MicroStation PowerDraft V8i

WHAT IS MicroStation PowerDraft V8i? MicroStation PowerDraft V8i is essentially the academic version of MicroStation PowerDraft CONNECT Edition. It has the same functions as the CONNECT Edition, and students and faculty members can download this software for free. MicroStation PowerDraft V8i and MicroStation PowerDraft CONNECT can coexist together, with both versions being installed on the … Read more

MicroStation PowerDraft CONNECT Edition

WHAT IS MicroStation PowerDraft CONNECT Edition ? MicroStation PowerDraft is a professional-level application used for 2D/3D drafting and detailing production. PowerDraft offers an intuitive interface in DGN or DWG format to create, edit, and manipulate drawings and models and is completely integrated with all Bentley solutions. PowerDraft and MicroStation are built on the same code … Read more

Bentley MicroStation V8i

WHAT IS Bentley MicroStation V8i? MicroStation V8i is a CAD software package developed and marketed by Bentley systems. MicroStation considers itself as the worlds’ leading CAD software for 3D and 2D design or drawings. MicroStation is probably the most widely used around the world in terms of infrastructure design, as many governmental agencies prefer .dgn … Read more

Bentley MicroStation CONNECT Edition

what is Bentley MicroStation CONNECT Edition? MicroStation CONNECT Edition is essentially a re-skinned MicroStation V8i. It functions the same way but with a fresh look which is more suitable for those familiar with any user interface design based on Microsoft. Instead of the conventional side panel in V8i, the tasks and tools are arranged in … Read more

OpenPlant Modeler & PID

What is openplant modeler &pid? OpenPlant Modeler and PID are Building Information Modelling (BIM) software applications developed and marketed by Bentley. The software provides capabilities that support the construction of plant design. OpenPlant is the only software that retains its name when Bentley transitioned from v8i to Connect Edition. The connect edition was introduced by … Read more

OpenRail Designer

WHAT IS OPENRAIL DESIGNER? OpenRail Designer is a Building Information Modelling (BIM) software application developed and marketed by Bentley. The software provides capabilities that support the construction of rail and road design. OpenRail Designer used to be called Power Rail Track. Power Rail Track was the v8i version of the software whereas OpenRail Designer is … Read more

OpenBuildings Designer

Introduction OpenBuildings Designer is a Building Information Modelling (BIM) software application developed and marketed by Bentley. The software provides capabilities that support the construction of building design. OpenBuildings Designer used to be called AECOsim. AECOsim was the v8i version of the software whereas OpenBuildings Designer is the Connect edition. The connect edition was introduced by … Read more

Navisworks

What is navisworks? Navisworks is a 3D model review software by AUtodesk that is often used together with Revit to carry out checking of BIM models. Navisworks is often used for checking for clashes across disciplines or building systems. Revit itself is able to run clash detection and allow users to modify and resolve any … Read more

AutoCAD

Introduction Autodesk AutoCAD assists designers and architects in performing their tasks more efficiently. Before AutoCAD was introduced, most commercial Computer-aided Design applications run on mainframe computers or minicomputers with each user working at a separate graphics terminal. However, since 2010, AutoCAD was released as a mobile and web application, which was marketed as AutoCAD 360. … Read more

Autodesk Revit

Introduction Revit is a Building Information Modelling (BIM) software application developed and marketed by Autodesk. Revit is used by architects, consultants, designers and contractors mainly in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry. It is a very user-friendly software with its interface and operations readily picked up by someone without any drafting or modelling experience … Read more