Progman Releases Latest Version of MagiCAD > ENGINEERING.com

Progman, a Glodon Group company that has been specializing in software and services for the building industry for 35 years, has released the latest version of its flagship building information modeling (BIM) platform, MagiCAD 2018 Update Release 2 (UR-2).

Progman’s products are developed in Finland and are sold in over 70 countries around the world. In keeping with its commitment to providing its customers with intelligent solutions that help make daily engineering and design easier, faster and more profitable, the company’s latest release, MagiCAD 2018 UR-2 for Revit and AutoCAD, is now available for download and introduces new features for MagiCAD Ventilation, Piping, Electrical and Room modules. Here’s a closer look at some of those new features.

MagiCAD 2018 UR-2 for Revit New Features

Ventilation

Simulate the operation of ventilation systems— MagiCAD 2018 UR-2 enables users to evaluate how a ventilation system will perform in a building long before the system is built or installed. Using the software, flow distribution can be calculated for different fan settings and damper positions. This BIM feature helps ensure that an economical and efficient system is designed. This feature is also available in the AutoCAD module.

Use an extended set of standard connections with rectangular ducts— Designing duct connections can be a time-consuming process, especially when the ducts you are connecting are different sizes. This new feature helps you save…

Read more