CAD Shack

JANUARY 23, 2012

Create a tag that references the shared parameter to show "STAIR" or "EXiT" and dont tag exits signs that should have no text. Pick Generic Models. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. if(STAIR, "STAIR","EXIT").

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BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2013

Applied Software, a building information modeling (BIM) services provider as well as a provider of Autodesk 2D and 3D CAD products and services, announced it has earned the new MEP Systems Engineering Specialization designation for value added resellers (VARs) from Autodesk Inc. read more. read more.

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Reference Source-NBS National NIB Survey). Organizational Use of CAD. Use of CAD. CAD Tools Used. This information model can be used to inform the decision-making process and answer questions throughout the entire project life-cycle. Charles Darwin. Latest BIM Adoption Figures for the UK. Highlights: BIM Awareness.

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CAD Shack

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

In a Revit MEP project file with a linked architectural Revit model, type VG to open the visibility graphics dialog. The Model Categories tab controls only the 3 dimensional components in the host (current) model. Architectural components that may be drawn in the host model are not shown in this dialog by default.

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DebunkTheBIM

MAY 8, 2011

Enabling meaningful access to model data outside of native CAD platforms has been neglected by software developers and data originators for a long time. Design intent, future operational references, construction approach visualised on the model? Somehow, the word ‘scrutiny’ (i.e.

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Modeling CAD Zoning Software 48

CAD Shack

JANUARY 30, 2015

The symbolic representation on a receptacle, for example is larger than the actual 3 dimensional modeled receptacle used for elevations and interference detection. Because it is oversized placing receptacles close together in the model causes the plan symbols to overlap. Use the generic annotation family template provided with Revit.

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DebunkTheBIM

JULY 26, 2014

This approach is somewhat surprising considering that in most contemporary construction contracts PDF’s as the digital representations of drawings have often higher standing than model files or even DWGs. Then, there is the ‘trace and reference’ command to assist with colours, opacity and the magic slider for interrogation purposes!

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Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Course Highlights are (Table of Contents): Introduction and high level concepts: covering what a Family is, the Revit element hierarchy, libraries and differences between model and annotation Families. Covers planning, reference plane strategies, nesting components, arrays, parameters, formulas driving parameters and parameters.

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CAD Shack

MARCH 7, 2015

Unpin the 2 references planes in the template and uncheck the Defines Origin check box. Add 4 reference planes to define the length and width of the shelf in the reference view. Set the Right and Back reference planes to Define Origin and Pin them in place. ? Lock the faces of the extrusion to the reference planes.

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Without an industry standard, users have been unable to cross reference data between organizations, agencies, industry, disciplines, and software solutions, creating inaccuracies and inefficiencies that have a major impact on effective maintenance, operations, and management of assets and facilities.

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DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 20, 2012

Instead, I operate daily in environments where ‘modelling for interpretation’ is considered to be a dirty concept. Instead, I operate daily in environments where ‘modelling for interpretation’ is considered to be a dirty concept. The Abu Dhabi Municipality is asking for CAD files.A ► 2011.

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BIM CAD Modeling Documentation 48

DebunkTheBIM

JUNE 2, 2017

So, with the help of these references, in theory at least, anything within a building could be located exactly within the space. For a successful project, these references get fixed as soon as it is possible, and are not moved. They go into significant efforts to use and reuse models and not ‘waste them’. So, imagine a detail.

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CAD Shack

JANUARY 3, 2015

Create additional reference planes. I apply the correct "Is Reference" parameter. Reference planes have positive and negative sides. I have OCD, by modeling them in the company template I ensure they are all drawn left to right and bottom to top providing consistent results. Constrain Reference Planes.

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DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 31, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Tuesday, January 31, 2012. The Abu Dhabi Municipality is asking for CAD files.A The clandestine practice of consultants modelling.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 17, 2020

it can also go into considerable depth, including design illustrations, indicative plans, sections and elevations and 3D Models of a development approach. ”. Computer-aided design (generally referred to by the acronym CAD) is the use of computer software to create drawings. Conceptual Sketches Definition. Computer Aided Design.

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Revit Beginners

MARCH 23, 2007

Some people refer to these individuals as Data Managers or Data Leaders. In an Architectural Record article " Getting on Board with Building Information Modeling " Larry Flynn describes a Data Manager as someone "responsible for coordinating the various computer files and models that are integrated into a BIM." David Duarte.

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Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 21, 2010

For additional information reference the Help Documentation HERE. For additional information reference the technical solution HERE. If you import cad details and the don't properly show the graphical quality you expected then you need to change the settings for the file you are actively using. A metric version is included too.

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

For some reason BIM authors (architects, engineers, etc) think that because they create the initial BIM information they have the right to full control and to charge for the BIM model throughout the life of the building. The architect doesn’t model ductwork, they use the mechanical engineer’s model.

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BIM Modeling Drawings Agreement 40

DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 5, 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, January 5, 2012. The Abu Dhabi Municipality is asking for CAD files.A The clandestine practice of consultants modelling.

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BIM CAD Modeling IDEA 48

Building Information Management

JUNE 5, 2014

A multi-dimensional tool, Building Information Modelling (BIM) involves generating a visual model of the building which also manages data about it, at the design stage, throughout the construction phase and during its working life. What is BIM? Introduction.

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BIM Modeling Life Cycle Industrial 51

DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 9, 2015

BIM has traditionally been powered by the army of foot-soldiers, ex CAD – often self-trained modellers and the occasional top level smart thinker, but the middle benches have been generally ‘BIM free’ for the last 2 decades. Reference: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/bim-struggling-usa-iftikhar-a-gaur-cmit-iciob-mba-pmp-leed-ap?trk=prof-post

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Tom Gay manages worldwide CAD and GIS services, site plan documentation and engineering document management services for The Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM Global). David Quigley , East Coast CAD/CAM. .

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Quantity take off procedure can be enhanced with BIM as estimate of the quantities are derived from BIM models and the model contains the information on all the objects in the building in addition to their dimensions. QTO can be organized to perform any size estimate and for checking a BIM model for precision.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Tom Gay manages worldwide CAD and GIS services, site plan documentation and engineering document management services for The Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM Global). David Quigley , East Coast CAD/CAM. .

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BIM Conference Education CAD 40

Revit Beginners

DECEMBER 7, 2006

The more accurate the information in your Revit model the more you can do with it. Models from different consultants (who use software other than Revit to model) can be combined for analysis and clash detection. Design Review – Export Revit models into the DWF format for project managers to markup. Applications.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Quantity take off procedure can be enhanced with BIM as estimate of the quantities are derived from BIM models and the model contains the information on all the objects in the building in addition to their dimensions. QTO can be organized to perform any size estimate and for checking a BIM model for precision.

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DebunkTheBIM

JULY 27, 2017

The same ones are often much less excited when it comes to the ‘how’ questions of the approach, and when those annoying questions do pop up, I see them often flippantly referring to various Standards, Booklets and Guides for (self) help, as if all that menial stuff has been so-over-resolved, that it is hardly worth mentioning.

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BIM CAD Negotiation Statistics 48

BIM & Beam

AUGUST 1, 2018

Before we dive in, let’s quickly review the four benefits of BIM for engineers: Combines the versatility of 2D documentation with the higher level of fidelity and accuracy of 3D modeling of steel reinforcement and concrete accessories, with minimal effort to produce both. Revit-model-driven structural-analysis.

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CAD Shack

JULY 17, 2008

I model in the ceiling plan view because I need the ceiling grid to place my diffusers and miss the lights fixtures. In AutoCAD I would make it no plot, so I can reference it. Modeling in the ceiling plan view handles that. Here is what I have come up with so far. I use both. Every firm is different, but this way is an idea.

Plans 45

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Revit Beginners

SEPTEMBER 12, 2006

Did you model a rough opening height for your window that has say a sloping sill and now your head height is not accurate in your schedule? To resolve this set the Defines Origin parameter for the Sill reference plane to TRUE. National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. CAD Block Exchange. This is why.

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Revit CAD BIM nemetschek AllPlan 40

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Includes improved search capabilities and streamlined Help reference content. 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.

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Autodesk Estimating Construction Software 40

DebunkTheBIM

JULY 4, 2014

Contrary to what many think – I’m extremely careful when and how I reference people in my writing that have confided in me in any way. Exactly 2 years after the launch of the First BIG BIM programme, the last modeller left, coinciding with their (now abandoned) BIM tools turning 1 year out of date, as nobody bothered upgrading the software.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 6, 2021

Project support includes project budgeting assistance, spec editing, and customized model and incentive programs. The DeWalt Mobile Pro app offers basic calculation and reference tools with optional add-ons for customization. Click for more info. . . Builder solutions / Simpson Strong-Tie. Click for more info. . .

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Products Electrical Design Chief Architect 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

To-date, we have uploaded over 150 pages of tips and tricks, knowledge base articles, and quick reference guides. Now, you have Revit power users who do a majority of what a BIM manager used to do 10 or 15 years ago, managing templates, setting up models, etc. And I’ll share this with my team.'”

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Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Conceptually Revit expects us to begin by creating a model using Project North, make it easy to put on paper first. I recommend a different process using a Master Site model) No CAD survey, just an old hand drawn document? You can refer to this SUMMARY POST for other related things I''ve written.

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Modeling Revit CAD Site 59

Building Information Management

JUNE 6, 2013

For a review of OmniClass in general, refer to the separate article OmniClass: a critique. These would then need to map to each other and to the Work Results Table, in order to properly integrate the specification component of the building information model (BIM) along the project timeline. Table 5 illustrates this (left-hand column).

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 8, 2022

Each of the four new models is characterized by clean lines with organic or geometric influences, and all feature Icera’s high-performance technology and antimicrobial MicroGlaze finish. Shown: Watergen's latest model, Genny, comes with solar panels.) Low-maintenance and energy efficiency models provide long-term value.

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