CAD-Duct has been developed in direct response to the demand for an integrated modeling solution that can be used for all Building Services.

CAD-Duct is a loadable ObjectARX application for all AutoCAD and ADT platforms.

The easy to use visual interface provides the design professional with a consistent method of working on all disciplines. This, allied to a high degree of flexibility and customisation , ensures fast learning and acceptance so permitting rapid implementation into the design environment.

Working in three dimensions offers designers and engineers many advantages. Rather than having to visualise how the finished design will look they can review an accurate model in real-time as it is constructed.
CAD-Duct has been developed in direct response to the demand for an integrated modeling solution that be used for all Building Services.

CAD-Duct is a loadable ObjectARX application for all AutoCAD and ADT platforms.

CAD-Duct Features List

• AutoCAD based for wide acceptance & efficient integration within the construction industry.
  
  
• You do not have to be a Solid Modeler or 3D Guru to use CAD-Duct; it ships pre-configured and requires minimal training.
  
  
• Proven Track record on major Construction Projects around the world.
  
  
• CAD-Duct adds value, improves productivity and can provide the Long Quality Chains that are increasingly required between Design and Build.
  
  
• Includes the most Extensive, Expandable & Customisable Parametric Duct, Piping and Electrical containment Libraries that accurately represent the products available from major suppliers.
  
  
• Equipment Libraries are also included for accurately representing AHU’s, Fire Dampers, Flex, Silencers, Valves, Pumps, Vessels, etc.
  
  
• Draws all items as Solid ’Intelligent Custom Objects’.
  
  
• ’True View’ representation of 3D objects for plotting clarity ensures the true edge lines are shown.
  
  
• 3D capabilities for easy co-ordination of services aided by real-time collision detection.
  
  
• Object based technology produces significant reductions in drawing size for better portability.
  
  
• The Auto-Fill routines aid faster drawing; this includes intersecting and filling to drainage inclines.
  
  
• Automatic layer management that can be configured to any standard.
  
  
• Automatic generation of hidden detail when plotting.
  
  
• CAD-Duct places a great deal of emphasis on Product connectivity. For example, Duct-mate, Flanges, Screw sockets, Solder Cups, Couplings, Weld Gaps, Bolt & Gasket sets are auto assigned and accurately positioned. The user is informed of any connector mismatches.
  
  
• All the products available in CAD-Duct can be assigned a unique code that identifies the product for procurement and costing. By using this Code within their own Databases, users can import custom data fields into Products that exist in a drawing; then analyze and report accordingly.
  
  
• The Status of Items in a Drawing ( design, approved, on site, installed, tested, etc.) can be updated automatically from Bar codes, Text Files or Group selection.
  
  
• ’IntelliText’ annotation automatically updates Item No's, Sizes, Level, Length, Offsets, etc.
  
  
• Includes a Powerful Report Generator which Produces ’Bills of Materials’ & other Management Reports directly from within CAD-Duct.
  
  
• All Ductwork drawn can be passed to CAM-Duct for automatic manufacturing or EST-Duct for costing.
  
  
• Produces semi-automatic Spool Drawings that contain key dimensions and Lists of Materials that can be used by Pre-Fab shops.
  
  
• Direct Links to Design/Calculation programs and cable management programs can be added on request.
  
  
• Proven interface with NavisWorks for managing large Projects.