HydraLIST vs. AutoSPRINK for Stocklisting?

9/4/2019

How does AutoSPRINK compare with HydraList for stocklisting? I know many local fabricators are familiar with the HydraList files and I've used the program for years now, but I've also heard good things about AutoSPRINK - just wanted to know how the two compare from users on the stocklisting side of things.

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Dan Wilder

9/4/2019 10:44:39 am

As for usability & customization on the user side, HydraLIST is far superior but AutoSPRINK is a draw it and it lists how it was drawn...no over rides, no vertical tag issues, no elevation tag mismatches.

As for the fabricators use, we send over a stripped down version (no backgrounds) of the list area in a .CAD file (native AutoSPRINK file) to the fabricator. From there, MEPCAD has worked with the major fabricators (Core & Main, Ferguson, Viking, WinSupply are in my area) and they pull their exports internally because they are working with a AutoLIST program that includes their part numbers/codes and is compatible with their processes. We will still send over a PDF file which is the template, it's up to the fabricator to make sure things match on their end.

I have completed over 30 systems this way (one large project) without a incorrect fab list issue....this excludes the wrong pipe or outlet size/orientation/ or make on put on by the shop because when checking the lists, it matched.

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9/4/2019 11:15:23 am

AutoSPRINK is the best one

William Shores

9/4/2019 12:22:35 pm

I came out of the field in 2004 and started using AS. It was not till later I learned the Autodesk programs like Acad w/ Hydracad and Revit. It was difficult using AS for years because ALL the fabricators only excepted .hlf files from Hydralist and while I could create a .hlf file the ability to edit it was limited using AS. Also I did not have Hydralist so I could not easily catch missing outlets and unwanted pipe duplications. As Dan said ALL the major fabricators are using AS now. The question was not about function and performance as my opinion that currently AS is the most user friendly. As far as listing though if you spend the time to learn the listing/fab manager and design your models accordingly, AS can be a powerful tool. I have fine-tuned my station and now I mostly deal with Autodesk programs just for the export/import process.

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