With AutoCAD MEP 2008 as a MEP software being used in our company, I have encountered quite a few notable bugs or problems that I hope will be settled on this year’s upgrade.
Here is the list. When I receive the upgrade I’m going to return in this post to see if Autodesk take it into consideration, a bug fix or improvement nonetheless.
While I’m waiting for the AutoCAD MEP 2009 upgrade from Autodesk, I check the world wide web to know what will be the new promises of the software that will replace Autocad MEP 2008.
Here are the new features other than what mentioned in the product brochure. Thanks Toby (autodesk) for sharing this info to us.
Interference Detection
This is a new tool to check for collisions between objects in AutoCAD MEP. The tool allows you to find hard and soft collisions (such as clearances), zoom into the problem area, resolve the issue and navigate to the next one. Check boxes allow you to select which MEP objects to check as well as different building elements to check against.
Part Numbering
This is a new annotation tool used to number Duct and Pipe parts for scheduling. This replaces the Pipe and Duct Fabrication tag tools formerly found only in the UK profile. You can number individual objects or a system of connected objects. As items are added or deleted, you can update the numbering or re-number the entire run. There is also an option to use the same part number for identical parts.
Autocad MEP is the new Autodesk Building System, a CADD tool for Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) works, developed by Autodesk.
Autodesk marketing tagline for this product:
" Maximize the efficiency of your AutoCAD software-based engineering workflow with Autocad MEP 2009 software from concept through construction documention. "