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Solar Computer now supports Revit MEP

Solar Computer recently announced their ability to import and export information from Autodesk Revit MEP for building, radiators, heat piping, ventilation, drinking water, and waste water. It includes automatic resizing of pipes, ducts, and fittings, as well as automatic placement of radiators underneath windows.

Solar Computer provides building HVAC and energy efficiency calculations for AutoCAD MEP and Autodesk Revit MEP software. You can find out more about Solar Computer and check them out at http://www.solar-computer.co.uk/.

Windows Vista Compatability

Beginning January 1, 2012, Autodesk will have formally ceased support of the Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System for all new (and upgraded versions) of its products and services released in 2012.

Currently shipping versions and previous versions of our software (delivered prior to January 1, 2012) will continue to be supported on this operating system.

Windows XP & 7 are still supported.  See the following link for more 

http://autode.sk/xY3PHO

New book for AutoCAD MEP 2010

Are you looking for additional resources to learn AutoCAD MEP?

Paul Aubin (author of several books for Autodesk products) has just created a new book titled, “Mastering AutoCAD MEP 2010”. Paul wrote this book in conjunction with current and former Autodesk employees. Here’s the link for the book on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-AutoCAD-2010-Paul-Aubin/dp/1439057664/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1259710063&sr=8-1

Product Description
MASTERING AUTOCAD® MEP 2010 is the ideal book to provide readers with the skills needed to create construction documents with AutoCAD MEP that are reflective of industry standards and expectations. This book focuses on the rationale and practicality of the AutoCAD MEP process and emphasizes the process of creating projects in MEP, rather than a series of independent commands and tools. Tools are introduced together in a focused process, with a strong emphasis on "why" as well as "how". Both the book and the exercises will provide readers with a clear sense of the value of the tools and a clear indication of each tool's potential. MASTERING AUTOCAD 2010 MEP is a resource designed to shorten readers' learning curve, raise their comfort level and, most importantly, give them real life tested practical advice on using the software to create mechanical, electrical and plumbing designs and calculations.
If you’re at Autodesk University this year, Paul and the rest of the authors are also presenting an “Ask the Experts” session.

Regards,

Toby Smith, PE, LEED AP
AutoCAD MEP Product Manager

AutoCAD MEP Panel Schedule Whitepaper

In AutoCAD MEP 2009, we made some changes to how electrical panel schedules are created.  In prior releases, the panel schedules were generated by VBA code and were difficult to customize.  They are now based on AutoCAD tables and users can create their own schedule "templates" to match their company standards.  You can even bring in an existing Microsoft Excel schedule to speed up the creation process.

We have published a white paper which explains in more detail how to create your own custom panel schedules.  Link to whitepaper:  AutoCAD MEP Panel Schedule Whitepaper

Toby Smith, PE, LEED AP
AutoCAD MEP Product Manager