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BIM Objects, Data, and Information – More than a 3D Pretty Picture – Soooo Much More!

Building Information Management

At present, the NBS National BIM Library objects are classified using both the draft Uniclass 2 Work result code and the System name to give a deeper link between the object and specification. All BIM objects have properties, and most also have geometries (although some do not, for example a paint finish).

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Revit Beginners: Stepped Foundation Plans

Revit Beginners

Stepped Foundation Plans. We often have split level projects and weve had a lot of trouble isolating the stem walls and footings from the rest of the model for use in a foundation plan. Go to your foundation floor plan and type VG. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Marathon Drafting. Saturday, July 22, 2006. came along.

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Revit Beginners: Surveys and Site Plans

Revit Beginners

Surveys and Site Plans. elevations, sections, 3D views, etc (similar to model lines) and youll have to adjust its visibility one view at a time. Now lets say youve developed your site plan (with linked survey) and you want to export the data (including survey) back to DWG format. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Marathon Drafting.

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Revit Beginners: Using Radar

Revit Beginners

You just linked a developed Revit model into a new project file and you cant seem to find it. If I just imported a project and I cant seem to locate the imported model the first thing I do is setup my radar. Go to a floor plan view and add four new elevations looking in all directions. ArchiCAD vs Revit. David Duarte.

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Revit Beginners: Revit Template Sharing

Revit Beginners

Edward Borg of Precision Drafting LLC has a dedicated FTP site for sharing cool Revit Project Templates and Families. Youll also find a Revit model of Calatravas Turning Torso project in Malmö, Sweden. See how it was modelled. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Marathon Drafting. Join Augi 2. David Duarte. at 10:39 AM. Newer Post.

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Revit Beginners: The Revit Experiment II

Revit Beginners

Using Revits 2D Drafting tools: Because beginners are not completely familiar with all of Revits tools and because they are often faced with a deadline, beginners will likely rely on detail lines and filled regions to piece together plans, sections, and elevations for their first few projects. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Knowledge Base.

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Revit Beginners: When is a Family Parametric?

Revit Beginners

A placeholder is a family that has just enough geometry to illustrate the component in your plans, elevations, and sections. Having built a few parametric families, here is my experience: The dimensions that are variable or can flex need to be modeled before any actual geometry. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Marathon Drafting.

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