# Trimble EC-CAD Reviews **Vendor:** Trimble **Category:** [MEP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mep) **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 4 ## About Trimble EC-CAD Trimble EC-CAD for AutoCAD MEP is Trimble’s premier AutoCAD-based CAD product for use by HVAC and Mechanical Contractors. For MEP detailers who are creating 3D models with the AutoCAD MEP platform, EC-CAD makes it easier to coordinate with other trades, so you can see conflicts before you start building. ## Trimble EC-CAD Reviews ### 1. Placement the Trimble field points is very easy and accurate on this software **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Ashish M. | Senior Engineer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 02, 2021 **What do you like best about Trimble EC-CAD?** Less no of commands are capable of placing the Trimble points in workspace in this software. The user interface is very easy to understand and comprehend the processing about technicalities. **What do you dislike about Trimble EC-CAD?** I am satisfied with the performance of this software as it works better than the earlier softwares I used. The graphics can work better than what they are right now. **Recommendations to others considering Trimble EC-CAD:** Anyone can easily switch on this software since it works with very less no of commands hence saves energy and time. Simple UI makes it easy for the new users to become habitual effortlessly. **What problems is Trimble EC-CAD solving and how is that benefiting you?** We are placing the field points for various services in building like HVAC ductwork, plumbing, water supply and other piping services and electrical services also. Installation has become super easy on site with the help of these field points. ### 2. Essential tool for BIM **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** lakshay v. | Senior Engineer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 04, 2022 **What do you like best about Trimble EC-CAD?** The best thing in trimble is that it provides solutions that facilitate high quality, better workflows and information exchange. Drawing of trimble can help on site and enhance digital technology. **What do you dislike about Trimble EC-CAD?** It could be more user friendly. As compare to other softwares, interference of this software is not good. Hard to operate this software. Synchronization feature is not great in this software. **What problems is Trimble EC-CAD solving and how is that benefiting you?** We can analyze the changes that occur in drawing by comparing the existing and new document. ### 3. My experience on Trimble EC CAD **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Garvit G. | Senior BIM Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 08, 2021 **What do you like best about Trimble EC-CAD?** I think this is an advanced version for modeling of HVAC part. I have worked on Autocad Fabrication, too, but it gives the exact length of duct and accurate material data. Spool drawing in this software is fantastic. Visualization of ISO view is almost the same as Navisworks. **What do you dislike about Trimble EC-CAD?** one thing I have faced in this software is "hassle in the shop drawing." I don't think it is up to the mark for 2D drawings such as Revit and AutoCAD fabrication. It doesn't give you the flexibility to manipulate data means we can not enter manual data as per client demand. **Recommendations to others considering Trimble EC-CAD:** If someone is using Fabrication and Revit fabrication so stick with that. just for smooth spooling process don't use this software **What problems is Trimble EC-CAD solving and how is that benefiting you?** Most of my work is 3D modeling of ducting and 2D drawings like Shop drawing, Sleeve drawing, and Spool drawing. ### 4. Trimble EC-CAD Review **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Architecture & Planning | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2021 **What do you like best about Trimble EC-CAD?** It is helpful to create the trimble for hangers. This is used to locate the hangers in field. **What do you dislike about Trimble EC-CAD?** If we place the markers on the hangers sometimes it place two markers at same hangers that makes your count wrong **Recommendations to others considering Trimble EC-CAD:** Trimble is a very helpful software while getting hangers, sleeves at the field. It saves lots of resource. **What problems is Trimble EC-CAD solving and how is that benefiting you?** Problem of placing hangers manually in the field is eleminated by trimble. Now hanger location can br marked by trimble and placed with coordination. ## Trimble EC-CAD Discussions - [What is Trimble EC-CAD used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-trimble-ec-cad-used-for) - [Do this software places field points on extruded elements automatically? 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