Finally! Autodesk Lab set loose the new web based tool Autodesk Seek.

Autodesk Seek is a web-based search tool content primarily designed for AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) Industry. It allows architects, engineers, cad technicians and students to find generic or manufacturer specifications ,building products components or associated design content. The content could includes downloadable 3D models, 2D drawings, specifications, description for particular product component.

Put is simply as a compilation of content from several external sources and content libraries provided with Revit Architecture 2008, Revit MEP 2008, Revit Structure 2008, Autocad Architecture 2008 & Autocad MEP 2008 where the searchable design content supports different file types such as DGN, DWF, DWG, DXF, GSM, LCF, PDF, RFA, RVG, RVT, SKP & ZIP.

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How to use the Autodesk Seek?

  1. Search or browse the file that you are looking for
  2. Select the row in the search result page that you are interested in
  3. Dwonload the relevant design files. (You must confirm that you agree to the Terms and Conditions before you can download a file)
  4. Save downloaded file to desired location
  5. Use and open the file with appropriate application.

This tool will surely be useful for AEC practitioner - from designer down to the Cad Technicians. A very good source to search and download free autocad blocks, 3D models and revit family.

And before I forgot, Autodesk Seek has Autodesk Seek Viewer browser add-on so you can inspect availabe 3D model virtually before downloading the file.. Sweet huh…. :)

Link for free downloadable autocad blocks & cad software.