Bocad-3D the 3D modeling software

There's another entrant into the exploding market for architectural and engineering software. The good thing about Bocad is that it performs all the functions from concept of a project to the project management aspects of the actual construction and execution.

Design, purchase of materials, installation, and erection are all covered by Bocad-3D from Bocad Service International, Belgium. This 3D modeling software for design and fabrication provides a CAD/CAM solution for a wide range of construction projects.

Several versions to serve various professionals

Different versions of the software have been developed to meet needs of different professions. These range from Bocad Expert First as a simplified version, Bocad Expert Design to realize conception and erection and details drawing, Bocad Expert Graphic for the visualization and edition of drawings and Bocad-PS for Workshop Management with emphasis on material optimization and profile machining mainly through the use of numerical data.

Addressing a range of materials

These modules, based on the same principles as the steel modules, include Aluminum, Cladding, Stairs and rails, Towers, Offshore and Timber. The outputs offer the possibility to produce general arrangement, erection and detailed drawing at any stage. Assembly and shop drawings are automatically created with views, sections and markings. The drawing styles can be customized.

Interfaces for ease of use

The product is user-friendly with several interfaces developed to exchange data with various other softwares. These formats allow data exchange with a majority ^ the modeling, engineering, and management etc. software related with steel detailing.

Accuracy and time-saving

The solution options cover the complete span from design to erection and installation with the creation of the 3D model using menus and shortcut icons. Bocad 3D then serves to save time enable greater accuracy and improve quality, in turn leading to cost reduction and increased productivity.

Specific solutions

To help the client derive the full benefits from the software package the company provides personalized, individual or standard training at their offices.

On purchase the software comes with licenses installation and hardware configuration and testing. There is support offered in terms of assistance, maintenance, product updates, custom development of necessary tools and engineering consultancy services.

Applications

The Bocad-3D offers solutions from log cabins and exhibition stands at one end to industrial plants at the other. In between lie applications like sheet metal work, roof and wall, prefabricated houses, greenhouses, glass facades, latticed towers, halls, stairs, conservatories. There are also pyramids, fitter's works, special constructions and steel processing. The product seems like the veritable Merlin of design.