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BIM Objects, Data, and Information – More than a 3D Pretty Picture – Soooo Much More!

Building Information Management

While the specification system has detailed guidance and links to standards, regulations and suggested values, geometric BIM software has great visualization analysis and instance scheduling functionality. All BIM objects have properties, and most also have geometries (although some do not, for example a paint finish).

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Revit Beginners: Apply View Template to Schedules

Revit Beginners

Apply View Template to Schedules. but you can now create a view template from schedule views. I revisited my first post and realized that just because Revits schedules defaulted to Arial font back then, doesnt mean I have to live with it now. Labels: Schedules. Other BIM Software. nemetschek AllPlan.

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Revit Beginners: XL2CAD for Revit

Revit Beginners

Dotsoft has ported their AutoCad excel software to Revit. Labels: Applications , News , Schedules. Other BIM Software. nemetschek AllPlan. nemetschek Vectorworks. This blog will highlight some of the common questions and cool tips found in the process of transitioning our office to Revit. XL2CAD for Revit.

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Revit Beginners: Filter Unplaced or Unenclosed Items

Revit Beginners

After youve created a Room or Area Schedule and populated it with rooms/areas you have the option of filtering unplaced or unenclosed Rooms/Areas. Labels: Filters , Rooms , Schedules. It is in the options bar when you open a room schedule. Other BIM Software. nemetschek AllPlan. nemetschek Vectorworks.

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Revit Beginners: When is a Family Parametric?

Revit Beginners

Labels: Dimensions , Families , Parameters , Practice , Schedules. Other BIM Software. nemetschek AllPlan. nemetschek Vectorworks. A placeholder is a family that has just enough geometry to illustrate the component in your plans, elevations, and sections. David Duarte. at 4:26 PM. 1 comment: Aaron Ellsworth.

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Revit Beginners: Communicating your data

Revit Beginners

One of the things Ive learned about Revit that some beginners may not know is that scheduling combined with 2D & 3D representation makes communicating an idea much easier. For instance you can combine custom room schedules with color fill plans (drafting. Labels: Practice , Rendering , Schedules. Other BIM Software.

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Revit Beginners: More Evolution News - IES

Revit Beginners

On the Sustainable Design front: Revit BIM platform now linked directly to IES’s building analysis software IES Virtual Enviroment software is a collection of building performance analysis tools that integrate with Revit. Other BIM Software. nemetschek AllPlan. nemetschek Vectorworks. David Duarte.

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