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PDFs and BIM: A trilogy of posts investigating what the PDF format’s role may be in strategies transitioning the industry to BIM? First part: PDFs within current AEC – Important yet neglected?

DebunkTheBIM

This approach is somewhat surprising considering that in most contemporary construction contracts PDF’s as the digital representations of drawings have often higher standing than model files or even DWGs. Then, there is the ‘trace and reference’ command to assist with colours, opacity and the magic slider for interrogation purposes!

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I never knew her name was Kate.

DebunkTheBIM

Not talking royal-brides here – the Kate I am referring to is ‘sort of imaginary’. A kind of Archicad ambassador too – you saw her, you knew the software behind. A kind of Archicad ambassador too – you saw her, you knew the software behind. Why can’t we get rid of the drawing? We met about 15 years ago.

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

Building Information Management

Traditionally, a value that was represented on a drawing may not correctly corresponded with the value within the specification simply due to a ‘typo’ An example being where a ’60 minute fire door’ has been recorded on the drawing but has been recorded as ’90 minutes fire rating’ within the specification.

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Revit Beginners: The Data Manager

Revit Beginners

Some people refer to these individuals as Data Managers or Data Leaders. audits the drawings to ensure conformance with the standards and a logical organization of the CAD work." And not just our models but also the drawings we are getting from consultants. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Other BIM Software. The Data Manager.

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Revit Beginners: Sort by Submittal Package

Revit Beginners

Unfortunately, theres not much you can do about any annotation references that cross over between submittal packages. We decided that we also wanted to be able to sort the sheets in our project browser (and our drawing lists) by Submittal Package. and check the category Drawing Sheets. Drawing List. Drawing List.

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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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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

This has included “CAD” using PEAC, GDS, MicroGDS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, SketchUp, ArchiCAD and “Raster” using Cadcore/Hitachi PrEditor, ScanGraphics, Scan2CAD, etc. These reports have been distributed to over 1million people worldwide and are widely cited as authoritative references on these topics. .

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