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

Building Information Management

While the specification system has detailed guidance and links to standards, regulations and suggested values, geometric BIM software has great visualization analysis and instance scheduling functionality. A reference to the object for the user if one or more is used with the project. NBSDescription. The full description of an object.

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Revit Beginners: Revit Factory

Revit Beginners

I am looking for references on tutorials and teaching aids. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Marathon Drafting. Other BIM Software. David Duarte. at 4:50 PM. 4 comments: architectnote. hii david i am user of autodesk revit 8.1 too, since i was 2005 in institute. I am putting together a class to teach Revit at Southern Utah University.

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Revit Beginners: Wall Layer Wrapping Control

Revit Beginners

First thing you have to do is open the door (or other) family and add a reference plane (as shown below). Now select that reference plane and make sure that under its properties you change the Wall Closure parameter to TRUE. You can also add a second reference plane to control exterior and interior wall layer wrapping separately.

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Revit Beginners: Section Annotation Features

Revit Beginners

In the options bar youll notice that you can "Reference other view" (for referencing a drafting view that is already present). Just draw a reference plane at the angle you want (and in the location you want for your section line) then place your section line adjacent to the reference plane. ArchiCAD vs Revit.

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Revit Beginners: 2D vs 3D Datum

Revit Beginners

Same goes for Reference Planes and Levels. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Marathon Drafting. Other BIM Software. This blog will highlight some of the common questions and cool tips found in the process of transitioning our office to Revit. Friday, September 29, 2006. 2D vs 3D Datum. Youll notice a blue icon that reads 3D. CAD Digest.

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Revit Beginners: The Data Manager

Revit Beginners

Some people refer to these individuals as Data Managers or Data Leaders. Ive been following NBIMS somewhat and was under the impression that it was A) still in development and B) a standard more for vendors developing BIM related software. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Marathon Drafting. Other BIM Software. The Data Manager.

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Revit Beginners: Parametric Column Families

Revit Beginners

First thing you need to setup are reference planes. Now the trick is that after youve created your elements you have to Edit the work plane of each element so that the elements are attached to the reference plane you would like them to "travel with." ArchiCAD vs Revit. Marathon Drafting. Other BIM Software.

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