HVAC for AutoCAD

Define the parameters of your project as you draft, then perform calculations within the software using those parameters. Make revisions that are accounted for throughout the design. Build your HVAC systems faster and more accurately with Design Master.

Single-User DM HVAC

$104 per seat / month

A single-user license is meant for one operator and can be used on multiple computers.

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MonthlyYearly20% off

Floating DM HVAC

$260 per seat / month

A floating license allows one person to use the software at a time and can be shared among users.

For 1 seat
MonthlyYearly20% off

Single-User Classic

$188 per seat / month

If you have one person who is going to be using both HVAC and Electrical, the bundled Classic license is recommended.

For 1 seat
MonthlyYearly20% off

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Duct and Diffuser Layout

Design Master HVAC allows you to integrate your duct and diffuser layout in AutoCAD without requiring external programs or calculators. All design elements are included in the drawing, tracked, and accounted for, and any changes are automatically updated throughout the project. Features include, drawing double-line and single-line ductwork equally, diffusers easily connected to ductwork, and you can generate a diffuser schedule while you design, all without leaving AutoCAD.

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CFM and Sizing Calculations

With HVAC, it's possible to set the CFM required for each diffuser and maintain how and whether the shape of the duct changes during sizing without recalculating. The software allows you to size the entire system with a single command and make duct-by-duct changes based on sizing criteria. Additionally, calculating airflow distribution can be based on the building definition and diffusers in the project.

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Pressure Loss Calculations

When you need to make pressure loss calculations based on your drafted layout, you simply need to specify the branch, and the pressure loss is calculated using the information entered while drafting the ductwork. HVAC for AutoCAD also makes it easy for the critical path to be determined and highlighted, with the path labeled and analyzed in a drawing's pressure drop report. Third-party calculations are unnecessary, revisions are easy, and recalculations are automatic.

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Heating and Cooling Load Calculations

Define your building and get load calculations by drafting over the architect's drawing to determine dimensions, and adjust properties like airflow requirements, wall materials, partitions, and doors and windows to meet the expected number of people and activity level. Also, control floors, zones, and overall project information including the building's geographical location and temperature ranges, and get print-ready reports when done.

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3D Drafting and BIM Compatibility

With HVAC for AutoCAD you can design and draft a layout in 2D and then easily export that design to a 3D program for collision detection. IFC and DWG files are supported, making it also simple to export to Navisworks or Revit to access any required BIM features. You can also choose the environment you need to work in by project, taking advantage of the software's 3D functionality as necessary, or designing without it if the project doesn't require it.

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Read how engineers feel about Design Master HVAC – from one-man shops to international firms

Read how engineers feel about Design Master HVAC – from one-man shops to international firms

Other HVAC for AutoCAD Features

In addition to the highlights above, Design Master HVAC provides more features to support your AutoCAD design workflow.

System Requirements

Supported:
  • A computer capable of running AutoCAD 2018 or later. Here is a list of AutoCAD system requirements.
  • AutoCAD 2018 or later, including:
  • AutoCAD 2027
  • AutoCAD 2026
  • AutoCAD 2025
  • AutoCAD 2024
  • AutoCAD 2023
  • AutoCAD 2022
  • AutoCAD 2021
  • AutoCAD 2020
  • AutoCAD 2019
  • AutoCAD 2018
  • Any corresponding vertical version of AutoCAD, such as AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD Architecture, or Civil 3D
  • Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • Screen resolution of 1360x768 or greater
  • A Microsoft Windows server for multiple-user setups and shared files
Limited Compatibility: AutoCAD 2010 through AutoCAD 2017 are compatible with an older release of our software, which is packaged with our standard installers. Software updates and tech support are not available for these AutoCAD versions.

Not Supported:
  • AutoCAD for Mac
  • AutoCAD 2009 or earlier
  • Any version of AutoCAD LT
  • Any CAD program that is not AutoCAD or an AutoCAD vertical