DRAWBASE

Drawbase is a comprehensive, robust, Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) system designed specifically for building design and management tasks. It is an easy-to-use, powerful system which provides 2D drafting tools, 3D visualization, an integrated database, enhanced reporting, and mapping capabilities. Drawbase is unmatched in the industry in its ability to link facilities-related data with graphic objects. It is an open system that seamlessly imports and exports most CAD drawings; specifically, AutoCAD DWG and other formats such as DXF. Drawbase interfaces with many applications, including Maximo. Drawbase will also import and export databases and records effortlessly via the built-in ODBC/SQL technology.

Drawbase provides a starter kit that includes library symbols, sample drawings, reports, and forms. The "Drawbase system" is designed to grow with your changing needs so customization is key. Each form, table, and reporting function can be easily changed. Drawbase information can be published on the Internet, and browser plug-ins allow for viewing, printing and optionally "red-lining".

INTUITIVE INTERFACE

Drawbase's interface has a familiar look and feel with recognizable icons, pull-down menus, tool bars, and tool boxes. System prompts and button options assist you in choosing commands that get you to the next step so that even the casual user will find it easy - point and click.

Capture Facility Data on One Screen
Organize information via the tile or cascade commands and display multiple documents. View reports, forms, tables, office, and the entire first floor all in one screen. Start a project in one window and complete it in another.

3D Visualization
3D information can be added to any object, you can select a perspective view of the model in 3 point, 2 point, or orthogonal perspective, zoom, rotate, walk around, or fly over the model. The 3D view can be converted easily into 2D for editing and plotting. Drawbase renders models and can also export models into other rendering software packages.

Forms
Drawbase provides easy-to-use tools which organize spatial (intelligent geographic) information sources by linking CAD data with extensive, textual data. Each form is populated with information that is attached to the graphic entity.

Relocate objects, or mirror and rotate objects while increasing/decreasing dimensions.
Place multiple objects in a Set so replication is easy.
Clean up intersections and draw parallel lines automatically.
Create a parallel boundary from an existing contour.
Display database information graphically when you attach database fields to text on the drawing.
Change a database value and its related CAD drawing will change, too.
Record any combination of Drawbase commands and streamline repetitive tasks.

Layers
Floor plans are made up of multiple layers, categories, and/or groups. Layers are individually named and can be assigned to categories or groups for easy access. Designate specific layers to be visible, recalled, or protected (data cannot be changed), either one at a time, by category, or by group.

User-Definable Reporting
Reports can be easily created to any specification and can run across either a single drawing or an entire portfolio. Some standard reports include:

• Area Analysis
• Space Projection
• Space Detail
• Space Type Areas
• Space Inventory
• Move Management
• Vacant Space
• Immediate Repair
• Efficiency Reports
• Lease Cost