OnlineBuilder2 Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 I've been using CA for years. Some builders have asked me to use Revit so the CAD files can be shared. However, other architects and drafters say they never share their CAD files, because dodgy builders can alter and submit plans that don't comply. The drafter I learnt under always said never give builders CAD files for this reason. Other than large firms that have different departments and share files, it seems like noone shares outside their office. What is everyone's position on sharing CAD files? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 Not a good idea to share with builders. Consultants (structural, mechanical, electrical) is usually OK. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtcapa1 Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 I agree with Joe. Coming from an Architectural firm that was a big 'no-no'. As a small business man with my own design firm, I did this twice when I was young and it came back to bite me. I did have one contractor just take it and run. Building the plan several times until I threaten to sue him, along with an invoice for "re-use" fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 I give away the DXF files of the plan all the time. Not a big deal to me. Just a courtesy. I do not guarantee the accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobDesLLC Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 I will share DWG's with engineers. That is it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raltd9245 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 PDFs only never CAD files!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raltd9245 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 3 hours ago, dshall said: I give away the DXF files of the plan all the time. Not a big deal to me. Just a courtesy. I do not guarantee the accuracy. Scott please send me some. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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