CAD Shack

DECEMBER 10, 2010

East Coast CAD Kicks it up a Notch. East Coast CAD has had Fabrication for AutoCAD MEP software for years, but it added MEP Fabrication Version 1.0 See East Coast CAD announcement here. There is a sign up link from the EastCoast CAD/CAM home page. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. Popular Posts.

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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. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. The Formatting tab addresses how each field in the schedule will appear.

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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. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. 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. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Dependent Views. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Revit OpEd.

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DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 11, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Wednesday, January 11, 2012. The clandestine practice of consultants modelling for tender documentation. Blog Archive. at 6:46 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. CAD Shack VIPs.

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

He had everything on in the model and the linked model, the worksets were good, and everything he tried. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. Monday, November 14, 2011. Cant See Spaces. Popular Posts.

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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. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Popular Posts. Revit OpEd.

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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

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. Check out the image in this post on my blog - Drink BIMBO? CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies.

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CAD Shack

MAY 25, 2012

This article provides a method to use Autodesk Revit to model, and control by parameters, the basic version of nine types of forms that Felix Candela used, with several variations, during his career. CAD Employee Hiring 101 – The fundamentals of hiring CAD employees are often overlooked. CAD Shack VIPs. Revit OpEd.

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CAD Shack

JUNE 20, 2012

William Spier - Rapid Energy Modeling. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. Paul Aubin - Advanced Revit Families - Scheduling. Check the sessions page for a full list of classes. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).

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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. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer.

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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. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog.

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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. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. Tuesday, April 06, 2010. Popular Posts.

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CAD Shack

JANUARY 23, 2012

Pick Generic Models. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. When you select the Type of Parameter Revit will open the Select Category dialog. Select the original shelf in the bookcase family now. Popular Posts.

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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. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. Joe slam dunked it will a filter for the architect.

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 3, 2011

My daughter asked me yesterday: “At what point are you going to debunk something in your debunkthebim blog?” You need to run a tight and skinny model. The overall success of any BIM endeavour will depend majorly on how well the digital model and is management is managed.

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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. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer.

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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. Get training.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 11, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Validate results with comprehensible concise 3D models. With CAD files, isolate the design layers and takeoff the entire object with a single click. Blog Archive. adsense analytic. Monday, June 11, 2012. Vertigraph launched SiteWorx/OS version 5.0 on-screen cut-and-fill software.

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Revit Beginners

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

This blog will highlight some of the common questions and cool tips found in the process of transitioning our office to Revit. Journal of Building Information Modeling. Read what some of the industry experts have to say about BIM in the relatively new Journal of Building Information Modeling. National CAD Standards.

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CAD Shack

AUGUST 19, 2013

All that being said, please check out his new blog BIM: Integrating Art & Technology. Just 4 days ago, he coined "BIM - Business Improvement Model". He is a dynamic architect, performer, and instructor. Dog gone it, he is fascinating to watch and listen to. Neat-O BIM Rant Revit Resources'

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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

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. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. 1/31/2011 4:16 AM.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. 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 Blog Archive. adsense analytic. ► 2012. (18).

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Some videos offer training for the use of powerful 3D Building Information Modeling tools for precision estimating, such as Cadsoft Envisioneer and VisionREZ by Ameri-CAD. Blog Archive. adsense analytic. Wednesday, November 16, 2011. Quantity Takeoff Tutorial. ► 2012. (18).

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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. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).

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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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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

It provides a credible picture of present day attitudes and progress made towards Building Information Modelling (BIM) in New Zealand.” The surveyors must have felt a bit uneasy about this grouping, so just for good measure added the following note: “Autodesk products (40%) and Graphisoft (37%) clearly dominate the New Zealand CAD market.

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Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Square and cubic units will now be shown in exponential form such as m² and m³ Perimeter is a General Model Takeoff property that will populate as a Quantity 2. Labels: BIM , CAD , DWF , PDF , quantity takeoff , Quantity Takeoff 2012. Blog Archive. adsense analytic. at 1:08 PM.

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DebunkTheBIM

AUGUST 30, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Thursday, August 30, 2012. Another day, when a CAD Manager has seized the power. See, I’m weary of CAD Managers getting into BIM.

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Revit Beginners

JULY 31, 2009

This blog will highlight some of the common questions and cool tips found in the process of transitioning our office to Revit. This blog started out as a blog for beginners. Always Be Phase Aware In every project file your modeled components have a phase created and a phase demolished parameter whether you like it or not.

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DebunkTheBIM

DECEMBER 17, 2017

No need to be telling me to ‘eat my words up’ and recalling my history of Revit-bashing on this blog. Just because I do not enjoy modeling with Revit, I can keep an eye on what is happening in the industry, especially while the authors of my tool of choice are merrily basking in their achievements having ‘invented’ the ‘Year of the stair’.

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Do

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Could the issue be coming from linked CAD files and not Revit files? As you may recall, if a linked CAD file is in a project that has Shared Coordinates then Revit can throw this error due to xref & Acad issues. one needs simply to do the following: 1) Xref each needed, live CAD file into a blank CAD file (0,0,0 and all).

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Revit Beginners

MARCH 26, 2010

This blog will highlight some of the common questions and cool tips found in the process of transitioning our office to Revit. Lets say you have a project with worksets enabled and the whole model is on Workset 1 by default. No one else is going to be able to edit ANY modeled elements that are on that workset. CAD Digest.

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