Welcome to the next chapter in innovative MEP planning. With DDScad 21, comprehensive project planning becomes even more efficient and precise. A new range of enhancements supports your expertise and streamlines every step of the design and documentation process. Discover how these improvements help you achieve outstanding results and shape innovative projects with confidence.<\/p>\n
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Overview of the main innovations<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Discover the new possibilities of DDScad 21: Advanced automations, improved editing, realistic visualizations, and smart quality controls deliver even greater efficiency and precision in building systems design and documentation. See how these latest features make everyday planning smoother, safer, and more flexible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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AI Assistant<\/h4>\n
The new AI Assistant in DDScad 21 is your virtual companion during the planning process. It provides you with immediate support at any time: simply ask your questions and receive specific answers about features and workflows \u2013 no more searching.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Incorporating cable and conductor weights in the design of cable management systems according to IEC 61537<\/h4>\n
Safe cable management: The new auto weight calculation instantly highlights when load limits are exceeded. Monitor, visualize, and optimize your cable management systems effortlessly \u2013 efficiently and in full compliance with standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Configuration of security cameras including visualization of coverage areas<\/h4>\n
Tailored surveillance planning: Flexibly adapt the coverage areas of security cameras to any situation and visualize the coverage directly in the model \u2013 for maximum control and planning freedom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Cross-discipline use of symbols provided in DDScad<\/h4>\n
Greater freedom in design: Use the complete DDScad symbol library from all MEP disciplines across, allowing you to design your models more flexibly and in greater detail than ever.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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New 3D representations for switches and sockets<\/h4>\n
Perfect design and presentation: The new 3D symbols for switches and sockets in DDScad deliver maximum detail and realism for your projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Aligning to snapping aids: Precise placement and modeling using projected target points<\/h4>\n
Precision modeling at your fingertips: Snap to dynamic guides and place components with pinpoint accuracy. The result: exact, efficient planning every time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Source\/reference model change: Marking products with lost position reference<\/h4>\n
Stay on top of changes: Objects that lose their position reference after updating the IFC reference model are now automatically highlighted. You can easily identify, review, and swiftly update the references for affected items, keeping you in control and your model up to date at all times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Editability of properties for DDScad system and manufacturer components used in the project<\/h4>\n
Maximum flexibility: Edit system and manufacturer components directly in your project and enjoy effortless, project-wide updates at the touch of a button.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Automatic placement of smoke detectors (VdS 2095) and visualization of coverage areas<\/h4>\n
Fire safety made easy: Automatic placement and standards-compliant coverage in DDScad bring speed, accuracy, and security to your smoke detector planning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Try out the enhanced features of DDScad and reap the benefits today!<\/p>\n
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