We accept digital drawings in standard CAD formats (.dwg, .dxf) and vector-based PDFs that can be directly imported into CAD software. Please note that processing PDFs may extend lead times.
Drawings must follow industry best practice, including:
- Use of layers to separate elements (e.g. structural, thermal, fixings).
- Closed polylines for all objects (e.g. aluminium profiles), not disjointed lines.
- Use of blocks for repetitive elements.
- Clear dimensions, annotations, and correct scale.
- No overlapping or redundant geometry.
Drawings must contain all information necessary to carry out the thermal analysis without requiring us to interpret or modify the design. Vector-based PDFs should be clean, legible, and suitable for direct import into CAD software without quality loss. While we can address minor issues such as disjointed lines or missing hatches, we do not alter or complete incomplete designs. If any material data is missing, we may make informed assumptions solely for the purpose of analysis, and all such assumptions will be clearly documented in the final report.
Materials data
Thermal properties ought to be provided for all materials included in the analysis — such as thermal conductivity, emissivity, and centre-pane U-values for glazing or insulated components. Alternatively, relevant datasheets must be supplied to allow us to accurately determinat these values.
Impact on lead times
If input files are incomplete or require significant clean-up, additional time may be needed, which can impact overall delivery times.