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Revit OpEd
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
Invalid References. The Right and Left reference planes have corresponding names and IsReference settings. In this family Ive made a mistake (on purpose of course), the Right reference plane has a different IsReference setting, it is set to Weak Reference. Book - Introducing Revit Architecture. Revit OpEd.
Revit OpEd
APRIL 6, 2012
Reference Plane IsReference Parameter. This post reiterates concepts I wrote about many years ago, regarding the IsReference parameter assigned to Reference Planes. IsReference settings break down like this: Not a Reference - ignored by Revit in the project environment, still useful in a family to create "the bones". at 8:00 AM.
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Revit OpEd
MARCH 30, 2012
Revit 2013 - View References. If you are familiar with Matchlines and their related View Reference concept then you already have a sense of what this can do. You start the View Reference tool with this little sneaky button. How about spending Two Minutes with View References ? Book - Introducing Revit Architecture.
Building Information Management
JUNE 19, 2013
Requires IFC BIM in its projects and intends to have integrated model-based operation in future. Standard: Collaborative production of architectural, engineering and construction information. Mandatory BIM for government projects. Requires IFC BIM for new buildings. 3 BIM pilot projects running. BIM Task Group.
Revit OpEd
AUGUST 8, 2012
Reference Planes Summary Post. Similar to the previous summary posts for Worksets and Shared Coordinates Ive grabbed a number of past posts that have Reference Planes in common. Reference Planes and Wall Closure. Reference Plane IsReference Parameter. Grips Location Reference Planes vs Line. Updated: 9/14/2012.
Revit OpEd
MAY 23, 2012
View Reference Origin Location. The View Reference family that we can use in conjunction with Matchlines and now with Revit 2013 to create more general reference to views on sheets has an unpleasant effect on views that they are in. Labels: Origin , View Reference. Book - Introducing Revit Architecture. Newer Post.
DebunkTheBIM
OCTOBER 1, 2012
As my middle daughter is contemplating her future career-options and is seriously leaning towards architectural studies, I prepare my list of topics she must also absorb too, to ‘future-proof her career’. One: construction law; Two: project management; Three: BIM. Imagine each of these consortia consisting of at least 3 companies.
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