Autodesk Forma vs CPI Mobile App Suite

Autodesk Inc. Capture punch list items, markup drawings, log daily reports, view the latest sheets, and review 3D models from the jobsite with the Forma mobile construction app. The Forma mobile app puts the tools and project information you rely on in your hands. Stay connected to your crews on site, manage projects, and keep work moving. Make critical decisions faster with the Forma mobile construction app: • Forma Build Essentials for efficient, focused field execution • Forma Build for connecting field execution and project management Forma Build Essentials: Built for lean crews and growing jobs. Projects are quick to set up, easy to access, and designed for everyday work on site. • Capture punch list items and issues from the field • Complete daily reports, logs, and forms • View current construction sheets, drawings, files, and models • Open project files and documentation Latest sheets, files, and models View and mark up sheets directly from the jobsite. Access project files and review 3D models to understand design intent and context. Confirm the latest versions before work begins. • View and mark up drawings • Open project files, sheets, and construction documents • Review 3D models Punch list and issue tracking Capture punch list items and issues as you walk the jobsite. Track quality concerns. Log safety observations, near misses, and good catches. Assign responsibility and track work from open to closed. • Log issues with photos, locations, and references • Assign owners and due dates • Track progress from open to closed Daily reports, checklists, and forms Capture daily activity and site conditions, complete quality or safety inspections, and attach photos, signatures, and supporting files. • Complete daily reports and logs • Record site conditions and project information • Attach photos and signatures Fast mobile workflows Open a project and jump straight into work. • Access sheets, issues, forms, photos, and models quickly • Use shortcuts for common field actions • Keep project information accessible as connectivity changes Forma Build: With Forma Build, bring the office and field together to keep projects aligned and on track with connected project management workflows. • Includes core field capabilities • Review project schedules and work plans • Manage RFIs and track responses • Access approved submittals • Capture meeting notes and manage correspondence • Track project assets • Manage document and package reviews Connected across Forma: The Forma mobile app connects you to your Forma project information, construction documents, files, and 3D models across Forma Build Essentials, Forma Build, PlanGrid, Forma Design Collaboration, and Forma Data Management, while providing access to files created in Autodesk tools like Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD. See what our customers have to say: "The ability to access 3D models from the field eliminates confusion and allows us to come to a real-time resolution for any issues onsite. This capability reduces risk and provides cost and time savings while ensuring we deliver high-quality projects to our clients." Briana Mitchell, Project Manager, Boldt Company "We have about 460 field employees and for them to access documents in real-time directly on their iPhone or their iPad is priceless." Ken Mabe, Director of Field Operations, Eckardt Group

CPI Mobile App Suite is a collection of design tools developed by CPI to help IT and telecommunications professionals determine cable fill, select server cabinets, identify the best power distribution unit (PDU), and create bills of material (BOM) for cable pathway, while on the go. It includes these four tools: Cable Fill Calculator Easily determine cable fill for CPI products. Building on the already popular version on the website, we have made it mobile for your convenience. Whether you need values for vertical or horizontal cable managers, cable management rings, cable runway products and more, you will find it here. We have also included a star rating system to help you select the best products for your application. Once you have selected the product and received your cable fill, you then have the option to email your results to yourself or your customer, CPI’s Technical Support, or Distributor for ordering or verification. Cabinet Selector Quickly select the right server cabinet for your specific application. CPI’s Cabinets and Enclosures are known for having a wide range of product features. This simple tool will help you select the best cabinet based on your needs. It will ask for specific requirements such as height, width, depth, door styles and more. You can then build a part number based on the results. It will also provide an information sheet for the cabinet family selected, so that you can read about the additional features and benefits. You then have the option to email your results to yourself or your customer, CPI’s Technical Support, or Distributor for ordering or verification. Power Selector Select the right power product with confidence. Identifying the perfect CPI eConnect® PDU for your application has never been easier. The app will present you with a few questions based on functionality, voltages, amps, etc., to provide you with the best solution. It will then build a part number for you and provide you with the basic description and cut sheet. Cable Pathway Selector Prepare a list of project materials on the go. Get started on the right path by quickly creating a bill of material (BOM) for your next project using CPI Pathway Products. First, select your preferred cable runway solution. Then you will be led through options such as width, length, color, type of splices and junctions. Once these have been entered, you will be presented with a BOM complete with part numbers, description, quantity, etc. An option is available to add additional part numbers such as server cabinets, eConnect PDUs, and other products. You then have the option to email your results to yourself or your customer, CPI’s Technical Support, or Distributor for ordering or verification. Wall-Mount Cabinet Selector Quickly select the right wall-mount cabinet for your needs. CPI’s Wall-mount Cabinets create accessible locations for equipment where space is limited or does not exist. This simple tool will help you select two of CPI’s top systems — ThinLine II or CUBE-iT™ — based on your needs. Once you make your selection, you will be provided with the cabinet’s complete spec sheet and given the option to add it to a BOM, email it to yourself, or to CPI Technical Support. Nearby Distributors Quickly find CPI distributor nearest you. CPI's Nearby Distributors tool quickly locates the nearest CPI distributor, as well as provide contact information for both the distributor and the CPI Regional Sales Manager.