[cad-linux] Re: Open-source Parametric software for Architects

> What is an AEC package ?

Architecture - Engineering (typically HVAC) - Construction. It's a Suite =
of tools specifically made for people in the construction industry, =
rather than a general-use drawing/modeling program. It's a step beyond =
2D CAD to parametric, 3D CAD, databases, and whatnot. Examples in the =
commercial sector are AutoDesk Revit (www.revit.com), ArchiCAD =
(http://www.graphisoft.com/), ADT (www.autodesk.com), or Architecture =
for Triforma (http://www.bentley.com/). In the construction industry =
this area is still in it's infancy, really, other than ArchiCAD all of =
them are rather young. In other industries, such as manufacturing and =
mechanical engineering, have had such packages for years now.=20

Jeffrey McGrew

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