I have a client that his engineer is requesting my CAD file of the house that he is remodeling, I already send them the pdf's, but my client states that the engineer NEEDS the cad drawing so he can start to work on the engineering part.
This client of mine is very shady, and not a trustworthy person, so I'm not sure if he is telling the truth or just trying to get the cad file without paying me.
I have worked with other engineers before and they are fine with PDF's however its easier for them if they have the cad files, but not sure if they really NEED them like in this case.
It is common to share files with other disciplines. But if the engineer is not under your contract, I could see why you would be concerned. If he owes you money, and has proven untrustworthy in the past, then you shouldn't be sending anything to anyone until you are paid.
Do you have a contract stating what and when you get paid, and what you are to deliver. Cad files, prints, pdf's, ect... should all be covered in your contract.
I'm with JsBach. If the engineer is not yours, then these are provided as a courtesy, however, if your client is a dick - which you should've fired long ago, if he hasn't paid you - then send a letter, stating that you will send a pdf, and when he pays you, then you will send an electronic file. If he balks, fire him.
Engineer requests CAD files
Hello all,
I have a client that his engineer is requesting my CAD file of the house that he is remodeling, I already send them the pdf's, but my client states that the engineer NEEDS the cad drawing so he can start to work on the engineering part.
This client of mine is very shady, and not a trustworthy person, so I'm not sure if he is telling the truth or just trying to get the cad file without paying me.
I have worked with other engineers before and they are fine with PDF's however its easier for them if they have the cad files, but not sure if they really NEED them like in this case.
Any thoughts?
Thank you!
It is common to share files with other disciplines. But if the engineer is not under your contract, I could see why you would be concerned. If he owes you money, and has proven untrustworthy in the past, then you shouldn't be sending anything to anyone until you are paid.
Do you have a contract stating what and when you get paid, and what you are to deliver. Cad files, prints, pdf's, ect... should all be covered in your contract.
I'm with JsBach. If the engineer is not yours, then these are provided as a courtesy, however, if your client is a dick - which you should've fired long ago, if he hasn't paid you - then send a letter, stating that you will send a pdf, and when he pays you, then you will send an electronic file. If he balks, fire him.
And if the client owes you-gotta get the $$ before sharing.
^^ ditto
Register the design with the copyright office. It's relatively cheap and will protect you if your design or elements of it get used elsewhere.
If the copyright is not registered, you get paid for your work. If the copyright is registered, you get paid for your work plus punitive damages.
I'm not sure if he is telling the truth or just trying to get the cad file without paying me
if it's in your contract to get paid for the cad files, just send him a bill and send the files with receipt of payment
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