Backing up Revit files
Given the ongoing digitization of our work environment, data backup has come to play a particularly important role. However, in the BIM world described in this compendium, the...
DBD-BIM | 08 Deduction Amounts
Revit
Revit is a tool for creating digital building models across all disciplines of building design. It is developed by Autodesk, the global leader in CAD, and is one of the few BIM...
Surrounding buildings
In the construction industry, “surrounding buildings” refers to existing structures in the vicinity of a construction project that are of only minor importance for the...
Opening, cutout, slot
At this stage, openings such as openings or slots are not yet represented as 3D objects. However, many BIM users employ openings at this stage to provide a simplified...
System Classes: Linear
IFC Plancal Import
This article describes the standard method for importing IFC files into Plancal Nova. IFC stands for Industry Foundation Classes and was developed by buildingSMART. It is a...
Planting
In the construction industry, “landscaping” refers to the design of the site’s ground surface or building surfaces (roof and facade greening) through the creation of green spaces...
Sophistry
SOFiSTiK Reinforcement Detailing is a tool for generating 2D reinforcement drawings from the 3D reinforcement data of a Revit model. The software includes a selection of families,...
bSDD - buildingSMART Data Dictionary
The buildingSMART Data Dictionary (bSDD) is an online library of building objects and their attributes. Its goal is to establish global standards for BIM object types (such as...
Stairs: Precast concrete
Precast stairs are a special type of concrete staircase. They offer the advantage of being manufactured in a factory regardless of weather conditions and are immediately capable...
Conversion of Material and Cross-Section Designations
The material and cross-section designations of Revit components must be renamed for further processing in Dlubal.Revit materials do not have the level of precision required for...
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Navis Point Cloud (As-Built Documentation)
In this article, you’ll learn in just a few quick steps how to link a point cloud file in Navisworks, everything about as-built model quality management, the various file...
Creating Legends
Revit has many limitations when it comes to creating legends:Legends must be created and updated manually (elements must be added and positioned)Symbols from system families are...
Roles and Functions in BIM
The course covers the key roles and functions within the BIM workflow and emphasizes the importance of clearly defined roles for successful digital construction processes. It...
DXF-DWG Converter
This article discusses the topic of document-based data exchange. Keywords: software, data transfer, handover, communication, collaboration, interdisciplinary planning For general...
pyRevit
pyRevit is an open-source extension for Autodesk Revit that allows users to extend and customize Revit using Python and Dynamo scripts. The framework is primarily aimed at BIM...
Revit Advanced Course: Model Ownership
This combined training course teaches the fundamental methods for the proper creation and ongoing management of models throughout a project. In addition to the technical...
Compare model versions
No sooner have you prepared the model you received from the architecture team for calculation and simulation than the first change comes along—and you have to figure out what’s...