Firstly, what is APZ file ?

The APZ file is a secured application file created with AutoPlan BPAS software tool which is required to be uploaded by the applicant to proceed for a planning application. The plans prepared in AutoCAD drawing file will be processed in the AutoPlan Author to prepare this client utility file (.apz file).

AutoPlan BPAS is Computer Aided Design (CAD) based software that can be used to automate building plan verification process in Building Plan Approval System (BPAS).

The technical persons can get the Autoplan BPAS by doing the successful registration in the system.

Secondly, How can APZ file be created ?

Step 1 : Building plans are prepared by technical persons in AutoCAD software.

Step 2 : Technical persons prepare a AutoPlan Author Project in which details of project such as drawing details, Ownership Details, Land Details, Building Details, etc., shall be entered and the prepared Building Plan dwg file shall be attached to the project.

Step 3 : The prepared Building Plan will be marked through various marking forms in AutoPlan Author.

Step 4 : Application file (.apz file) shall be generated from AutoPlan Author.

Additionally following features available in AutoPlan Author :

i. AutoPlan Author verify the marked drawing and generates verification results and sample Report so that the technical persons can confirm whether the building plan is acceptable to Building Bylaws and Zonal Regulations before applying to Authority before submission only.

ii. AutoPlan Author highlights the failed objects (based on Building Bylaws and Zonal Regulations) in drawing for corrections with required / permissible values as per Building Bylaws and Zonal Regulations so that the technical persons can correct the drawing where ever required before the final submission to the Authority.