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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

In the planning phase, aerial photographs from the remote-controlled aircraft provide the data material for 3D CAD or BIM model. Mega-trend in the construction industry: the 3D-printed building Since the University of South Carolina produced the first wall using 3D printing in 2004, sensational progress has been made.

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Revit OpEd: DWG Files and Funky Snapping

Revit OpEd

The other issue is when the data in the CAD file is small enough in extents but really far away from the files origin, according to the WCS which is all Revit really pays any attention to. This manifests itself in snap icons that appear to miss the element we are attempting to reference in the CAD file. ► 2004. (2).

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Revit OpEd: How Many Worksets Do I Need?

Revit OpEd

Linked Files - Electrical (Revit). Linked CAD - Architecture. Linked CAD - Mechanical Contractor. Linked CAD (etc. ► 2004. (2). ► December 2004. (1). ► November 2004. (1). Linked Files - Structure (Revit). Linked Files - Mechanical (Revit). Linked Files - Plumbing (Revit).

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