EastCoast CAD/CAM News
A New Era for EastCoast CAD/CAM
In just a few months, EastCoast CAD/CAM will be releasing Version 2.0 of our Flagship software products; EC DuctMaker 2.0, Fabrication for AutoCAD MEP Piping and Fabrication for AutoCAD MEP Sheet Metal. Each of the products will be fully synchronized with AutoCAD MEP 2010 and contain much of what you've been asking for.
It's hard to describe how excited we are with this upcoming set of releases. Many of us have been intimately involved with the extensive testing procedures we now have in place prior to releasing our products to the public. This is fundamentally why we are so excited. It's because we know that as of version 2, these three products will do the job. As a company we have never applied so much effort and attention to the quality assurance testing of our upcoming products as we have since the beginning of the new year. What this means to you, our customer, is that the products you receive will deliver what you expect in an HVAC and Piping software program. Moreover, and as of version 2.0, you will be working with the premiere CAD Design to Fabrication platform that will quickly become the standard in the industry.
EastCoast CAD/CAM (teamed with Autodesk) and with the release and support of AutoCAD MEP 2010, the company is entering a new era in the summer of 2009 - an era built on the basic principles of software quality and the delivery of effective, interoperable and efficient HVAC and Mechanical CAD and CAM software tools.
EastCoast is also at the forefront of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology. You'll be reading and hearing more and more about BIM in the coming months and years. Every HVAC and Mechanical software provider will be putting their own "spin" on this new methodology - but lots of what most will be saying is just that... "spin." As you hear and read about this new approach, the one basic tenet to keep in mind is that the basis of any BIM methodology MUST work with and incorporate objects that are more than "block-based." For BIM to work objects must be "intelligent", i.e., they contain representative properties that detail everything building services professionals would ever want to know about them. Basically, a CAD object in a real BIM environment, for example, knows that it is a 7/8" Nibco cast 90 degree copper elbow, solder cup to female thread joint type, mfg. part number:707-3, EAN code: 039923353122, etc.... It knows what it can connect to and what it can't connect to, and when it requires modification, it knows what it has to do to work in the drawing... This is the beginning point for any real BIM supported tool. For those interested in understanding more about BIM, EastCoast recently co-authored the cover article in the April 2009 issue of SNIPS.
As always, we remain open to your feedback, suggestions and comments both about our services and products.
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Introducing EastCoast's Support Team - Placing a face to a voice
As an Autodesk Reseller, EastCoast has been upgraded to sell and distribute Autodesk® NavisWorks® software. For more on this new product offering from EastCoast goto ->
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The Autodesk Imagine Tour
Working 100% inside AutoCAD MEP, you'll see all of the ways Fabrication for AutoCAD MEP 2010 will make your design to fabrication process flow so much more efficient and effective. This Free Full Day New Technology Workshop will demonstrate how well this new fabrication solution works with BIM and IPD specified projects. More importantly, you'll see how our Autodesk and EastCoast fabrication solution can help your business today!
Which event will you be attending?
Events
May 7, 2009 - Vancouver, BC
May 12, 2009 - Dallas, TX
May 14, 2009 - Anaheim, CA
May 28, 2009 - New York, NY
June 2, 2009 - Calgary, AB
June 4, 2009 - San Jose, CA
For more information about the presentations and agenda goto Autodesk Imagine Tour. Also, while we are in your area we would be happy to schedule a visit to your office for a more personalized presentation - let us know.
To register go to City Registration.
Contact EastCoast CAD/CAM for more details and information
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EastCoast Technical Tip - Using the Autodesk Portable License Utility
If you've ever had a problem upgrading your Autodesk-based software program to 1) a new computer, 2) change over the license to a new hard drive or 3) populate one license over several different computers (provided the software is in use non-simultaneously) then follow this link to documented Autodesk Portable License Utility that exists on any Autodesk software (after 2005). The link contains documentation on how to accomplish the above three actions.
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New Webinars and Training Courses in Fabrication for AutoCAD MEP
For a complete listing of all upcoming webinars and classes goto EastCoast CAD/CAM's training website page.
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EastCoast CAD/CAM Expands
 EastCoast recently expanded, moving its sales force, managed by Todd Etna to Beverly, Massachusetts. In addition to reaching Todd through EastCoast's general 800 number (1-800-334-2977) Todd and his team can be reached at (978) 338-5696.
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Authorized Autodesk Reseller
If you are an HVAC, plumbing or piping contractor and you've had difficulty in the past buying Autodesk products through another reseller channel, try EastCoast CAD/CAM, as we are an Official Authorized Reseller of AutoDesk products. We can offer you great savings on AutoDesk products by buying directly through EastCoast. Contact one of our technical sales representatives today and ask for a quote. |
