Charging for CAD files

Kimberly Saxton · 2016-04-12T19:33:00Z

Hello I wanted to get other's take on charging for CAD files. We are constantly burden by 3rd parties wanting CAD files and/or PDF's of surveys we have completed. (Now, assuming we have obtained the consent of the person who ordered the survey and paid for it) If it is a builder whom we do a lot of business with, or we knew when doing the survey someone was going to need the CAD file; I have no problem giving them what they need. However, I do have a problem taking the time to unarchive a job, cleaning up the CAD file, getting the person's information, and sending them what they needed without some sort of fee, if it is someone I don't know (mostly architects) and the job is over a year old. Even if it is $25, time is money in my opinion. Your thoughts on this?

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Totalsurv, post: 370730, member: 8202 wrote: I understand what you are saying but from my point of view I would need to know who is using my control, why they are using it and are they competent enough to not screw up and then blame my control.

That is an easy answer. You only send your file to your client with a specific set of electronic and use criteria along with a proper electronic release. Any unintended use by a 3rd party is not your responsibility.

Posted : May 5, 2016 11:43 am

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