APDesign is an add-on to the AutoCAD 2004 and 2005 Series.  APDesign is a residential/light commercial design solution with the added power and customization of AutoCAD.  APDesign produces 100% AutoCAD-compatible, industry-standard DWG files.

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APDesign is available either as one complete package or in four modules:

Complete Cadsoft APDesign Package:  The complete Cadsoft APDesign package includes all of the four modules listed below and therefore gives you the maximum power.  It allows you to work on the floor plan while the program automatically generates a complete 3D model, working drawings, sections, elevations, framing information, and material list information.

Modules:

1.  Architect Module

The Cadsoft Architect module is an intelligent system that builds walls, windows, doors, dimensions, text, plumbing fixtures or other building components.  With the click of a mouse you can instantly generate elevations, sections, 3D perspectives, floor plans, complex roof layouts, etc.   Tasks that were performed manually and took hours to complete can now be done in minutes.  Architect's extensive parametric database contains thousands of building elements.

The Architect module is the core module and must accompany all other module orders.  Features include:

• 3D Modeling:   While you are drawing a floor plan in 2D and extracting elements from the database, the program uses a parametric database and automatically builds a true AutoCAD 3D model.  You can construct walls, footings, doors, windows, floors, ceilings, roofs, stairs, columns, cabinets and various members.  You can also insert a wide variety of symbols from the extensive symbol library to complete your model.

• Production Drawings:  The Architect module can also extract information from your 3D model and create instant construction documents such as sections; elevations; details, and working drawings.

The Cadsoft Quantity Module measures the quantity of all materials used to build and frame the 3D model (if framing has been added to your model).  You may view this file on the screen, print it to a printer, insert the data into your drawing, or export it to an estimating package such as TakeOff Plus estimating from Contractors Software Group (sold and supported by Kinane International).

Quantity reports are based on customizable templates that let you control what is quantified, and how to information is sorted and reported.  This flexibility is especially beneficial to users who already have an estimating system in place.

For maximum flexibility the Quantity module lets you specify the following

• Cut length round-up increment for cut length members.

• Stud length round-up increment for stud length members.

• Total length waste factor for amount of waste.

• Optional separation of members by location or element.

Additional Features include the following:

Assemblies:  The Specify Assembly and Attach Assembly features let you attach additional information to elements in your drawing or database for quantification purposes.  This non-graphical information can include items such as labor costs and parts.  For example, an assembly for a door could include the plates, screws, knobs, locksets, hinge sets, installation cost, etc.

Cadsoft's Survey module produces detailed site information that may be combined with the 3D model information created in the Architect module.  You can also use the Survey module to create a stand-alone site drawing.  Survey information such as property boundaries, spot levels, and section data can be input via the keyboard using existing field notes, or read automatically from the files produced by field data recorders such as the Husky Hunter or the Topcon.

Site information can be processed further to produce contour data and perform cross sectional analysis.  Items such as curbs, gutters, pipelines, pits, and car park layouts can be added to enhance the drawing even more, creating a realistic 3D effect.

The main functions of the Survey module are as follows:

Sit back and watch as your walls, roof, floors and ceilings are framed automatically in steel, timber, or any other desired material.  You can also define individual members for specific framing structures.  Cadsoft's Framing module automatically creates and inserts either Timber or Steel framing detail into walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs.  The Framing module works in conjunction with the Architect module which is used to generate the wall layout, floor roof, and ceiling surfaces, and architectural details.  Every piece of timber or steel used in the structure can be represented graphically in the 3D model, as well as textually in the form of a cutting list.

Framing features are quite extensive and include the following:

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