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Dynamo BIM vs. GrabCAD Workbench (discontinued)

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    Dynamo BIM

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ADynamo is an open-source software platform for computational design and building information modeling (BIM). Through a visual interface, construct logic routines to smooth and automate workflows, find optimum solutions, and sift through design options. The commercial product Dynamo Studio is discontinued and will be excluded from Autodesk's suite of products (capabilities of Dynamo Studio now appear as part of Revit itself). However, Dynamo’s open-source version still works with Autodesk Revit…

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    GrabCAD Workbench (discontinued)

    Score5.7 out of 10
    N/AGrabCAD Workbench was a CAD collaboration solution that helps designers to manage files and engage partners in the design process. Since August 2022 it has been discontinued.N/A
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    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Testimonials
    Dynamo BIMGrabCAD Workbench (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Autodesk
    Dynamo is the main tool for making BIM automation very well . By using Dyanmo our work take less time to complete. After correct Dynamo script applying in Revit most of the time work take less time to complete in a smart way . I think coding and Dyanmo will make a better combination in BIM field.
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    GrabCad Workbench is well suited for group projects, where all my team members can view the designs at the same time, and by integrating it with CAD software like SolidWorks, all my team members can see the live changes in the projects based on the recommendations received. I can also do conversations with my team, which are project-specific, thus reducing time in email and video conferences. For assemblies, I can generate a Bill of materials with a single click. However, there are some drawbacks like every member needs to have an account in order to sync files with everyone, and the platform requires good internet connectivity otherwise file uploading will be time-consuming.
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    Pros
    Autodesk
    • I create a Dyanmo script for placing a light family in all over model in a single click with maintaining a standard.
    • I can create a Dyanmo script for PDF creation of my all 2d sheets .
    • I can create a Dyanmo script to cut my whole pipe in a standard pipe length in a single click .
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    • GrabCAD is the source of truth for the files being used
    • GrabCAD is free
    • Easy to use and get started
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    Cons
    Autodesk
    • For making a dyanmo script we should do alot of work and I think this news to be smart.
    • Dyanmo with navisworks is require
    • Dynamo free tutorial is to be shared by company.
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    • The software is not intuitive.
    • You must have an account to share files.
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    Support Rating
    Autodesk
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    Never needed.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Autodesk
    I think Dyanmo is a basic to advance version of automation in BIM Industry so we choose Dynamo against any other software. Many of our people knows about the software so training of this software is become easy for organisation. On YouTube we have found many videos about Dyanmo. Most important it take less money and save very much time of our employees.
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    It’s the bottom of the barrel.
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    Return on Investment
    Autodesk
    • Positive impact is it will save our employees time to do his job
    • It will create an automation in BIM industry
    • Not take too much money for licence
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    • GrabCad Workbench is the best in terms of integration with other CAD software like SolidWorks where live changes can be made to a product.
    • GrabCad Workbench has a common parts library, which allows us to use repetitive parts without redesigning them again and again. Hence saving a lot of time.
    • I can do all the conversations in the file itself, reducing time in email and other modes.
    • It automatically generates BOM for my assembly files.
    • It tracks versions, all the files are updated automatically for all members once a new version is created.
    • It would be good if it can be updated to read drawing and sketch files.
    • The team needs to improve the stability of the platform.
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