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Easing the Transition from AutoCAD to AutoCAD Architecture

Easing the Transition from AutoCAD to AutoCAD Architecture. Tom Tobin BIM Specialist LJT & Associates Inc. Session ID: AB308-4 Level: Beginner/Intermediate.

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Easing the Transition from AutoCAD to AutoCAD Architecture

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  1. Easing the Transition from AutoCAD to AutoCAD Architecture Tom Tobin BIM Specialist LJT & Associates Inc. Session ID: AB308-4 Level: Beginner/Intermediate

  2. “Autodesk” is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA member are available on request. This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

  3. Learning Objectives • Why AutoCAD Architecture • What holds us back • How do we Introduce AutoCAD Architecture to our firm • What are the “Pit Falls” • What is the “Road to Success” • Conclusion • Questions

  4. House Keeping Items • Please Turn Off or set to Vibrate all Cell Phones & Pagers. • Please Don’t Be Browsing the Web on Your PDA’s, Black Berries, laptops/net book, Etc… • Please Save all Questions Till the End. • Autodesk is Recording. Thank You

  5. Easing the Transition from AutoCAD to AutoCAD Architecture Tom Tobin BIM Specialist LJT & Associates Inc. Session ID: AB308-4 Level: Beginner/Intermediate

  6. Many people believe they have to use the whole product right from the get go. Just because we’re going to use this feature doesn’t mean we have to use all the features. If you think that’s what you have to do, then you’re not going to be successful.

  7. Questions We need to ask ourselves a series questions. Is this the best way to draw and is this the best package to use for what you’re drawing? Is a package that draws lines, circles and arc’s your best choice? Is there a package made or that is more suited for architecture? • If there is, would it be beneficial for me and my firm?

  8. Answers “NO” A package that draws lines, circles and arc’s is not my best choice. “YES” There is software made just for Architects. “YES” It would be beneficial for your firm.

  9. That Software is:

  10. Reasons Given Not To: TRIED & TRUE The horse and Buggy were TRIED & TRUE But The Automobile is NEW & IMPROVED

  11. Now what if that package worked on top of and with the one I already know? TRIED & TRUE Together with NEW & IMPROVED

  12. Why, then are we so slow to use the NEW & IMPROVED tools and methods in our CAD package or production? FEAR! I’m going to lose production; it’s too hard and time consuming. FEAR! That I may not be needed to manage the system or now it may be too hard to manage.

  13. As I stated before, if my New & Improved version works right on top of my Tried & True, how could I go wrong.

  14. What is called for, is a: “Phased Approach” This is one of the best ways to introduce AutoCAD Architecture, into my existing AutoCAD process. “Success is not measured by how many of the features/tools we use, but how productive we are at the end of the day”

  15. Lets Take A Look At the Software

  16. Pit Falls The Light Switch • This is trying to use everything that the package has to offer right from the start. Not Doing Your Homework • Do your homework and choose which tools you want to use. Keeping Everyone on the Same Page • If we are slowly phasing in tools/features, there is no reason why we can’t all be on the same page.

  17. Pit Falls (con’t) Management • If management isn’t behind this process and support the idea of moving from AutoCAD to AutoCAD Architecture you may end up not making it. Users’ • They need to feel good about the direction the rollout is going to take.

  18. The Road To Success “Phased Approach” Do you use Word, Outlook or other basic computer software programs in your day to day business? Would you say you are successful using these packages? Do you use all the features in these packages?

  19. Groundwork • You must lay the proper groundwork for success. Do your homework. Document your procedures, and test your setups. Rollout • You must introduce the tools/features you are rolling out to the firm. The way you handle this could decide if these tools/features will be used by the firm.

  20. Successful Rollout Need: Documentation – Training – Support Without these three items we won’t move on down the road.

  21. Productivity Gain Results of a study commissioned by Autodesk and performed by a third party compared times required to complete a set of typical tasks. Results indicated that an AutoCAD user with limited experience in AutoCAD Architecture could improve architectural design and drafting productivity by over thirty percent using the AutoCAD Architecture software. The full study can be viewed at http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/files/ autocad_architecture_productivity_study_2008.pdf

  22. Conclusion It’s really not that hard. If you use the “Phased Approach” the combination of our “TRIED & TRUE” and our “NEW & IMPROVED” will work out fine. “The race does not always go to the swiftest, but to those who keep running”

  23. Questions

  24. Please Fill Out Your Evaluations I Hope you enjoy the rest of your dayat AU Session ID: AB308-4 http://au.autodesk.com/ Tom.Tobin@ljtinc.com This concludes The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems Program

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