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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Save Huge Time With One-Stop Dimensioning Tool In AutoCAD 2016

Lynn Allen, the renowned Autodek Technical Evangelist, presents some useful cad tips for new style of dimensioning with the new one-stop dimensioning tool in AutoCAD 2016 that will save significant modeling time.

This new tool will facilitate the autocad veterans to identify the objects and demonstrate potential dimensions. Just hover your cursor over any objects like lines, polylines, arcs, circles, etc to get instant preview of dimensions. Continue till the exact dimensions are shown and click once to choose and get them to place in the preferred location.

One can find this new dimension tool on the Home and Annotate tabs of the ribbon. One can also access it by writing DIM at the Command prompt.

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Explore The New Features In Revit 2017 For Improved Architectural Design

This is an exclusive online Revit video tutorial presented by Paul F. Aubin. The tutorial sheds light on new and value-added features in Revit 2017 useful for the architects to create superior architectural design.

All the videos in the course are self-reliant which highlight a single feature or improvement, like the better text editor and global parameters

This revit video focuses on the following topics :-

• How to edit in 3D

• How to apply tags

• Learn to model stairs and railings

• How to perform rendering in Revit 2017

• How to perform with the Family Editor

• How to apply global parameters

• Learn to modify elevation depth

• How to use the new text editor

Preview the Online Course click here www.lynda.com/Revit-tutorials

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How To Fill The Gaps In A Revit Fabrication Model With Route & Fill Tool In Revit 2017

This revit video highlights the new feature of Route and Fill in Revit 2017. With this new feature of Revit 2017, the MEP designers will be able to fill in the gaps in a Revit Fabrication Model for ductwork, pipework and electrical containment.

Route and Fill tool can be used to affix parts amid two open connectors rapidly and conveniently rather than arranging parts sequentially. The Route and Fill tool offers one or more solutions on the basis of the service. You can narrow the number of solutions can be restricted by filtering the fittings which are already in use.

Given below some useful tips for applying the Route and Fill tool:

1. Choose a fabrication part that contains an open connector. If the chosen part contains more than one open connector, the connector, to be routed from, must be selected initially.

2. Click Modify | Fabrication Parts tab Edit panel (Route and Fill). While moving the mouse, Revit surveys the open connectors in the view that belongs to the similar plane to find out the possibility of a connection. An arrow demonstrates on each available connector.

Note: A route should sustain in a single plane. Solutions that need two planes or three bends are not supported.

Note: The connection angle should be between 90 degrees.

In this regard an exclusive video tutorial is presented by Wm. Johnson, the senior application specialist MEP/AEC Solutions.

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How To Use Design To Fabrication Tool In Revit 2017

This is an exclusive presentation by Wm. Johnson, senior application specialist MEP/AEC Solutions. The video is based on how to design generic Revit MEP parts and elements and transform them Autodesk Fabrication Parts in Revit 2017 to organize a model for detailed coordination modeling and construction.

It is now possible to transform design level of detail model element to construction level of detail elements or LOD 400 fabrication parts by applying the design to fabrication tool.

One can modify selected parts or an complete duct or pipe network. The Design to Fabrication tool offers a streamlined workflow as it is not necessary to redraw the fabrication model from the beginning. The result of the conversion depends on the design line algorithm applied by the Autodesk Fabrication products, and applies the identical content accessible in the Autodesk Fabrication products.

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Chaos Group Introduces V-Ray For Revit Beta

The beta version of V-ray for Revit is just launched by Chaos Group.

The Chaos Group recently declared the availability of V-ray for Revit beta. By watching this Revit youtube video, one can gather information on this new release of V-ray for Revit and instruction for download. Now it is possible to apply v-ray core rendering technique in Revit for each phase of design progression.

As V-ray for Revit is still in beta testing phase, the renderer is still unreliable and some features are missing. It is suggested not to use it for production purpose. One can export the model to 3ds Max and render there, in the V-Ray Max.

Go through the following link, to register as a beta tester of V-ray for Revit www.chaosgroup.com

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Sharpen Your Revit Skills With Revit 2017 – An Exclusive Presentation By Autodesk Experts

This Revit video is an extraction of Autodesk AEC Webinar Series. The Webinar series are based on how to create your Revit IQ by knowing the new features in Revit 2017.

The keynote speakers were Martin Stewart, Judy Staicer, and Nauman Mysorewala. All are renowned Autodesk Technical Support and Expert Elites.

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How to make perfect elevations with Revit

This is an exclusive Revit video tutorial for Revit users to learn how to make perfect elevations in Revit. In this regard, some useful tricks are given below :-

SILHOUETTES: Click on graphic display options and fix them at 0.5mm.

CAST SHADOWS: Very useful for displaying the geometry of your building.

FIX SHADOWS INTENSITY AT 15: Default shadows are very intense. Fix them at 15 in lighting menu.

DEPTH CUEING: This is an excellent feature in Revit 2017 that facilitate the users to fade elements on the basis of their distance. Turn it on and perform with the settings to obtain the exact fade.

LINEWORKS ?

It is recommended not to apply them as they do not support depth cueing and cannot be comprised in view template.

AMBIENT SHADOWS ?

They are very dark in black and white and should be applied with colored views.

COLORS ?

Apply black and white for construction documents. Consistent colors are ideal for demonstrating elevations. In this regard, ambient shadows can be utilized.

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How to use the parts tool in Revit to control your model

Parts in Revit facilitate to split specific elements out of the model into individual parts. These parts are then self-reliantly scheduled, tagged, filtered, and exported. Parts are also utilized to plan delivery and installation processes.

Parts are produced from elements with the following layered structures:

• Walls (exclusive of stacked walls and curtain walls)

• Floors (exclusive of shape-edited floors)

• Roofs (exclusive of those with ridge lines)

• Ceilings

• Structural slab foundations 

Parts are based on elements and updated automatically. Parts are reproduced if the primary element from which they are formed is revised. Alterations include inserting or deleting layers, modifying wall type, layer thickness, wall orientation, geometry, materials, or openings.

While removing a part, it will also remove all other parts obtained from the primary element.

To generate parts out of a wall assembly, choose your Wall and then opt for the Create Parts tool. It will then discrete all the components of your wall into Parts.

While transforming your wall into Parts, verify the properties dialog box and ensure that the Show Shape Handles box is turned on to control each individual part.

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Reinforcement Connectors inside Revit 2017

Revit 2017 is a useful software for structural engineers that can make level of details superior for reinforcement modeling and documentation. In this regard US CAD presents an informative video focusing on Reinforcement Connectors.

Reinforcement connectors belong to family-based and completely adjustable, and these can fulfill the requirements of each team member. Rebar connectors collaborate with the rebar that they are associated with, allowing change management.

Structural engineers apply schematic connectors to describe requisites. Detailers utilize them to generate shop drawings. Manufacturers analyze complete detail, perfectly model and exemplify reinforcement connectors to produce guidance for installation. The connectors can be attached to groups, assemblies, and partitions with uncommon coupler numbering as well as exported to different formats.

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How BIM was utilized to make 18000 square foot One West Park project successful

Building Information Modeling (BIM) was utilized in three-dimensional rendering of 18000 square foot One West Park situated in just south of Forsyth Park to house the law firm of Bouhan Falligant LLP.

BIM facilitates the architects to draw various angles and views of a project as the size, scale and proportions can be easily understood with the BIM based 3D model. The result produced can save significant time, money and headaches for the clients as soon as the construction starts.

It is expected that the construction of the building will be completed within one year.

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How Dynamo is used to generate Topography from Excel Data Point in Revit 2017

This Revit video tutorial concisely analyzes how to develop Topography out of excel data point in Revit 2017 with Dynamo. Dynamo is an addin for Revit. Dynamo can establish a bidirectional link amid Revit and Excel.

The users can apply the Dynamo graphical programming platform in a useful way to round trip targeted information amid Revit and Excel. Besides, Dynamo can extract Revit Topography Surface Data Point into Excel.

After installing Revit 2017, one can’t see Dynamo in the Manage tab. Initially, one has to rerun the Dynamo installer and ensure to verify Revit 2017 to include Dynamo to this new install.

Once the set up is finished, launch Revit 2017 and Dynamo will be accessible to you in the Manage tab, Visual Programming panel.

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How to use Revit 2017 & Autodesk Insight 360 for energy analysis & lighting analysis

These two programs like Autodesk Revit and Autodesk Insight 360 can be used to create superior energy and environmental performance inside the building. Go through the following demonstration of Revit 2017 and Autodesk Insight 360.

Insight 360 incorporates current workflows like Revit Energy Analysis and Lighting Analysis for Revit, which now comprises extended customization options.

Insight 360 facilitates to visualize solar radiation on mass or building element surfaces with new solar analysis workflows as well as understanding PV energy production.

Insight 360 also controls and makes use of the power of EnergyPlus to produce dynamic thermal heating and cooling loads in Revit 2017.

To get more information visit, insight360.autodesk.com/oneenergy

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An exclusive presentation on BIM policy development

This BIM video is extracted from the European BIM Summit that was organized in Barcelona on Feb 18, 2016. In this presentation both Bilal Succar, Director of BIMexcellence.com and Mohamad Kassem, Senior Lecturer & Enterprise Fellow, Teesside University, briefly explain what does the BIM Policy mean? Besides, one can learn How BIM is adopted all through the global market.

Both the speakers demonstrated the five Macro Adoption Models for evaluation and creation of BIM policy, sample results from an international BIM policy, a BIM policy creation case study as well as a template for developing a national BIM road map.

This BIM presentation is segregated into two sections – Gathering knowledge on BIM policy challenges and Formation of a BIM Policy Roadmap.

One can download the slides of presentation by clicking on the following link bit.ly/BIM-Barcelona2

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How to create lattice wall blocks with Revit 2017

This Revit tutorial is presented by Victor Cessa, who studied at Faculty of Architecture , Universidad Veracruzana Xalapa.

In this Revit video he briefly shows how to use Revit 2017 for developing lattice wall blocks with various symbol block lattices.

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The Revit & Sketchup users can apply flux to integrate excel data with Revit & Sketchup models

Flux facilitates the users to adjust column schedules in excel and bring Revit model up-to-date automatically. Flux allows interoperability among your design application in real time as well as transmits data safely through the cloud. Flux also facilitates multi-user workflows and scopes for new collaboration through an exceptional functionality of flux.

Flux provides cloud-based collaboration tools for architects, engineers, and contractors to exchange data and streamline complex design workflows. Flux acts as an interchange point for sharing project data such as the architectural program, schematic designs, analysis models, and material schedules.

Flux plugins presently support Excel, SketchUp, REVIT, Grasshopper and Dynamo to exchange data among these applications through web.

To download Flux, visit flux.io/signup

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Some useful Revit tips for creating the design of a swimming pool or any water material in Revit

This exclusive Revit Tutorial is brought to you by Smarter Architect. One will be familiar with step-by-step processes for making the design of a swimming pool or a body water in Revit.

The tutorial starts with modeling an easy Revit Toposurface. One can also learn how to produce a water material with Revit. It is vital for allotting the perfect rendering material to the Revit pool massing that will be developed out of a building pad element.

The similar method for allotting materials from the Autodesk asset browser to the project is followed for rendering materials in Revit. This Revit tutorial will guide you to simplify the processes for modeling any custom shaped Revit pool or developing a water material in Revit.

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The features of new Text Editor in Revit 2017

Watch the following useful presentation from Ideate Inc. for Revit users. The Revit video tutorial highlights the latest Text Editor Features within Revit 2017.

Revit 2017 contains a new text editor contextual ribbon along with new tools for editing text as well as developing multilevel lists.

Now the Revit users can discover a close X button on the right end of the ribbon as well as a formal front door to finish editing text. Previously, the users have to finish editing by clicking in empty space, outside of the text element somewhere.

On the paragraph panel, there is similar list of choices for indenting, bullets, and outline formatting through numbers or letters. There exist two new buttons to extend the indented list. This facilitates the users to raise the starting value of a list.

The new editor is well matched with Fonts which vary from 1 - 1638 points and the extreme and least height of text is decided with the font.

Empty Text Notes are permissible if there exist a leader. If the leader is eliminated the Text Note will also be eliminated (if it does not comprise text).

To get the detailed features of New Text Editor, go through the following article revitoped.blogspot.in

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An exclusive construction tutorial on AutoCAD Structural Detailing (ASD), Reinforcement module

This construction tutorial is based on AutoCAD® Structural Detailing (ASD), Reinforcement module for reinforcing a beam. It is known as 09-ASD Reinforcement Beam Detail 02/02.

The Reinforcement module is intended for automated reinforcement definition and the production of shop drawings for various types of structural concrete members.

Get more detials, Click

Getting Started with AutoCAD Structural Detailing, Reinforcement in PDF

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How to save library in Revit 2017

This Revit video tutorial provides step-by-step guidances on how to save a copy of all families or a selected family in Revit 2017 which are loaded into any project.

Tips: As soon as a family is loaded into a project, it is saved with that project.

Some families are preloaded in the templates which are comprised in Revit. Any projects that have been formed with these templates contain the families loaded in the template.

Locate, preview, and load other families from the following sources:

• the Revit library that is set up with the software
• other local or networked libraries
• the Revit Web Content Library 
• manufacturers’ websites
• other third-party websites

Most of the families which are loaded from the Revit library, the Revit Web Content Library and Autodesk Seek can be easily edited.

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Learn the basic tools in AutoCAD 2017

In this AutoCAD tutorial you will learn the functionalities of fundamental tools in AutoCAD 2017 as well as how these are useful to generate, rectify and assign materials to any 3d model.

Explore through the materials browser and library. Besides, get trained on how to rectify stock materials, use and map materials to objects, and produce your own custom material.

With AutoCAD 2017, the users can generate improved designs and collaboration with groundbreaking productivity tools. Besides, the users can distribute their work with TrustedDWG™ technology. Perform over shared desktop, cloud and mobile solutions.

To gather more knowledge, visit www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/overview

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