CAD Shack

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

A few weeks ago we noticed that we had a linked architectural model with named and numbered rooms. The weird thing is some of the linked spaces in the MEP model were showing up as “unassigned” Not all of them, just some. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links. Revit OpEd.

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CAD Shack

JUNE 22, 2011

The use of dependent views is invaluable in a MEP model when systems cross match lines. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Discussion Group.

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CAD Shack

APRIL 2, 2012

Skip to page 33 to get the low down on some elegant Revit MEP tips and tricks to try with the data in your model. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links.

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CAD Shack

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

He had everything on in the model and the linked model, the worksets were good, and everything he tried. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links.

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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. Revit MEP: Using Rooms & Spaces for Leverage – Author David Raynor discusses ways to use rooms and spaces to leverage our models to design more efficiently.

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CAD Shack

JUNE 3, 2010

I wanted to use phones and web browsers to acquire and sort BIM data directly from Revit models. If your wish would come true, what would your one wish be for eigher AutoCAD MEP or Revit MEP? I would like mechanical/plumbing in Revit MEP to have the same connection philosophy as Revit Structure using and analytical models.

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CAD Shack

JUNE 20, 2012

William Spier - Rapid Energy Modeling. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Discussion Group.

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CAD Shack

JANUARY 6, 2010

In November Autodesk published a report from an experiment they did involving the a rapid energy modeling for 6 of their existing buildings all over the globe. If you cant get enough of that Green-Revit-Synergy type stuff, you should check out the Rapid Energy Modeling Report PDF they have posted on their web site. CAD Shack VIPs.

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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. CAD Shack VIPs.

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Lets Build

MAY 9, 2017

Building Information Modeling (BIM) can be a valuable tool in the hands of anyone who works in construction. As we saw above, BIM stands for Building Information Modeling. CAD drawings are used during Level 0, but there is no sharing of the generated information models. What BIM Actually Is. IFC files, COBie files etc.).

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CAD Shack

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

When at a loss on how to handle the colorful MEP model one of our clients called on Joe Eichenseer at IMAGINiT for help. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links.

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CAD Shack

APRIL 6, 2010

I often redefine some architectural families to be 2D in my model to keep the model size down and lessen interference issues. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Popular Posts.

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CAD Shack

JULY 21, 2011

For this example use Model and Manufacturer. The words model and manufacturer will work, the letter X or any other characters will work as well, just dont leave them blank. Column B defines the Model number assigned to that type. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links.

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CAD Shack

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Some weeks back I was planning on having lunch with a CAD/BIM manager from a competing firm HDR. I spent quite a bit of time at his firm consulting, and we still like to get together to discuss CAD and BIM issues. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine.

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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. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Discussion Group.

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CAD Shack

JANUARY 23, 2012

Pick Generic Models. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Discussion Group. RobiNZ CAD Blog.

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CAD Shack

MAY 19, 2010

Subing out the Model How Subcontractors are forging a new functionality with BIM. A debate is raging as to who should have access to the Model and where contractors and subcontractors can add value to the BIM process. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts.

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CAD Shack

DECEMBER 24, 2009

This week I needed to create some structure from the structural engineers AutoCAD plans since they were not using Revit. The way I got around the above mentioned error was to open a structural model I received from a different engineer on a different job. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems.

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CAD Shack

MAY 17, 2011

The software accurately models in three dimensions, runs analysis, performs interference checks, and creates construction documents for HVAC, plumbing, lighting and power designs. Simply having a three dimensional model isn’t enough. CAD Camp is rolling out this month. Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Get training.

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CAD Shack

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

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. The space object will read the room information from the room object and can be tagged by view in the MEP model.

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CAD Shack

JANUARY 6, 2011

The folks at Kiwi Codes Solutions have developed a Family Browser that looks and acts like an AutoCAD palette inside of Revit products. They are selling the add in on a subscription model. $35 I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. Revit OpEd.

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Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 15, 2010

EastCoast CAD/CAM announced on November 30th that they are now supporting a workflow from AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP models to their fabrication software. I either completely missed them at AU or they weren't there.

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CAD Shack

MARCH 16, 2011

Revit MEP offers many advantages compared to two dimensional CAD programs. Knowing exactly what you have in a model at all times and knowing that number is correct, brings a level of confidence that enhances the design. Instance parameters can be different for every instance placed in the model. CAD Shack VIPs.

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BIM & Beam

AUGUST 13, 2015

Engineering firm Melia Smith & Jones uses SOFiSTiK software for 3D rebar modelling in Autodesk Revit. Most engineers still produce classic 2D reinforcement drawings using programs such as AutoCAD ® combined with CADS RC. Autodesk Revit is an important component for generating engineering drawings and details.

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

It provides a credible picture of present day attitudes and progress made towards Building Information Modelling (BIM) in New Zealand.” even with AutoCAD included!) It is likely that if further engineers had responded to the survey the balance towards Graphisoft (ArchiCAD) would not be as marked.”

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CAD Shack

APRIL 27, 2006

Some of you may be too young to remember life before cable, but I bet most can remember a time when your choice of CAD technologies was limited to one. Digital Drafting Whether you liked AutoCAD, MicroStation, or whatever. (I The minute you draw it twice in AutoCAD or ABS somebody changes one of two and now, there’s a disconnect.

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Revit OpEd

APRIL 22, 2014

Revit Structure was introduced (2005) and the conversation began again with engineers. A year later Revit Systems (now MEP) started the same dialog for another set of engineers. One of the many stories we''ve heard that was meant to help us in our transition was how easily Revit worked with other CAD software''s data.

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DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 1, 2018

The arty types will, of course venture into pretty diaries, hand written journals and within the architectural corner of the industry hand-sketching, physical model making etc. Why do you ever settle for AutoCAD? creating your own models to supervise construction or project manage others) is something to be ashamed of.

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Civil Engi

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

These free measurement apps are very useful for civil engineers, Architects, Interior designers, real estate brokers, and students. you can easily Export to other graphic software like Autocad, Microstation, and GIS. However, The payable features, Import and Export from/to text/zip file, Dxf (cad file) with Local Coordinate System.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 20, 2023

As Building Information Modeling Director at Silicon Valley Mechanical , Don looks after all things BIM at the company. ” So I ended up dropping out and joining the local apprenticeship because my dad (who’s now retired) was a senior engineer for the largest HVAC contractor in the Bay Area.

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

This is the case even in the majority of otherwise BIM-mandated projects, though a parallel, quasi-sophisticated modeling workflow may exist, for ‘show’. The various assessor engineers typically work with flat (2D) PDF or AutoCAD files, and consider individual sheets, marking them up or adding comments.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

The estimators can now transform images to CAD linework acclerating the process of making this image data useful. This CAD-based project-estimating and modeling software is compatible with AutoCAD® 2012 and IntelliCAD® 7.0 Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering Software. of the various i.

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CAD Shack

JANUARY 14, 2013

Yeah, Dave presents an option for creating plumbing systems in Revit MEP in a multi-model workflow process without disrupting that process between the architect and the plumbing engineer/designer. Andrew Walther sheds light on how AutoCAD Civil 3D software relates to BIM. Dave Benscoter ! BIM and Civil 3D – Fact or Fiction?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Calling all architects, engineers, contractors, and owners: This session is perfect for anyone who wants to better understand the value of collecting data across enterprise and connected cloud environments. Go to the session > Speaker: Ivana Tudja, BIM and Digital Engineering Lead (Senior BIM Manager), Mace. Billion Business.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Assistant Vice President – Manager, Engineering Plan Services. Tom Gay, Chair. .

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Revit OpEd

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

This post attempts to outline how a project will develop (understanding there are exceptions) when considering multiple firms/models and attempting to keep each model aligned both in Revit's model environment and relative to the site location and survey information. They import your model Auto-Origin to Origin.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Assistant Vice President – Manager, Engineering Plan Services. Tom Gay, Chair. .

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