Drawbase

Drawbase� Software Solutions is a comprehensive, robust, Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) system designed specifically for building design and management tasks. It is an easy-to-use, powerful system which provides 2D drafting tools, 3D visualization, an integrated database, enhanced reporting, and mapping capabilities. Drawbase is unmatched in the industry in its ability to link facilities-related data with graphic objects. It is an open system that seamlessly imports and exports most CAD drawings; specifically, AutoCAD DWG and other formats such as DXF. Other systems such as, Microstation and Archibus data can be loaded. Drawbase interfaces with many applications, such as Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and other FM applications. Another value-added feature is its ability to effortlessly import and export data-bases and records via the built-in ODBC/SQL technology. 

Drawbase provides a starter kit that includes library symbols, sample drawings, reports, and forms. The “Drawbase system” is designed to grow with your changing needs so customization is key. Each form, table, and reporting function can be easily changed.

Drawbase information can be published on the Internet by saving the drawing in AutoCAD's DWF format.  Browser plug-ins allow for viewing, printing and optionally "red-lining".

INTUITIVE INTERFACE

Drawbase's interface has the new Windows�98 look and feel with recognizable icons, pull-down menus, tool bars, and tool boxes. When the tool bar is highlighted command buttons fly-out making it easy to find all the related function commands in one glance. The functional commands from the tool bar are detachable in a tool box format which can be dragged and dropped anywhere on the screen for easy access. The Command Bar has a standard set-up or it can be redefined with your own combination of menu options or macros.

2D, 3D and Integrated Database - All-in-One

System prompts and button options assist you in choosing commands that get you to the next step, even the casual user will find it easy - point and click. Move the cursor over the icon/bitmap and the "Info Cursor" provides a brief description for each. On-line help is also available.

CAPTURE FACILITY DATA ON ONE SCREEN WITH THE MULTIPLE DOCUMENT INTERFACE

Organize information via the tile or cascade commands and display multiple documents. View reports, forms, tables, office, and the entire first floor all in one screen. Start a project in one window and complete it in another.

3D VISUALIZATION

3D information can be added to any object, you can select a perspective view of the model in 3 point, 2 point, or orthogonal perspective, zoom, rotate, walk around, or fly over the model. The 3D view can be converted easily into 2D for editing and plotting. Drawbase renders models and can also export models into other rendering software packages.

POWERFUL INTEGRATION

The Form to Object command generates the attached descriptive information linked to the graphic object which instantly appears. With the report writer, it is easy to generate a database report with counts, costs, quantities based on the floor layouts, whether it is one layout or over multiple drawings.