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Description

AutoCAD includes the 2022 Plant 3D toolset, which allows users to design and modify P&IDs, build 3D models, and generate piping orthographics and isometrics using specialized tools tailored for plant design. This toolset facilitates collaboration among project teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards while operating within a cloud-based common data environment. Standard symbol libraries, such as PIP, ISA, ISO/DIN, and JIS, are readily available in the tool palettes for efficient usage. Users can easily detect potential errors by analyzing P&IDs for data consistency based on customizable rules. Moreover, the tool enables rapid creation of 3D plant models utilizing parametric equipment modeling, structural steel libraries, and project-specific piping specifications derived from established piping catalogs. As the 3D model evolves, users can directly extract and update piping orthographic drawings, ensuring that all representations remain accurate. Additionally, collaboration with different industry disciplines is essential for generating comprehensive BIM models for plant projects, enhancing overall project efficiency and accuracy.

Description

dRofus is a comprehensive software solution designed for planning, data management, and BIM collaboration, which ensures that all stakeholders involved in a project have robust workflow support and centralized access to vital building information from the initial planning stages all the way through design, construction, and into operations. It effectively integrates various data sets from multiple disciplines, file formats, and tools into a unified database, allowing teams to efficiently capture client needs, adhere to public standards, manage room data and equipment planning, and verify designs against established requirements, all while seamlessly integrating with ArchiCAD, Revit, and IFC through bi-directional synchronization. Furthermore, it enhances data consistency through the use of room templates and global item catalogs, monitors changes with detailed logs and changelists, and includes advanced search capabilities, along with built-in PDF reports, Excel exports, and customizable reporting options. dRofus also ensures secure and location-independent access through both desktop and web clients, which empowers teams scattered across different locations to work with the most current project information and engage in collaborative planning and design efforts. This level of accessibility and integration ultimately streamlines the entire project lifecycle, fostering better communication and efficiency among all participants.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Adobe Acrobat Reader No 
Archicad No 
Catenda Hub No 
Hypar No 
Intratech 3D PDF Exporter Yes 
Microsoft Excel No 
Newforma Yes 
Open IFC Viewer No 
Revit No 
Solibri Office No 
StreamBIM No 
XML No 

Integrations

Adobe Acrobat Reader Yes 
Archicad Yes 
Catenda Hub Yes 
Hypar Yes 
Intratech 3D PDF Exporter No 
Microsoft Excel Yes 
Newforma No 
Open IFC Viewer Yes 
Revit Yes 
Solibri Office Yes 
StreamBIM Yes 
XML Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
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) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

autocad.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

dRofus

Founded

2011

Country

Norway

Website

www.drofus.com

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing No 
Animation No 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials No 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Data Import / Export No 
For 3D Printing No 
For Architects No 
For Manufacturers No 
Reference Management No 
Simulation No 

BIM

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Change Management No 
Collaboration No 
Conflict Tracking No 
Design Modeling No 
Document Management No 
For Facility Management No 
Mobile Access No 
Scheduling No 

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 

Product Features

BIM

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Change Management No 
Collaboration No 
Conflict Tracking No 
Design Modeling No 
Document Management No 
For Facility Management No 
Mobile Access No 
Scheduling No 

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