Hi there, I work for a construction company that uses a software package that can export its job files in dxf format. We want to open these jobs in AutoCAD to dimension them. Besides the dimensioning, we also want to be able to drop in certain premade graphics- tubs, sinks, etc. In the end, we need to be able to send a .plt file to send to the reprographic guys.
I have had access to Architectural Desktop to make a few trial runs- it works great. My company wants to get something similar for ourselves, which leads to my question- which AutoCAD product do I need? I have tried to make sense out of what's available. I will never need the solid modeling, so I am looking at the LT version at the high end of the price scale. The low end of the scale seems to be Autosketch. Will Autosketch r8 fulfill my needs?
My requirements are:
1)open dxf files 2)ability to dimension- with Architectural Desktop, I opened the dxf, dimensioned it, saved it as dwg, and made a plt file to send to the printer. 3)ability to drop in other graphics files. What I tried in my trial run was to drop in a jpg logo. We have premade graphics from suppliers, etc., that I would like to be able to use.All comments and suggestions appreciated- thanks!
Danny Anderson