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Description

Introducing your all-in-one solution for sheet metal estimating software, now available through a comprehensive subscription service. Crafted with cutting-edge technology and built on extensive sheet metal industry knowledge, Trimble® AutoBid® SheetMetal stands out as the fastest and most precise estimating software tailored for sheet metal contractors. The specification-driven takeoff feature accelerates your workflow by using specifications to automatically define item attributes. It offers seamless compatibility with numerous third-party applications, streamlining both estimating and job costing tasks. With Excel-based bid reports, you can efficiently summarize and present data. Additionally, you have the flexibility to customize construction standards to align with your company's specific regulations. Your subscription encompasses Trimble’s premier AutoBid Mechanical and AutoBid SheetMetal estimating software, along with integrated OnScreen View graphical takeoff, the Advanced Image Manager (AIM) tool, TRA-SER material and labor pricing, submittal management, and Trimble Connect collaboration tools, ensuring you have everything you need for effective project management. This powerful suite of tools not only enhances productivity but also empowers you to deliver accurate estimates with confidence.

Description

PDS® is an all-encompassing and advanced computer-aided design and engineering tool. Focused on production efficiency, PDS ensures optimal design outcomes while minimizing the overall installed costs associated with projects. This application not only boosts value and mitigates risk but also maintains the integrity of data throughout the process. Since the mid-1980s, it has been the preferred choice among owner operators and engineering, procurement, and construction firms worldwide for various design initiatives. It features dynamic walkthroughs, enabling operations and maintenance teams to engage with the virtual plant before actual construction begins. Moreover, PDS offers a specification-driven design approach, performing both "hard" and "soft" interference checks, and it generates precise material take-offs. Additionally, it comes equipped with a wealth of customizable reference data that adheres to industry standards, further enhancing its utility in diverse engineering projects.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

CADMATIC Outfitting No 
FrameWorks Plus No 
Intergraph Smart P&ID No 

Integrations

CADMATIC Outfitting Yes 
FrameWorks Plus Yes 
Intergraph Smart P&ID Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Trimble

Founded

2013

Country

United States

Website

mep.trimble.com/en/products/trimble-autobid-sheetmetal

Vendor Details

Company Name

Hexagon PPM

Founded

2017

Country

United States

Website

hexagonppm.com/offerings/products/pds

Product Features

HVAC Estimating

Billing & Invoicing No 
Commercial/Industrial No 
Cost Database Yes 
Data Import / Export No 
Equipment Maintenance No 
Financing Management No 
Labor Rates Yes 
Quotes/Proposals No 
Scheduling No 
Takeoff Yes 

Product Features

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

CAD/CAM Compatibility No 
Finite Element Analysis No 
Fluid Dynamics No 
Import / Export Files No 
Integrated 3D Modeling No 
Manufacturing Process Simulation No 
Mechanical Event Simulation No 
Multibody Dynamics No 
Thermal Analysis No 

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