AutoCAD MEP 2012

AutoCAD® MEP software is the version of AutoCAD® software for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) designers and drafters. Experience more accurate drafting and documentation of building systems in a familiar AutoCAD environment. Automated drafting tasks and interference detection helps you increase productivity and reduce errors. Support building systems design during construction and throughout the project lifecycle with authentic, reliable DWG™ technology

Increase productivity, improve design accuracy, and coordinate design information in a familiar AutoCAD environment. AutoCAD® MEP® software is the version of AutoCAD® designed to support drafting and documenting building systems for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) designers and drafters.

Use point cloud data from right within AutoCAD MEP. Bring your 3D scans to life and use point cloud data for renovation, retrofit, and restoration projects. Visualize the points more quickly and snap to the surface of your scanned objects directly within your modeling workspace.

Experience improved overall performance when accessing tools, navigating large designs, and accessing MvPart. Performance enhancements include improved program functionality and demand loading, enabling you to get started faster.

Enhanced documentation features help you to create, rationalize, and document 2D views. Create 3D models in AutoCAD MEP and convert to 2D for documentation needs. Utilize improvements in the command line with the ability to auto-complete and differentiate commands and sysvars. Improve the appearance of your documentation with access to a diverse palette of fonts and colors. Improve drafting and modeling productivity with associative arrays improvements.

Search for and access design files, objects, and content from within AutoCAD MEP more quickly with the AutoCAD Content Explorer. Easily search local and network drives for files containing content and objects to use within the design environment.

Use Autodesk Exchange to access a community filled with pertinent learning information. An enhanced user experience provides access to integrated web-based help content, tips and tricks, as well as aggregated content to help support your continued learning. If you are an Autodesk Subscription member, you can connect to the Autodesk Subscription Center from Autodesk Exchange to receive the latest product information and extensions to enhance your workflow.

The AutoCAD® WS web and mobile application for AutoCAD MEP lets you view, edit, and share DWG™ drawings through a web browser or mobile device. Now you have the freedom to work anywhere and with anyone. Store AutoCAD drawings and project files in an easy-to-access online workspace. View and edit your designs online or on your Apple® iPad®, iPhone®, or iPod touch®. Share and collaborate more easily with others.

Access dynamic, interactive 3D modeling tools that help you increase productivity. Design, access, and customize your ducts in an enhanced tool-based user interface that complements your workflow.

Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) data within AutoCAD MEP allows you to create, manage, and share data with other members in the design process. IFC export will recognize MEP objects from within AutoCAD MEP and export them along with MEP Systems and their connectivity to corresponding IFC Building Services entities and types.

System Requirements   

For 32-Bit AutoCAD MEP 2012
- Microsoft® Windows® 7 Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional or Home Premium edition, Windows Vista® Enterprise, Business, Ultimate, or Home Premium edition (SP2), or Windows XP® Professional or Home edition (SP3 or later) (compare Windows Vista versions)
- Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® dual-core processor, 3.0 GHz or greater with SSE2 technology
- 2 GB RAM (3 GB RAM recommended)
- 4 GB free disk space for default installation (5 GB for full installation)
- 1,024 x 768 display with true color, (1,280 x 1,024 true color recommended)
- 128 MB graphics card (256 MB or greater recommended), Pixel Shader 3.0 or greater, Direct3D®-capable workstation-class 3D graphics card recommended (currently supported graphics cards)
- Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7.0 or later
- Microsoft Mouse-compliant pointing device
- DVD drive (for installation only)

For 64-Bit AutoCAD MEP 2012
- Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional, or Home Premium edition (SP2), Windows Vista Enterprise, Business, Ultimate, or Home Premium, or Windows XP Professional or Home edition (SP2 or later) (compare Windows Vista versions)
- Intel Pentium 4 with Intel EM64T support and SSE2 technology, Intel Xeon® with Intel EM64T support and SSE2, AMD Opteron™ with SSE2 technology, or AMD Athlon™ 64 with SSE2 technology
- 2 GB RAM (4 GB RAM recommended)
- 4 GB free disk space for default installation (5 GB for full installation)
- 1,024 x 768 display with true color (1,280 x 1,024 true color recommended)
- 128 MB graphics card; 256 MB or greater, Direct3D-capable workstation-class 3D graphics card recommended (currently supported graphics cards)
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or later
- Microsoft Mouse-compliant pointing device
- DVD drive (for installation only)