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Description

Revit provides specialized software for electrical design, while AutoCAD offers dedicated tools for both electrical and HVAC planning. Maximize the potential of your Revit model for electrical layouts by easily creating one-line riser diagrams, sizing feeders, accurately calculating voltage drops, conducting short-circuit analyses, and much more. Within the well-known AutoCAD platform, you can access a comprehensive electrical design tool that seamlessly combines calculations with drafting tasks. From generating panel schedules to creating one-line diagrams and assessing fault as well as voltage drop, the software covers all essential aspects. Additionally, in the AutoCAD environment, the HVAC design program allows you to efficiently layout, size, and draft your ductwork, ensuring a streamlined workflow for all your design needs. This integration of features not only enhances productivity but also simplifies the overall design process.

Description

FormIt Pro is exclusively part of the architecture, engineering, and construction collection. This user-friendly 3D sketching application is designed specifically for the conceptual design stage, allowing users to create and modify designs from anywhere at any time within a robust and straightforward environment. It aids in making educated design choices by taking into account factors such as site conditions, solar effects, and energy assessments. Additionally, it seamlessly integrates conceptual designs into Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows through its native Revit compatibility. The professional version of FormIt not only encompasses the functionalities found in the standard app but also includes advanced Dynamo computation and enhanced collaboration and analysis tools. Users can benefit from improved interoperability between FormIt Pro and Revit, enabling direct importing of FormIt files into Revit projects. This allows for the establishment of roundtrip workflows that enhance design exploration, offering more intuitive modeling capabilities within FormIt. Furthermore, the tool facilitates a smoother transition between initial and later design phases, supporting both 3D sketching and detailed documentation tasks effectively. Overall, users can expect a more cohesive experience that optimizes their design processes.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AutoCAD Yes 
Revit Yes 
Autodesk AEC Collection No 
Dynamo BIM No 
Pencil Spaces No 

Integrations

AutoCAD Yes 
Revit Yes 
Autodesk AEC Collection Yes 
Dynamo BIM Yes 
Pencil Spaces Yes 

Pricing Details

$400 per year
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$390 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Design Master Software

Website

www.designmaster.biz

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com/products/formit/overview

Product Features

Architecture

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
BIM Modeling Yes 
Bills of material Yes 
Building Information Modeling Yes 
Client Management No 
Contact Management Yes 
Contract Management No 
Document Management No 
Drafting Yes 
Manufacturing Design Data No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Project Management No 
Proposal Management No 
Quotes/Proposals Yes 
Visualization / Presentation No 

Electrical Design

CAD Tools No 
Change Management No 
Collaboration No 
Compliance Management No 
Document Generation No 
Drag & Drop No 
Electrical Parts Catalog No 
Functions / Calculations No 
One Line Diagram No 
PLC Tools No 
Reusable Designs No 
Symbol Library No 

MEP

3D Design No 
3D Spooling No 
Costing and Reporting No 
Design Feedback No 
Documentation Tools No 
Drafting Automation No 
HVAC Design No 
MEP Fabrication No 
Project Communication No 
Service Validation / Clash Detection No 

Product Features

Architectural CAD

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Architectural Symbol Library No 
Automatic Formatting No 
BIM Modeling No 
Comparison View No 
Design Templates No 
Drafting No 

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