Is a mistake-proof design workflow possible? Achieving quality deliverables by empowering people with software.

By: Ivan Pena Vice President for Marketing Contact Phone: extension 160

Overview Defining the problem How does software leverage compliance? What’s best for my company?

Defining the problem

Common design problems Standards Adherence Rejections due to violations No easy way to keep standards in Manual proofing is error-prone File Integrity Compatibility errors Multi-site file sharing Submittal Errors Making corrections takes too long

How does software leverage compliance? Define where in the flow to enforce CAD standards and do it Prevent data from becoming compromised (or have an option to fix) Automate bulk changes

When do you enforce CAD standards? Problem: Rejections due to violations Problem: No easy way to keep standards in Problem: Manual proofing is error-prone Solution: Implement software at different stages to prevent incorrect placement of data. Select from predefined menu (SpecManager) Prevent from placing (SpecMonitor) Check/correct in batch (SpecChecker)

Maintain data integrity Problem: Compatibility errors Problem: Multi-site file sharing Solution: Have software that prevents files from becoming corrupted or have a fast solution to fix unhealthy files. For example, Axiom’s FileFixer for MicroStation

Automate bulk changes Problem: Making corrections takes too long Solution: Have software that automates time- consuming tasks, like: Importing and maintaining spreadsheets Repathing references Renaming project folders Resequencing sheet numbers Making text, cell or symbology changes in batch

What’s best for my company? Survey CAD managers and design team leaders Get in communication with clients/contractors and understand what you need and want from each other Implement the solution that covers the most bases Accept that it is a changing process Don’t limit yourself to initial cost in assessing ROI Less effort = More productivity Innovation versus Keeping Up

Is a mistake-proof design workflow possible?

Who is Axiom? MicroStation service and solution provider, specializing in task automation, productivity- boosting software and training. In business for over 21 years. Help the designers of the world’s infrastructure create their designs efficiently and cost-effectively, thus reducing the costs of projects.

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