CAD Shack

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

A few weeks ago we noticed that we had a linked architectural model with named and numbered rooms. The weird thing is some of the linked spaces in the MEP model were showing up as “unassigned” Not all of them, just some. CAD Shack VIPs. Revit MEP How to Create a Lighting Fixture Schedule. RobiNZ CAD Blog.

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JUNE 22, 2011

The use of dependent views is invaluable in a MEP model when systems cross match lines. CAD Shack VIPs. Revit MEP How to Create a Lighting Fixture Schedule. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Peat and Repeat.Additional Revit Labs coming soon for AU 2012. Dependent Views.

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CAD Shack

APRIL 2, 2012

Monday, April 02, 2012. Skip to page 33 to get the low down on some elegant Revit MEP tips and tricks to try with the data in your model. CAD Shack VIPs. Revit MEP How to Create a Lighting Fixture Schedule. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Autodesk University 2012.

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JANUARY 23, 2012

Monday, January 23, 2012. Pick Generic Models. 1/24/2012 5:52 AM. 1/26/2012 2:14 PM. 1/30/2012 6:02 PM. 1/30/2012 8:14 PM. 5/21/2012 4:15 PM. Revit Family Formula Examples and Tricks. When creating formulas in a family it is helpful to have a go to list of examples. Here is mine. IF Statement.

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CAD Shack

JULY 26, 2010

Check out page 20 for how you can assign MEP scheduled parameters to items placed in the architectural model. We have already been asked by one of our consultants to use their MEP content in our Architectural model. CAD Shack VIPs. Revit MEP How to Create a Lighting Fixture Schedule. CAD Shack Blog Buddies.

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MAY 25, 2012

Friday, May 25, 2012. What comes before, and after, the installation is the focus of the May 2012 issue of AUGIWorld magazine. What comes before, and after, the installation is the focus of the May 2012 issue of AUGIWorld magazine. CAD Employee Hiring 101 – The fundamentals of hiring CAD employees are often overlooked.

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CAD Shack

JUNE 3, 2010

I wanted to use phones and web browsers to acquire and sort BIM data directly from Revit models. I would like mechanical/plumbing in Revit MEP to have the same connection philosophy as Revit Structure using and analytical models. CAD Shack VIPs. Revit MEP How to Create a Lighting Fixture Schedule. CAD Shack Blog Buddies.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011

He had everything on in the model and the linked model, the worksets were good, and everything he tried. CAD Shack VIPs. Revit MEP How to Create a Lighting Fixture Schedule. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Peat and Repeat.Additional Revit Labs coming soon for AU 2012.

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CAD Shack

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

In Revit MEP 2012 the use of systems for duct and pipe gives color to those entities. When at a loss on how to handle the colorful MEP model one of our clients called on Joe Eichenseer at IMAGINiT for help. CAD Shack VIPs. Revit MEP How to Create a Lighting Fixture Schedule. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. Nice for us.

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JANUARY 6, 2010

In November Autodesk published a report from an experiment they did involving the a rapid energy modeling for 6 of their existing buildings all over the globe. If you cant get enough of that Green-Revit-Synergy type stuff, you should check out the Rapid Energy Modeling Report PDF they have posted on their web site. CAD Shack VIPs.

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MARCH 29, 2010

I have noticed that when I get architectural models with excessive grouping that they bog down my MEP models. I try to keep the my linked architectural model as clean as possible and one thing that seem to help is breaking up groups. Open the architectural model and expand groups in the project browser. CAD Shack VIPs.

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APRIL 6, 2010

I often redefine some architectural families to be 2D in my model to keep the model size down and lessen interference issues. CAD Shack VIPs. Revit MEP How to Create a Lighting Fixture Schedule. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Some weeks back I was planning on having lunch with a CAD/BIM manager from a competing firm HDR. I spent quite a bit of time at his firm consulting, and we still like to get together to discuss CAD and BIM issues. CAD Shack VIPs. Revit MEP How to Create a Lighting Fixture Schedule. CAD Shack Blog Buddies.

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JULY 21, 2011

For this example use Model and Manufacturer. The words model and manufacturer will work, the letter X or any other characters will work as well, just dont leave them blank. Column B defines the Model number assigned to that type. CAD Shack VIPs. Revit MEP How to Create a Lighting Fixture Schedule. RobiNZ CAD Blog.

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MAY 19, 2010

Subing out the Model How Subcontractors are forging a new functionality with BIM. A debate is raging as to who should have access to the Model and where contractors and subcontractors can add value to the BIM process. CAD Shack VIPs. Revit MEP How to Create a Lighting Fixture Schedule. CAD Shack Blog Buddies.

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JANUARY 6, 2011

They are selling the add in on a subscription model. $35 I would say this one app is better than the entire 2011-2012 upgrade. 1/16/2012 8:22 PM. CAD Shack VIPs. Revit MEP How to Create a Lighting Fixture Schedule. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Post a Comment.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Currently the room tags are reading information from the room object in the linked architectural model and I link that view. The space object in the MEP model linkst to the room object in the architectural model. The space object will read the room information from the room object and can be tagged by view in the MEP model.

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DECEMBER 24, 2009

The way I got around the above mentioned error was to open a structural model I received from a different engineer on a different job. CAD Shack VIPs. Revit MEP How to Create a Lighting Fixture Schedule. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD.

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MAY 17, 2011

The software accurately models in three dimensions, runs analysis, performs interference checks, and creates construction documents for HVAC, plumbing, lighting and power designs. Simply having a three dimensional model isn’t enough. CAD Camp is rolling out this month. CAD Shack VIPs. Tuesday, May 17, 2011.

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Thursday, November 10, 2011. ► 2012. (49). Breaking down the doors to construction modelling. It DOES matter what modeller you use!!!

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. The topics include the use of BIM in: student projects, interdisciplinary collaboration in studios, scheduling and estimating classes, IPD projects and facilities management. Thursday: Information Exchanges.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. The topics include the use of BIM in: student projects, interdisciplinary collaboration in studios, scheduling and estimating classes, IPD projects and facilities management. Thursday: Information Exchanges.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 5, 2014

A multi-dimensional tool, Building Information Modelling (BIM) involves generating a visual model of the building which also manages data about it, at the design stage, throughout the construction phase and during its working life. IFC/COBie Report 2012. What is BIM? Introduction. NBS National BIM Report 2013. Download report.

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Revit OpEd

APRIL 18, 2012

Wednesday, April 18, 2012. The whole model is still there, just not visible, thatll provide some relief for performance sake. Linked CAD - Architecture. Linked CAD - Mechanical Contractor. Linked CAD (etc. Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Now Shipping. ▼ 2012. ► August 2012. (17).

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