+) AMEP has more content and a more polished system of elements interacting with each other. +) Using AMEP will result in faster performance, faster rate of design, detailing and plot quality along with the best downconversion options back to regular 2D AutoCAD.

If they are using Revit Architectural, which is more likely, then you have a dilemma. If your architect is using AutoCAD Architectural for 3D Design, then there is no question: use AutoCAD MEP.

The biggest advantage/disadvantage relies on which platform your architect is using. Free trial version available to download at too have done this analysis in comparing the different advantages and disadvantages of both software packages. To learn how to use it, read the General Usage Instructions and see a video-example. Program is not recommended to use with sewage systems.The key to make this tool work fluently is to make sure that Routing Preferences (can be found in Manage-> Style Manager) of piping/HVAC/Electrical objects are properly set up so that AutoCAD doesn't ask questions about what parts to use while drawing.In such cases when standard AutoCAD MEP cannot succeed in finishing the task this routine will also fail. Sometimes AutoCAD MEP has problems with connecting objects or finding or calculating a solution of connecting them. The program uses AutoCAD MEP rules of binding/connecting objects.This routine gives the user other ways to connect MEP objects and improves this sometimes irritating and time-consuming process. Normally in AutoCAD MEP to connect two ducts (or pipes) the user has to select the first duct, then hit an inconvenient small 'plus' sign that shows up at its end, then point precisely at the connector of the other duct (which the user can miss), then press enter to accept. Set of AutoLISP routines that allow easier and faster connecting of Autodesk® AutoCAD® MEP objects (or drawing a new run from their end).

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