AutoCAD Plant 3D 2017 Object Enablers

The users can download Autodesk object enablers at free of cost. The users can apply object enablers to avail, display, and manipulate object data in applications dissimilar from their native environment.

With this feature, the design teams, who produce or obtain files through Autodesk software, can easily access vital data. Specifically, the AutoCAD Plant 3D object enablers facilitate Navisworks users to directly recover property data at the time of evaluating AutoCAD Plant 3D models.

Navisworks: If the users open a drawing that comprises external references, properties for AutoCAD Plant 3D objects in external reference drawings may be invisible.

In order to get a solution of this issue, remove the NWC file for the external reference, load Navisworks, and open the external reference DWG prior to open the master drawing.

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ZWSOFT launched CADbro, a powerful CAD viewer for product design & manufacturing industry

CADbro from ZWSOFT introduced CADbro, one of the most robust CAD viewers presently existing in the market. CAD viewers facilitate both technical and non-technical users to produce their 2D and 3D product deliverables straight from the CAD data.

CADbro optimizes data exchange process as well as interactive 3D CAD viewing, 3D annotations and superior analysis power. Besides, it can be used for strong healing, direct editing, assembly check, animation and mold assistance tools.

CADbro offers immense benefits to the product design and manufacturing industry. It can be applied throughout the whole lifecycle of a product among different teams together with engineering, sales, marketing, project management, manufacturing and purchasing departments, to verify product manufacturing information along with data exchanging, interactive 3D CAD viewing, colorful 3D annotation and even advanced analysis capabilities generally found in more powerful CAD packages.

CADbro contains the following features :-

• An Intuitive User Interface

• A Streamlined Collaboration Workflow

• Interactive Annotation Features

• Powerful Analysis Capabilities

• Time-Saving Healing Tools

• Direct Editing, Assembly and Animation Modes

• Assistance with Mold Design

The uses can access a limited-time trial version (engineering.com/) of CADbro at the company’s website. If the users prefer to apply CADbro for full time, they can avail the full version (www.engineering.com/LinkClick.aspx) for $1,500.

For more information visit, www.engineering.com

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Revit 2017 - Elevation and Section Depth Cueing

With the introduction of Revit 2017, it is now possible to arrange a distance fade. It will reproduce the effect of things in the distance looking fainter in the distance than elements in the front that leads to the effect of a simulated mist, haze or fog to give a real look to section or elevation views in Revit.

Section, showing Cueing Effect: While writing Distance Cueing, it may not be accessible for Camera views and the help menus appear to authorize this by only mentioning Section and Elevation types of views.

Typical Pre Revit 2017 Section View: While arranging the Distance Cueing Views, take the View Discipline into consideration. While going to write this fading of elements in view settings, it is only presented for Architectural and Coordination disciplines.

To arrange distance cueing for a view, make sure that clipping is allowed with or without a line as well as the discipline is Architectural or Coordination. Establish the clipping line to the extreme points of viewed objects.

Then enable the section/elevation view. Select the Visual Styles Icon located at the end of the screen and activate the Depth Cue settings. (if they are greyed out, it indicates an improper discipline view or a camera).

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AutoCAD Civil 3D is introduce with some new & advanced features

Autodesk just introduced the 2017 version of AutoCAD Civil 3D with some advanced features which will simplify the civil engineering and infrastructure design process.

Given below some improved features of Civil 3D 2017:

Interoperability: There is a connected workflow with InfraWorks 360, that will enhance collaboration amid project team members. With this feature, the users can import infrastructure objects, together with roundabout designs & other infrastructure objects out of InfraWorks 360 into Civil 3D.

Besides, the users will get the ability to generate property set definitions as well as include them to drawing objects and utilize this property data in other applications like Navisworks and BIM 360 Glue.

Legacy Workflows: There are numerous enhanced features Civil 3D 2017 which range from DREF, the option to Cache DREF Surface, Subfolders for Objects and Reference Styles to control the drawing styles and standards in a superior way between team members.

Pipe Design: There is a wide-spread library of pressure pipe content for HDPE, PVC and steel pipes. It will provide details like supplementary fittings and valves for flanges and mechanical fittings. The new content is presently accessible in imperial sizes.

Civil 3D 2017 also contains new pressure pipe content for HDPE, PVC and steel pipes.

The software offers more unified workflows to facilitate improving the complete lifecycle of infrastructure projects.

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The Revit users can access a wide range of garage products as 3D Revit files

A wide array of Steel-Line garage door products can be accessed as 3D Revit files Steel-Line Garage Doors has just introduced 3D Revit models of their leading products.

These consist of models from their most recognized Inspirations aluminium framed garage door range (www.steel-line.com.au) as well as five sectional garage door profiles in the DecoWood®, DecoVogue® and Colorbond® Classic colour series.

It is now possible for the Revit users to choose from Steel-Line’s products directly within the Revit program. The Steel-Line Revit plugin facilitates the Revit users to include numerous garage door options to a project with a single click of the button, directly from inside Autodesk Revit 2016, 2015 or 2014.

The 3D Revit models consist of reorganized technical information and simplify the work of the architects, specifiers and builders.

The existing revit users can access the Steel-Line 3D Revit models through company’s website (www.steel-line.com.au). There is an extensive interactive gallery that allows the Revit users to preview and download Steel-Line’s BIM files and colour swatches in the one, easy-to-use location.

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FARO launched PointSense, VirtuSurv v17.0 Plug-ins for BIM and CAD users

FARO Technologies, Inc. has launched PointSense and VirtuSurv 17.0. Both are laser scanning plug-ins for the Autodesk environment that facilitate smooth integration with the current Autodesk 2017 product line.

With both the PointSense and VirtuSurv 17.0 programs, BIM-CIM CAD designers can obtain extensive set of tools to simplify the process for converting enormous point cloud data sets into intelligent 3D models.

Customers can opt for software modules which are equivalent to their particular workflows. These plug-ins are accessible for both AutoCAD and Revit.

PointSense for Revit 17.0 now offers support for “work-sharing” projects, assisting all BIM-CIM stakeholders to instantaneously apply PointSense on a common Revit project file. Besides, an improved wall-fitting tool facilitates the users to pull out walls out of point clouds devoid of scanning both sides of the wall.

Accessibility: PointSense and VirtuSurv 17.0 are available for instant delivery and a limited-time promotional offer, when assembled with FARO’s top-notch BIM-CIM Laser Scanner, is available until June 24.

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progeCAD Professional 2017 is launched for better CAD modeling

progeCAD is a simplified 2D/3D DWG-native CAD application that supports AutoCAD. It is mostly suitable for designing, revision and generating technical documentation.

Recently progeCAD Professional 2017 is launched. It is supported with the most recent IntelliCAD 8 engine together with new upgraded ribbon look, superior performance, native 64-bit and multicore support.

progeCAD 2017 is a convenient and robust 2D/3D DWG/DXF CAD software that can read and write DWG/DXF drawing files versions 2.5 – 2017. It supports Windows 10 and applies the completely rewritten source code.

progeCAD Professional consists of the iCADLib blocks manager having more than 22,000 blocks, Classic toolbars and Ribbon-Style GUI, PDF import and export, Google EarthTM Publishing, Express Tools, Cloud integration, ACIS solid modeling, Photorealistic Rendering, PDF, DWF, JPG printing, Raster Image management, Integrated DWG converter, STL 3D Print, Collada DAE, PDF to DWG, Raster to Vector, Spell Checker, wide-ranging libraries, Dynamic Input, Gradient hatch, Polygonal viewports, Etrack, Polar Tracking, EasyArch 3D parametric plugin for architects, customization with VB, VBA, C++ and Lisp.

progeCAD Professional offers huge benefits to the professionals associated with mechanical, construction, infrastructure, architectural, design, geotechnical etc.

progeCAD facilitates the users to export drawing files to any previous AutoCAD® version, from 2.5 right through AutoCAD 2017, both in DWG and DXF formats. All the DWG drawings are distributed among progeCAD and AutoCAD® keeping the vital information as it is.

To avail a 30-days free trial version, visit www.progesoft.com

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GRAPHISOFT launched ArchiCAD 20 for improved BIM workflow

Archicad 20, the most updated mobile based version of GRAPHISOFT’s flagship software, is just launched.

ARCHICAD 20 contains the following advanced features :-

The users can preserve all suitable project information inside a BIM model together with data that wasn’t formed in CAD or BIM tools. By using “Mass property value import” functionality, the software can import and export Excel data semi-automatically. It minimizes the risk of human error while entering consultants’ data.

The software is also able to lessen the requirements of customary additional 2D CAD work through a graphical override that facilitates the users to modify the illustration of any 2D and 3D views for elements containing identical properties.

ARCHICAD 20 is also considered as one of the newest BIM applications that is compatible with IFC 4 open-source standard to offer new coordination workflows like Design Transfer View and Reference View. It also provides complete support for BIM Collaboration Format and DXF/DWG roundtrip conversion. Besides, it supports COBie (www.caddigest.com).

For more information, visit www.graphisoft.com

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Chalkline launched VisiView and VisiRevit for BIM professionals

Chalkline has introdued the VisiView and VisiRevit applications which are the integral part of VisiSpecs (The Visual Specification System) suite to facilitate perfect BIM integration, coordination and verification at a fraction of time and cost. The program is still in beta testing phase.

VisiView allows the non-Revit users to avail the visual model and data to coordinate and evaluate the BIM model by adhering to the construction specifications.

Intelligent searching and document linking decrease the time to completely incorporate the whole model with the specifications. The processes, which may cause errors, will be removed and it is not necessary to initially update all models and families prior to starting of integration. Models and specs contain several integration options together with intelligent grouping of models keys and visualization of data to confirm that time is not consumed on tiresome processes for linking. Access to and validation of model elements and materials associated with the documents is accessible to the user during the process.

VisiRevit refers to the Autodesk Revit plugin that allows direct access of project specifications and other interrelated files in Revit. VisiRevit can generate models for VisiView users not applying Revit automatically and contains the functionality to link, coordinate, and validate the construction documents directly in Revit.

In order to get more updates on VisiSpecs Beta Program, send email to info@chalklineinc.com

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Rules and Systems in Reinforced Concrete

If steel reinforcement bars (“rebars”) as well as plates or fibres are merged with concrete, the reinforced concrete is generated. Reinforcement provides additional tensile potency to concrete. Reinforced Concrete produces several skyscraper buildings within short span of time.

Reinforced Concrete is applied for various structures types and components which range from beams, slabs, walls, columns, foundations and more.

Two types of methods are generally followed for reinforced concrete design :-

1. Working stress method – This method is based on conditions of service load. But this method is outmode.

2. Strength Design Method – This method is based on conditions at loads higher than service loads when failure is occurred.

Strength Design Method considers two load factors – overload factors and strength reduction factor toward safety purpose. Strength Design Method follows the principles that design strength that includes axial force, shear force, bending moment etc. must be higher than or identical to Factored Load (essential strength).

Design Strength can be calculated with multiplication of nominal strength by strength reduction factor. Nominal strength is measured through static equilibrium and consistency of stress and strain. Factored loads are measured with multiplication of the service load by overload factor U.

Description of Reinforced Concrete Beams: The formal strength of a reinforced concrete beam is figured out if the strain in the extreme compression fibre is identical to the crushing strain of concrete (0.003).

Reinforced concrete beam is categorized as singly reinforced (rebar only in tension region of the section) or doubly reinforced (rebar in tension compression regions of the section).

To gather more knowledge on the strength of reinforced concrete beam, please go through solved example 9-1, example 9-2, example 9-3

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FixtureBuilder – The newest 3d modeling program for CAD professionals

Renishaw introduced FixtureBuilder for 3d modeling professionals. It is a 3d modeling package to facilitate the formation and documentation of fixturing set-ups.

The software is applied with a CAD model of the examined part that can be imported into FixtureBuilder, so as to the fixture is developed around it. The complete set-up, together with the examined part, will be exported into inspection programming software.

FixtureBuilder is capable of importing and exporting most common 3D CAD files (Parasolid, Step, ACIS, STL, IGES, etc.). There is a supplementary translator module for CATIA, ProE, UGNX, Solidworks and Inventor accessible for purchase.

With it, the users will be able to generate custom fixturing set-ups and components, like custom plates, and preserve them in user-defined libraries for being used later on and reference.

There is a ‘Build it' function in the software that can automatically generate a comprehensive Bill of Materials and work instructions for each fixture set-up, and allows to adhere to ISO, QS9000 and other quality standards.

Other crucial features are Primary benefits include clear, methodical component libraries; smart “drag and drop” functionality; instant management of parts; and a simplified constraint mechanism.

For more information, visit www.renishaw.com

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Graphisoft launched ArchiCAD 20

Graphisoft is going to launch the most updated version of its exclusive BIM software alias ARCHICAD 20. The newest version is considered as the most graphically advanced BIM program in the industry that gives emphasis on the “I” in BIM.

A significant part of this information is non-geometrical data. ArchiCAD 20 provides robust functionalities to control, visualize and exchange non-geometrical data with the project stakeholders involved in the design and construction progression.

Given below some of the newest features in ARCHICAD 20:

Enhanced Information Management

• Preserve the Information: ArchiCAD 20 facilitates the architects and designers to acquire the maximum information from BIM by using their Building Information Model as the primary storage hub for all interrelated information. The design information can also be preserved and organized which was produced by other tools like excel spreadsheet except CAD or BIM.

• Display the Information: ArchiCAD 20 pulls well-organized information for informatory design visualization, which can make design and construction process more efficient. By applying smart filters and latest graphical override, designers get the ability to smoothly and independently modify the demonstration of any 2D and 3D views of elements maintaining identical properties. This feature offers a wide array of workflows to optimize the communication, coordination and model checking process.

• Distribute the Information: ArchiCAD 20 is the first ever BIM program that is compatible with the IFC 4 open-source standard. IFC 4 is well versed with new coordination workflows (Design Transfer View and Reference View) and provides assistance for coordinating with other disciplines. Distribution of Information through purpose-made tools like BIMx or generic tools like Excel facilitates a much broader target group to join in and obtain the huge information preserved in BIM.

GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD 20 is expected to be launched in June, 2016.

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For more information visit, visit www.archicad.com

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How BIM offers huge benefits to Architects

The architecture sector is elaborated greatly and it has adopted various inventions in technology. With the support of newest technology, the architects turn out to be more impressive in nearly every phase of their project to undertake more informed design decisions as well as produce more efficiently, and control and sustain building portfolios more efficiently.

Building Information Modeling (BIM), By providing an intelligent 3D model-based method, BIM has made a sea change in the architects concept and build.

As per the Global BIM Market 2014-2018 research report, the market has expanded at a compounded annual growth rate of 17.4 percent from 2013 over 2018.

Besides, several commercial and government organizations are trying to make the application of BIM compulsory because it can accelerate project delivery and allows collaboration amid team members in diverse locations.

BIM offer huge benefits to the Architects and among them the following two are most important

 Enhanced Accuracy: BIM-driven design models facilitate more competent operations and marginal layoffs. These models offer superior information as compared to conventional 2D drawings, which requires sound understanding concerning the details of a project.

 Superior Collaboration: Fundamentally, BIM is a method that full relies on collaboration. With Cloud-based information distribution process, it becomes easier to avail model as well as project details, drawings, specification and much more from a distant locate. If the architects require to distribute project details with contractors, they easily execute it through any mobile gadget.

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Autodesk launched AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017

Civil 3D AutoCAD is based on AutoCAD and specifically designed for surveyors, designers of the general plan, the designers of linear structures.

This cad program creates intelligent link among the objects as well as dynamically update all linked objects in revising the results of research or design solutions.

AutoCAD Civil 3D comprises of automated calculations and drawing tools which can make the procedures better for developing engineering structures.

Key features :

- Quick set up of the concept and execution of the project;

- Easily understandable design is created on the basis of the interaction of objects which facilitate to maintain the perfectness and rationality of all parts of the project;

- More than 1 user can access the project and its elements;

- Chance for quick development, project assessment and planning for output documents;

- Integration of drawing possibilities AutoCAD and specialized design features;

- A wide array of API functions (Application Programming Interface) which facilitate the users to develop solutions on the basis of a common data model;

- The capability to optimize the functionality;

- Dynamic engineering model comprises the elementary objects of geometry and keeps intelligent relationships amid objects (point, surface, land, roads, and planning);

- Support of drawing standards and styles;

- Create plans automatically;

- Functionality of AutoCAD the Map 3D.

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Revit 2017 is launched with some improved features

Autodesk just released the most updated version of its prime software Revit i.e. Revit 2017 with some new and advanced features. The newest version of Revit will help in generating model as well as transmitting design intent in a better way.

Revit 2017 will provide comprehensive solutions for architectural, MEP and structural engineering, and construction professionals.

With advanced features in Revit 2017, the progression inside an extensive multi-discipline Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflow will become more efficient.

Revit 2017 will perform rapidly (4.5 times faster than earlier) by demonstrating only the viewable elements of a view and not drawing elements which are unseen.

In Revit 2017, there are some useful toolset for the users to generate models which can perfectly and completely illustrate what will be finally produced, combining design and fabrication workflows. The Global Parameters feature facilitates to encrypt and obtain design objective inside a model by allowing the users to specify relationships amid building elements and apply parameters to assing dimensions and values across a project.

Revit 2017 empowers the designers to comprise the superior level of detail essential for downstream fabrication and building, modeling projects of any size and perplexity. Mechanical detailers can automatically fabricate the layout of model and transform design level of detail model elements to fabrication level of detail elements

With this feature, the contractors get the ability to generate a model instantly for detailed coordination fabrication and set up. Structural engineers can optimize the design intent, or the level of detail for reinforcement modeling and documentation for attaching steel design to detailing workflows.

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Follow Periodic Table Of BIM To Implement BIM Successfully

The Periodic Table of BIM offers a useful guidance with the steps essential for employing BIM successfully.

This BIM table provides all the primary elements of BIM in an understandable, visual reference that is useful for printing or sharing.

Given below the detailed analysis of this periodic table of BIM

Strategy

Specify your BIM STRATEGY and recognize what is the outcome of implementing BIM. Think of the process and time for employing the strategy - and the auxiliary foundations, processes, technology, tools and people which are essential.

Read more about the BIM STRATEGY grouping.

Foundations

Develop FOUNDATIONS of well-organized systems for communication, information exchange, and data transfer, to enforce progressive BIM methods.

Formulate an approach to control the production, distribution, and quality of construction information and select the exact route for procurement that will arrange the suitable surroundings for collaboration.

Set your existing BIM know-how and functionality to define your BIM preparation status and consider the prospective revisions in near future.

Read more about the FOUNDATIONS grouping.

Collaboration

Produce superior and more competent methods of working and concentrate on COLLABORATION.

To reap the advantages out of coordinated information, choose the digital tools useful for making collaboration efficiently together with the viewpoints of people which may necessitate cultural and behavioural variations.

Read more about the COLLABORATION grouping.

Process

Suggest how and where you can make significant developments in your existing PROCESSES.

Recognize what a best-practice workflow should become as well as make sure that information is unanimously planned irrespective of author.

Well versed with information requirements throughout the entire project life cycle in order that greatest value is obtained through the complete project time line.

Read more about the PROCESS grouping.

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The New BIM guidelines for Vertical and Horizontal Construction by The Massachusetts Port Authority

Some days ago, The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) published a series of documents with the intension of incorporating Building Information Modeling (BIM) into new construction, substantial renovation, and significant maintenance and improvement projects. The documents consist of road maps for Vertical and Horizontal Construction. There exist an Appendix A containing BIM Uses Guideline, and a BIM Roadmap poster. All these can be accessed online at the Massport Capital Programs Resource Center (www.massport.com/business-with-massport/capital-improvements/resource-center). The release of the guidelines belongs to the Massachusetts Integrated BIM Initiative. It is an endeavor to ascertain the viability of certifying a single BIM protocol for all Massachusetts agencies and authorities.

The Massport guidelines are ideal for all vertical and horizontal construction projects and tenant alteration application projects. Once the projected construction costs of a project enhance, the level of BIM integration usually rises also. For horizontal utility and runway projects, the level of BIM integration is not affected by cost. The Design and construction professionals who intend to bid on Massport projects, must adapt themselves with the guidelines.

In 2014, the AIA and AGC launched the 2014 Level of Development Specification. It is now integrated into Massport BIM projects. Besides, leading designers and contractors will require to appoint BIM managers, who will perform with Massport’s Design Technologies Integration Group to make sure that the BIM guidelines are pursued during every stage of a project.

Massport guidelines include some portions of the DCAMM guidelines which were launched in 2015 for Design and Construction. As for instance, Appendix A of each set of guidelines consists of similar-to-identical BIM Use Cases along with brief directions for applying the BIM Execution Plan Template. Other guidelines contain modeling requirements for present conditions, system authoring, analysis and reporting, and design and constructability reviews.

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AutoCAD 2017 launched with new features

Autodesk recently introduced AutoCAD 2017 series. The existing users & subscribers of AutoCAD can upgrade to this newest version at free of cost.

The students can avail a free educational license (www.autodesk.com/autocad). Besides, the users can access a free 30-days trial version (autodesk.com/autocad/free-trial). AutoCAD 2017 series include AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD Electrical, and AutoCAD Mechanical.

Given below some exclusive new features of AutoCAD 2017 :-

• With smart centerlines and center marks, it becomes easier to generate and edit these instantly and efficiently.

• Create your design inside the context of current BIM models with improved coordination model.

• Draft, edit, and view 2D CAD drawings on any mobile device through 360 Pro mobile app.

• Allot design views by publishing any 2D and 3D CAD drawings to the cloud.

• Import PDFs by attaching them to the import file formats.

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Build Earth Live is organizing a collaborative BIM competition on the newest hyperloop concept

Global design and BIM software developer Vectorworks, Inc, performs as the sponsor of the collaborative BIM competition that will start on Monday 23, 2016 at noon ET and complete on May 25, 2016 at noon ET. The designers from all over the world are welcomed to develop a plan for connecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi with the help of latest hyperloop concept. The theme of the competition is how new technology is reforming construction. All the participating teams have to coordinate with them to perform collaborative work with the use of building information modeling (BIM) technology. The event will specifically focus on the design of station terminuses inside the context of two global cities.

It is titled as the eighth collaborative BIM competition organized by Build Earth Live to spread out the concept of cloud-based working, international advancements in interoperability and public access to the design process.

The participating teams will be able to utilize any interoperable technology as well as maintain a public collaboration site so that visitors can witness and comment on the process.

The event will be finished with an awards ceremony and presentations to the press. Award winners will be acknowledged as leaders in their field and masters of collaborative technologies.

For more information visit, www.asite.com

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Advance Steel 2016 Extension for Revit 2016

Autodesk introduced Advance Steel 2016 Extension for Revit. This newly launched Revit Extension, supports only Revit 2016. So the Revit users will get the ability to link their models to Advance Steel 2016 with the export, import and synchronize features to transmit the model BIM data.

With this interoperability, the users can quickly generate typical arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, BOMs, and NC files for steel structures.

As the BIM data is coordinated with the applications, the users will be able to update the revisions devoid of reimporting the whole structure. It also minimizes the risk of prospective errors with the chances of tracing changes occurred in the same model in diverse applications.

With Advance Steel 2016 Extension, the BIM data from the Revit model is imported or exported also in other formats like SDNF (Version 2.0 and Version 3.0), CIS2, IFC, and PSS.

Go through the following Revit youtube video, to get the detailed process for installing the Advance Steel 2016 Extension for Revit 2016.

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BIMForMe – A cloud based tool for building professionals

CAD Studio Inc., the biggest authorized supplier of CAD, CAM, GIS and BIM solutions in East-Central Europe, recently launched a new improved solution called BIMForMe for the investors, owners, contractors, managers and users of buildings.

It is a cloud based tool that can easily connect BIM data (generated through Revit software) with the design and construction stage to fulfill the requirements of owner or operator of the building.

With BIMForMe, the users will be able to explore thorough the virtual 3D model, view 2D documentation and pursue individual building elements through filters and reports. The users not only can view attributes of model elements in a cloud environment, but also modify and insert new properties. Documents are connected with the individual elements, like technical specifications or warranty certificates.

BIMForMe facilitates the users to get updated with the crucial information of the building instantly & securely. All documents and properties are strongly preserved on the server and individual user accounts are allotted to groups having various types of access rights," adds Martin Slanec, manager of the AEC division at CAD Studio.

Some important features like planned inspections, warranty expirations, and other new functions for facility management (FM) will be added soon. All incidents can also be recorded as well as connected with the elements of the model."

BIMForMe contains all the information of a building under one roof. These informations are accessible from any place any time from mobile & other devices. Currently BIMForMe only supports the Czech and English languages.

To get more information visit www.bimforme.com

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