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. BIM Board of Omaha. Tuesday, November 01, 2011. Unassigned Linked Rooms. September (1).

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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 Board of Omaha.

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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

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. BIM Board of Omaha. Check out Emy McGanns article in the M arch Edition of AUGI World " Tips to Leverage Data Efficiently ". September (1). August (2). February (2). January (2). December (4). Site Meter. AutoCAD MEP Links.

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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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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 7, 2013

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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. BIM Board of Omaha. Next a look up table needs to be created. The codes are listed below.

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PSMJ Resources

JULY 28, 2009

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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. BIM Board of Omaha. Revit Parameters - AUGIWorld Article. I have an article in the current issue of AUGIWorld.

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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. BIM Board of Omaha. Monday, November 14, 2011. Cant See Spaces. I had a user today who could not tag or see spaces. The architects room objects along with the spaces topped out at 8-0". September (1). August (2). January (2).

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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. BIM Board of Omaha. Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Dependent Views. By creating two dependent views of level 1, one can represent the East wing and the other the West wing. September (1). August (2). February (2). January (2). December (4). Site Meter.

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Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

It is an awesome way to resolve little matters when people are all out of the model. For 2013: [link] The procedure that Steve is describing has become more prevalent in 2012 and beyond due to tagging through linked models. 2012 Central States Revit Workshop - Omaha, Nebras. This wont make you popular at the office. at 8:00 AM.

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Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

They recently announced that theyre offering a software solution to bring 3D as-built models of pipes and other cylindrical MEP elements directly into Revit. However, the accuracy and utility of the model is greatly enhanced by the use of custom families. 2012 Central States Revit Workshop - Omaha, Nebras. Who is the Owner.

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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. BIM Board of Omaha. JUST SAYING. 2/04/2011 4:53 PM. Post a Comment. September (1). August (2). Site Meter.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 8, 2021

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CAD Shack

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

The BIM Board of Omaha. 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. BIM Board of Omaha. How Architects, why not invite them all?

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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. BIM Board of Omaha. They have been getting around previous methods of us color coding things, but the use of systems might catch a few off guard. Joe slam dunked it will a filter for the architect. September (1).

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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. BIM Board of Omaha. September (1). August (2). February (2). January (2). December (4). Site Meter. Revit User Group of Nebraska.

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CAD Shack

JUNE 10, 2010

I won't let my modelers use B&G families for this very reason. BIM Board of Omaha. Update: See what CAD Works had to say by clicking here. Todd Shackelford. at 11:05 AM. Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook. Labels: Rant. Usefullness: 2 comments: Gabe. 6/10/2010 12:46 PM. Mike said. September (1). August (2).

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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. BIM Board of Omaha. This week I needed to create some structure from the structural engineers AutoCAD plans since they were not using Revit. September (1). August (2). February (2). January (2).

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Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

As I wrote in my reply there, RTN is sleight of hand while RPN is really altering the entire model and related views to change orientation. 2012 Central States Revit Workshop - Omaha, Nebras. I had to rotate the text but the tool rotated the reference plane correctly but the massing is unchanged. Column Shading Gets Obstinate.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 18, 2012

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Revit OpEd

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The first was in Omaha (August), the second in Anaheim (September), the third in Phoenix (October) and I wasn't part of the fourth event in Honolulu. Indulging in a little historical review, the Omaha event is four years old now. It's founder, Carla Edwards, lived and worked in Omaha at the time. She brought the event with her.

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Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

It was meant to make it simple to alter the appearance of our model to be more in sync with what a structural engineer wants to see. In my own way: Architectural - All model elements treated "equally", according to Object Styles, but with architectural bias with respect to view range and cutting elements. Column Shading Gets Obstinate.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 14, 2023

While in school, during my junior and senior years, I worked for a small engineering firm back in my hometown, originally from Omaha, Nebraska. I was initially put in charge of taking all of their standard 2D models, and their library of details, and turning them into 3D details. Almost all questions can be answered in the model.

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

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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. BIM Board of Omaha. September (1). August (2).

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CAD Shack

JANUARY 23, 2012

Pick Generic Models. BIM Board of Omaha. In the Family Types dialog create a new Type parameter named “Swappable Shelf” Make its discipline Common , its Type of Parameter and group it under Constraints. When you select the Type of Parameter Revit will open the Select Category dialog. September (1). August (2). February (2).

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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

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. BIM Board of Omaha. Tuesday, April 06, 2010. Dans Family Reunion. Every time the architect would provide an update, I would have to load these families one at a time in the updated file. September (1).

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Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

who currently are not "in the model", they certainly could benefit from better access to the model, and LT could potentially do that. 2012 Central States Revit Workshop - Omaha, Nebras. My current project has a range of consultants, lighting designers, acousticians, theater planners, landscape, civil, etc.

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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. BIM Board of Omaha. Tuesday, May 17, 2011. How to Know Everything Revit MEP. August (2).

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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. BIM Board of Omaha. If checked the drop down to the right gives different combinations of data to associate with the totals. If left unchecked similar elements are combined into a single row in the schedule. September (1). August (2).

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Cassell Construction Estimating

DECEMBER 14, 2008

I also built an Estimating Model, to combine the multiple systems on a project into a single, easy to follow Takeoff Sequence. I’m anticipating doing more with Timberline Estimating Models in the coming year. We did two days of training at Seedorff Masonry’s Omaha office. Next initiative is Buyout Purchasing implementation.

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CAD Shack

JANUARY 6, 2011

They are selling the add in on a subscription model. $35 BIM Board of Omaha. They posted a preview of some of the features that you can watch in this video. There is a lot of promise in this to make our lives a lot more productive. 35 a year for a single license or $250 a year for a single site license. September (1). August (2).

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 8, 2014

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