Introduction - Adobe Acrobat and PDF for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction - page 5

Table 1.1 Importance of PDF to AEC disciplines

Discipline Relative

Importance

PDF Features

Electrical
Engineering

85% Review tracking; project management

Civil Engineering 90% Geo-referenced drawings; project management

Mechanical
Engineering

85% All CAD is common format; configuration management

Construction
Managers

95% Reduced review and approval time; better document control

Architects 95% Easier to work with clients, since all files use a common format;

easier to work with permitting agencies

Knowledge
Managers

100% All information in one format and completely searchable

Researchers 75% Currently being used for knowledge and research management

How this topic is Presented

You will learn to use Acrobat and PDF working through the topic. The topic generally follows the design
build process.

x Introduction. The introductory chapters describe how engineering processes are defined for the
purposes of the topic's discussions.
x Converting Source Materials for the Bid Package. You see how to convert files of different types of
PDF using a variety of methods, as well as how to work with images and other file formats.
x Assembling Source Materials for the Bid Package. Learn how to assemble a document, and add
navigation and security features.
x Working with Bid Sheets. Discover how to use Acrobat forms tools, as well as how to work with
Adobe Designer.
x Making the Submission. This part is all about communication. You learn how to initiate, track, and
conduct a review. You also see how to work with the many viewing and commenting tools at your
disposal.
x Project Closeout. In this part, learn how to prepare document collections, build an index, and repurpose
content in a PDF document.
x Customizations and Advanced Features. The final part of the topic includes information on a variety
of other program functions that you can use to make your workday more productive and enhance your
projects. You will learn how to use multimedia, embedded data, and geo-referenced data.