Likelihood to Recommend Autodesk AEC Collection is very well suited for Computer Assisted Design Software involved in detailed design of architectural and construction documents Using Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and more as well as 3D modeling for characters and Game assets using character generator and 3ds max. The AEC Collection has a good learning system and Autodesk and a community support system. We primarily use the software for architecture and construction planning and design.
Read full review Filebound is great for documents that have been archived or not needed on a day to day basis. It serves it purpose as a storage/filing system to digitize any previous "hard copy" filing system. But for the day to day accessibility, I find other programs to be more responsive and quicker to use. Also, In order to use or edit any document uploaded to Filebound, you currently have to re-download the document onto your computer to edit. If the editing capabilities were streamlined for quicker response that would also be a plus.
Read full review Pros Construction Documentation creation and management. 3D building modeling, including coordination across disciplines. Management of sophisticated, large, and complex computer model files. Read full review Filebound is easily to upload documents onto and file into the proper location. You can easily find a file on your computer and have it uploaded within seconds Filebound gives you customization so you can create your own folders, criteria needed to file and search for uploaded documents. You have options of file types, names, certain fields of information to display when searching for files. Filebound allows you to download and print your saved documents quickly for future access. There is no limit to how you can use your scanned documents Read full review Cons Accessing software and updates can be a little more intuitive. Downloading software was confusing at first but is easy after understanding the process. Read full review Searching for Documents. Filebound does not allow you to look in differing file types for a specific document. You have to search each file type individually. And we have found that spaces or symbols are needed in front of the entered search information in order for Filebound to do a more broad search. You cannot move uploaded around, if you have more than one scan in a file. Once they are uploaded into a location, you cannot move it, you can only delete it and re-scan it into the proper file. If it was possible to simply drag and drop a file into Filebound to start the upload process, that would save time. Read full review Likelihood to Renew I gave a rating of 10 because, thus far, Autodesk AEC Collection Seems to be on the leading edge for what is required for the construction planning, implementation, and continued of real-world assets. Autodesk has been a great benefit for our organization and has allowed us to continue to improve not only ourselves but the people we work with. We have been using Autodesk AEC Collection for a number of years and hope to continue for a long time coming.
Read full review Alternatives Considered Other products that have been used include Civil Designer and Model Maker for civil services. Other products for structural designs include aq product called "SEDA" These products are not included in the listings.
Read full review Return on Investment Positive impact on collaboration between disciplines. Products are the industry standard, which allows for collaboration with other firms. Read full review I don't have numbers, but our organization was able to go from having three large off-site and one on-site storage units to having none. This saved money on a monthly and yearly basis. Read full review ScreenShots