Anyone use AutoCAD in tandem with Chief?

[Michael_Gia]

When I order trusses or floor systems I usually send a pdf of the plans generated in Chief. 
 

I want to change that and instead send an AutoCAD layout file instead of a PDF. 
 

This is to avoid errors of miscommunications when for example a dimension is missing etc. 

 

If they have the AutoCAD file then they can measure whatever they want. 
 

Anyone else do this?

[Alaskan_Son]

Can't say that I do, BUT I'm 99% certain AutoCAD has built in functionality for both converting vector based PDFs to DWG and for snapping to underlying PDF vectors.  Most PDF editors have snapping and measuring capabilities as well.

 

[SHCanada2]

1 hour ago, Michael_Gia said:

If they have the AutoCAD file then they can measure whatever they want. 
 

Anyone else do this?

some engineers and interior designers ask for this from me.

 

I just export it from CA and send it along.

 

For the truss people, they have never asked for a DXF or DWG file. ...that said they have made mistakes more than once, but it wasnt because it wasn't dimensioned, it was just that they missed it or in one case, got an off angle wall incorrect

 

[para-CAD]

I used to use AC as a 2D crutch.  Gone.

 

I make sure truss guys get span and pitch....and vault if part of the design...on my plans.  Framer's get the the truss plans...or if stick framed I send cut sheets to builders I trust who trust me.

 

Now I use SU as a 3D tool because I can 100% correctly model complex framing, something CA doesn't always do.

 

AC LT isn't too bad of a subscription....cross platform too.

Edited 20 hours ago by para-CAD