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CADSOMA TalkLayer-ManagerThe Layer Manager brings order into the layer chaos.
The provided text is a product page for a CAD software plugin called the Layer-Manager, which is designed to organize and sort layers into a hierarchical structure. This plugin is compatible with several major CAD programs, including AutoCAD Civil 3D and BricsCAD, and is priced at €280.00. The manufacturer, aRES Datensysteme, emphasizes that the software is made in Germany and includes flexible licensing options where network and single-user licenses cost the same. The text also mentions that the Layer-Manager works well with the manufacturer's other civil engineering applications, known as cseTools, and is...
2025-10-2212 min
CADSOMA TalkTRICAD MS Electric 3DEasily place electrical installation components in 2D and 3D
The provided text is an excerpt from a product page on a platform called Cadsoma, detailing the TRICAD MS Elektro / Electric 3D plugin developed by VenturisIT GmbH. This plugin, priced at €1,799.00, is designed to help users easily place electrical installation components in both 2D and 3D environments. Key features highlighted include the use of intelligent components, support for 3D busbars, and functionality for calculating cable tray filling and generating bills of quantities. The software is compatible with MicroStation and OpenBuildings Designer, and an optional Report Manager module allows for the creation an...
2025-10-1411 min
CADSOMA TalkTRICAD MS Sprinklers 3DThe easy way to design sprinkler systems according to VDS guidelines and FM standards
The provided text is a product page for a software plugin called TRICAD MS Sprinkler / Sprinklers 3D, available on the Cadsoma platform. This plugin is designed to facilitate the easy and compliant design of sprinkler systems according to VDS guidelines and FM standards, and it is compatible with programs like MicroStation and OpenBuildings Designer. Key features include automatic connection routines, tank and distributor configuration, and the ability to generate a bill of quantities for all components. Available for purchase at €1,799.00, the software can also be enhanced wi...
2025-10-0713 min
CADSOMA TalkTRICAD MS Sanitary 3DDesign and evaluate water supply and waste water systems along with other liquids in 2D and 3D
The provided text describes a software plugin called TRICAD MS Sanitär / Sanitary 3D, which is designed for creating and assessing water supply and wastewater systems in both two and three dimensions. This module is compatible with design platforms like MicroStation and OpenBuildings Designer, and it costs €1,799.00. Key features include intelligent components, a built-in waste water calculation function, and the ability to export a bill of quantities for all parts, pipelines, and insulation. The software, last released in August 2023, also offers advanced tools suc...
2025-09-3010 min
CADSOMA TalkTRICAD MS Ventilation 3D
The provided text describes the TRICAD MS Lüftung / Ventilation 3D plugin, a CADSOMA offering designed for the comprehensive modeling and evaluation of ventilation systems. This building module facilitates the creation of complete ventilation systems using square, round, or oval pipes and is compatible with MicroStation and OpenBuildings software. Key features include a ventilation system configurator, definition of volume flow via a room stamp, and the generation of a bill of quantities for all components. Available for €2,199.00, the software supports model-based design, modification of complex systems, and integrates with optional modules like the report manager for exporting detailed parts lists.
2025-09-2310 min
CADSOMA TalkTRICAD MS Heating 3D
The source provides a detailed overview of the TRICAD MS Heizung / Heating 3D software plugin, which is designed for the three-dimensional planning and evaluation of complete heating systems. This plugin costs €1,799.00 and is compatible with various platforms, including MicroStation and OpenBuildings Designer. Key highlights include integrated radiator design according to BDH EN 442, the use of intelligent components, and features like heating pipe network pre-dimensioning and comprehensive bill of quantities reporting. Developed by VenturisIT GmbH, the software features a report manager for creating customized parts lists and supports bidirectionality between drawing and calculation. The product information is presented on the Cadsoma pl...
2025-09-1911 min
CADSOMA TalkTRICAD MS Architektur / Architecture 3DFrom 2D to 3D Floor Plans
The provided text describes TRICAD MS Architektur / Architecture 3D, a plugin designed to facilitate the conversion of 2D architectural plans into 3D models. This software is compatible with various design platforms, including MicroStation and OpenBuildings Designer, and is available for purchase at €249.00. Key functionalities highlighted include the creation of structural elements like walls, columns, and stairs, as well as the generation of building grids. The plugin aims to streamline workflows, especially for HVAC/MEP designers, by enabling quick creation and modification of building components. It is offered by VenturisIT GmbH through the Cadsoma platform, wh...
2025-09-1612 min
CADSOMA TalkTRICAD MS Stahlbau / Steel Construction 3D
This document provides an overview of TRICAD MS Stahlbau / Steel Construction 3D, a software plugin for creating 2D and 3D staging and steelwork layouts. It highlights the software's compatibility with OpenBuildings Speedikon, MicroStation, and OpenBuildings Designer, and details its features like a sample database of staircases and ladders, threshold value verification, and the ability to export bills of quantities. The text also describes how the plugin enables users to design steel structures with simple routings, grid flooring, and predesigned elements, and mentions the optional Report Manager add-on for custom material bills. Finally, it notes that this plugin, developed by VenturisIT...
2025-09-0415 min
CADSOMA TalkTRICAD MS Schema / Schematics P&ID
This document describes TRICAD MS Schema / Schematics P&ID, a plugin available on the Cadsoma platform designed for plant design. It enables users to create various flow diagrams, including block flow, process, and P&ID diagrams, in accordance with EN ISO 10628 standards. The software boasts features such as check routines, bill of quantities, cross-references, and optional database integration, though data is primarily stored in MicroStation Design files. Compatible with OpenBuildings Speedikon, MicroStation, and OpenBuildings Designer, this plugin, priced at €1,399.00, aims to streamline diagram creation with its comprehensive functionality. The document also highlights Cadsoma's role in offering a centralized platform for va...
2025-09-0216 min
CADSOMA TalkTRICAD MS Piping 3DEfficient Plant Design
This source describes TRICAD MS Piping 3D, a software plugin designed for efficiently modeling apparatus and pipeline systems in a 3D environment. The plugin, compatible with programs like MicroStation and OpenBuildings Designer, offers features such as auto-routing, a built-in pipe classes module, and bill of quantities generation. It facilitates detailed design processes, allowing users to create pipes, fittings, and bends, and dynamically add connectors like flanges or welds. Furthermore, the text highlights add-on modules like Report Manager for customizable material reports and a construction module for creating solid building models quickly. The plugin, developed by VenturisIT GmbH...
2025-08-2513 min
CADSOMA TalkVerifi3DAutomated Building Design Validation
The provided text describes Verifi3D, a browser-based, cloud-based software plugin designed for automating checks in building design. It utilizes an advanced, rule-based engine and machine learning to perform clash, parametric, and geometric checks, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce errors. Compatible with Revit and IFC files, Verifi3D integrates with Common Data Environments and issue trackers like Autodesk Construction Cloud and BIM Track, facilitating seamless collaboration and data flow. The text also highlights the platform it's available on, Cadsoma, which offers tested plugins and direct contact with manufacturers.
2025-08-2514 min
CADSOMA TalkGWB Get wooden beamsAutoCAD Wood Beam Identification and Quantity Tool
This document describes GWB Get Wooden Beams, a specific AutoCAD plugin designed to identify and quantify wooden beams from 3D DWG or DXF drawings of structures. The software can process beams with various end cuts and from files generated by AutoCAD or other CAD programs that create wood, concrete, or metallic structures. Ultimately, GWB produces a numbered and dimensioned drawing of the identified parts, along with an Excel-compatible file for quantity takeoffs, making it a valuable tool for structural designers. The text also highlights the Cadsoma platform, where this plugin is available, emphasizing...
2025-08-1209 min
CADSOMA TalkTRIC V9 PRO
This source describes a software bundle, TRIC V9 PRO + BricsCAD V24 Pro, designed for building automation, measurement, control, and regulation in technical building equipment. The TRIC component serves as a specialized tool for planning and invoicing projects according to industry standards, offering features like automatic generation of function lists and integration with CAD software. BricsCAD Pro, the included CAD software, provides the drawing and design capabilities, supporting project and drawing management with a vast block library of industry-standard symbols. The combined package aims to streamline planning and execution of GA projects, including HVAC systems, and facilitates manufacturer-neutral planning and accurate...
2025-08-0812 min
CADSOMA TalkspeedyPDMProduct Data Management for CAD Software
The provided text describes speedyPDM, a technical document and product data management system sold through the Cadsoma platform. speedyPDM integrates with various CAD software like SolidWorks and AutoCAD, offering features such as automatic number assignment, a copy wizard for duplicating designs, and robust BOM management to streamline complex projects. The software aims to enhance product development quality by improving information flow and reducing project time and costs. Developed by speedy software solutions GmbH & Co.KG and launched in 1999, it is available in German and English. Cadsoma itself is presented as a centralized platform for...
2025-08-0514 min
CADSOMA TalkPoint Cloud Cropping Tools
This document describes CADSOMA's "Point Cloud Cropping Tools" (PCCTools), a plugin designed for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D that enhances point cloud management for engineers and surveyors. The plugin offers advanced functionalities beyond standard AutoCAD tools, including precise cropping options (circular, rectangular, polygonal, spherical, and buffer zones), multi-cloud support, dynamic section management, and visual styling adjustments. PCCTools also features cloud locking and isolation capabilities with automatic alerts for movement, ensuring data integrity and streamlining workflows by providing greater flexibility and control when working with complex point cloud data.
2025-07-2211 min
CADSOMA TalkARES MechanicalProfessional 2D CAD Software for Mechanical Design
The provided text describes ARES Mechanical, a professional CAD software for 2D mechanical design in DWG format, highlighting its compatibility with ARES Commander and its ability to read and modify part references from AutoCAD Mechanical. It emphasizes the software's utility for various roles, from factory layout planning to creating detailed technical drawings, and notes its import/export capabilities for STEP & IGES files. The text also indicates that CADSOMA serves as a platform where users can purchase and download demos of such plugins, ensuring tested plugin quality and direct contact with manufacturers like Gräb...
2025-07-1609 min
CADSOMA TalkGeo ToolsCAD Geo-Data Application for GIS and Mapping
The provided text describes GeoTools, a CAD plugin designed for geographic data management. This software enhances CAD environments like AutoCAD and BricsCAD by offering tools for creating, modifying, and analyzing geographic information. GeoTools facilitates advanced polyline labeling, map data cleanup, and civil/survey data import/export. Additionally, it supports geographic coordinate conversion and integration with Google Earth, making it a versatile solution for GIS data preparation within a CAD workflow, as opposed to being a standalone GIS program.
2025-07-1009 min
CADSOMA TalkSpatial Manager for BricsCADImport, Export, and Geo-Data Tools
This document describes Spatial Manager™ for BricsCAD, a powerful BricsCAD plug-in designed to streamline the import, export, transformation, and management of spatial data for BricsCAD users. The plug-in facilitates the exchange of geospatial information between BricsCAD drawings and various data sources, including files and servers. It offers extensive functionalities such as batch-importing, automatic layering, coordinate transformation, and thematic mapping. Additionally, the source highlights the plug-in's affordability, ease of use, and compatibility, alongside providing information about its manufacturer, Opencartis, S.L., and its availability on the Cadsoma platform, which centralizes various software solutions.
2025-07-0213 min
CADSOMA TalkCADprofi ElectricalComprehensive Design for Electrical Installations
The provided text describes CADprofi Electrical, a sophisticated CAD plugin designed for electrical installation design in both construction and industrial settings. This software offers a schematic editor, 3D modeling capabilities, and the ability to design on architectural plans, significantly accelerating design work through automation, such as instant generation of power distribution schemes. It boasts maximum compatibility with various CAD applications like AutoCAD and BricsCAD, supports numerous international standards and manufacturer libraries, and includes a wide array of features for diverse electrical system design, from lighting and automation to security and smart building systems. The source...
2025-06-3013 min
CADSOMA TalkBauCaD BauWolke
The provided text describes BauCaD BauWolke, a software plugin developed by Kempter GmbH designed to efficiently convert point clouds into 2D and 3D models. This plugin, compatible with BricsCAD and AutoCAD, is priced at €2,990.00 and offers tools for creating various plans and models while maintaining user control. The information is presented on Cadsoma, a platform that centralizes software solutions and services from different manufacturers, emphasizing tested plugin quality, direct manufacturer contact, and free demo downloads. Kempter GmbH, with over 35 years of experience in construction software, is highlighted as the developer, offering solutions tailored for architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) needs.
2025-06-2705 min
CADSOMA TalkWhy CADSOMA? The Future of CAD DistributionThe Future of CAD and AEC Distribution
CADSOMA, an independent online platform designed to revolutionize the distribution of CAD, AEC, and BIM software and related services. It acts as a direct bridge connecting software manufacturers, developers, service providers, and end-users, bypassing traditional sales channels. The platform operates on a fair and transparent business model, charging providers a commission only upon successful sales or for qualified leads generated through its contact forms, minimizing financial risk for them. CADSOMA offers a wide array of products, including plugins for various CAD programs, specialized tools for different industries, configurators, and digital services like BIM...
2025-06-1722 min
CADSOMA TalkAVC DXF Export3D to 2D for CAM
The provided text describes "AVC DXF Export," a plugin for AutoCAD and BricsCAD that automates the conversion of 3D furniture models into 2D DXF files for manufacturing. This software streamlines the creation of contours for various machining operations like milling, drilling, and sawing, and assigns layers compatible with popular CAM programs such as BiesseWorks and Homag WoodWop. It handles tasks like identifying identical parts, nesting layouts, and recognizing machining technologies, even though the technology is considered dated by some modern CAM standards. The plugin offers different licensing options, including an annual or unlimited license, and...
2025-06-1624 min
CADSOMA TalkBIMflow Revolutionizing Revit Workflow with Content and Tools
The provided text describes BIMflow, a plugin designed for Autodesk Revit that aims to significantly enhance workflow for architects and designers. It offers instant access to a vast library of lightweight architectural content, categorized into residential, commercial, and 2D detail warehouses, preventing model bloat. Beyond content, BIMflow includes powerful transfer tools for quickly moving families, view templates, and filters into projects, along with utilities for managing room data. The plugin is presented as a comprehensive solution to reduce time spent creating content, providing a user-friendly ribbon interface within Revit, and is compatible with...
2025-06-1614 min
2025-06-0407 min
CAD Talk - CAD-Software einfach erklärt und aktuell informiertCAD for Landscape Design – with Scott Fitzgerald |#34
AutoCAD oder BricsCAD? Was ist die ideale Plattform für eine Lösung für die
Landschaftsplanung? Scott Fitzgerald, Managing Director bei KTF Software, hat keinen Software-Hintergrund. Er hat den Blick aus der Anwenderperspektive und bringt seine Erfahrungen in die Applikationen für Landschaftsplanung, Infrastruktur und Geländemodellierung ein, um den Bedürfnissen der Anwender bestmöglich zu entsprechen. Wenn es um Marketing geht, sind genaue Branchenkenntnisse und eine gute Vernetzung entscheidend. Hier setzt Scott auf CADSOMA, den neuen App Store für AEC-/CAD-Applikationen und Plugins. Diese Folge hören Sie in englischer Sprache.
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2024-03-0514 min
CAD Talk - CAD-Software einfach erklärt und aktuell informiertDer neue App Store für die CAD Branche – mit Dirk Redmer |#24CADSOMA ist online
Wie findet man die passende CAD Lösung für seine spezielle Anwendung? Diese Frage steht im Zentrum der aktuellen Episode. Wir sprechen mit Dirk Redmer, Geschäftsführer der MERViSOFT GmbH und Macher hinter CADSOMA über seinen neuen herstellerunabhängigen Marktplatz für CAD Lösungen. Aber nicht nur für Nutzer ist die neue Plattform mit Add-ons aus den unterschiedlichsten Bereichen interessant, auch für Applikationsentwickler und Reseller hat CADSOMA einiges zu bieten.
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2023-04-0414 min