AEC|BOLT BDS: Quick Start Guide [BDS]
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- Cagin Yakar
Welcome to the Quick Start Guide for AEC|BOLT Building Design Suite! This guide will help you quickly get acquainted with our powerful building design software. Whether you are new to our platform or need a refresher, this page will walk you through the essential steps to start using AEC|BOLT Building Design Suite effectively.
Sign Up & Account Setup: Sign up [BDS] Begin by visiting our website and clicking on the "Sign Up" button. Fill in the required details to create your account. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions.
AEC|BOLT Building Design Suite AUTOCAD App Installation: AUTOCAD App Installation Instructions [BDS] To utilize AECBOLT Building Design Suite, it is essential to have AUTOCAD installed on your machine. Please ensure that you have one of the following versions of AUTOCAD available:
AUTOCAD 2020
AUTOCAD 2021
AUTOCAD 2022
AUTOCAD 2023
Having AUTOCAD installed will allow you to seamlessly integrate AECBOLT Building Design Suite into your existing AUTOCAD workflow. Please ensure that you have a valid license for the selected AUTOCAD version before proceeding with the installation of AECBOLT Building Design Suite.
Onboarding Process: Tutorials The AEC|BOLT Building Design Suite provides a thorough onboarding process designed to assist you in exploring its essential features and functionalities. By following the prompts and tutorials, you can become acquainted with the application's interface and tools, enabling you to enhance your productivity within our design suite. Each tutorial is tailored to accomplish specific goals, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
Navigation and Interface: AEC|BOLT Autocad App Guide [BDS] Explore the app's interface, familiarize with menus and tabs for design modules, and refer to our detailed documentation for explanations on spreadsheets and commands.
Importing and Integrating FEA & Drawing Data: Architectural DWG drawings serve multiple purposes, such as overlays and rapid model creation within the AUTOCAD environment. The FEA model can be conveniently exported to CSI ETABS or CSI SAFE for analysis. Subsequently, the obtained results can be seamlessly imported back into the AECBOLT Building Design Suite, enabling further operations and facilitating design tasks. To install CSI ETABS, please refer to CSI ETABS App Installation Instructions [BDS] . Integration with CSI SAFE can be achieved by using the s2k file, eliminating the need for installing any additional connectors on your machine.
Enhancing Structural Design and Library Components in Cloud-based Environment: AEC|BOLT BIM Cloud Library [BDS] The focus is on customizing and improving structural design routines, tailoring them to specific needs. Introducing new library components expands available resources in a cloud-based library. Customization optimizes workflows for efficient and accurate designs, while the expanded library offers a wider range of pre-defined elements. This combination empowers designers to deliver high-quality, tailored structural designs effectively.
Support and Resources: Should you have any questions or encounter any issues while using our software, our dedicated support team is ready to assist you. Check our support resources, knowledge base, or reach out to our support staff through Slack for prompt assistance.
Congratulations! You are now ready to dive into AEC|BOLT Building Design Suite and unlock its full potential. This Quick Start Guide has provided you with the essential steps to get started. From here, explore the various design modules, tools, and features available to streamline your workflows and enhance your structural design projects. Enjoy using AEC|BOLT Building Design Suite and achieve remarkable results effortlessly.