much technical and design support as Revit. Modeling use is easy through AutoCAD drafters, good sheet management, and it’s not seamless with pre-fabrication as CAD-CAM, it’s the good choice to move AutoCAD team quickly to first 3D-BIM model project.Įasy to train AutoCAD drafters to use AutoCAD MEP. Also, cable sizes are based on American AWG only in which it’s useless electrically when working outside the US. The cable Length is calculated as the sum of the distances along the X, Y, and Z axes and does not take account of the containment routing. Poor technical support for electrical as cable length calculations are very naive to generating BOQ and Voltage Drop calculations, unable to buy and cut cables in building process, because cable length is not true (if I draw cable using standard revit “wire” ). Limitations in large systems as recalculate the system for every change. Steep learning curve from AutoCAD to Revit, Revit users limitation results in expensive Revit user hiring, so investment in heavy training is needed. Intuitive user interface, good design features, direct coordination interaction with Revit Architecture & Structure, good information and sheets management, wide technical support, and popular software specifically with designers than contractors. Through a long discussion among MEP BIM expets concerning MEP BIM software and their application across project phases and demonstration of other software which not yet been tested by anyone, hereunder the outcomes of that valuable discussion.
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