Import AutoCAD DWG, DXF and DWF files into CADESTIMATOR


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	Using CAD Drawings

CAD drawings are an easy way to get blueprints into CAD ESTIMATOR.

A major advantage they have over taking pictures of blueprints with a digital cameras and scanners is that they always produce great images of blueprints. You don’t have to worry about exposure, lighting, a place to tack the blueprint up or if you’re holding the camera straight. They are just perfect the first time you import them.

Not all CAD drawings are created equal. It depends on how they where created in the first place. Some CAD files have all the floor plans and elevations on the same image. Its no big deal to make each of these into a individual picture that works with CAD ESTIMATOR.

Some CAD drawings have all the plan view information on different layers. Before you can use these properly with CAD ESTIMATOR you’ll have to select the layers or layouts you want to use before you import the picture.


	VOLO VIEW EXPRESS

		Volo View Express is a product from AutoDesk, the makers of AutoCAD. It is included with CADESTIMATOR to give it industry standard CAD support. CADESTIMATOR will load AutoCad compatible DWG, DXF and DWF file formats IMPORTANT: VOLO VIEW EXPRESS MUST BE INSTALLED ON YOUR MACHINE IN ORDER FOR CADESTIMATOR TO BE ABLE TO READ DWG/DWF/DXF FILES

		PEERNET BMP DRIVER

		CADESTIMATOR works well with one of the industry’s most interesting products. It basically allows any program that is capable of printing to a Windows printer to produce incredibly detailed images. These images work great with CADESTIMATOR. The Peernet BMP print driver is sold by www.peernet.com

			3d dwg file support



While all your takeoffs are done from floor plans and elevations etc. don’t forget the value of the 3d models you can extract from Volo View. Its much easier to visualize with a 3d model. They take a bit of time to render but with a little practice you can include views of a rotating model in the project that you can scroll thru with a click of a mouse. Use the Orbit command to shade the 3d models Use the low rez capture option to save space


	Did you know? You can bid jobs from blueprints that you get off the internet?

Using CAD Drawings