User Guide

Version 2
2012. Developed by ofcdesk, llc. All Rights Reserved.
TigreCAD

for AutoCAD

ofcdesk idc | TigreCAD

for AutoCAD

Introduction....................................................................................................
Installing TigreCAD

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TigreCAD

features within ofcdesk idc.............................................................

Accessing ofcdesk idc and TigreCAD

features.................................................
TigreCAD

MEP Tool.........................................................................................
Setting Product Line........................................................................................
Starting Hydraulic Drawings ...........................................................................
Setting Units on AutoCAD

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Setting Viewports...........................................................................................
Setting Visibility Options.................................................................................
Starting the project.........................................................................................
Inserting Fittings............................................................................................
Inserting Equipment.......................................................................................
Reversing Flow...............................................................................................
Creating Plumb Lines ......................................................................................
Editing Plumb Lines........................................................................................
Adding Elevation.............................................................................................
Editing Elevation.............................................................................................
Downloading and Installing Libraries..............................................................
Inserting Items...............................................................................................
Using Favorites tool........................................................................................
Adding an item from the Favorites list.............................................................
Changing Dimension (2D/3D).........................................................................
Project Transition between AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp Platforms..........
Exporting IDS File...........................................................................................
Importing IDS fles.........................................................................................
Creating Bill of Materials................................................................................
Comparing Bills of Materials ...........................................................................
Setting Preferences.........................................................................................
Updating Libraries..........................................................................................
Updating ofcdesk idc and TigreCAD

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About ofcdesk idc and Technical Support........................................................
Appendix A.....................................................................................................
Contact Us.......................................................................................................
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Purpose
ofcdesk is committed to providing high-quality materials to help
you get the most out of our products, in this document you will
learn about the TigreCAD

for AutoCAD

main features running

on ofcdesk idc, as well as information you should be aware of
before installing and using this product.

The appearance and information displayed in the screen and
images may vary according to product version.
Scope
The scope of this guide is restricted to the user perspective of
using TigreCAD

for AutoCAD

from inside ofcdesk idc. You will

fnd step-by-step instructions of interior design project processes,
with respective tasks and technical functions.
Overview
This User Guide describes how to use TigreCAD

for AutoCAD

running on ofcdesk idc.
ofcdesk idc is an excellent CAD-based solution providing
important features to reduce time and costs.
For further information and technical support, please contact:
support@ofcdesk.com
ofcdesk idc | TigreCAD

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About TigreCAD

TigreCAD

was developed for Tigre S/A Tubos e Conexes by

ofcdesk. This software was designed for hydraulic and electrical
system drawing and developing. An application for AutoCAD

and
Revit

MEP totally integrated in ofcdesk idc.

TigreCAD

is user-friendly and provides you with special tools for

insertion, edition and quantifcation of Tigre

products used into

drawings projected on AutoCAD

and Revit

MEP.
About ofcdesk idc
ofcdesk idc is a comprehensive solution for design, AEC and MEP,
providing cloud-based technology, accelerating the download of
products and improving content management. An multi-platform
application, allows you to download and upload RFA, DWG and
SKP fles. ofcdesk idc also includes tools for creating BOM,
Typicals and Favorites.
Reading and understanding the User Guide instructions you
will be able to get the most out of ofcdesk idc TigreCAD

for
AutoCAD

.
Introduction
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Go www.tigre.com.br, Produtos (a) and Downloads (b).
Click on SAIBA MAIS Lean more (b). Check box authorizing to send your name
and e-mail address to ofcdesk (c). Click on Clique aqui para baixar Click here to
download (d).
Important: You must register on Mundo Tigre (a) to download TigreCAD

.
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Installing TigreCAD

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Click on the Run button for automatic
installation.
Click on the Next button.
On the ofcdesk website, select TigreCAD

para AutoCAD

- TigreCAD

for AutoCAD

(a) and click Download (b).
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Read the License Agreement
and select I accept the agreement.
Click on the Next button.
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Select where you want to install
the program, and click on Next.
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A screen is displayed including the
note that TigreCAD

for AutoCAD

license is free and the application is
part of ofcdesk idc solution. Click
on the Next button.
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Select the AutoCAD

version you desire

to install ofcdesk idc plug-in and click
on Next.
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Click on the Install button.
Click on Finish to complete the installation.
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Content Creator Extension Plug-in
TigreCAD

features within ofcdesk idc

TigreCAD

is an application for AutoCAD

developed by ofcdesk, integrated

with ofcdesk idc, CAD-based solution for Interior Design that assists on item
management, boosting results and, providing a smooth project transition between
platforms.
Important: ofcdesk idc will be installed with TigreCAD

and once after the 30-

day trial period has expired, ofcdesk idc will run with limited features. But it does
not affect the TigreCAD

features within ofcdesk idc.

Select Run the Product and click Finish to use the TigreCAD

free version for

an unlimited time.
Contact us at info@ofcdesk.com or visit www.ofcdesk.com for
information and purchasing of ofcdesk idc and other ofcdesk products.
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After installing TigreCAD

and restart your computer, start AutoCAD

. You will
fnd four tabs including ofcdesk idc and TigreCAD

features.
The main ofcdesk tab includes tools to insert, import and export items; apply
fnishes; create favorites, confgure set of items, and prepare bill of materials.*
The ofcdesk parametrics tab includes tools for creating and editing panels,
raised foor, movable storage, auditoriums and ceilings. *
The ofcdesk extras tab includes tools for confguring sets of items, mirror and
customize items, and comparing bill of materials. *
ofcdesk MEP tab includes TigreCAD

features.
The Command Prompt allows you to insert key shortcuts for direct access
TigreCAD

features.
* For further information about ofcdesk idc tools, see ofcdesk idc User Guide available at: www.ofcdesk.com
See complete list of Commands Appendix A
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TigreCAD

MEP Tool

Setting Product Line

Go to ofcdesk MEP tab and click on the MEP Styles icon to set the
desired Product Line and the piping standard sizes.
Select the pipe nominal diameter (d). The value you choose will be
considered as standard value during the drawing creation. Click on Aplicar
(apply) to leave the screen and save changes.
Set the product line within the screen, selecting
the item from the list.
Navigate within category list to fnd the available styles (a) and select a
Product Line. Find the suitable fttings according to the line and pipe diameter
on the Sugeridos (suggested) item, within the Preferncias
(preferences) tab (b). The part number and library version of product line
you select are displayed on Informaes (information) item (c).
Use ofcdesk MEP tools for creating electrical and hydraulic drawings.
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See manufacturer list.
Select the pipe nominal
diameter.
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Starting Hydraulic Drawings

Setting Units on AutoCAD

First type UNITS into the command prompt and set units according to
architectural project.
Type OPTIONS into command prompt and hit ENTER.
On Options screen, got to User Preferences tab. And on the Source
content units and Target drawing units feld, select the UNSPECIFIED
UNITLESS option.
Type UNITS into the command prompt and
hit ENTER. On Drawing Units screen, go to
Insertion Scale feld, select the unit to be
used on the hydraulic project and click OK.
Usually the unit to be used on the hydraulic
project is the same used on the architectural
project.
Click Apply and OK.
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Setting Viewports

Use the AutoCAD

Viewports command to make the visualization of your

project development easier.
Type VIEWPORTS into the command prompt, select as many view as you
need and the orientation (horizontal, vertical, above, below, right, or left). It
is recommended two views: vertical.
Click OK.
The screen is displayed as follows:
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Setting Visibility Options

Within the ofcdesk extras tab, click on the Visibility icon, or type
VISIB into the command prompt.
Check boxes and visibility
options applied for all items, and
displayed on the drawing.
Click on OK.
Using Visibility tool, you can show or hide texts, rules and other infos.
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You can set custom visibilities for individual items by running the EEV
command and selecting the desired items. The settings established using EEV
command override settings established using VISIB command.
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Starting the project

Inserting Equipment

Type E or Equipamento into command prompt and hit ENTER.
Select an item, double-click and specify the insertion point.
Select one option on command prompt:
Selecione o prximo ponto ou [Distncia/Conexo/Equipamento/
Rotacionar/Selecionar/Finalizar].
To better prepare your project, use line references to represent the piping.
After setting units and viewports, go to ofcdesk MEP tab and click on the Pipe icon.
The following options are displayed on the command prompt:
Selecionar, Conexo, Equipamento e Finalizar (Select, Fitting, Equipment
and Close).
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Select the next point or [Distance/Fitting/Equipment/Rotate/Select/Finish].
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Inserting Piping
To insert pipes, enter the length in millimeters on the command prompt using
the Distncia (distance) option. The direction is guided by the mouse pointer
and it will be available only on the ends of the part. The green color around
the pipe indicates that the direction is right and you can create the piping. The
yellow color around the pipe indicates that there is a pipe already joined to
that ftting. If the color is red, the pipe cannot be used because of diameters
incompatibilities.
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Double-click on the pipe you desired to add.
Select one option on command prompt:
Selecione o produto [Conexo/Equipamento/Finalizar].
Select a product [Fitting/Equipment/Finish]
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To insert a ftting, type C or Conexo into command prompt and the options are
displayed. Double-click to add the desired ftting.
User can choose the socket among preset axes. Prompt presents the following
options:
Escolha o ponto de conexo [Prximo/Escolher]<Escolher>
Choose socket [Next/Choose]<Choose>
Type Prximo (next) to see next socket, or type Escolher (choose) to insert the
ftting using the current socket. Prompt presents the following options:
[Distncia/Conexo/Equipamento/Rotacionar/Selecionar/Finalizar]
[Distance/Fitting/Equipment/Rotate/Select/Finish]
Type R or Rotacionar to rotate the ftting around the axis where pipe is
connected.
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Inserting Fitting
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Enter the angle into the command prompt. Prompt presents the following options
again:
[Distncia/Conexo/Equipamento/Rotacionar/Selecionar/Finalizar]
[Distance/Fitting/Equipment/Rotate/Select/Finish]
Choose Finalizar (fnish) option to end the process.
Enter the options on AutoCAD

command prompt to continue drawing, inserting

equipment, fttings and new piping.
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Inserting Fittings

To insert fttings, go to ofcdesk MEP tab and click on Pipe Fitting icon.
Choose a ftting diameter among the measurements shown on
command prompt.
The MEP Products screen is displayed including the available fttings
according to the line and diameter chosen by user.
Double-click on a part to be added and set the insertion point into the
command prompt or click anywhere on workspace.
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Inserting Equipment

To insert equipment, go to ofcdesk MEP tab and click on the Equipment
icon.
Choose an equipment diameter among the measurements shown on
command prompt and hit ENTER.
The MEP Products screen is displayed including the available equipment
according to the line and diameter chosen by user.
Double-click on an item. To insert equipment, set the insertion point
into the command prompt or click anywhere on workspace.
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Reversing Flow

Enable CAD - Entity Rulers option to be possible to reverse the fow.
Go to ofcdesk Extras tab and click on the Visibility icon.
Check CAD - Entity Rulers box.
Go to ofcdesk MEP tab and click on the Rev. Flow icon.
Select piping and press ENTER to reverse the fow.
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Creating Plumb Lines

Enable MEP - Plumb Lines option to be
possible to view plumb lines.
Go to ofcdesk Extras tab and click
on the Visibility icon.
Check MEP - Plumb Lines box.
Go to ofcdesk MEP tab and click on the Plumb Line icon.
Select one option: Prumada (add one or more
plumb line), Zerar (zero the plumb line counter
used to create the standard name that can be
changed) or Finalizar (to close the command).
If you choose Prumada, select piping and press ENTER.
Choose the type of Plumb Line: Passa, Sobe ou Desce (Pass, Up, Down).
The plum line is added automatically with a standard name that can be
edited.
If you choose Zerar, a screen is displayed asking to confrm if you want to
zero the counter. Click Yes, No or Cancel.
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Editing Plumb Lines

Enable MEP - Plumb Lines option to be possible to view plumb lines.
Go to ofcdesk Extras tab and click on the Visibility icon.
Check MEP - Plumb Lines box.
Go to ofcdesk MEP tab and click on the Plumb Line icon.
Select one option: Prumada and select Piping set as Plumb Line before
and press ENTER.
Select Editar (edit).
Assign the Plumb Line a name and press ENTER, then type the
diameter and press ENTER.
The texts present within Plumb Line representation are updated.
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Adding Elevation

Editing Elevation

Enable MEP - Elevation option to be
possible to view elevation.
Enable MEP - Elevation option to be possible to view elevation.
Go to ofcdesk Extras tab and click
on the Visibility icon.
Go to ofcdesk Extras tab and click on the Visibility icon.
Check MEP - Elevation.
Go to ofcdesk MEP tab and click on the Elevation icon.
Select ftting or equipment including elevation already set, and press ENTER.
Choose one option: Editar, Normal e Finalizar (Edit, Normal and Finish).
Editar option is to change elevation value. Normal option remove elevation.
Finalizar option is to fnish the process.
Choose Editar, type the new elevation value and press ENTER. Type an
abbreviation text and press ENTER.
The texts of the elevation will be updated.
Check MEP - Elevation.
Go to ofcdesk MEP tab and click on the Elevation icon.
Select ftting or equipment, and press ENTER.
Type elevation value, press ENTER and elevation is displayed.
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Go to ofcdesk tab and click on the Insert icon.
Click Download Libraries
(a). Click on the author icon,
or enter the library, item or
manufacturer name into the
Online Search feld (b), and
hit ENTER.
If you already have the library
installed on your computer,
an Update text message
appears under the image that
represents the library (b).
To reinstall a library, click on
the letter i placed on the
right top of the library (c).
Click on the + sign and
Reinstall.
Important: The available libraries are loaded automatically when installing TigreCAD

. You
can always check for updates on ofcdesk tab, on Update (See Libraries Update section of
this Guide).
You must install product libraries to start drawing with TigreCAD

. ofcdesk idc allows

you to easily download libraries.
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Downloading and Installing Libraries

Click on the library for
automatic installation (a).
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Inserting Items

Go to ofcdesk tab and click on the Insert icon.
This is a ofcdesk idc tool for describing parts.
Click on Local Libraries (a) and navigate on the list of item categories (b).
The list may expand to multiple subcategories, according to the library size.
Click on the item and click Insert, or double-click on the item to place it on
the drawing. Choose the insertion point and rotation angle.
After you insert an item, the screen reopens allowing you to insert more
items. Hit ESC to stop the insertion process.
Click on the star (c) and the item is added automatically to your Favorites
list.
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Using Favorites tool

Click on the Favorites icon to access the list.
Choose the Favorites category (a) to insert an item from the list on the drawing.
Double-click on the item (b).
Set the insertion point and the angle, and click on the drawing.
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This is a ofcdesk idc tool for describing parts.
ofcdesk idc Favorites tool lets you to keep your preferred items within
easy reach.
Create folders at your convenience to help your organization of Favorite items.
Click on the plus + sign, double-click on the folder and assign a name (a). Drag
the item from Favorites and drop into the new folder. To delete a folder, select the
folder and click on the - sign.
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Adding an item from the Favorites list
Go to ofcdesk tab, click on the Insert icon and click on the star to include the
item automatically on your Favorites list.
Changing Dimension (2D/3D)

Change the drawing dimension by clicking on the 2D3D icon on the
ofcdesk parametrics tab.
Select an item and choose the visualization:
Hit ENTER to convert to the selected items into the dimension you have
chosen.
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Project Transition between AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp
Platforms

Exporting IDS File

You can salve and export your drawing with .ids extension working
within AutoCAD

. Click on the Export IDS icon place on ofcdesk tab

and choose the folder where you want to save the drawing.
Click on Advanced Options.
Click on the Proceed button.
Then, using Revit

or SketchUp, click on the Import IDS icon within

ofcdesk idc to import the IDS fle.
The selected unit information is storage with IDS fle.
It is important that you consider original DWG block scales and units
avoiding incoherence of exportation units.
If you do not have the library including the items of .ids fle installed in your
computer, the library will be automatically installed when the importation
process begin.
ofcdesk idc provides you with IDS fle exportation and importation tool. IDS is
a fle extension supported by ofcdesk cad and ofcdesk idc for AutoCAD

, Revit

e
SketchUp.
Important: this is a ofcdesk idc tool and the use is limited after the 30-day trial period.
Set units according to the
current project.
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Importing IDS fles

You can also do the reverse process. Prepare your drawing using Revit

or Sketchup
TM
, click on the Export IDS icon on the ofcdesk idc toolbar
and save the fle with .ids extension to export the fle.
Important: this is a ofcdesk idc tool and the use is limited after the 30-day
trial period.
Important: You must have ofcdesk idc PRO version installed on every
platform (AutoCAD

, Revit

and SketchUp) to be possible the IDS fle

transition. Only items included on libraries will be imported or exported.
Within the AutoCAD

, go to ofcdesk tab and clique on the Import IDS

icon to import the .ids fle.
Select the IDS fle and click on Open.
Click on the Proceed button.
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Creating Bill of Materials

Go to ofcdesk tab and click on the BOM icon.
Check a complete Bill of Materials (a) or click on + sign to set flters (b).
Select a category (a), assign a name (b), set ON/OFF auto-update (c),
and click NEXT.
You can create a list including all components, sub-components, parts and the
quantities of each item used into your drawing.
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Select felds to be displayed within the schedule, and click Next.
Order the column according to your needs. Select Ascending to place
the feld above, or Descending to place the feld under (a). Group
items by rule, part number, fnish, etc (b). Click Finish.
Click on the schedule (a) and Position to place the selected schedule
on the drawing.
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Comparing Bills of Materials

Go to ofcdesk extras tab and
click on the BOM Comparison
icon.
Select one comparison option (a): List 1 minus List 2; List 2 minus List
1; Found on both lists; Comparison Table (Simple) or; Comparison Table
(Detailed).
Check the comparison results (b).
Select two drawings from your
database.
You can compare two drawing and their Bill of Materials easily. It is an excellent
feature in cases of rearrangements.
The BOM comparison can be exported to a spreadsheet, just clicking on Export.
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Setting Preferences

Go to ofcdesk tab and click Preferences.
A new screen is displayed including Locations, Proxy, General, Shared Folders and
Finishes/Options tabs.
Use the Locations tab to check where the libraries will
be placed.
The location is important because they will be employed
by ofcdesk idc when searching item blocks you have
created on the libraries and that will be brought into
your project.
Use the Proxy tab to set your proxy server
confgurations.
Use the General tab to log in to your ofcdesk.NET
account and to clean up thumbnail cache.
Warning! Modifying specifc settings in the Preferences is only
recommended to advanced users.
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Use the Shared Folders tab to check the location
where Shared Folders are placed and to make them
visible or not.
Use the Finishes/Options tab to control which fnishes
dialog will be displayed, and control automatic render
interval.
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Updating Libraries

Click Yes to start library update process.
Important! You must be connected to the Internet to update the libraries. To
access your account, click Login and enter your e-mail and password.
On the new screen, click on a library to update or click on Update all
libraries.
A message is displayed including available updates once a day when you start
the program. But you can check for updates clicking on Update on the ofcdesk
tab.
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Updating ofcdesk idc and TigreCAD

A message is displayed including available software updates once a day when
you start the program. But you can check for updates clicking on Update on the
ofcdesk tab.
Click Yes to start software update process.
The installation wizard is displayed including software version information.
Click Install and follow the onscreen instructions.
After fnishing the update, restart your computer and CAD program to end
the process.
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About ofcdesk idc and Technical Support

Check ofcdesk idc info such as version and Serial Number.
If you are experiencing any issues, click on Send Log.
You will receive an e-mail including the support team solution.
Go to ofcdesk tab and click on About.
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Appendix A

Command Prompt Shortcuts
2D3D Command to alter between 2D and 3D
Command to access list of Favorites
Command to insert items
Command to add equipment
Command to check for updates
Command to create a Bill of Materials
Command to export IDS fles
Command to open library search
Command to add ftting
Command to revert fow
Command to set confgurations and preferences
Command to compare Bills of Materials
Command to import IDS fles
Command to show ofcdesk idc toolbars
Command to manage pipe style
Command to display item info and rules
Command to search items
Command to display selected item info and rules
Command to check ofcdesk idc information
Command to add pipe
Command for validation
OFCMENU
BOM
OFCPIPE
BOMC
OFCPIPEEQUI
DB
EEV
OFCPIPEFIT
OFCPIPERFLOW
FAV
OFCSPIPE
IDSEXPORT
OFCSTANDARD
IDSIMPORT
OFCUPD
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INS
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Contact Us

We are interested in your comments and suggestions about ofcdesk
products. Please let us know how to improve features to better serve
you: feedback@ofcdesk.com.
For further information about TigreCAD

, ofcdesk idc and other ofcdesk

products email us at: info@ofcdesk.com.
Technical support is available through our website, as well as learning
interesting tips & tricks about TigreCAD

, ofcdesk idc and other ofcdesk

products. Visit our website www.ofcdesk.com.
ofcdesk idc and other solutions mentioned herein are properties of ofcdesk, llc, in the USA and other
countries.
TigreCAD

is Tigre S/A Tubos e Conexes trademark, in Brazil and other countries.

SketchUp is Trimble Navigation Limited trademark, in the USA and other countries.
ofcdesk idc not affliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or supported by Trimble Navigation Limited and/or
its affliates or subsidiaries.
Revit

and AutoCAD

are Autodesk, Inc. trademarks, in the USA and other countries.

ofcdesk idc is not affliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or supported by Autodesk, Inc. and/or its
affliates or subsidiaries.
ofcdesk is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear herein.
2012. Developed by ofcdesk, llc. All Rights Reserved.