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Introducing ControlCAD, Altiva's Powerful, New Breakthrough Product
With ControlCAD, Altiva Software's latest software tool, management now has control to instantly verify that the project conforms to the specifications requested.
ControlCAD is a simple and powerful suite that allows management to have control by specifying, deploying and finally monitoring the CAD design work flow. At the time of receiving deliverables, ControlCAD automates the process of checking and neatly produces a status of the project, in a graphical, easy to read interface.
A Typical Workflow:
- Consultants design and draft CAD files
- Design files go through Check/Fix process according to CAD standard
- Electronic, tamper-proof seal on each CAD file proves its compliance
- Digital signature is applied to each CAD or PDF file
- CAD files are indexed to attach all required attributes
- Management reports are automatically generated
- Files are packed into an archive
- Archive automatically uploaded into document management system
A Closer Look at the ControlCAD Suite
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DeployCAD – DeployCAD is a fully automated utility that enables organizations to quickly distribute drafting resources along with the CAD standards (i.e., a complete corporate CAD environment) to external consultants.
- Easy setup, delivery and installation of corporate CAD resources at head office or remote sites
- Ensures contractors are provided with up-to-date drafting resources (symbols, text/dimension styles, border sheets, utility routines)
- Controlled and logical installation, so there is no over-writing of existing project configurations. Also provides an uninstall facility
- CADconform owners deliver their company specific CAD standard databases
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CADconform – CADconform is an add-on for MicroStation and AutoCAD that helps projects run faster and smoother with all parties accessing the same drafting menus and everyone easily checking and fixing their own drawings. When a drawing is 100% to the required CAD standard, the drafter may apply an electronic, tamper-proof seal to the drawing. |
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Indexer – For each CAD file the user enters the metadata (attributes) required to populate fields for document management using the Indexer. Intuitive "windows based" user interface designed for easily adding attributes and ensures that all required attributes are indexed. Integrates easily with your document management system. |
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Submittal – ControlCAD Submittal is an application which generates an archive of quality assured compliant files, primarily CAD files, for upload into document management systems. A Submittal archive is a ZIP file created by the Submittal tool, containing the CAD, PDF and XML files specified. All the information in this archive can seamlessly be transported into a document management system using ControlCAD interfaces, such as the ProjectWise® Indexer.
The advantages in having all contractors use the ControlCAD Submittal tool:
- Save time by eliminating the process of sending back non-compliant files for rework
- Ensure that a basic level of quality assurance has been performed, eliminating the previously interactive submission process and reducing plan presentation comments
- Receive documented proof that this level of quality assurance has taken place
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Example Management Report
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Where's the ROI?
As a business manager, you are surely interested in methods to continually improve your current operations to increase profits and to help grow your business. The goal is to eliminate inefficiencies, improve information provided for construction and use technology to automate processes. ControlCAD can help you do this by:
- Eliminating manual checking of project deliverables
- Consistently organizing data for all projects, from all sources
- Clearly communicating design intent
- Streamlining post-project electronic data management
 Next Steps: Read ControlCAD Product Brochure
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