How to use Revit to produce rebar shape images

In some versions of Revit, it is possible to include an image to a family instance or type by using the “Image” or “Type Image” parameter.

Toward Rebar families specific there exist the “Shape Image” parameter, which allow to generate well formatted rebar bending schedules along with the rebar shape image.

Revit provides Rebar Shapes as per the local requirements and codes for various global countries. These Rebar Shapes don’t include these Shape Images so the users get the ability to customize this.

For rebar schedule demonstrations throughout demos of “Rebar with Revit”, I edited the default rebar shape families can be edited and the shape code images can be included to the Shape Image parameter by adhering to BS8666 : 2005. This can produce nice formatted bending schedules for a simple reinforced concrete tunnel.

One can download the content applied for this small model from below:

Rebar Shape Families with Shape Images according to BS8666:2005: Download here (§autodesk.box.com)
 Shape Code Images according to BS8666:2005 : Download here (§autodesk.box.com)

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Spring 2017 Updates For IdeateApps For Revit Users

Ideate Software just declared its spring 2017 updates for IdeateApps. This new update comprises of the new 2018 version of four new tools and the four current tools. Besides, there will be improved features of the 2017 and 2016 versions. These solutions are compatible with Autodesk Revit 2016, 2017, and 2018.

IdeateApps belongs to a series of tools which streamline the day-to-day activities of Revit users.

Given below, some exclusive features of the new tools. You can get an online demonstration of these tools by clicking on this link. (ideatesoftware.com).

• Ideate SpellCheck enhances the quality control processes by examining the spelling of Text and Schedule elements inside a Revit project file. (2017 and 2018 only)
• Three new sheet management tools simplify workflows to save time and enhance the perfectness of the model.
• Ideate SheetManager is a robust new Revit project browser that has the ability to manage various challenges. It contains a robust search engine for filtering the Sheet and View lists and supports arranging or repositioning Views onto Sheets.

• Ideate Align makes sure that a View on one Sheet is organized with a View on another or several other Sheets.
• Ideate Clone facilitates the users to copy a Sheet along with its properties and arrange unplaced Views onto new Sheets that adjust with the previous Views.

Given below, some substantial improvements to Ideate Software’s currents tools:

• Ideate ReNumber, which streamlines the method of renumbering elements, now comprises of exceptional support for Grids and Viewports.
• Ideate XRay, that detects the reasons an element isn’t shown in a specific view, now comprises Advanced Selection Help to simplify the process to choose a hidden view.

The collection of IdeateApps tools can be accessed with a non-commercial free trial. Click to download the trial today. For more information on IdeateApps for Revit 2018, call 888.662.7238 or contact sales@ideatesoftware.com. For support, contact support@ideatesoftware.com.

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Rand Worldwide’s IMAGINiT Technologies Division Introduced IMAGINiT Clarity 2018 For Revit And BIM Users

Rand Worldwide’s IMAGINiT Technologies division has recently launched IMAGINiT Clarity 2018. This newest version supports 2018 and earlier versions of Autodesk Revit as well as facilitates the users to supervise, access and employ the most valuable data accumulated in Revit software models. IMAGINiT Clarity 2018 enhances the productivity and capability of the whole BIM team by extending the entry to the data obtainable in the building information model (BIM).

IMAGINiT Clarity 2018 is developed to supervise the health of the model and make secure collaboration better by performing proactive model management.

There are nearly 60 metrics available via a single, customizable dashboard, Clarity facilitates building information coordinators, administrators and members of the expanded team to systematically monitor the health of the model. This increased perceptibility will help in minimizing the risk of the model seemly corrupt, reducing errors and positively impacting the effectivenent of the team. The dashboard can be personalized to find out particular metrics and data can be compared on various projects to accelerate the decision making throughout the organization.

IMAGINiT Clarity 2018 offers the following exclusive features :

• With Revit Warnings, the users will be able to monitor the complete health of the model over multiple projects on one dashboard. BIM Coordinators get the ability to recognize the intensity of warnings and obtain email alerts in order that they are assessed within specific time.
• Content Metrics inspects all Revit content out of your content libraries and separate models, and evaluates both the quality with regard to file size, complexity and best practices along with the usage of the content.

• It has incorporated with Dropbox, BOX, Autodesk A360 and BIM360 Docs that facilitates automatic delivery of PDFs, AutoCAD DWG and other project files to online locations. Thus the firms can distribute information smoothly with consultants and partners via their preferred medium.
• Model Change Notification creates comparisons among succeeding versions of Revit models. Specifically suited for dealing with Revit models obtained from partners as this can send alerts regarding unpredicted changes.
• Clarity Viewer offers users with a free and protected 3D view of the model devoid of exiting the Clarity environment or shifting their models to the cloud.

For more information, visit www.imaginit.com

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Upgradation Made To Ideate Explorer For Revit

Ideate Software, recently introduced its spring 2017 versions Ideate Explorer for Revit, which comprise of the new 2018 version and improvements to the features of Ideate Explorer 2017 and 2016. These solutions are compatible with Autodesk Revit 2015, 2016, and 2017, and the timing of the updates associate with the Autodesk launch of Revit 2018.

Ideate Explorer is a robust tool for managing Revit model efficiently. Ideate Explorer facilitates the Revit users to automatically seek out, filter, quantify, index, and choose any and all elements along with ‘missing’ and hard to find ones – in a current view or a whole Revit file.

Now, the customers will be able to resolve the issues associated with complicated building information models.

Given below, the details of new features:

• New Workflows
• Modification in Family Editing will facilitate the users to define whether a Reference is required or not necessary
• Modification in Nested Element and Model Group data allows the users to remove nested elements or groups efficiently out of a selection set to evaluate and edit other properties
• New Save and Load selection sets buttons facilitate the users to get access to Revit software’s saved selection tools, improving auditing and QC processes
• Enhanced Revit multi-stair object (2018 only)
• Apply Ideate Explorer with Perspective View (2018 only)

Ideate Explorer for Revit carries a five-star rating on the Autodesk App Store and is available with a non-commercial free trial. Download the trial today.

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Brief Demonstration Of Structural Connections In Revit 2018

This Revit video tutorial is based on Revit Structural connection feature in Revit 2018.

The objective of Revit structural connections is to interchange information on the designed connection among engineers, detailers, and fabricators. This data is saved in the project.

Brief information about connections can contain the following:

• Connection type
• Detailed geometry
• Analytical forces and data
• Materials
• Fabricator identification

By default, connections contain very basic parameters concerning identity data and phasing. Include project parameters and shared parameters to the Structural Connections category to add definite information that can be preserved and circulated with project stakeholders.

It is possible to include tags and generate schedules for instances of structural connections.

All structural connections comprise of two in-built parameters like Approval Status and Code Checking Status.

These two parameters are shown in the Properties Palette. The users fix the Approval Status parameter. The Code Checking Status is filled automatically with the Code Checking engine as soon as the connection is validated.

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How To Use AutoCAD Raster Design Software To Clean & Transform Any Scanned Image Into .Dwg File

This useful autocad video focuses on how to apply AutoCAD raster design software to cleanse and transform scanned image plan into AutoCAD drawings file. This software is very useful to obtain the DWG files out of scanned images with the use of powerful raster editing and raster-to-vector conversion tools. The users can edit scanned drawings in a common AutoCAD environment.

Some exclusive features of the software :-

Image editing and cleanup
Despeckle, bias, mirror, and touch up any image.
Raster Entity Manipulation (REM)

Apply customary AutoCAD commands on raster regions and primitives. Ability to remove raster images, lines, arcs, and circles efficiently.
Vectorization tools
Generate lines and polylines out of raster images, and transform raster files into vector drawings.
Image transformation functionality
Demonstrate and evaluate geo images in AutoCAD Civil 3D civil engineering software and AutoCAD Map 3D mapping software.

The most updated version is AutoCAD Raster Design 2018 that contains some exciting features like improved scanned drawings with raster-to-vector conversion as well as support for windows 32-bit and 64-bit.

Download a 30-days trail version from the following link www.autodesk.com

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MagiCAD V2016.11 For Revit, AutoCAD

The most updated version of MagiCAD for Revit and AutoCAD alias version 2016.11 is just launched to make the MEP Design Process more superior. The productivity workflows are significantly improved with this new version. MagiCAD provides a wide-ranging and innovative solution toward all ventilation, piping and electrical Building Information Modelling, design and calculations requirements. MagiCAD 2016.11 is compatible with Revit 2017-2016 and AutoCAD 2017-2013.

With MagiCAD 2016.11 for Revit, the users can get a complete calculation solution on MEP work through Revit platform. The users will be able to execute all the calculations through MagiCAD on native Revit families. The new version comprehensively combines with native Revit units of measurement, improves drawing legends for quantity take-off documents and bills of materials, and offers easy functions for tracing probable errors and failed objects in the model once IFC export is completed.

Besides, MagiCAD2016.11 for Revit presents various intelligent new tools and enhancements for ventilation, piping and electrical design, together with substations and wall boxes as new product types. Significant enhancements like system performance, capabilities for DXF export and support for assembled supports and hangers are included in MagiCAD 2016.11 for Revit toward the design of support and hanger systems for ducts, pipes and cable trays.

Various complicated data processing tasks and project export methods become automatic in MagiCAD 2016.11 for AutoCAD. There are some exciting and new features like a Quick-Start Project Setup Wizard for simple and rapid setup of projects with localized settings, constant update of all model drawings all together, Find & Replace functions for all textual parameters, along with exporting projects to IFC format in batches via automated functions. Besides, MagiCAD 2016.11 for AutoCAD provides new tools, measurements and enhancements for ventilation, piping, electrical and systems design.

MagiCAD optimizes MEP design with the use of Europe’s biggest product model database that includes more than one million actual products and product variants from 220 leading manufacturers all over the globe. Each model inside the database contains precise dimensions and wide-ranging technical data.

For more information, visit www.magicad.com

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NBS Plug-in for Autodesk Revit

The Revit users can access and download the most updated version of NBS Plugin for Revit. This Revit plugin supports Revit 2015, 2016 R2 and 2017 version.

NBS Plug-in for Autodesk Revit contains the following exclusive features :-

Drag-and-drop BIM objects: One can access numerous generic and proprietary objects submitted by 125 manufacturers. These objects can be dragged and dropped directly into the design model. All NBS BIM objects include references to the corresponding NBS specification clauses.

Incorporate your own BIM objects: If a designer’s office contain their own BIM objects, they can adjoin the NBS parameters necessary for allowing integration with the specification through the NBS Revit plug in. This is made possible by clicking the NBS button inside the Autodesk Revit Family editor.

Instructions for Synchronised design: Choose an object in the model and the correspondent ‘general guidance’ page in the NBS guidance, it will show with information like design principles, performance, health and safety, environmental and contractual issues.

Produce an outline specification: Generate an outline specification out of the design model. With just a simple mouse click, one can get a specification that is synchronised with the model.

This feature save significant times as well as ensures you that your model and your specification are identical.

Association report: The user is allowed to verify that all objects are perfectly linked with NBS clauses over the project. The report displays the status of all related objects and focuses wheather a clause is retitled or detached from the specification. Proper guidance will be provided for resolving these with information like which user retitled an item and when.

Connect object with clause: All objects inside the design is connected to the applicable specification clause with the ‘Associate Object with Clause’ feature.

Incorporated IFC generation (Beta): One can preview and give feedback on a new IFC export that permits you to amalgamate property sets from the linked specification clauses with the objects in the model.

Link for download the plugin nationalbimlibrary.com

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Master with Revit Architecture with the book called "Fluency SECRET IN 30 DAYS Revit Architecture"

This Revit Video will introduce you to an exclusive book alias "Fluency SECRET IN 30 DAYS Revit Architecture". This Revit book provides some useful tricks to improve your expertise in applying Revit Architecture within 30 days.

By reading this book, one will be able to learn the complete procedures of designing the buildings with Revit Architecture Software.

The book is published by Lương Trainer who has more than 10 years of experience in applying Revit Architecture.

The book will make you familiar with the process to automate the design work as well as save huge time in preparing architectural drawings instantly.

For more information, visit http://luongtrainer.com/sach-revit-architecture/

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Advance PowerPack 2016 R2 For Revit

In this revit tutorial video, the youtuber Tomas Huml briefly describes the the new features of R2 PowerPack for Revit 2016. This revit video mainly emphasize on reinforcing.

2016 R2 presents new tools for Reinforced Concrete to develop and edit 3D rebar, control rebar numbering together with rebar annotation and dimensioning tools. 2016 R2 also consists of more than 1100 Revit families proficiently restricted for 16 country regions. Besides, these revit families cover all the current and new tools containing Reinforcement Symbols, Formwork Symbols, Annotations, Titleblocks and many more.

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How to create family type catalogs in Revit

The youtuber RevitKid comes with a useful tutorial for Revit users. By going through this tutorial one can learn how to produce family type catalogs with Revit.

While generating large Revit families which consist of a number of types / variations (e.g. size) of the similar model, it is suggested to produce a ‘type catalog’ to go along with the family in your project. In brief, a type catalogue will decrease the amount of data to enter your model while importing a new component / family.

A type catalog records all of the types in a family, facilitating to select and load only the types required for the existing project that will minimize the file size of any project.

In order to make a type catalog, just generate an external text file (TXT) comprising the parameters and parameter values that make the diverse types in a particular family. Just assign this file in the similar location as the family file in order that while choosing to load the family, the type catalog is demonstrated.

The following points should be remembered :-

• Generate type catalogs for families which have 6 or more types.
• Parameter names are case sensitive.
• For system parameters, the parameter inside the family should contain a value set earlier for the type to load the value out of the catalog perfectly.
• In order to show inch marks in the type name, there should be 2 double quote symbols in the type catalog.

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