BIM for Infrastructure - in a box!

Formally launched is the the Autodesk Infrastructure Suite

Available is the US English version and soon to follow are other languages, including the British English.  This applies only to Civil 3D in the Premium and Ultimate editions

 

· Autodesk^® Infrastructure Design Suite Standard software offers a familiar AutoCAD® software workflow with foundational planning, design, and coordination capabilities. Better understand existing conditions with integrated CAD and GIS data and improve coordination with other engineering disciplines.

includes

AutoCAD Map 3D 2012

Navisworks Simulate 2012

· Autodesk^® Infrastructure Design Suite Premium software, a comprehensive BIM for infrastructure solution, adds model-based design, analysis, and visualization capabilities. Efficiently design, analyze, and deliver coordinated documentation; create near photorealistic renderings and animations; and perform project navigation, review, and pre-construction planning tasks.

includes

Standard suite

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012

3DS Max Design (with Civil View installed as standard)

· Autodesk^® Infrastructure Design Suite Ultimate software adds advanced coordination capabilities. Help resolve issues virtually with interference management and clash detection to improve the overall outcome of projects.

includes

Premium suite

Navisworks Manage 2012

 

You will be happy to know that it all comes on a USB stick, should keep your IT person happy when installing it!

 

For those that are looking into BIM workflow and process, one of the key factors is Navisworks for that one true BIM model, with all the BIM object properties and ability to use the model for virtual planning.

If you fancy a go I have created a public buzzsaw site for you all to download some Navisworks files and also the Freedom Viewer 2012

 

Link to Buzzsaw site

You will even get to have a play with the model from the box shot.

 

Mini quiz

Let see if you can find the obvious mistake in the construction model while you run the timeliner simulation.

 

Answers please post a comment.

 

For further information please use the US site until other local pages come live.

www.autodesk.com/infrastructuredesignsuite

I will post those as they come online

 

Jack Strongitharm