PDI Engineering

The Basics

Volume 1

NOTE

This List is not exhaustive of

all Programs used but covers

the set of programs used

beyond what a standard

business may use.

Microsoft Office suite is still

used which includes; Word,

Powerpoint, Outlooks, and

Excel.

Programs and Uses – Modeling/Generation

AutoCAD – Used to create 2D document

drawings for submission to the city, field, and

internal use

REVIT – Used to create BIM Drawings for

submission to the city, field, and internal use.

Ensure the year of the program matches the

year of the files received

NavisWorks – Used to more quickly

navigate at 3D models when looking for

potential clashes with other disciplines.

Visual/AGI – Used to calculate light levels in

areas with code required minimums and

averages. Files are then exported to CAD

format for use in CAD or Revit Drawings

Comcheck – Used to create Lighting counts and

take-offs for Energy Modeling

SKM – Used to create short circuit analysis,

Selective Circuit breaker calculations and Arc

flash calculations

This Tutorial

Programs and Uses- Modeling P.1

Programs and Uses - Documentation P.2

Bluebeam – Used to review PDF drawings,

redline, and share Information internally

and externally

Snag-it – Used to take snapshots and video

of programs for explanatory use both

internally and externally

Egnyte Addin – Used to upload and send

pdfs and Drawing files to Egynte and send

externally or internally through outlook

Abacus – used to monitor printing quantity

when sent to any large format plotter and

assign prints to a project for billing

Jabber – Used to communicate internally

between departments via phone, Chat, or

screen share.

One-Drive/Note – Used to compile notes,

meeting minutes, and to-do lists along with

project projections in a location and format

viable by the entire team for easy

collaboration

Plan Grid – Used to upload files for the

field to use and review

Programs and Uses – Documentation/Communicaiton