Create editing areas
Editing areas (BAB) are a useful tool for organizing data sets in large projects. Both complete models and individual components or component groups (e.g., the entire ventilation...
IFC Export from ArchiCAD to SOLIBRI
In this article, you will learn more about exporting IFC files from ArchiCAD to Solibri. Before you begin, you should determine what type of data or geometry the IFC export should...
Ceiling mirror layout
Ceiling layout plans are usually not required until the construction phase and result from the interaction of building services and architectural elements.To make all the...
IFC Interface to IDA-ICE
This document explains how to export a Revit model for energy analysis in IFC format.The Revit model is exported to IFC and then imported into the IDA-ICD software.
Road and sidewalk
In civil engineering, roads and sidewalks are defined as transportation structures whose alignment is influenced by connections to the existing road or sidewalk network, the...
Revit to DGN
Working with external designers often requires sharing data in file formats other than those natively supported by Revit. This article describes three methods for transferring...
Door: Exterior door
In the early stages, no distinction is made between facade panels and their use as facade doors. FeatureDoor Panel ConstructionSound insulation classU-valueParametersOutline...
Stairs: Cast-in-place concrete
Cast-in-place concrete stairs are one of the most common types of stairs in multi-story construction. In Revit, this type of staircase is drawn separately from any flooring; see...
Grid / Building Axis
Grids are used to define the basic structure of a building. They also help with navigation within larger projects and facilitate communication during project work. In some BIM...
Surveyor's model
This article describes how to collaborate with an external surveying firm in compliance with BOA regulations.This section explains how data is transferred and how an external...
User Interface in Revit
BIM Fundamentals Course: Model-Based Communication
This training course provides an introduction to the possibilities of model-based communication and coordination.In addition to the basic techniques for using the tools and data...
Facade: External thermal insulation composite system (ETICS)
An external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) is used for exterior facade insulation and essentially consists of two components. The first is the insulation core, which...
Excavated material
In the construction industry, "excavation" refers to the removal of soil from a foundation pit required for a building's foundation; in the context of a BIM model, the primary...
Multilayer components
Depending on the software configuration, interdisciplinary scenario, and application objective, three different modeling approaches are used, each with its own advantages and...
Apply filter
"Transfer Filters" transfers view filters—including graphical overrides—from an active or external model to the view templates of the active model. Manually adding filters to...
Shared parameters
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Create walkthroughs
Walkthroughs are used to present, for example, a building model. In this process, a camera follows a predetermined path, resulting in a video.This article provides a clear,...