We don't often get new shop equipment. When we do, it's often difficult to configure Fabrication CAMduct software to work with it, or we need to pay for an expensive consultant. This lab is designed to take the fear out of machine setup in Fabrication CAMduct software by walking you through the process, including how to figure out what to do—as well as what to do when things don't go as planned. This session features Fabrication CAMduct.

Many companies have more than one location. In the past we have used one Fabrication database per location. Multiple databases can make it very difficult to share resources within an organization. The Autodesk Fabrication Development team has provided us tools that we can use to share one database between multiple locations. In this class you will learn how setup the Autodesk Fabrication Database for CAMduct to work with multiple companies, branches or divisions. The class will cover how to setup and manage multiple plasma cutters / Flatbed Tables and multiple Decoilers. This class will explain how to control nesting for each location and use the correct sheet sizes. You will learn how to setup processes for the correct machine selection and nesting options. This class will also cover how to use the new “Custom NC” machine for CAMduct.

This class will cover all aspects of the ductwork pressure-class specification setting used by Fabrication CAMduct software, Fabrication CADmep software, and Fabrication ESTmep software. We will cover all aspects of how to create and understand the components and related ancillaries linked to shop-fabrication standards as defined in the Fabrication software database setting. Because the database is integrated with estimating and detailing, we will also show which setting in Fabrication CAMduct software will affect the Fabrication ESTmep cost and the Fabrication CADmep graphics. We will also examine effective practices for setting up duct fittings and straight lengths for reinforcement through stiffiners (internal, external, or both) on order to comply with SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association) and DW/144 specifications guidelines. Finally, we will cover the duct connector settings on the round, rectangular, and oval patterns, and we'll discuss the relationships between the duct patterns' dimensions and computer numerical control (CNC) notch profiles as defined in the Fabrication CAMduct software database.

Do you have new sheet metal equipment in your shop and want to understand how to make it interface with your Fabrication CAMduct software? In this session, Southland Industries representatives will overview how to tackle this problem. From understanding which post processors to use, how to setup communications, configuring Fabrication CAMduct, and even modifications to controls like Hypertherm and Burny. Arm yourself with all the information you’ll need to help your IT guys who don’t typically understand this aspect of IT. Be prepared to effectively argue against the machine technician who claims it’s your software when their machine doesn’t work as you think it should. All the information you’ve wanted that’s not taught by anybody else anywhere else will be discussed in this session.

In 60 minutes, you'll learn 60 all-new tips and tricks for Fabrication CADmep software, Fabrication ESTmep software, and Fabrication CAMduct software. No frills or long lectures-just a few product veterans in a tag-team-style, rapid-fire demonstration. This session will be fast paced, so we'll have no time for questions, but we'll gladly follow up with all attendees after Autodesk University to address any questions.

In this class, we will explore how to utilize Fabrication Parts in Revit software by taking a Revit project and going through the Design-to-Fabrication workflow. Once this has been reviewed and is complete, we will export a Fabrication file from Revit software into Fabrication ESTmep software. Once inside Fabrication ESTmep software, we will review the contents of the project and make any changes required. Then, utilizing the new Estimating Summary options, we will review pricing and labor and make any adjustments necessary. Once this is complete, we will review our options for sending the .MAJ to Fabrication CAMduct software and Fabrication CADmep software. This session features Revit MEP and Fabrication CADmep.

Discuss Revit 2020 (with Fabrication) workflows and custom automation tools, Fabrication ESTmep software, and Fabrication CAMduct software—all with focus on forecasting, procurement (estimating), preconstruction (BIM + spooling), shops and machines (tooling), multitrade fabrication, modular construction, and construction analytics.

In 60 minutes, you'll learn 60 all-new tips and tricks for Fabrication CADmep software, Fabrication ESTmep software, and Fabrication CAMduct software. No frills or long lectures-just a few product veterans in a tag-team-style, rapid-fire demonstration. This session will be fast paced, so we'll have no time for questions, but we'll gladly follow up with all attendees after Autodesk University to address any questions.

This lab will teach fabrication scripting for Fabrication CADmep software, Fabrication ESTmep software, and Fabrication CAMduct software, using *.COD scripts. It assumes no prior knowledge of COD scripting and will walk you though how to create and test scripts to bulk modify properties of Fabrication content.

Are you interested in capitalizing on the power of .NET with your Fabrication software data? Awesome! Me too! This class will cover getting started with Fabrication software’s exciting new API. We will cover how to set up plug-ins for each of the various products—Fabrication CADmep software, Fabrication CAMduct software, and Fabrication ESTmep software. Learn how to load them in and execute the code. Also, discover some of what you can and cannot do, and ways to work in scripting and LISP to fill in the gaps where necessary. Knowledge of the Fabrication software products would be helpful, as well as prior knowledge of the Fabrication scripting language. This class will be a continuation of the Fabrication Advanced Scripting Class, but attending that class will not be strictly necessary for this one.

Fabrication Content if the single most important thing an MEP firm maintains to facilitate preconstruction. To help you manage that content, this session will teach you the basics of Fabrication (COD) scripting for Fabrication CADmep software, Fabrication CAMduct software, and Fabrication ESTmep software. You need no prior knowledge of scripting. We’ll show you how easy it is to create COD scripts, and how to use them to manage your own Fabrication ITM content.

Autodesk acquired the Autodesk Fabrication product line in October 2011. Since then, there have been two new releases of Fabrication CADmep, Fabrication ESTmep, and Fabrication CAMduct. In this class, you'll get a run down of the new features released in 2013 and 2014 and how to use them, taught by Autodesk Fabrication Software Development Manager, Andy Robins.

Join this ad-hoc, informal panel discussion with Autodesk® Fabrication CADmep™, Autodesk® Fabrication ESTmep™, and Autodesk® Fabrication CAMduct™ experts from some of the most successful and largest mechanical contractors in the United States. You get a chance to ask questions, see answers, listen to guidance and advice and learn tips and tricks from some of the industry's power users.

In this class, we will explore how to utilize Fabrication Parts in Revit software by taking a Revit project and going through the Design-to-Fabrication workflow. Once this has been reviewed and is complete, we will export out a Fabrication software file from Revit software that we will open up in Fabrication ESTmep software. Once inside of Fabrication ESTmep software, we will review the contents of the project and make any changes required. Then we’ll utilize the new estimating summary options to review the pricing and labor, and we’ll make any adjustments necessary. Once this is complete, we will review our options for sending the .MAJ to Fabrication CAMduct software and Fabrication CADmep software. This session features Revit MEP and Fabrication CADmep.

In today’s market knowing your bottom line is crucial to getting awarded the next project. Visualizing your takeoffs and understanding what is included in constructing systems can get you closer to an accurate estimate. Fabrication ESTmep is a vital tool for contractors in the mechanical, ventilation, plumbing, and electrical markets. Learn how to set up different areas of the estimating database, automatically take into account ancillaries and supports, as well as integrate back with the other Fabrication products including CADmep, CAMduct, and Tracker.

The cloud is democratizing computing power and helping people conduct heavy tasks more quickly and more accurately whilst leaving their physical hardware free for other things. In this presentation, we’ll teach you about the cloud enabled tools that can be used by Autodesk Fabrication users, including Cloud Nesting for Fabrication CAMduct, Autodesk® 360 sharing and storage, interacting and using Autodesk BIM 360® tools, and provide insight into future tools that will help simplify your workflow.

In this class, you'll gain insight into how Comfort Systems utilizes Fabrication ESTmep software, Fabrication CADmep software, Fabrication CAMduct software, and Fabrication Parts in Revit to bid jobs, having found success in winning negotiated work with these tools. In today's fast-paced construction schedules, time is of the essence, so getting an accurate takeoff in a timely manner is paramount. Comfort Systems utilizes the Fabrication Suite of Products to ensure this occurs; but, in addition to this, the coordinated model is used to validate the estimate and to set prefabrication goals for the shop and installation goals for the field.

Discover how leading MEP contractors are using fabrication metrics—powered by Autodesk tools and Stratus—to improve throughput, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvement. This session will explore key shop KPIs—like labor use, equipment leveling, and station productivity—and show how to track and act on them using connected workflows, from order to delivery. Learn how to surface real-time data from Autodesk tools on the shop floor—like Autodesk Construction Cloud, Fabrication CAMduct software, and Stratus—to identify bottlenecks, improve predictability, and build a high-performance culture. Whether you’re starting your data journey or refining an existing system, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to scale your use of metrics and improve production output.

A lot has happened since Autodesk's acquisition 2 years ago of Micro Application Packages Limited. Learn what has happened to the products and see how they actually work. We expose the tremendous business value that sharing a common database between Autodesk® Fabrication CADmep™, Autodesk® Fabrication CAMduct™, and Autodesk® Fabrication ESTmep™ design, estimating, and CNC production software brings to your business. Create or change a service instantaneously and see the labor and material costs update along with them. See how content can be hooked to industry standard labor and material catalogs. If you are still spooling, estimating, or sending to the plasma table by hand, this class can change that forever.

Does your company have multiple locations, branches, or divisions? Does your Fabrication database have multiple “job specific” services? Does your Fabrication database have multiple “job specific” pressure classes, insulation specifications, or support specifications? If you answered “yes” to one of these questions, we have a solution for you. Using Fabrication Profiles for each project is a great way to maintain the Fabrication database without the need for project-specific groups within the database. Utilizing Profiles will help maintain a clean database to eliminate temporary database entries. If you plan to use Fabrication Parts in Revit software, this is a must-see. This session features Fabrication CADmep and Fabrication CAMduct.