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Increase productivity, accuracy, and coordination, from conceptual design through construction documentation, with integrated AutoCAD®–based building systems design and analysis provided by Autodesk® Building Systems software. Improve workfl ow effi ciencies with an intuitive design environment that automates the production of construction documents via an object-based systems model. Quickly move between phases of the design process while coordinating with all design disciplines to help reduce errors before construction even begins. Work more effectively with your extended design team using construction documents that are dynamically linked to the latest design model, helping to reduce costly changes in the fi eld.

Increase Workfl ow Effi ciencies with Improved ProductivityGet the best of both worlds: the familiar AutoCAD interface and a data-rich model in a software environment organized for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design workfl ows. Flexibly implement Autodesk Building Systems, adapting it to existing workfl ows to improve the design process. Move from schematic design to documentation faster through automated production of construction documents with an object-based systems model. Spend more time designing and less time drafting by working in an intuitive design environment with intelligent engineering objects. And work with a familiar AutoCAD interface to implement new design tools at your own pace.

Construction Annotation Simplify the process of annotating construction documents with automated annotation tools. AEC dimensions and dynamic labels update automatically as the design changes, eliminating manual updates. Haloed lines and hatch-on objects make it easy to interpret design intent. In this release, new ease-of-use tools and enhanced grips streamline the use of break marks, labels, and scheduling tags.

Content BrowserThe Content Browser provides a central location to disseminate project-based information, so that every member of your design team has access to the most up-to-date tools. This release automates the creation of new tool catalogs from the styles in one or more drawings, and gives you the ability to specify a project-specifi c library of catalogs.

Direct ManipulationStreamlining the design process by eliminating dialog boxes, direct manipulation enhances design productivity by keeping you focused on the design task at hand. With a single click, perform design changes, such as stretching the length of a duct or changing the Z elevation, while maintaining con-nectivity between objects for ease of modifi cation.

Display ManagerEasily change the level of detail for design views with preset display options. Since each view is based on your design, any change you make is automatically refl ected throughout all views of your design data. This release introduces support for multiple drawings and enables drag-and-drop editing of display information. It also provides project-standards support for sharing displays.

Ductwork, Piping, Cable Tray, and ConduitAutodesk Building Systems facilitates routing of ductwork, piping, cable tray, and conduit with intuitive design tools that automate much of the layout process. Increase productivity with automated routing solutions based on your default project settings and common industry design standards. With improved connectivity between objects, automated system layout is even easier. Improved layout tools make it easier to convert one-line designs to sized 3D through intuitive onscreen modifi cation, custom fi ttings enable unique layouts to be designed with the creation of on-the-fl y fi ttings, and options such as segment length help reduce time spent performing takeoffs by graphically depicting each segment piece that is required for the layout according to manufacturers’ specifi cations.

Spend less time drafting and more time designing.

With Autodesk Building Systems, everybody has a higher level of confi dence because everything is better coordinated. We have eliminated cost overruns by as much as 65% by reducing confl icts in the fi eld and increased fi eld installation production by 8% . There’s a signifi cant savings in time, as well as cost to the owner and the contractor.— Bill Hashman, CAD/IT Manager,

Total Mechanical

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Dynamic DimensionsAs you make design changes, benefi t from dynamic dimensions so that the changes are precise and accurate. Dynamic dimensions facilitate “heads-up” design, helping you stay focused and productive.

Edit-in-ViewEasily work on a specifi c portion of your design in a view other than plan. Autodesk Building Systems streamlines this process with tools that are easily accessible through right-click menu options.

Electrical CircuitsMinimize errors in your electrical design by using circuits to track properties such as load, number of attached devices, and length. Defi ne voltage ranges to test compatibility of electrical connections, thus preventing overloads. Calculate the estimated demand loads on feeders and panels to size equipment quickly and effi ciently directly in your design. And take advantage of circuit analysis tools to quickly total loads and generate reports for accurate documentation.

Electrical Devices and PanelsQuickly and easily lay out the basic circuitry for your project by placing devices on defi ned circuits, and associating the circuits with a panel creating logical relationships in your electrical design. Add devices in 2D while producing 3D representations of the devices for an accurate model.

Engineering Spaces and ZonesAutomatically generate engineering spaces from 2D architectural fl oor plans or design drawings to produce room information, complete with square footage and volumes, and new gross and useable areas. By defi ning loads, design temperatures, and airfl ow rates, and grouping into zones, you can eliminate the need to manually transfer design data for load calculations and building energy analysis.

Heads-Up DesignAn enhanced workspace moves tooltips, dimension input, and command information from the command line to the graphic interface, so you can focus on your design.

Isometric and Plan SchematicsQuickly produce schematics and riser diagrams, without the hassles of trimming lines and rotating blocks, with a customizable collection of 2Dschematic lines and symbols, and automated tools for easy creation and modifi cation.

Mass ElementsMass elements help to streamline content creation. Take advantage of standard shapes and freeform modeling tools to model unique parts and quickly convert a mass element into a part with smart connectors for integration into a design.

One-Line Duct DesignLay out your systems in one-line with unsized parts and quickly convert your layout to a 3D -sized system. Benefi t from connectivity enhancements between objects to connect unsized portions of your layout to sized portions when design specifi cations are yet to be established for the project.

Object ConversionsFlexible design options enhance design productivity by enabling you to more easily convert object types, such as a line to a schematic pipe or a polyline to a fl ex duct. Access these conversion tools from context-sensitive menus for ease of use.

With Autodesk Building Systems you’re creating a model just like what is constructed in the fi eld. It’s a more natural way to put a project together. We’ve increased our productivity and have quickly realized ROI.— Joe Hosanna, Vice President and

Chief Engineer, Consoer Townsend Envirodyne Engineers

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Project StandardsMaintain consistency in your project standards with the ability to establish, maintain, and synchronize styles, display settings, and tools across an Autodesk Building Systems project. The project is synchronized with standards throughout the design and documentation process, so that project data is always up to date.

Sections and ElevationsStyle-based sections and elevations remain consistent with your project. When you make a change in your design, sections and elevations update automatically, saving time and helping ensure the accuracy of your data. Take advantage of live sections that provide a good way to work on a limited area of a large model. Each design change is refl ected in real time in your designs, minimizing tedious manual updates.

Setup and Deployment OptionsMore fl exible setup and deployment options provide the consistent standardization and management of software installations for both network and single-user installations. And through the use of profi le-based shortcuts, a license can now automatically default to specifi ed template drawings when the software is opened.

Style ManagerThe Style Manager provides a central location for easily managing an extensive library of styles. Easily copy styles from one drawing to another, or create custom styles that suit your project standards. And now you can take advantage of version history to keep track of style changes.

SystemsProvide a fast and consistent method for laying out parts that represent real-world building systems, such as air supply or return systems. When you use systems during design layout, new parts inherit the current system’s defaults, such as rise drop symbology and display properties, and you can apply changes simultaneously to all connected parts. And since Autodesk Building Systems manages layers, systems can be assigned to layers helping ensure the accuracy of your designs. Additional content in this release provides support for new system types.

Tool PalettesEnsure that all team members have the right tools for the job. When you are working on a project, you can assign a project-specifi c set of tool palettes and a project-specifi c Content Browser library to it. This provides consistency across project drawings by removing unnecessary content from the palettes and the Content Browser. Now you can modify multiple tools on a tool palette at the same time. Simply select the tools you want to change and modify the common properties at once, streamlining the design process and improving productivity.

TooltipsTooltips give instant onscreen feedback for object properties, such as size and shape, as well as design information, such as elevation or system. This release introduces tooltips that work through external reference fi les.

WiringGraphically show the circuit path connecting electrical components, such as devices and panels, while automatically creating circuits on the fl y during layout. Optional wiring display, with improved layout methods, helps you avoid clutter in your construction documents for clearer presentation.

With Autodesk Building Systems, our CAD department has increased revenues by as much as 15% because we’ve increased productivity by about 25% and are becoming more effi cient all the time. We can do other projects that we couldn’t do before and see a lot of growth for our company in this direction.— Ron Lewis, CAD Designer,

Total Mechanical

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WorkspacesSave user-interface settings as a specifi c “theme,” making it easy to switch between user interfaces depending on your needs.

Streamline the Design Process Through Greater AccuracyWith Autodesk Building Systems your designs are coordinated with your construction documents. Reduce requests for information (RFIs) and costly design changes in the fi eld with construction documents that are dynamically linked to the design model. Incorporate industry-based parts and equipment into design layouts for more effi cient design development and construction documentation. Get instant feedback directly from the object-based systems model to maximize coordination with architectural and structural designs. And streamline design through the automated exchange of engineering data between the model and third-party applications for load and sizing analyses, fabrication, and cost estimating.

Catalog EditorThe stand-alone Catalog Editor provides a central location for viewing and working with part catalogs outside the Autodesk Building Systems environment. It provides the fl exibility to create and modify part catalogs to meet your design needs.

Circuit ManagerWork more effi ciently using a single location to manage and edit circuit information. Automatic prompts notify you of potential overloads and undersized wires based on conductor size, helping you avoid errors and rework.

CompassThe compass provides a fast and consistent method for laying out ducts, pipes, cable trays, and conduit by restricting the angle of bends and elbows guiding the direction of the run. Using the compass during design layout ensures accurate orientation of the user coordinate system.

ConnectorsConnectors enable building systems objects, such as duct and pipe, to logically connect and transfer information, such as size and shape, creating an intelligent building systems model. Improved routing and modifi cation tools help maintain connectivity between objects. This release introduces system connectivity through xrefs. Easily lay out, size, and modify multistory or complex designs that span numerous drawings.

Content ToolsCreate custom parts and equipment, with minimal effort and time. Use Content Builder to create both AutoCAD block-based and parametric parts that can be directly integrated into your designs to increase accuracy.

Autodesk Building Systems is really helping TLC take all the various pieces that go into a building and visualize them, make sure they fi t, and make sure they are routed in the most direct and convenient way. Having the intelligence imbedded into the electronic data for the building enables us to provide our clients with a database of information that they can use to manage the building throughout its life cycle.— Winston W. (Bud) Gardner, PE,

President COO, TLC Engineering for Architects

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Design Modify ToolsBenefi t from improved connectivity between objects and enhanced productivity tools to streamline the design process into a fl uid workfl ow. Easily modify system layouts with improved connectivity between objects that helps to maintain the integrity of the design. Use object grips that support direct onscreen design modifi cation for increased productivity. And access productivity tools from the context-sensitive menus, including basic AutoCAD object modifi cation to new tools such as Array, Reposition From, Space Evenly, and Center.

Duct, Pipe, and Wire Sizing Automatically size ducts, plumbing piping, and wire during layout based on traditional design methods, code-driven requirements, and industry standards respectively, eliminating the need for tedious manual recalculations. This release introduces improved connectivity between objects that supports enhanced sizing capabilities, including one-line duct conversion to 3D ductwork based on resizing of the system, and sizing of systems through xrefs.

Engineering Design DataEasy access to engineering design data in your model enables data sharing for automated sizing calculations and enhanced scheduling. Extract engineering data from your models in standard fi le formats, such as gbXML and ddXML, or take advantage of application programming interfaces (API) for interoperability with third-party analysis, fabrication, and estimating applications, helping to minimize the manual transfer of design data and ensure the accuracy of your designs. For a complete list of partner solutions, go to www.autodesk.com/partnerproducts.

Quick CalculatorThrough a familiar dialog box interface, the quick calculator provides an easy way to quickly perform standard numeric calculations and unit conversions directly onscreen.

SchedulingSchedules are dynamically linked to your design data, automatically updating as your design changes and helping to reduce errors. Now you can schedule engineering data and calculated values and use new table styles for room and analysis schedules.

Standards-Based PartsAutodesk Building Systems provides extensive collections of parts, such as fi ttings, equipment, and fi xtures, based on common industry standards for increased accuracy throughout your designs. New content includes additional fi ttings and equipment, as well as support of ASME/ANSI and ASTM/ANSI standards. Content is available in imperial, U.S. metric, and U.K. metric units.

A 3D model created in Autodesk Building Systems enables the client to see design implications and, as a result, provide better direction in developing the solution and minimize change orders and RFIs. I don’t believe that there is a better alternative than Building Systems. It allows our fi rm to produce high-quality documents that our clients have come to expect from our fi rm, and quality leads to repeat business. — Steven Gridley, Senior Vice President of

Engineering, H.F. Lenz Company

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Work Effectively with the Extended Design Team for Increased CoordinationHelp ensure coordination with the extended design team, including architectural and structural designs, before construction. Clearly communicate design intent with a realistic representation of building systems directly from the model. Collaborate smoothly with the extended team using the world-renowned DWG fi le format. Collaborate by taking advantage of architectural base plans developed using AutoCAD or Autodesk Architectural Desktop software. And because Autodesk Building Systems is interoperable with other Autodesk building design solutions—such as AutoCAD software and the Autodesk® Buzzsaw®

online project collaboration service—data sharing among the extended design team has never been easier, resulting in better coordination between engineers, architects, and builders.

Autodesk Architectural Desktop SupportSince Autodesk Building Systems is built on Autodesk Architectural Desktop software’s object technology, coordination among team members and design teams has never been easier within the complex building design process.

Autodesk Revit Building SupportWith Autodesk® Revit® Building software’s support for viewing ACIS ® models, Autodesk Building Systems models can now be shared with members of the design team using Revit Building for increased coordination.

Built on AutoCADSince Autodesk Building Systems is built on the latest version of AutoCAD software, Autodesk Building Systems gets the added benefi t of all of the features that are available in AutoCAD. Building Systems users can even elect to use the application in an “AutoCAD-only” mode.

Display ThemesUse display themes to graphically analyze and present your design intent with this release’s ability to use nongraphic data, such as a wall’s fi re rating or a room’s total square footage, to create color-fi lled thematic displays, complete with legends.

Drawing ManagementEasily manage project drawings, create coordinated views based on your designs, and manage sheet sets. Since the drawings are managed from a centralized project directory, everyone on your design team can consistently access the most current documents, from project templates to sections and elevations. New project standards make sharing of project information easier.

eTransmitShare sheets, sheet sets, or complete projects with the extended design team quickly and easily with eTransmit ensuring all associated drawings fi les, including external reference fi les are included. Take advantage of the option of saving designs as AutoCAD DWG fi les in one easy step when coordinating with members of the design team using various versions of AutoCAD software.

Export to AutoCADExport to AutoCAD enables you to easily generate AutoCAD DWG fi les to distribute to consultants who may be using various AutoCAD versions.

Grids (Ceiling and Column)Quickly lay out refl ected ceiling plans with diffusers or light fi xtures that can be anchored to an architectural-designed ceiling grid. Locate duct, pipe, cable tray, or conduit by offsetting components from a structural-designed column grid.

By standardizing on Autodesk Architectural Desktop and Autodesk Building Systems we have streamlined coordination between architects and engineers, increasing productivity by 20% .— Dean Helsel, Senior Technical Leader,

L. Robert Kimball and Associates

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i-drop® technologyAutodesk Building Systems provides fast, simple access to additional content through i-drop tech-nology. Whether content is part of the extensive libraries provided with the product, created in-house and shared via your intranet, or retrieved from a manufacturer’s website, i-drop technology provides a fast, simple way to access standard and custom content to increase your productivity.

Import LandXMLImport LandXML data from a civil application, such as Autodesk® Land Desktop, to add an accurate digital terrain to your model in order to accurately understand the details of the building site without having to redraw it.

Interference DetectionAutomatically detect spatial interferences between objects, in the same drawing or through xrefs, making it easier to locate collisions between building systems objects and structural members. Increase design accuracy, and minimize errors in the fi eld.

Publishing ToolsWith the click of a button, publish your designs, drawings, and part catalogs to share with others. Save your model for easy viewing in Autodesk®

DWF™ Viewer while protecting your design. This release supports the creation of 3D DWF fi les, complete with engineering data, for better communication of design intent. Publish your customized part catalogs directly to the web and provide a consistent location for members of the design team to quickly access parts, helping increase productivity. And provide additional support to other industry professionals by saving your designs out to other Autodesk software, such as Autodesk MapGuide® software.

Structural MembersUse structural members to visually check for interferences in your model, improving the accuracy of your designs. Take advantage of new tools that streamline the creation of column and beam layouts and enhance editing productivity.

Third-Party SupportExtract the engineering design data from your system models in standard fi le formats or through the API for interoperability with third-party applications, eliminating the time-consuming tasks of transferring data manually for load and sizing analyses, cost estimating, and fabrication. For a complete list of partner solutions, go to www.autodesk.com/partnerproducts.

Autodesk VIZ RenderWith 3ds max® technology at its core, Autodesk®

VIZ Render, a streamlined and simplifi ed visualization application that is fully integrated into the Autodesk Building Systems workfl ow, helps you use your model to produce design presentations suitable for any stage of design development. This release introduces the support of 3D DWF export and batch rendering, and provides additional lighting tools.

After implementing Autodesk Building Systems, HCE has seen a 50% jump in productivity. It’s giving our engineers the ability to reduce their drafting time and improve accuracy. Because of this, we’re saving time on project revisions and getting accurate construction documents completed on time.—Tom Harris, P.E., HCE President and

Principal Electrical Engineer, Harris Consulting Engineers, LLC

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Product Matrix AutoCAD Building Building Building 2006 Systems 2004 Systems 2005 Systems 2006

Autodesk Architectural Desktop Support • • • •

Direct Manipulation • • • •

eTransmit • • • •

i-drop® technology • • • •

Tool Palettes • • • •

Tooltips • • • •

Catalog Editor • • •

Circuit Management • • •

Compass • • •

Content Tools (Block-based and Parametric) • • •

Display Manager • • •

Drawing Management • • •

Ductwork, Piping, Cable Tray and Conduit • • •

Electrical Devices and Panels • • •

Interference Detection • • •

Isometric and Plan Schematics • • •

Sections and Elevations • • •

Standards-based Parts • • •

Structural Members • • •

Style Manager • • •

Systems (Defi nitions) • • •

Wiring • • •

VIZ Render • • •

Duct, Pipe and Wire Sizing • •

Dynamic Dimensions • •

Engineering Design Data • •

Engineering Spaces and Zones • •

Object Conversions • •

Publishing Tools • •

Third-Party Support • •

Autodesk Revit Building Support •

Design Modify Tools •

Display Themes •

Edit-in-View •

Heads-up Design • •

Quick Calculator • •

Project Standards •

One-Line Duct Design •

Scheduling Engineering Data •

Workspaces •

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Autodesk Building Systems has created the next jump in productivity. It’s defi nitely faster for creating drawings, eliminating mistakes, and saving on drawing time. With Autodesk Building Systems, we estimate our engineers are creating construction documents 50% faster and modifying those 70% quicker.— Reg Monteyne, Senior Vice President,

Flack+Kurtz