As an AutoCAD Plant 3D admin, it is crucial to have the right tools to work efficiently. Here are my top 5 recommendations that will make everyday life mucheasier:
1. 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗸𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
This tool is a lifesaver when it comes to renaming lots of files at once. Whether it's drawings, specifications or other documents, BulkRenameUtility allows you to create complex renaming patterns and apply them instantly. Especially helpful when project files need to be named consistently. (Open Source)
2. 𝗦𝗤𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹
As a Plant 3D admin, you often work with SQLite databases. SQLite Expert Professional offers a user-friendly interface to create, query and manage database tables. It facilitates database optimization and ensures that all relevant data is accessible at all times. An indispensable tool for keeping the database structure under control!
3. 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗱++ 𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗴𝗶𝗻
This powerful text editor tool is ideal for editing XML files and other text files. The Compare plugin lets you easily identify differences between two files, which is particularly useful for tracking changes to configuration files or drawing descriptions. Notepad++ is fast, lightweight, and can be extended with numerous plugins. (Open Source)
4. 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻2𝗚𝗶𝗳
Documentation is an important part of a Plant 3D admin's job. With Screen2Gif you can easily create screen recordings in GIF form. Ideal for documenting steps, creating tutorials or just quickly explaining a problem. The recordings can be easily edited and adapted for different purposes. (Open Source)
5. 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗰
Managing and synchronizing files can be challenging, especially in large projects with many participants. FreeFilesSync is a free, open-source tool that makes synchronizing and backing up files and folders easy. It supports many file systems and ensures that all files are always up to date without any data loss. (Open Source)
These tools help make everyday work more efficient and productive. Do you have any other recommendations or questions about the tools? Let me know!