AUTOFLUID INFINITY: Use 3D blocks from all libraries on your networks

When modelling a 2D AUTOFLUID network in 3D with AUTOBIM3D, the material retains a generic appearance, with just enough detail to keep it light to handle. But despite this advantage, you sometimes need more realism in your visualisations.

The new command ‘Position a 3D block’ does exactly that. Regardless of the angle and distance of your block, select the part of the equipment that connects to the network, select the network, and the block will automatically position itself. Once in place, the control remains active to switch the equipment orientation on the network.

In 2D too, it is possible to use non-AUTOFLUID material blocks on your AUTOFLUID network. But you still need to have the right 2D view and the right block to insert in your plans, in your detail drawings or in your sections. If you have the 3D equipment block, the 2D views command is for you. AUTOFLUID automatically prepares the six views of the 3D object, leaving you to simply select which one to connect to your network.

These new commands are available immediately to users of AUTOFLUID INFINITY, the AUTOFLUID subscription package. To install them, simply click on 'Update' in the help menu of one of the AUTOFLUID ribbons.

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