Specials seem to be the thorn in designers sides when they are doing projects. How do you handle them? There are lots of ways: add them to the spec, put a dummy symbol in the drawing, create the symbol in SketchUp, stretch it in AutoCAD, draw it from scratch, etc. Then you have to add intelligence to the symbol and each software has it's strengths and it's issues for doing that.
Some good news:
I've heard that CAP is coming out with some new tools for specials that will give you the ability to include specials in Visual Impressions. VI is a great new tool but only for standard product, so adding that functionality will really help. I haven't seen it yet - but as soon as I do I'll share it with you!
Other good news:
CET is updating the Editables extension to make it more user friendly. I like Editables, however, it has a lot of steps and buttons. CET has been getting feedback from users and incorporating them into the tool. Also, haven't seen it but I will this week at the CET User's Conference in Vegas. I'll let you know what I find out.
By the way, let me know if there is a topic you'd like to hear about. I'm happy to share what I know.
Have an excellent day,
Cate
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