CAD Shack

MAY 24, 2007

We must be on our way, because Autodesk announced this morning that Revit Architecture and AutoCAD Architecture programs have been Certified for IFC 2x3.That That is the latest release of the IFC format, which continues to evolve.

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CAD Shack

MAY 3, 2011

MEP Annotation Symbols vs. 3D Architectural Families. Have you ever plotted and found something like the image below where an architectural object is some how thinking it is more important the your MEP object? Put those pesky architectural objects in there place quickly by making them transparent in Visibility Graphics.

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Carol Hagen

AUGUST 21, 2014

While many Architectural, Engineering and Construction firms use Bluebeam Revu to convert CAD to PDF, there’s an often overlooked capability that is as plain as the nose on your face. Bluebeam Revu CAD Architectural Sketch Autocad Bluebeam Revu Tips Floorplan Illustration'

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CAD Shack

JULY 1, 2010

Working With Architectural Title Blocks. This may be cheating, but check out this post I just did for Club Revit on dealing with architectural title blocks and their shared parameters. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Discussion Group.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Software Required for 3d Modeling of Structure/Architecture. Autocad Civil 3d. AutoCAD is a mercantile software & drafting software application, developed by Autodesk. Software Required for 3d Modeling of Structure/Architecture: The types of Software Required for 3d Modeling of Structure/Architecture are as follows. #2a.

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Revit OpEd

APRIL 22, 2014

It''s been 14 years since Revit formally began knocking on the doors of architectural firms. When Autodesk decided to buy Revit Technology Corporation they confused many of their own customers who, until then, were using AutoCAD or Architectural Desktop (aka ADT, now AutoCAD Architecture aka ACA).

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 18, 2016

UQTO refers to an add-on toolbar available in Autocad (2010 to 2014). This quantity surveying software can simplify the Architectural, Civil and MEP quantity surveying process by performing the following functionalities accurately. Generates a unique group for all element types (Footings, Columns, Plastering, Paintings, etc…).

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 13, 2023

The school’s “Architectural Drawing” programme is a two-year, 120-credit course that introduces students to all facets of architectural drawing through a strong practical and vocational approach to workplace learning in the form of internships. But to really work well together based on BIM, more is needed.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 28, 2023

Walls AEC , a dynamic architecture, engineering, and contracting company with operations in Lebanon and Kuwait, is making waves in the industry through its technology-driven approach and unwavering commitment to digital progress. says Mr Naji. With robust digital tools, businesses can enhance productivity and benefit all stakeholders.

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Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 9, 2014

The AutoCAD Civil 3D users and experts can now make the better use of it to perform the projects and reacting fast to change. Hit this link to be invented AutoCAD Civil 3D : It is set up in Pennsylvania. This is actually civil engineering 3D software. It supports the BIM too.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 1, 2015

The AutoCAD Civil 3D users and experts can now make the better use of it to perform the projects and reacting fast to change. Hit this link to be invented AutoCAD Civil 3D : It is set up in Pennsylvania. Civil Engineering Design Calculation Software This is actually civil engineering 3D software. It supports the BIM too.

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CAD Shack

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Melinda Heavrin, AutoCAD Architecture expert, thoroughly discusses "Material Matters". In "Stuck in Neutral, Christopher Fugitt offers his view on AutoCAD Civil 3D and what is needed to make that product all it could be. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Architectural three dimension depictions involve the procedure of automatically transforming the multi-faceted paradigms into a two-dimensional form on a computer or a rendering device. Individual customers prefer the AutoCAD files converted into Sketch- Up files. Most the clients seek quality applications.

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CAD Shack

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Melinda Heavrin also shows you "Efficient Customization with the CUI" in AutoCAD Architecture. And Elisha Sage dives deep into some complicated features of part building in AutoCAD MEP. He is not only a smarty-pants, but also a dynamic speaker that can help you improve your day to day life and have fun at the same time.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 16, 2015

3D Nature’s World Construction Set : It is photorealistic 3D terrain visualization for cartography to architecture, golf and forestry. 3D Structural Modeling Software – 3D+: It is autoCAD based pareametic modeling and analysis. Carlson Software – These are the makers of several AutoCAD and IntelliCAD-compatible surveying.

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Revit OpEd

JULY 29, 2011

that create AGI32 (a popular lighting analysis tool for AutoCAD) are in the Beta process for their new application for Revit called ElumTools. From their website: snip ElumTools is a calculation Add-in used to predict the performance of electric lighting systems within the Autodesk® Revit® Architecture or MEP software.

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CAD Shack

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

A few weeks ago we noticed that we had a linked architectural model with named and numbered rooms. We changed the linked architectural files volume computations to "Areas Only" instead of "Areas and Volumes". AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. Popular Posts.

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Pro Builder

JULY 14, 2021

Brock began his career in housing more than 30 years ago, drawing at a drafting table before graduating to AutoCAD and eventually becoming hooked on 3D modeling—a journey that led him to advocate for bringing as much technology as possible into the industry. “I See Change: Innovation in Home Building. . The Path to 3D Modeling.

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CAD Shack

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

In the past I have used linked architectural views in Revit MEP to show room names, numbers and door tags. 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.

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CAD Shack

MAY 25, 2012

Elisha Sages article on Pain-free Implementation of AutoCAD MEP software begins with challenging readers to decide whether they even need to implement the latest version. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Discussion Group. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts.

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Revit OpEd

JULY 11, 2013

A common question from people with experience using AutoCAD is, "Does Revit have a UCS too?". There isn''t a literal equal tool in Revit, no UCS button. In Revit we manipulate views to make it easier to work with different orientations. This means making some extra views.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

I have a degree in architecture from Virginia Tech. I worked as an architect and had a lot of experience with CAD, Architectural Desktop, AutoCAD, and those types of programs. Then, I started to get into Revit on the architecture side.

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CAD Shack

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. AutoCAD MEP Links.

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CAD Shack

MAY 25, 2011

I came across this article recently in Architectural Record regarding a lawsuit in which the contractor used BIM against the design team and won. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Discussion Group. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts. Posted by.

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Revit OpEd

JULY 29, 2013

A question posted at AUGI started out simply by asking if this concept is the same at AutoCAD. When we pass along our model to the structural engineer we will need to send both the "parent" architectural model and the "child" repeating units. I replied, "Exactly the same concepts". Clear as mud? Explanations Tips Linked Files Dept.

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CAD Shack

JUNE 20, 2012

There will be 3 tracks of sessions according to "Flavor" of Revit - Architectural, MEP, and Structural. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Discussion Group. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts. AUGIs AutoCAD MEP Tip of the Month. 22 nd 2012.

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CAD Shack

OCTOBER 20, 2011

On March 7, the Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE) Nebraska Chapters are sponsoring first one day Expo and Technical Conference for professionals involved in the building industry. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links.

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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. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs.

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Carol Hagen

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Today you need to look at “where technology, telecommunications and architecture are beginning to collide” The Construction Industry, Governments and Manufacturers can take advantage of these tools to make an impact on energy conservation and provide transparency. to undertake post-occupancy evaluation.

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DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 21, 2018

I ‘drew’ the first axo chair in AutoCAD 25 years ago and showed it to her. I designed and modelled iconic commercial buildings in Teamwork Architecture when we moved to a bigger town 15 years ago. Almost thirty years ago, I was first talking about computer modelling of buildings.

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CAD Shack

DECEMBER 24, 2009

You know this if you have tried adding a ceiling grid with Revit Structure, duct with Revit Architecture, or structural steel with Revit MEP. This week I needed to create some structure from the structural engineers AutoCAD plans since they were not using Revit. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links.

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Revit OpEd

JANUARY 31, 2011

I've been places though that are not and they deal with the unpleasant disconnect between Revit Architecture's Rooms and Revit MEP's Spaces, without the tool. I've been befuddled for decades now at the Express Tools part of AutoCAD. Quite frustrating to have to coordinate these. If you didn't, now you do.

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DebunkTheBIM

JULY 24, 2011

Her birth day also marks 3 software related anniversaries for me, 15 years of Archicad, 20 of AutoCAD and 5 of Revit (Architecture). Slowed down a bit when teenage-hood hit, hopefully will regain the trait of ‘keeping going’ as she gets out the other side of the tricky years.

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

even with AutoCAD included!) However the high number using ArchiCAD reflects the strong hold this company holds over the architect and architectural designer market (81% of respondents). .” … actually, this was the question: “When producing CAD drawings, which of the following tools do you mainly use?”

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CAD Shack

DECEMBER 17, 2009

Problem ; You have created an enlarged view in Revit MEP and the linked architectural column lines shoot off into outer space instead of respecting the new smaller crop region. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Discussion Group. CAD Shack VIPs.

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Revit OpEd

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Let's imagine a scenario where our structural engineer decides to mock-up a preliminary model but does so without the benefit of having the architectural model linked in yet. This gives us the option of linking a RVT model according to the location of its Project Base Point (PBP) and aligning it with our own.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Different kinds of BIM softwares like AutoCAD Architecture and Civil 3D are applied for estimation and costing, initial pricing, report tabulation of materials, bidding, unit cost for specific items, time spent counting within a project, measuring items within a project, labor costs and estimates project costs.

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