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Showing posts with label AutoCAD Revit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label AutoCAD Revit. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

50 essential AutoCAD Commands

Autocad: It is 2D or 3D computer supported drafting software program used to make blueprints for buildings, bridges and computer chips and used in architecture, construction and manufacturing.

Operating AutoCAD is depended on some commands and people can create their own set of mostly used commands to normalize in a few steps. Here is a list of only 50 usable commands that can speed up the work game, find new shortcuts or have some easy to use tools to control the project if they forget the commands they need.

1. APPLOAD: it can loads and unloads applications and specifies the applications that need to load at startup. The Startup Suite option loads the specific application whenever the product begins.
2. AREA: the area and perimeter of the certain object are shown at the Command prompt and in the tooltip and the MEASUREGEOM command gives extra measurement options. The BOUNDARY tool can be used to create a closed region and the Properties palette can find the area.
3. Background: while choosing a background image for the work area it can be a solid in color, a gradient in color or an image from the computer.
4. BMPOUT: it is called bitmap file that contains the selected objects made by the users, the file shows what is shown on the screen. Generates a bitmap image or .bmp format after selecting a series of objects, surfaces or regions.
5. BOX: it is used to create box with a specified center point or of sides of equal length or can create a box with length, width and height specifically given.

6. BURST: it expands a block or an object but keeps the qualities same, this is a highly essential tool.
7. CHSPACE: the selected objects are scaled automatically in the new space, objects can be moved from the layout to the model and conversely.
8. CLOSEALL: it opens up all the closed AutoCAD windows and if there are any kind of changes to any files is done which is not saved then this command will ask users to save.

9. COLOR: sets the color for new objects, a layer color can be chosen for future objects, lines and surfaces.
10. DIMALIGNED: shows the In-Place Text Editor that can be used to edit the dimension text and the displayed measurement is represented with angle bracket and a dimension can be created aligned with a circle or arc.
11. DIMBASELINE: it creates a linear, angular or coordinate dimension and the work starts from a baseline of an earlier dimension.
12. DIMRADIUS: it creates a radius dimension for circles and arcs.
13. DIMTEDIT: this command is used to change or restore the location of the dimension line.

14. EDGESURF: creates a mash between four adjoining edges or curves.
15. EXPLODE: breaks a compound object into its component objects while modifying the components separately.
16. ID: shows the coordinates of any point on the worksheet.
17. LIGHT: controls lights and its effects on 3D models.
18. LINETYPE: creates, manages and selects line types.
19. MATLIB: it can import and export materials from and to a library.
20. MLINE: creates multiple parallel lines.
21. MLEDIT: it edits the lines.
22. MULTIPLE: continues next command again and again still stop.
23. MVSETUP: fix the layout of a drawing.
24. OOPS: restores the recent deleted items.
25. OVERKILL: goes through the entire model and deletes the duplicate and overlapping items to make the model smooth.
26. PAGESETUP: defines the page layout and adds more to the plotting device, paper size and other settings for every new layout.
27. PFACE: creates a 3D mesh height by height.
28. PREVIEW: shows the model before printing.
29. PURGE: it deletes unused objects in the drawing through a series of filters.
30. QDIM: after select any object it can create a dimension quickly.
31. QLEADER: creates a leader and a leader annotation fast.
32. QSAVE: it auto saves the file while working and gives a name to the unnamed files.
33. QSELECT: it can select objects quickly as per list of filters.
34. RECOVER: regains a damaged file.
35. RENDER: creates a render of the current model.
36. REVOLVE: makes revolved solids by moving 2D objects around a user defined angle.
37. RULESURF: creates a surface to join two previously defined curves.
38. SAVEALL: automatically saves all drawings.
39. SHOWMAT: shows a set of information for a selected object.
40. SKETCH: makes a series of freehand drawing things.
41. SPELL: checks the spelling.
42. SUBTRACT: creates a region from a solid and region by subtraction:
43. TABLET: adjusts a tablet.
44. TIME: shows a statistics table of the recent file with every time of updating, editing and making.
45. U: undoes the mistakes.
46. UNDEFINE: undoes the deleted command.
47. VPORTS: controls AutoCAD windows for 2D and 3D models.
48. XLINE: makes an eternal line.
49. 3DSOUT: export files consistent with 3D studio.
For more information, go through the following link
 www.archdaily.com

50 essential AutoCAD Commands

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Monday, March 12, 2018

How to design wall structure (material) diagram in Revit

In this Revit video tutorial, you will know how to design a little wall structure diagram or wall material diagram by applying Revit 2017.

This wall structure diagram will contain common brick, plywood & sheathing grade, light gauge steel framing, thermal air layer, gypsum wall board etc.

To know the complete modeling process, go through the following video tutorial.



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Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Autodesk App Store BIM 360 Hackathon

The scene of construction technology is changing everyday and the separation can be seen all around us. In the Autodesk BIM 360 Hackathon, Autodesk help the users to get a good start with new technologies for addressing the opportunities across the building and infrastructure lifecycle.

Autodesk has proudly announced about the Autodesk® App Store BIM 360 Hackathon which is a virtual and web based development. It is a nice way for quickly climbing the BIM 360+ Forge API integration learning curve with the Autodesk engineers virtually. There are some new features in the BIM 360 and it is a wonderful time for starting work on integration and to create the folders in BIM 360 using Forge. Anyone can now easily and quickly build a “presence” for his/her company and the data of apps within the use of BIM 360. The usefulness of it is described here.

The Autodesk® App Store BIM 360 Hackathon has two divisions:

1. A series of web training sessions which are related to the Autodesk Forge platform and BIM and available for everyone who is interested in learning about these APIs.
2. There is an online hackathon where developers can develop new apps which integrate with BIM 360 for the submission to Autodesk App Store. Reason for participating: The Hackathon will be work as a helpful hand for the users to get manual with the Autodesk cloud service BIM 360 which is built on the Autodesk Forge platform. There is the Autodesk Forge API for developing apps that will help in the construction management and enabling access to project data for all time, everywhere within the building construction lifecycle. Autodesk Forge is mainly the developer platform which is used by Autodesk for creating software for design, engineering, construction and manufacturing.

Participating in the online hackathon the participant would get a reward but there is a cost price. At first the participant has to create an app that will go with BIM 360 and then it had to submit in the App Store. The other reason of participating in BIM 360 is that there is going to be launched a BIM 360 app “Showcase” in the Autodesk App Store.

Autodesk App Store: By publishing the creative apps in the Autodesk App Store, and user could get fast access to the Autodesk customers who might be looking for the benefit from the solution. The Autodesk App Store is the best online source for millions of Autodesk customers for browsing and downloading or purchasing their needed apps.

Autodesk: Autodesk is for them loves creation and make creative things. Behind a high-performance car, an admired towering skyscraper, a smart phone or a great film there are chances to appreciate the works of the millions of the Autodesk customers as it gives the power to make anything.


For more information please visit revit.news

Autodesk App Store BIM 360 Hackathon

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Friday, September 15, 2017

Update available for AutoCAD 2018.1.1

There has arrived a new update version of AutoCAD 2018 for the customers in the Autodesk Desktop App. This update is offering new software improvements and tools for simplifying the workflow and improving productivity. It also helps in identifying new features quickly in the user interface as the 4k monitor and 3D performance improvements.

It works with named views and layout viewports easier than ever and to work at first select a view from the new view gallery and place it onto the layout. It will help creating a layout viewport, making it active, selecting a view, setting the scale, resizing the viewport and locking it all in a single step. There have been improvements to the Layer Manager and other Layer controls make it easier to know overrides and to restore them to their default values.

With the improvement of AutoCAD 2018.1 update the navigation speed of 3D models also improved. Also the 3D graphics performance for the Wireframe, Realistic and Shaded visuals styles has increased. The most used commands those have offered the greatest benefit from these performance improvements are 3DORBIT, ZOOM, PAN and VSCURRENT.
But the update also has contained some kind of fixes for the reported issues. The Autodesk team has already working on some issues and has fixed the followings:
a. There were occasional crashes while opening the block editor now they no longer occur.
b. The occasional crashes in selecting or creating a non associative hatch have been solved.
c. Stooped the occasional crashes while clicking the Insert View button on the ribbon in some drawings.
d. The occasional crashes while modifying some dimension styles no longer occur.
e. While editing the grip of a spotlight in some drawings the raised occasional crashes no longer occur.
f. Occasional crashes in opening DXF files containing Xrefs has stopped.

But the aspect position of a block stays same after editing the block once.
PDF/Plot:
a. The PDF files those were conspired from some drawings has displaying properly now in Adobe reader.
b. Breed patterns in the PDF files are dependable with lineweight.
c. Raster images are conspired correctly when Shadeplot is set to the Rendered option.

General:
a. The AEC property-set data in DWG files could be easily exported to 3D DWF files.
b. Some Pro/E files are also be suceessfully importd into AutoCAD.

For further information follow autodesk.blogs.com

Update available for AutoCAD 2018.1.1


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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

An exclusive cad tutorial video on Autocad limits

Mohammed Sabeer, the well experienced trainer & consultant in Cad, has created the following useful cad tutorial through which he briefly explains with some easy steps the concept of LIMITS in Autocad. One can also gather knowledge on various drawing commands like LINE , CIRCLE , ARC , RECTANGLE etc as well as a wide array of editing commands like ERASE , TRIM , FILLET , MIRROR.


The DRAWING LIMITS command is applied to arrange the size of the drawing space in AutoCAD while beginning a new drawing. It denotes the size of your area. It also helps you to identify drawing limits properly.

To use the drawing limits command, just type limits in command section or one can choose drawing limits in the format menu.


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Thursday, January 15, 2015

A position is vacant for BIM (Project) Engineer in USA

Sanveo, a leading technology and Services Company offering Building Information Modeling (BIM) and BIM coordination services to AEC industry, is seeking some knowledgeable Building Information Modeling (BIM) professional having 3D modeling and 2D drafting expertise with Revit and AutoCAD MEP.

The prospective candidate has to deal with various projects (both BIM and 2D drafting) simultaneously and should have supervised the allotted work to the Company’s offshore team.

If you have sound knowledge in 3D CAD modeling and 2D drafting and talent to work throughout pre-construction and construction stage of commercial building projects, please go through the following job responsibilities:-

  • Ability to manage several AutoCAD Revit, 3D AutoCAD MEP and BIM projects all at once and also need to manage the entrusted work to the offshore team.

  • Work in tandem with the clients throughout pre-construction stage like an on-site BIM Engineer to create the 3D models, 2D Shop Drawings as well as As-Built and Submittal drawings.

  • Assist team members to generate 3D BIM models and 2D drawings in Revit, AutoCAD and Navisworks.

  • Sufficient knowledge in the progression of BIM

  • Administer and evaluate work product from one or more BIM professionals working

  • Be able to work in diverse construction environments like commercial, educational, industrial and health care associated projects

Desired Skills & Experience:

  • MS or foreign corresponding to Construction Management/Technology from recognized US Universities preferred or having 3-5 years of experience in handling BIM detailing work procedures which range from Pre-construction to construction stages of commercial construction.

  • Well versed with BIM Authoring and Analysis tools like AutoCAD MEP, Revit MEP and Navisworks. Mechanical Detailing skill is required but not essential.

  • Knowledge in CADDuct and CADMech will be an added advantage but not necessary.

  • If required, the candidate has to undergo training on Revit, CADDuct and CADMech.

  • outstanding collaborative and organizational skills together with good communicate.

  • Verified project support experience.

  • Required Travel: 25% to 50%.

For more updates, send mail to info@sanveo.com or give a call at +1 (510) 770-1900

A position is vacant for BIM (Project) Engineer in USA
Image Courtesy: bim.construction-manager.co.uk

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