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. BIM Manager.

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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. Revit User Group of Nebraska. BIM Manager. Tuesday, November 01, 2011. Newer Post.

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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. BIM Manager.

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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. Revit User Group of Nebraska. BIM Manager. Newer Post. Older Post. August (2).

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 31, 2023

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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

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. To try and manage the large number of parameter names I am toying with adding prefix or suffixes. BIM Manager.

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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. Revit User Group of Nebraska. BIM Manager. Monday, November 14, 2011.

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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. Revit User Group of Nebraska. BIM Manager. Next a look up table needs to be created.

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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. Revit User Group of Nebraska. BIM Manager. Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Dependent Views. Newer Post.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2020

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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. Revit User Group of Nebraska. BIM Manager. Please take a moment to support the ladies of BIMbo.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Learn how construction leaders transform operations, reduce costs, and streamline project management in the cloud. Drive lean project management with data-driven decision-making. Launch real-time Building Information Modeling (BIM). Project Management. construction project management software. Greg Ragsdale.

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CAD Shack

DECEMBER 10, 2010

WILLING TO BET THAT ALL THE DEMO DOES IS PROCESS AN EXISTING MODEL THAT HAS BEEN SET UP PERFECTLY. MOST OF THE MODELS THAT ARE OUT THERE ARE NOT EVEN CLOSE TO THE STAGES THAT YOUR DEMO IS, EVEN IF THE PROJECT IS CLOSED OUT. Revit User Group of Nebraska. BIM Manager. JUST SAYING. 2/04/2011 4:53 PM. Post a Comment.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

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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. Revit User Group of Nebraska. BIM Manager. Another satisfied customer.

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CAD Shack

JUNE 10, 2010

As a BIM manager, I dont want one extra thing to administrate or trouble shoot. I won't let my modelers use B&G families for this very reason. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. Revit User Group of Nebraska. Mike said.

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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. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

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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 am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. Revit User Group of Nebraska. BIM Manager. Newer Post.

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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. Out of the blue another CAD/BIM from manager from Schemmer who was a student of mine called to say that some old Avatech buddies were going to take him out to lunch that same day and maybe I would like to join in. BIM Manager.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 21, 2020

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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. Type parameters will be common to every fixture of that type.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 22, 2016

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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. Revit User Group of Nebraska. BIM Manager. When you select the Type of Parameter Revit will open the Select Category dialog. 6/12/2012 12:41 PM. Post a Comment.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 18, 2013

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APRIL 8, 2014

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 23, 2017

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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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OCTOBER 4, 2021

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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. Revit User Group of Nebraska. BIM Manager. Newer Post.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 12, 2016

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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. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. Revit User Group of Nebraska. BIM Manager. It's always good to get back to basics.

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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. Revit User Group of Nebraska. BIM Manager. Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Post a Comment.

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JANUARY 6, 2011

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 User Group of Nebraska. BIM Manager. They posted a preview of some of the features that you can watch in this video. Newer Post.

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APRIL 12, 2016

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