DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 2, 2011

I should start with a disclaimer: I model in Archicad 13; That is whenever I need to assess something quickly and am not constrained by other project-needs nor the limitations of the software itself. So, what I am about to write may no longer be an issue in Archicad 14, nor the other modelling packages people use.

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DebunkTheBIM

JULY 26, 2014

This approach is somewhat surprising considering that in most contemporary construction contracts PDF’s as the digital representations of drawings have often higher standing than model files or even DWGs. Why are there no more efforts made to guide PDF users through thousands of drawings by the originators?

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

ArchiCAD is my tool of choice and I really enjoy how it handles PDF’s within its BIM models. ArchiCAD imports PDF’s as Drawings (as opposed to images) 2. ArchiCAD allows one to use the Trace&Reference with PDF’s the same way as with any other drawing element. One can use colours on the PDF’s 8.

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

First thing, first: “The survey asked a series of questions to establish current usage of both 2D and 3D CAD, as a precursor to determining likely future engagement with Building Information Modelling (BIM).” … actually, this was the question: “When producing CAD drawings, which of the following tools do you mainly use?”

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DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 21, 2018

I documented full houses in 3D ArchiCAD 20 years ago in our design studio, while she looked after our children. Keep doing the same things as always (draw, model, write, read, sketch…) just don’t use the paper. Mark up drawings on screen? Almost thirty years ago, I was first talking about computer modelling of buildings.

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 1, 2018

I’ve been known for criticizing Autodesk for many years and people tend to brush it off as ‘sour grapes’ – me being jealous that they’ve beaten Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD into ground – the current software of my choice. On the lines of any BIM is better than CAD and any CAD is better than hand drawing? And how about the ‘old and wise’ ones?

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 23, 2011

I started learning technical drafting on my father’s drawing machine, the type with two rulers fixed at right angle to each other but adjustable to any angle through a button. (he Ten years ago I amazed the local Archicad supplier by a colourful CV fully prepared on Plotmaker. It was totally inappropriate.

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DebunkTheBIM

MAY 4, 2011

Of course that would not quite work for the drawing outputs (as beams have to look differently on plans than say walls.) I am not too concerned about the drawings. I used Archicad for this particular exercise; I believe that most other ‘main stream’ AEC modelling packages work in a very similar way; Bring on the BIM gizmos!

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DebunkTheBIM

MAY 25, 2011

Go into any architectural consultancy employing people from different parts of the world and soon you’ll find two of them arguing about the way hinging of doors must be represented on drawings. Cadimage, the NZ Archicad-tool-developer is wisely catering for all tastes in their Doorbuilder. and indicate the opening of the door.

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DebunkTheBIM

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

And there is more: I’ve had numerous run-ins with Archicad and GS over the years too. Being so bitter about Autodesk is to do a bit with my abstract being rejected by the Australian Revit Users’ Conference. I never quite got the point of existence of Vectorworks and have largely stayed away from Microstation.

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DebunkTheBIM

MAY 28, 2011

A kind of Archicad ambassador too – you saw her, you knew the software behind. But then there is a long slide on a snake back to: ‘drawings should look like this and that.’ Why can’t we get rid of the drawing? Still does, though Kate now is well retired. Anyway, looking at Kate, I feel that we’d come a long way.

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CivilJungle

JULY 27, 2022

The contrast of texture is a method that draws attention to a particular point or place of a design by the texture. Visual weight is the property that gives elements in a design an ability to draw attention. Whereas if an element has a high visual weight that means that this element has the probability of drawing eyes towards it.

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 5, 2012

Reconstructing drawing-sets and the case of the 'G. Design managers working in the AEC: specify what ‘ How well can you tell? (…If the drawings in front-. Archicad at its best). . “Committed to making nRAH an exemplar for the indu. The entertainment value of BIM. Now, these are nice!

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 20, 2012

Reconstructing drawing-sets and the case of the 'G. Design managers working in the AEC: specify what ‘ How well can you tell? (…If the drawings in front-. Archicad at its best). . “Committed to making nRAH an exemplar for the indu. The entertainment value of BIM. Now, these are nice!

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DebunkTheBIM

DECEMBER 29, 2014

GS’s ArchiCAD is pretty snazzy with large numbers of PDFs, able to bring them into the digital environment and manages these through nifty color/trace/slider options. It copes well with sizes and is very agile in handling them through all of its 2D views (plans, elevations, sections). Part 1: [link]'

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 23, 2012

Reconstructing drawing-sets and the case of the 'G. Design managers working in the AEC: specify what ‘ How well can you tell? (…If the drawings in front-. Archicad at its best). . “Committed to making nRAH an exemplar for the indu. The entertainment value of BIM. Now, these are nice!

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 2, 2012

Reconstructing drawing-sets and the case of the 'G. Design managers working in the AEC: specify what ‘ How well can you tell? (…If the drawings in front-. Archicad at its best). . “Committed to making nRAH an exemplar for the indu. The entertainment value of BIM. Now, these are nice!

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Building Information Management

JUNE 6, 2013

Traditionally, a value that was represented on a drawing may not correctly corresponded with the value within the specification simply due to a ‘typo’ An example being where a ’60 minute fire door’ has been recorded on the drawing but has been recorded as ’90 minutes fire rating’ within the specification.

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 10, 2012

Reconstructing drawing-sets and the case of the 'G. Design managers working in the AEC: specify what ‘ How well can you tell? (…If the drawings in front-. Archicad at its best). . “Committed to making nRAH an exemplar for the indu. The entertainment value of BIM. Now, these are nice!

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 9, 2013

Even if I consider the vastly superior ArchiCAD and the Bentley/Microstation range, all the more so Tekla and everything Trimble had collected over the last year or two - these tools, all together are still ‘so last century’. I had my first training in Revit in 2004 and get around it OK. Although, it is.

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DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 27, 2012

Archicad and Tekla are old enough to know this. My everyday work IFC is working well but I'm using ArchiCAD and engineer is using Tekla Structure. With some care, I was able to export useable IFC files from ArchiCAD. Are we living on the same planet? Working in the same (AEC) industry? Really, get real! My opinion.

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Revit Beginners

JUNE 9, 2006

We decided that we also wanted to be able to sort the sheets in our project browser (and our drawing lists) by Submittal Package. and check the category Drawing Sheets. Drawing List. Leave the name Drawing List. The Drawing List on our coversheet shows ALL the drawings from ALL the different packages.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

This has included “CAD” using PEAC, GDS, MicroGDS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, SketchUp, ArchiCAD and “Raster” using Cadcore/Hitachi PrEditor, ScanGraphics, Scan2CAD, etc. Led CAD selection and implementation projects transitioning FM Global from pencil/paper-pen/linen to electronic production.

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Revit Beginners

OCTOBER 21, 2006

While in plan view draw a floor plan callout. ArchiCAD vs Revit. An ArchiCAD Blogger. This blog will highlight some of the common questions and cool tips found in the process of transitioning our office to Revit. Saturday, October 21, 2006. Instant Section Box. Go to any 3D view. Go to View. To Other View. Knowledge Base.

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Revit Beginners

JANUARY 20, 2010

We used to complain that CAD drawings looked horrible and now that concept has nearly been forgotten. I used to spend (not hours, not days) weeks fighting wall cleanups in Revit and our designs changed so frequently we needed a quick and clean way to get complete drawings. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Knowledge Base. Partner Products.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

This has included “CAD” using PEAC, GDS, MicroGDS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, SketchUp, ArchiCAD and “Raster” using Cadcore/Hitachi PrEditor, ScanGraphics, Scan2CAD, etc. Led CAD selection and implementation projects transitioning FM Global from pencil/paper-pen/linen to electronic production.

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Revit Beginners

SEPTEMBER 11, 2006

This workaround involves drawing a repeating detail line (with imported text) on top of a simple detail line. Now draw a detail line in any view of your project. Draw your repeating detail over your new detail line as though tracing the detail line. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Monday, September 11, 2006. Utility Lines Workaround.

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Revit Beginners

APRIL 20, 2009

you can draw a simple building and link in a simple building (by shared coordinates) and move these two icons around a bit (clipped and unclipped) to see how the two models react or. ArchiCAD vs Revit. The new coordinate systems and icons have a lot of even the best users confused. here is the simplest way I can put it: 1. CAD Digest.

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Revit Beginners

AUGUST 19, 2009

To add to the complexity, the as-built drawings we had on file were not accurate to the true construction of the existing structure because the original architect had improvised the design during construction. ArchiCAD vs Revit. This project isnt as organic as Gaudi, but it did have a lot of organic characteristics. Knowledge Base.

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Revit Beginners

APRIL 10, 2010

If you are drawing a wall or a line there is a pallet of line shapes that you can draw (square, polygon, circle, arc, etc.) ArchiCAD vs Revit. A common thing for beginners, is to go right to the trim tool in search of a fillet option (because they are likely more familiar with AutoCAD). Knowledge Base. Partner Products.

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Revit Beginners

JUNE 19, 2006

Select Detail View and draw a callout in plan view. ArchiCAD vs Revit. This blog will highlight some of the common questions and cool tips found in the process of transitioning our office to Revit. Monday, June 19, 2006. Callout Annotation Features. Youll notice you can select a Floor Plan or Detail View callout. Knowledge Base.

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Revit Beginners

AUGUST 10, 2006

Draw an arc (wall or line doesnt matter). ArchiCAD vs Revit. This blog will highlight some of the common questions and cool tips found in the process of transitioning our office to Revit. Thursday, August 10, 2006. A few interesting features. Callout a dimension and go to the dimensions properties. Knowledge Base. Partner Products.

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Revit Beginners

MARCH 23, 2007

audits the drawings to ensure conformance with the standards and a logical organization of the CAD work." And not just our models but also the drawings we are getting from consultants. ArchiCAD vs Revit. In our office Data Managers are starting to inspect models for proper construction. Knowledge Base. Partner Products.

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Revit Beginners

AUGUST 21, 2006

Even advanced users use detail lines, filled regions, and detail components to refine their drawings. Revit will start your drawings but you have to finish them. ArchiCAD vs Revit. The Revit 3D model is just a place to start. Knowledge Base. Partner Products. Product Activation. Request Manuals. Revit Content Library.

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Revit Beginners

JUNE 7, 2006

Draw a wall in plan view. ArchiCAD vs Revit. This blog will highlight some of the common questions and cool tips found in the process of transitioning our office to Revit. Wednesday, June 07, 2006. Edit Cut Profile Tool. Do you want a niche cut out of your wall for a soap dish or other amenity? Goto Tools. Edit Cut Profile. CAD Digest.

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Revit Beginners

AUGUST 16, 2006

The office I worked for didnt use Revit for developing working drawings but I do remember wishing that I could add text to linestyles (for phone, elec, gas, etc) and I remember having trouble understanding phases but I got a lot of help from users on Zoogdesign (now AUGI). ArchiCAD vs Revit. Knowledge Base. Partner Products.

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Revit Beginners

JUNE 20, 2006

Just draw a reference plane at the angle you want (and in the location you want for your section line) then place your section line adjacent to the reference plane. Are there any way to draw the section marks with a default gap between the segments? ArchiCAD vs Revit. David Duarte. at 3:16 PM. Labels: Annotations. CAD Digest.

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