Frequently Asked Questions

MEPcontent subscription means on the one hand that you can use manufacturer specific PLS files upon payment. These PLS files contain even more information than you are used to and are always up to date. On the other hand, with MEPcontent subscription you gain access to software functionalities that make the drawing and calculating with specific content in Revit or AutoCAD easier and faster.

PLS is short for Product Line Sheet. It’s a file containing the parametric data of a complete product line from a particular manufacturer, such as a Dyka PVC PLS file, Legrand cable trays, Wilo pumps, Brugman radiators and many more. Each manufacturer specific PLS file contains data like article numbers and ETIM/GTIN classifications, but also technical- and computational data such as dimensions or for example the pressure on a valve in a certain position. PLS files are available in the following categories: electrical (for example ducts), fire protection, heating, piping, air, sewerage, plumbing, sprinkler and Plant Room.

Unlike generic, unspecified content, you work with real deliverable articles from real manufacturers when using specific content. For example, you have a fixed size representation of a specific Intergas boiler in your Revit model or CAD drawing. This model contains all the information needed for coordination, clash detection, assembly and delivery. Generic content are non-deliverable items; you cannot order these articles and they do not contain any product information.

Content is becoming increasingly important and contains more and more information. We deliver product files that you can use for calculations and for ordering articles. We spend more time checking, maintaining and extending all specific product and item information, such as the possibility to link with price information. This content refinement gives you the information you need for all your projects, now and in the future. To keep up, we work every day here with a large team of developers. That's why we will be asking for a small contribution.

First of all, you pay for the access to all manufacturer specific PLS files. So you pay for high quality and uniform content that is always up-to-date. Exclusive functionalities in Stabicad will be made available that make modeling and calculating with deliverable items much faster. Think for example of automatically drawing with items that immediately contain the appropriate manufacturer information such as part number, classification and price.

In January, when you receive your annual Service and Maintenance Invoice, you will find that the MEPcontent subscription amount is also indicated. If you pay this bill, you will automatically have access to all manufacturer specific PLS files and the additional drawing and calculation functions in Stabicad.

If you work merely with generic (i.e. brand independent and non-dimensionally stable) content, you can cancel MEPcontent subscription. You can cancel (according to conditions) before October 1, then the amount will be no longer charged per 01-01-2018. We will ensure you that you only keep access to generic PLS files.

Should you have any other questions about MEPcontent subscription or wish to receive more detailed information, please get in touch with your contact person at Stabiplan or send an email to info@stabiplan.com.