Download 14 BIM ‘View Templates’ for Expressive Floor Plans

BIM based 3D information technology is also being applied to the work of floor-planning. Severa; 3D models rendered on conventional floor-plan platforms don't demonstrate equivalent level of detail and complexity as ones that integrates BIM technology. For this reason, it becomes essential to develop configurations that take into account the formation of an expressive and detailed floor plan that provides the best potential view of a project.

In this article, one can get an architectural file from Revit that highlights a series of configured View Templates specifically designed for architects who are beginners to Revit and BIM practices, this file will facilitate to integrate View Templates into your Revit projects, allowing you to present the ideas and concepts behind your designs in a better way.

To export the View Templates from the project file to yours, initially, it is required to open both files open in Revit. After that, in your project file, select the Manage tab and then to Settings and click on Transfer Project Standards. A pop up window will be visible to demonstrate all of the configurations which can be delivered to your project. Click on Check None and then on the box that indicates View Template so that the View Templates can be transferred and become usable.

As soon as your own View Templates are created or if you are applying the ones transmitted from our file, you get the ability to use them by selecting Identity Data under the Properties function. As soon as several View Templates are formed, you can proceed configuring them with the View tab, under the Graphics sub-tab, by clicking View Templates.

With Revit, you can get numerous options at the time of configuring various displays. Here, Object Styles, Visibility Graphics, and View Templates are available to provide you superior conception regarding how to generate interesting floor plans and also how to reprocess these configurations for other displays and projects.

It meets the global configurations for showcasing 3d models, 2d elements, and annotating. They play an important role in projects and they are arranged in accordance with their elements. You can obtain this function in the Manage tab under the Settings sub-tab.

In the Object Styles window, various elements exist which can be configured, like widening lines and modifying their color or pattern.

By configuring various element parameters in Object Styles, all the objects can be personalize in the display.

However, each display contains personalized configurations different from the general configurations in Object Styles.

Each display contains its own graphic configurations known as Visibility Graphics. In whichever display--floor plan, cut, elevation, or 3D-- under the View tab and then under the Graphics sub-tab, you will get the Visibility/Graphics function, that can configure viewing options to be applied with that particular display.

With the general configurations in Object Styles and specific ones for the displays in Visibility Graphics, the configurations can be saved that you have made as View Templates. These are utilized with different displays provided that they match with the type of display (floor plan, cut/elevation, 3D view). You can develop these by right-clicking on the configured display in the Project Browser and then clicking on the Create View Template from View option.

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Introduction of Tekla BIMsight

Tekla BIMsight is a Windows-based construction collaboration tool especially built for construction industry but also useful for the students, teachers and many designers.

Tekla BIMsight is an enterprise-class, Window-based construction collaboration tool which is mainly built for professionals in the construction industry. It is a free professional tool providing a comfortable Building Information Modeling environment where construction professional can merge their 3D models, share information with others and check for conflicts. The platform also allows project participants to identify and cure problems in the design level before construction.

This software simplifies the total construction procedure by allowing project managers to settle conflicts using the automated clash detection tool. It also provides whole construction industry a less-cost solution for the modern, model-depended coordination. The software has two versions: 1) a full version which is designed to work smoothly on both Windows 7 and 8 versions; 2) a Tekla BIMsight Note app designed for Android or IOS devices.

Benefits of Tekla BIMsight: This platform is a trustable construction collaboration tool that is free without sacrificing the main functionality. This powerful solution supports the operations of construction industry professionals to allow them for collaborating well and it also features a well-designed interact that smoothly work on both Windows and mobile device.

The Tekla BIMsight Note is a trustworthy mobile solution allowing project participants to collaborate and share their ideas on Android, iPad and iPhone devices. This tool is built on a purpose to give the instant communication benefits and allows users to receive/reply to all notes made in the Tekla BIMsight full version. This tool makes the communication cycle complete by availing BIM within reach of everyone without any CAD or computing skills. The communication in this tool is as easy as sending emails or chatting through texts which help to maintain the project within the relevant Tekla BIMsight project. It is easier to learn and handy to use which makes it perfect for any newbie, students and educational institutions; also become the easiest way for tutors and academics to teach students with the model-based design coordination.

Above all of this, it is a free tool that remarkably offers an impressive suite of great features and provides a comprehensive, fully functional model review and collaboration solution without any payment.

Features:

• It is a clash detection tool
• It has clip planes feature
• Tekla BIMsight note
• Supports for SketchUp also
• Rebar measurements
• Conflict checking 
• Supports 3D navigation
• Save model view
• Create and share notes
• BCF support

Tekla BIMsight tool is an effective free Windows-based construction tool which is a useful tool for the construction industry. It is also useful for the new beginners, students and teachers as it is easy to use and handy for everyone.

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A position is vacant for senior architect in NY, US

New York based DDG is inviting applications for an experienced senior project architect to work in tandem with it’s design team. The prospective candidate should carry on extending DDG’s mission to obtain, design and erect exceptionally crafted buildings which provide a vital contribution to the built environment.

Liabilities:

a. Deal with all phases of DDG projects ranging from conception through construction;
b. Work together with a design team that produces presentations, coordinated 3D models and drawing sets from schematic design through construction documents;
c. Manipulate client presentations and consultant communications, project scheduling and milestone delivery, team leadership, office standards, building design, technical detailing, and consultant coordination;
d. Supervise team members efficiently and guide less experienced staff;
e. Coordinate with internal DDG development team to evaluate RFPs, and manage client and consultant relations.
f. Cooperate with construction teams to accomplish construction administration; review submittals and track progress against contract documents.

Qualifications

1. At least 10 years of professional experience having a degree from an certified institution.
2. At least one year of experience with Revit in a professional setting; additional Revit experience will be an added advantage (no application will be granted without Revit experience).
3. Technical know-how in components of materials, products, and detailing.
4. History of outstanding interpersonal, leadership, communication and presentation skills.
5. Working knowledge of high-end multi-family housing and mixed-use project types.
6. Sound knowledge in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino and Windows OS.
7. Capable of creating superior quality design compatible with DDG's mission.
8. Verified knowledge of code regulations governing the industry.
9. Architectural Licensure preferred.
10. Authorization to work in the United States.

Compensation:

• Compensation will be competitive and corresponding to experience
• Full benefits will be provided

The candidates are requested to submit their resumes and portfolio (10mb max) to designcareers@ddgpartners.com, subject line: “Senior Project Architect – Your Name - May 2019.”



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Access BIM data in 2D or 3D directly within PlanGRid with PlanGrid BIM

PlanGrid, an Autodesk company and a leading solution provider in construction productivity software, just released PlanGrid BIM. Plangrid is now incorporated with Autodesk RevitⓇ to allow the users for accessing Building Information Modeling (BIM) data instantly in either 2D or 3D, directly inside PlanGrid on their mobile devices. Construction teams and facilities managers now will be able to preview rich BIM data in a user-friendly 2D interface or 3D environment to maintain superior precision in the job site as well as get rid of rework and take decisions quickly and with more confidence.

PlanGrid’s amalgamation with Revit facilitates the users to gain complete benefits of BIM beyond pre-construction with a great deal of data instantly at their fingertips. This amalgamation will form an integrated platform to consistently links the office, the trailer and the field.

PlanGrid BIM links rich BIM data from the design process to construction and operations.

Architects and engineers who apply BIM to design construction projects can generate a 3D models to function as a virtual illustration of how complicated work can be set up and building assets should interact. Models are implanted into rich property data like the height of a counter, material type of a wall or manufacturer details of a lighting fixture. But when these models are delivered to the field, they’re “flattened down” into PDFs, and the data is lost to the teams who perform the physical work of building or preserving facilities. This loss of data, in conjunction with a lack of 3D visualization in the field, can cause critical errors, lost time and rework.

PlanGrid BIM facilitates the construction and facilities teams to take informed decisions in real-time, with the most comprehensive data accessible and a consistent changeover among 2D and 3D.

With PlanGrid BIM, users can view BIM data properties inside recognizable 2D drawings or acess 3D to visualize assets in an efficient manner within the surrounding environment all from within PlanGrid’s software.

PlanGrid’s new BIM functionality comprises of the following :

• BIM-enabled Sheets: Users can tap objects to avail BIM data properties, like an object’s dimensions, material type or manufacturer details, all inside the recognizable 2D environment.

• 3D BIM Viewer: With a simple tap, users will be able to quickly transfer to a 3D view of a certain object while remaining offline. The viewer, presently in beta stage, contains features like zoom and snap tools for taking measurements among model objects.

• Revit Integration: Sheets are published directly from Revit into PlanGrid, ensuring precise BIM data, including sheet titles and numbers; drawings continue to contain PlanGrid features like automatic callout detection and hyperlinking.



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Latest up-gradation to 3D Repo offers native Revit file support

3D Repo offers the cloud based digital platform for BIM data so that the users can availa the latest 3D models and produce real-time changes and informed decisions online. 3D Repo introduced the most updated version of its cloud-based digital construction platform with some exciting features like data validation with Smart Groups, native Revit file support, updates to SafetiBase (Health & Safety Issue Tracker), API key access, and supplementary rendering options.

With the inclusion of Smart Groups feature the users can get a simple way to authenticate the data and group model components. “Smart Groups democratizes the method of data validation, makes progress tracking simple and finally leads to more consistent data outputs for the client. Besides, it opens up the data validation method to all stakeholders despite of their knowledge of software or licensing constraints of other software.

3D Repo now contains native Revit support so that the users get the ability to upload Revit files directly to the 3D Repo platform where they will be easily controlled in an online database and applied in federations for design coordination.

It will save users significant hours of time while federating models with each design iteration. Earlier the users had to export to IFC file format prior to uploading, now it is possible to just upload files directly from Revit.

SafetiBase feature offers a collaborative way to allocate and utilize health and Safety information and project risk data within the model and it is also upgraded. Major updates comprise of a full audit trail of changes for each risk, supplementary post mitigation risk options, capacity to add and track residual risk and support for several markups.

SafetiBase adheres to the specification for ‘collaborative sharing and application of structured health and safety information with BIM’ (Publicly Available Specification PAS 1192-6).

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Export Revit models to Lumion

This tutorial shows the easy and flawless workflow from Autodesk Revit to Lumion. With the Revit-to-Lumion bridge you can export your designs fast and easy. For more information about Lumion see www.lumion3d.com. To download the Revit-to-Lumion bridge go to www.lumion3d.com/revit-to-lumion-bridge

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Walk-Through-3D – A useful add-in for CAD professionals

Walk-Through-3D belongs to a proof of concept (POC) add-in that can associate leading CAD packages and Unity® gaming development platform.

The add-in provides support for exporting 3D model geometry to Unity so that the users can get a first-person 3D shooter game-like experience whereas employing the model as the 3D environment.

Walk-Through-3D supports is compatible with Autodesk Revit (2016 - 2018) and Rhino3D (Rhino 5 for Windows).

Given below, some exclusive features of the add-in :-

• Export of 3D model geometry containing materials and textures from Revit or Rhino to Walk-Through-3D;

• Handling of the consequent 3D model in a identical fashion to a 3D first-person shooter game;

• Creation of a seperate implementable package to view the exported model in a three-dimensional illustration that needs neither CAD software nor Unity installations.

Walk-Through-3D for Autodesk Revit offers the following exclusive features :

• capability to use weather effects;
• capability to modify light source settings;
• support of HTC® Vive virtual reality headset and controllers;
• support of Intel® RealSense™ camera;
• map option allows users to teleport to any point in the model.

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CorelCAD 2018 is just launched for Mac and Windows

Corel Corporation, the renowned Canada based software developer, has recently launched CorelCAD 2018 to provide support for advanced 2D drawing and 3D modeling workflows.

CorelCAD 2018 belongs to a completely native DWG-based CAD system that supports AutoCAD. It is based on German CAD engine ARES.

The Power of CorelCAD 2018: CorelCAD 2018 streamlines both 2D and 3D CAD drafting and modeling along with the support for 3D printing. It functions on both Mac OS X and Windows.

This newest CAD software contains the following New Features :-

The most striking feature is improved 3D solid modeling editing. Now, the users will be able to save huge design time with the use of superior EntityGrips and Properties palette. With the inclusion of the new Helix tool, it is possible to generate 2D spirals and 3D helixes. By applying this tool, the architects and designers can produce objects like spiral staircases and the manufacturer of springs, screws, and bolts.

Other key features are given below :

• New Improved Tables tools — In tables, add formulas to cells with arithmetic operators and the Sum, Average, and Count functions. Apply the new ExportTable command to export tables in a comma separated format (CSV) for import in Microsoft Excel or database applications.
• New MultiLeader tool —Now draw, edit, and configure callouts by means of several leader lines.
• New Dynamic Custom Coordinate System (CCS) — Considerably accelerate and simplify any 3D design workflow with a new dynamic and intuitive method for editing and inserting components to 3D models.

• New AutoCAD R2018 DWG Support — CorelCAD 2018 can support the current AutoCAD (.dwg) file format.
• New Productivity improvements — Simplify any workflow with the copy command to instantly copy selected objects to the active layer rather than the source layer. By applying improved Paste command, it is possible to paste content from the clipboard to the active layer in place of the source layer, or select the Shift + Arrow keys to shift selected entities with a specific increment.
• New Manage Block Attribute Properties and Settings — With the use of the new Block Attribute Manager, edit the Block Attribute properties and settings in Block (symbol) definitions in an intuitive UI.

One can access CorelCAD 2018 through subscription from the Mac App Store. Monthly subscription will be priced at $34.99.USD and an annual subscription is available for the equivalent of $25.USD per month ($300.USD annually).

CorelCAD 2018 is accessible in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian-Portuguese, Czech, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

Download CorelCAD 2018 (Windows/Mac) CAD software

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How to apply AutoCAD for transforming a 2D model to 3D form

With the use of AutoCAD's "Extrude" and "Revolve" commands, it becomes easier to transform 2-D designs into 3-D models. "Extrude" refers to the method for expanding a 2-D shape into 3-D space.

AutoCAD accomplishes it by initially expanding a new axis at right angles to the 2-D axes on which your 2-D design prevails. It then replicates the 2-D shapes which are going to be expanded at a higher location on the axis, whereas maintaining the original shapes at the base of the axis. As soon as 2-D design is transformed to 3-D, display it with realistic lighting and shadows with the "Render" command on the Render tab.

1. Go to the "File" menu and choose the "Open" command from the context menu. Manage an AutoCAD file with a 2-D model that should be transformed to 3-D and double-click on it. AutoCAD will load the file for you to transform.

2. Type "Perspective 1" to specify that the design should be demonstrated with perspective. It means that parallel lines will become visible to be merged as they perform in the physical world. This option is considered as very pragmatic as compared to parallel projection.

3. Select the “cube” icon situated at the top right of the canvas and then drag the mouse unless the top, right and front sides of the cube are noticeable. It modifies the viewpoint from 2-D to 3-D that facilitates to view the three-dimensionality of the 3-D form that is going to be generated from the 2-D model.

4. Click the drop-down list located at the top of the application window, then opt for the "3-D modeling" item to modify the workspace to one that illustrates tools for generating and editing 3-D objects. Click the "Home" tab to avail the "Modeling" panel, that demonstrates the "Extrude" tool for transforming rectangular 2-D shapes into block-like 3-D forms.

5. Click the "Extrude" button; then select a shape of your 2-D model that should be converted into a block form, as contrary to a cylindrical or spherical form. Press "Enter." The chosen shape will be stretched to 3-D space and the top of the box developed from the shape will be attached to your cursor. Drag the cursor unless the box attains the preferred height, and then click the mouse to finish the extrusion. Apply the "Extrude" command on the left over parts of the 2-D model that should be extended into blocks.

6. Click the "Surface" tab and get to the "Create" panel to discover the "Revolve" command to produce cylindrical, spherical and other round forms from 2-D shapes. Select this command, and then click a shape in your 2-D model that should be transformed into a cylinder or other round form. Provide the axis around which the shape should be rotated, which can be "x," "y," or "z." Press "Enter" to perform the revolution, then rotate the other parts of your design that should contain round 3-D forms to finish the conversion of your 2-D design to a 3-D model.

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IMSI Design launched New DesignCAD 3D MAX 2018

IMSI®/Design, just launched DesignCAD 3D MAX 2018. This newest version provides crucial design improvements in 3D modeling, 2D drafting, rendering and visualization, and entire usability.

DesignCAD 3D MAX 2018 includes the following exclusive features :-

• 3D Printing Improvements – Three new commands are included to examine for water resistant 3D models. These new commands (which can also be operated from BasicCAD) facilitate the users to check whether a 3D solid model is water resistant or not; verity if a Boolean operation will lead to a water resistant model; and appraise a Solid Surface for leaks and for the existence of additional facets which may prevent water tightness of the 3D model. A water resistant model plays an important role while making 3D printing of your designs.

• New Icon Scaling – With this option, the users will be able to scale your program icons from any place among 16 to 64 pixels.

• Rendering Enhancements – A host of rendering enhancements are provided to 3D Max 2018 for getting a dynamic and realistic viewing of 3D models.

These improvements comprise of Mixed Mode Rendering, that facilitates a combination display of shaded solid and visible wireframe; Normals Render, an OpenGL render mode that demonstrates facets, planes and grids in diverse colors depending on whether they belong to inward or outward facing, selected or unselected; and superior rendering of Mirrored solids. Besides, DesignCAD's Solid 3D primitives are revamped in order that they are always produed with outward-facing Normals.

• New Dynamic Scaling of Text – This new Text option transforms the drawing of 2D and 3D text more reliable with one another. Now both types of text are drawn at a preset size, or drawn in order that they scale proportionally among the first and second points set.

• AutoCAD 2018 Import/Export Support – With DesignCAD 2018, it is possible to import DWG and DXF files in AutoCAD 2018 format, as well as Export DWG and DXF files to AutoCAD 2018 format.

• New AutoHatch Feature - DesignCAD 2018 allows the users to automatically generate a hatch fill pattern in 2D shapes devoid of running the Hatch, Hatch Line, or Hatch Fill individually. The present AutoHatch pattern can be set from the AutoHatch Settings in the Options menu; the pattern for an obtainable object is modified from the AutoHatch Settings in the Info Box's toolbar.

• Improved NURB Curve Control – To deal with 2D and 3D curves, this new command sets a cage of control points around the curve to keep superior control over the curve’s geometry. It supports both quadratic and cubic rules.

• Greater UI and Usability – Improvements contain menu and dialog boxes now scale to the Windows text scaling setting; a better Purged Unused Blocks command; a better Save As command as well as Info Box.

Availability and Pricing: One can download DesignCAD 3D MAX 2018 form IMSI/Design company websites – www.TurboCAD.com and www.IMSIDesign.com

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How BIM Was Utilized In £500M M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project In Scotland

The following construction video briefly demonstrate how BIM was utilized to create the replica of Raith Interchange, The £500M M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project in Scotland.

Besides, serving to gaming industry as well as facilitating design, build, maintain and manage construction projects, BIM becomes also very useful for major roadway projects.

Intelligent 3D models of new infrastructure consist of everything from the underground location of utility services to the type of street lighting installed as well as replacing the wattage of a bulb is also done by applying BIM.

BIM was applied to perform clash detection analysis, time-lapse visualizations and many other features which enhance project collaboration and co-ordination process significantly.

In the Raith Interchange project, BIM enhances communication and coordination among design and construction teams and leads to superior and more compliant infrastructure and save considerable time and money. Improved communication with road users and local communities is another major advantage with the use of BIM.

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The Cad Users Can Now Apply Block-Based Programming Language To 3D Design With ScratchyCAD

ScratchyCAD’s new software will introduce block-based programming language to the 3D design world.

Now it is possible to generate and rectify 3D models for 3D printing as well as create animations, video games and interactive 3D websites which can be watched through virtual reality headsets.

ScratchyCAD integrates computer programming and computer-aided design in a easy interface by drag and drop style blocks. The user can avail complicated programming functions to specify objects like shapes, arrays, materials, lights, and simulations. This parametric feature is very useful for superior 3D modeling software to accomplish complicated design works automatically that leads to speedy iteration throughout the design process.

The company is planning to start a kickstarter campaign and introduce a series of courses for beginners. Each course includes various application as well as parametric modeling for 3D printing, video game design, interactive website development, virtual reality, and STEAM education.

There will be a brief demonstration of the software in the World Maker Faire in New York on Oct. 1. The Visitors can test ScratchyCAD alongside the creators.

ScratchyCAD is specifically designed for gathering knowledge on complicated concepts like algorithmic and parametric design in a user-friendly interface. The advanced users can also produce 3D printable objects, VR worlds, simulations, and animations.

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GRAPHISOFT Has Introduced New Updates To BIMx Free And BIMx Pro Version

GRAPHISOFT, the leading developer of BIM based architectural software, has made some crucial updates to its multi award-winning BIM presentation and communication app, BIMx by adding new features to both BIMx (free) and BIMx PRO.

With BIMx (free), the users can get free access to the complete set of project information together with 2D documents, 3D models and any non-geometric data integrated with BIM. In order to obtain the full contents of the Hyper-model, a PRO license is not essential, thus free mobile PDF viewers are completely restricted for accessing ARCHICAD project documentation on construction sites.

BIMx PRO (paid) now offers an on-demand measurement feature on iOS for both 2D documentation layouts and for 3D Hyper-models. Consequently, BIMx users can obtain measurements (length, area, angles) on Hyper-models though mobile devices. Besides, the real-time magnifier tool on layouts and the smart point/edge snapping functions and guidelines in 3D offer great solution.

Besides, there are wide arrays of functions for Android users which range from On-site photo attachment in a BIMcloud Teamwork message, Google Cloud Print support, Hyper-link recognition on schedules and direct access to any cloud storage. The users can access BIMx in the App Store and on Google Play.

To get more updates, visit the BIMx product site (bimx.archicad.com).

In this regard, a live webinar will be conducted on Tuesday, September 20 focusing on the new features available in the BIMx update. Click here to register (http://www.graphisoft.com/webinar) for the free event.

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Intelligent 3D PDF Exporter For Revit – The Newest Revit Add-In

This is an exclusive Revit video tutorial that sheds light on how to use intelligent 3D PDF Exporter for Revit to export 2D and 3D combined 3D PDF as well as export space to 3D PDF with texture.

It is an add-in software module for Revit. It facilitates the Revit users to transform 2D sheets and a number of model(s) with adjoining objects into a solo 3D PDF. It is also possible to export properties, hierarchy and material information into a user-friendly 3D PDF.

As soon as the file is exported, open the 3D PDF through adobe reader and consistently navigate the 3D and 2D simultaneously in one place.

This Revit add-in contains the following features :-

Overlay 3D on 2D Sheet: Choose 2D drawings and 3D models to integrate into one sheet. The user will be able to choose from particular 3D Plan/Room/Objects which can be overlaid onto the 2D sheet without any difficulty.

Export as per your requirement: It is not necessary to export the complete model, only export selected particular plans, rooms or objects. Export adjoining objects with offset setting.

Allow Intelligent TAG in 2D sheet: There is intelligent TAG system that can connect room number or curtain wall tags in 2D sheets with 3D information to facilitate the users for easy navigation to 3D in just one click.

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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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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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Download a 30-days trial version of SOFiSTiK Reinforcement Detailing 2016

SOFiSTiK Reinforcement Detailing is the combination of software and a series of families. It greatly enhances the making of 2D reinforcement sheets from 3D models within Autodesk Revit. The product can be easily customized according to the local or company standards. It is also possible to develop bar lists, bending schedules and cut lists for wire meshes.

The users can avail 30days free trial that is convertible to a single user license valid for Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2016 for 549 USD (excluding tax).

To avail the network licenses or subscription contracts, send mail to info@sofistik.com.

The product offers the following functionalities:

• Tailor-made Content Packs (Tags, Details etc.).
• Rebar marks for each project or per sheet.
• Set Marks in accordance with added criteria's like running length, connectors etc.
• Adjustable Annotation for all reinforcement elements.
• Group bars to a particular rebar container so that tag them collectively.
• Develop rebar sets with variable segment lengths.
• Break Rebars in accordance with a stock length and a length of splice.
• Various detailing tools are available to specify the rebar layout,- bar ends,- layers, etc.
• Develop Rebar Shape Details.
• Link rebar couplers and anchor plates to rebar ends.
• Overlook openings for rebars at the time of eliminating an area system.

• Allot Reinforcement Layers in floors, walls and foundation slabs.

• Surf through the marks of rebars and fabric sheets.
• Generate bent fabrics rows.
• Bending Schedules for rebars and cut lists for wire meshes.
• Export rebar data to CSV - (Excel) and ABS (bending machine).
• Various utility commands for making, manipulating and visualizing.

SOFiSTiK AG develops SOFiSTiK Reinforcement Detailing. It is priced at USD 549.00. A 30-day free trial is available.

To get more information, visit Autodesk Exchange Apps website (apps.autodesk.com/RVT/en/Detail/Index)

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Rajib Dey

www.bimoutsourcing.com

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Access over 1+ million MEP products for Building Information Modeling (BIM) through MagicCloud

Progman recently introduced new MagicCloud online BIM library that contains more than 1 million MEP products for Building Information Modeling. In this BIM library, there will be over 200 products from prime manufacturers with complete, perfectly dimensioned and extensive technical data and 3D models.

MagiCloud refers to a free online browsing library specifically designed for MEP designers and engineers to avail a wide range of high-quality BIM products for their projects. MEP professionals will be able to acquire technical data and intelligent BIM objects for more than 1 million products which can be utilized directly in their projects.

Designers can instantly choose from the components as per their needs as well as download them into their Revit, Revit MEP and AutoCAD projects. One can download over 50,000 products at free of cost.

With the amalgamation of the complete database online, MagiCloud facilitates the designers to cooperate efficiently with teams throughout the entire build and reap the advantages of Building Information Modelling toward any comprehensive building project.

MagicCloud contains the following exclusive features :-

Europe’s biggest collection of high-quality MEP products having dimensions and complete technical information, in an easily explorable format.

Free downloads over 50,000 products from prime manufacturers like FlowCon, Frico, Giacomini and Systemair.

MagiCloud Windows Manager facilitates the user to arrange the downloaded product directly to their Revit or AutoCAD project.

Download various manufacturer Plugins to be utilized in Revit. Plugins unite manufacturers’ product selection and calculation software directly with Revit or MagiCAD so that product selection becomes speedy, simpler and perfect.

For more information, visit https://www.magicloud.com/

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Rajib Dey

www.bimoutsourcing.com

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