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Top 5 Features of the Civil 3D 2019

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Civil 3D is an engineering software application which is used by civil engineers and other professionals for infrastructure projects. Civil 3D is used to create three dimensional (3D) models of land, water and transportation features. The new Civil 3D 2019 is revolutionary software which can transform the entire construction industry. The top five specifications about Civil 3D 2019 are described below:

  1. Compare Two Versions of the Drawing with DWG Compare

Civil 3D 2019 comes equipped with the fantastic DWG compare feature. With this feature, you can easily compare and review changes in your 3D model and drawing. The compare feature of the Civil 3D 2019 will compare two drawing and create a third drawing with the two overlaid which will help quickly evaluate the differences between the two.

  1. The new ApplyAOR Option in the Subassembly Composer

The ApplyAOR option is an excellent feature of the Civil 3D 2019 which makes subassemblies points dependent on the links on which ApplyAOR function is applied. With this feature, the validation process occurs in Subassembly Compose to check for dependency.

  1. Performance Hotfix and Batch save functions are built in Civil 3D 2019:

Civil 3D 2019 is a powerful and useful product which has the “Performance Hotfix” and “Batch save Utility” also known as the “Autodesk Civil 3D Batch Save” features. This feature makes opening and saving of drawing simpler and faster.

  1. Addition of Vertical Geometry Enhancements for High-Low points:

In Civil 3D 2019, two new direct tools have been introduced for creating Parabolic or Circular curves based on high-low points in Civil 3D 2019. It will help to design the curves for a path, ditch, and road giving you much more control over the location of the high or low point.

  1. Infraworks Component Roads can now be Imported as corridors:

With Civil 3D 2019 you can import Component Roads from Infraworks. This feature not only helps you alignments and profiles but also assemblies and an actual corridor. With this, you can make a great model with a detailed design. The Infraworks model can be opened in Civil 3D 2019 in either IMX or SQLite format. SQLite model has an option to select an area of interest which will automatically open online maps where you can refine the object types.

Apart from all the benefits stated above, Civil 3D also offers many other beneficial tools and features that can amplify many projects such as Pressure Networks, Earthwork Calculations, Grading, Production Drafting, Geospatial Analysis and much more.

How 5D BIM Fuels the Growth of Construction Industry?

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The Building Information Model (BIM) helps to create, update and manage building designs at any stage of the project. BIM provides a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a project. The tool gained high popularity among the building design professionals as it covers all the information about every component of a building. The 5D BIM fuels the growth of the construction industry in several ways:

  • It delivers superior performance at a low cost.
  • The AR/VR technologies in 5D keep a check on the overall construction expenditure.
  • The 5D functionalities can integrate the output from the 3D format.
  • The tool automatically updates the budget charts as the project changes.
  • It reduces the work without efficiency
  • The design changes are directly connected to the cost-estimation software.
  • Optimum utilization of resources.

Including the 5D BIM in the construction industry significantly increases the chances of a contractor to win any project. The use of cloud technology provides the luxury to the contractors and help them to consult their subordinates. The cloud feature also allows to update the projects anytime and from anywhere. The accurate estimation of the projects helps the contractors to present their ideas with assurance and help them to finish it with high accuracy.

The New Mastercam 2019

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The New Mastercam 2019 is now exciting the engineers and mechanics with its innovative technology and features. The tool has already made simple “designing and modifications” in the virtual parts for these professionals. Here are some of the latest updates on the tool:

Deburr Toolpath- Engineering design professionals can now use the new toolpath for Multiaxis. The tool can break the edges for 3 to 5 axis and is capable of removing burrs. It can be used with tools such as the Ball end mill and Lollipop with undercut.

 

Chamfer Toolpath- Now also available for the 2D machining, this tool allows the designers to work on the solid edges and faces for chain geometry designs. It also helps to work on surfaces, solids, and meshes used for the avoidance model. The feature also has a set of unique parameters to havemore control over the toolpath.

 

Prime Turning Toolpath- Introduced in the 2018 model, it is now fully integrated into the Mastercam 2019 version. The feature now enables designers to include radius as small as 0.4 millimeters. The feature also gives access to the additional libraries that can be downloaded from Tech Exchange.

 

New Solid Hole Function-The new hole function can automate cylindrical hole punching mechanism which saves the designer’s time consumption in creating circles and extruding them. The feature also gives options to choose the hole types such as Counterbore, Countersink, Counterdrill, and Taper.

 

3D Tool Support- The new versionis now allowing designers to build tools from the 3D STEP models using the new Tool Designer feature. The tool designer here is a function panel that has tab-style navigation that offers a structured workflow similar to a wizard.

 

Advanced Toolpath Display-Mastercam, in the new version can now display toolpaths with different colors.  These colors are based on the type of the design moves. The designer has an option to toggle the Advanced Display. If the designer chooses not to use it, the tool displays only the cutting and rapid motion in different colors. The designer can then change this display state and colors as they wish.

 

On an overall basis, Mastercam has now made designing and modifications extremely easy for the engineering designers. These professionals can develop more detailed and precise designs using the new Mastercam. The advanced views and simulator in the latest version have made product designs more interactive and efficient.

Sketchup: 3D Modeling Across Industries

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Adding another innovation in the CAD design technologies is Sketchup. It is a 3D modelling computer program designed to create drawing applications in the field of interior design, architecture, mechanical, civil engineering, as well as landscape architecture. The technology is also widely used in films and video game designs.

Creating 3D Models

Unlike the complicated and difficult to learn computer programs, Sketchup is one of the most intuitive, easy-to-learn, and powerful 3D drawing tool. Not only for the 3D models, but the tool also helps the designers to convert their drawings into animated walkthrough. In this way, the designers and managers can have a detailed look at their product. Some of its features include:

  • Sketchup is a web application which helps users to draw almost any drawing using its online library that contains a collection of free model assemblies.
  • The users can draw different layout with their functionalities and surface rendering variable styles.
  • It is also loaded with some of the most powerful dimensioning and detailing tools that can work on the edges of the models in high details.
  • The designers can easily scale, format, and add further precision to the displayed measurements.
  • It also helps the users to integrate third-party plugins to include added functionalities.

LayOut Supporting Design Details

The SketchPro version includes LayOut which is a powerful tool that supports features for the page layout.

  • The tool can carry out vector illustration, slide presentation, as well as features for drafting.
  • It uses different viewports to offer different views of the project model, moreover, they also automatically update as the design model changes.
  • The most promising part of the model created by Sketchup is, they can be used over and over again across different projects.

The tool is a highly intuitive platform capable of designing a highly detailed models that can be used across different industries.

What’s new in AutoCAD 2019?

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CAD technology introduces features and techniques that revolutionizes the way we work with software and product development. With the introduction of AutoCAD 2019, users will be able to enjoy better work optimization and enhanced performance with toolset add-ons.

Below are some of the enhanced toolset features, which the 2019 version will bring about.

Architectural toolset

The architectural toolset will help designers in composing intelligent and eye appealing designs. This added feature of AutoCAD 2019 allows the designer to make use of specialized building design features and 8000 plus intelligent architectural object-styles to speed up their architectural drawing and documentation.

 Mechanical toolset

AutoCAD 2019 lets the users to integrate their ideas and thoughts in one part of their drawing with this improvised mechanical toolset. Users can use specialized mechanical design features and 700,000+ intelligent manufacturing parts, features, and symbols to speed up their design process.

 Electrical toolset

The electrical toolset is an enhanced feature of this AutoCAD 2019 version. This helps in efficient electrical documentation control and quick modification with its industry specific features. It also enables users to make the best use of specialized electrical design components and 65,000+ intelligent electrical symbols for enhanced productivity.

 (MEP) Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing toolset

With MEP toolset in place, users will be able to redefine their design process on the whole. The MEP toolset features specific MEP engineering features and 10,500+ intelligent mechanical, electrical, and plumbing objects, which will enable the designers to draft, design, and document building systems in no time.

 Plant 3D toolset

This, specialized plant design and engineering toolset enables the user to efficiently produce P&IDs and then integrate them into a 3D plant design model. It also aids in quick creation of schematic diagrams, plant layouts, and other drawings.

 

Map 3D toolset

Map 3D toolset allows user to map features to incorporate GIS and CAD data to assist in planning, design, and data management. The feature also allows to access spatial data stored in files, databases, and web services, and aggregate it with the AutoCAD design data.

 Raster Design toolset

Raster design toolset is enhanced to support edit-scanned drawings and convert the raster images into DWG objects. This is made possible with the quick to edit, cleanup, transform images, and manipulate raster entities features.

Compared to the other version, AutoCAD 2019 has a lot of promising features, which lets one develop designs in the way they have visualized and thought of. This new version also showcases industry specific toolset, which will redefine the whole process of designing and conceptualization.