CAD Shack

MAY 19, 2010

Vote for Autodesk University Classes. Autodesk University Class Voting. 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. Labels: Autodesk News.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A 2022 study by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk found that 93% of construction firms have unfilled positions. . New business models. This is not easy because our current business models are centered on growth. This is urgent.” – Olivier Lépinoy, Global Business Development, Autodesk .

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Revit OpEd

APRIL 14, 2016

Last night I was able to download and install Building Design Suite 2017 from my Autodesk subscription account. That written I decided to compile my own review of the new features and enhancements in a blog post. Autodesk has their own interpretation of what are big new features and sometimes I agree. Okay, on to the list!

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This company offers BIM services and fabrication software to help firms design and assemble models in a way that saves time, labor costs, and material waste. Allied BIM leverages integrations to cut down spooling efforts and track fabrication lead times. . If you work in prefab, also check out AlliedBIM.

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APRIL 6, 2011

Wrapping up with a presentation from Phil Bernstein and a couple of other "industry thinkers" at Autodesk. Pre-fabrication, with the Architect involved. Fewer spreadsheets, more data in the model, with better reporting out of the model. Comments on this blog are moderated to prevent SPAM comments. Blog Archive.

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Revit OpEd

APRIL 13, 2015

The media embargo has been lifted for Revit 2016 so we''re beginning to see some information surface on blogs and other sites. Naturally Autodesk would like to manage what is being said about their products when they release new versions, or at least be the first to start the conversation. I''m waiting for the latter personally.

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CAD Shack

DECEMBER 10, 2010

East Coast CAD has had Fabrication for AutoCAD MEP software for years, but it added MEP Fabrication Version 1.0 WILLING TO BET THAT ALL THE DEMO DOES IS PROCESS AN EXISTING MODEL THAT HAS BEEN SET UP PERFECTLY. Autodesk News. (27). Autodesk Seek. Find the correct AutoDesk Object Enabler. RobiNZ CAD Blog.

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CAD Shack

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Spaces (created in Revit MEP ) can be bounded by elements in linked models, in the host model, or in both. In Revit MEP , spaces use the computation height that is defined in the architectural model. A space understands in which room of a linked model it resides, and it can report the identity of that room. at 10:38 AM.

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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. Autodesk News. (27).

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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. The weird thing is some of the linked spaces in the MEP model were showing up as “unassigned” Not all of them, just some. Autodesk News. (27). Autodesk Seek. Find the correct AutoDesk Object Enabler.

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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. Autodesk News. (27). Autodesk Seek. Find the correct AutoDesk Object Enabler. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. Autodesk Fabrication 2013 at Autodesk University 2013.

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CAD Shack

MAY 25, 2012

When it comes to implementing any Autodesk product, most professionals know that the mechanics of installing the software, whether from disc or download, are only the beginning of the implementation process. Inside Track – This months Inside Track column focuses on Autodesk Exchange Apps, Featured Apps for Revit. Autodesk News.

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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. Autodesk News. (27). Autodesk Seek. Find the correct AutoDesk Object Enabler. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. Autodesk Fabrication 2013 at Autodesk University 2013.

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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. Autodesk News. (27). Autodesk Seek. Find the correct AutoDesk Object Enabler. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. Autodesk Fabrication 2013 at Autodesk University 2013.

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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. I would like mechanical/plumbing in Revit MEP to have the same connection philosophy as Revit Structure using and analytical models. Just like a structural model, the beams and columns do not have to be connected to run structural analisys.

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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. Autodesk News. (27). Autodesk Seek. Find the correct AutoDesk Object Enabler. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. Autodesk Fabrication 2013 at Autodesk University 2013. Autodesk University 2012.

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CAD Shack

JUNE 20, 2012

William Spier - Rapid Energy Modeling. Autodesk News. (27). Autodesk Seek. Find the correct AutoDesk Object Enabler. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. Autodesk Fabrication 2013 at Autodesk University 2013. Autodesk University 2012. Resources. (41). Families. (21).

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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. Autodesk News. (27). Autodesk Seek. Find the correct AutoDesk Object Enabler.

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Revit Beginners

MARCH 21, 2007

This blog will highlight some of the common questions and cool tips found in the process of transitioning our office to Revit. Take a look around and youll find that Revit model data is being exported to other applications for many uses. Here is a short list of uses for which Revit model data is being exported. Autodesk Seek.

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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. Autodesk News. (27). Autodesk Seek. Find the correct AutoDesk Object Enabler. RobiNZ CAD Blog.

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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. Autodesk News. (27). Autodesk Seek. Find the correct AutoDesk Object Enabler. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. Autodesk Fabrication 2013 at Autodesk University 2013.

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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

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. Whenever you find a blog or website that has good information, follow it.

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CAD Shack

JUNE 10, 2010

I won't let my modelers use B&G families for this very reason. Does autodesk approve of these types of content browsers? Autodesk News. (27). Autodesk Seek. Find the correct AutoDesk Object Enabler. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. Autodesk University 2012. Labels: Rant.

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CAD Shack

DECEMBER 24, 2009

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. I had all the beam sizes because I down loaded the Core Structural Library from Autodesk. Autodesk News. (27). Autodesk Seek. Find the correct AutoDesk Object Enabler. Shackelford.

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CAD Shack

MAY 22, 2012

The Itemize every instance check box creates a separate line for every instance of a model element. Autodesk News. (27). Autodesk Seek. Find the correct AutoDesk Object Enabler. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. Autodesk Fabrication 2013 at Autodesk University 2013. Resources. (41).

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CAD Shack

JANUARY 6, 2011

They are selling the add in on a subscription model. $35 All the info can be found on our blog at [link] Thanks Phillip Miller Kiwi Codes Solutions Ltd. Autodesk News. (27). Autodesk Seek. Find the correct AutoDesk Object Enabler. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. Autodesk University 2012.

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CAD Shack

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Because we are comprised of people from engineering, architectural, civil, and contractor firms we are in the unique position to not only help each other on internal problems, but also address the issues that arise when Revit models are shared. Check out the image in this post on my blog - Drink BIMBO? Autodesk News. (27).

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CAD Shack

JANUARY 23, 2012

Pick Generic Models. Autodesk News. (27). Autodesk Seek. Find the correct AutoDesk Object Enabler. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. Autodesk Fabrication 2013 at Autodesk University 2013. Autodesk University 2012. Select the original shelf in the bookcase family now.

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CAD Shack

MARCH 16, 2011

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. Out of the box, a user need only understand the scheduling function in Revit to start leveraging that data inherent in the model. Autodesk News. (27). Autodesk Seek. Resources.

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