DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 26, 2020

I will not try to convince anyone that they should jump now into BIM, nor argue for-against particular software packages, although some personal views on products will be aired. You don’t need to be BIM literate to benefit from following my tips, not even a CAD user. But also trust me, no use of BIM, while paper is around.

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BIM Documentation Office CAD 125

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The drafting process may impose limitations on the size that is realistically workable. This system has continued with CAD drafting: many design architects have little or no knowledge of CAD software programmes, relying upon others to take their designs beyond the sketch stage. #22. Size and Scale. Design Drawings.

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Drawings Architecture Design Drafting 52

Revit OpEd

APRIL 22, 2014

The first response quite often was, "We''ve already got {insert your software here}, no thanks"! Which was then followed by "Oh gosh, you mean it doesn''t do "X" just like {insert your software here}? Such as, "We''ve got all these people who are {insert your software here} experts. Other responses were, "Really?

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AutoCAD Revit Autodesk Software 98

DebunkTheBIM

JULY 3, 2011

Can’t help myself thinking of it every time someone tells me, how going to BIM from CAD will come about (easily) just as moving from the drafting board to CAD happened in the past. You may have a clunky aircraft (software) even someone to run it, but what about the infrastructure to operate it-in and the rules for interaction?

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BIM CAD Roads Drafting 48

Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 8, 2014

3D Architectural home design 3d concrete software 3d construction estimating'

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Schedule CAD Construction Estimating 45

DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

….Unless of course you have software to sell. The surveyors must have felt a bit uneasy about this grouping, so just for good measure added the following note: “Autodesk products (40%) and Graphisoft (37%) clearly dominate the New Zealand CAD market. Then, look at the chart itself!

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BIM CAD ArchiCAD AutoCAD 54

DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 7, 2011

Definition: Computer aided drafting that uses purely orthogonal projections and ignores most of the rules and principles of ‘traditional’ documenting. Their highest achievement: making themselves absolutely essential on all building projects from reroofing granny’s garage to building entire new cities.

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Drawings Documentation CAD Drafting 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 2, 2023

I continued grading until 2015, then went to school for drafting and design, where I was introduced to Autodesk products and BIM. Metromont was one of my customers when I was there with that company, and their CAD manager was retiring that year and I took the opportunity to replace them.I Then you see people’s lights come on.

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BIM Management Autodesk Modeling 98

DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 9, 2013

In the end, they are ‘just’ a software provider, successful at what they are doing, why can’t I just let them be. My biggest problem is not that Revit is a ‘dog of a software’. 3/ information management tool providers (unlike in manual drafting days) got given an unprecedented opening to influence a globally active industry.

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Autodesk AutoCAD CAD Revit 62

CAD Shack

JULY 10, 2006

CAD has been clicking along here for some time now, but there is an ever-increasing pressure to be able to deliver something more than the competition. We need confident CAD users who are fluent in 3 CAD languages. We have been using AutoCAD to draft. When I think about Autodesk software it always shakes out like this.

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AutoCAD CAD Drafting Revit 40

CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

Step 2: Draft a Preliminary Plan: Utilization of S.M.A.R.T. & Construction Planning Software. A dynamic construction planning software is crucial to develop the project on time & within budget, which aid in administrative tasks, estimating, resource management & time-tracking. Example- CAD. & C.L.E.A.R.

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Plans Construction BIM Permits 52

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 16, 2010

In brief shop drawings can be explained as below:- • Comparison information for the architect and engineer • Notes of changes or alterations from the construction documents • Information required fabricating the product • Indication of dimensions needing verification from the jobsite • Placement or installation information • Samples Now a days the (..)

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Drawings Fabrication Construction Documentation 40

Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Importlineweights-xxx.txt - C:Program FilesAutodeskRevit xxx 2011Data (XP Location) - These files are used to define how imported cad file elements are interpreted to use different lineweights within Revit. This means you can have different "rules" for different kinds of external CAD data. A metric version is included too.

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Revit CAD Architecture Autodesk 49

Revit OpEd

JUNE 14, 2012

The other issue is when the data in the CAD file is small enough in extents but really far away from the files origin, according to the WCS which is all Revit really pays any attention to. This manifests itself in snap icons that appear to miss the element we are attempting to reference in the CAD file. Content and Software Developers.

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Revit CAD Autodesk Architecture 72

Revit OpEd

AUGUST 18, 2015

When software uses the same word we routinely use to describe something we do it is supposed to make it easier to understand and use. The third approach is not really any different than how I've seen it done for many years with CAD and hand drafting before that. Me: "Okay, how are you doing them?" Them: "Huh?

Drawings 40

Drawings Schedule CAD Drafting 40

Carol Hagen

JANUARY 10, 2012

You may want to ask your network connections, as many business who started in drafting and design have made substantial investments to offer BIM services to specialty contractors. Doing a Google search for BIM outsourcing typically returns results outside your local area as the big firms all vie for Search Rank.

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BIM Bidding Modeling Revit 185

CAD Shack

DECEMBER 20, 2005

These are very valid questions that many CAD Managers and Owners are asking themselves lately. Of course the answer can be different for everyone of them depending on individual needs and uses of the software, but I would like to offer up what I see as the big ticket items that make ABS so appealing.

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AutoCAD CAD Drafting Schedule 40

CAD Shack

APRIL 27, 2006

Some of you may be too young to remember life before cable, but I bet most can remember a time when your choice of CAD technologies was limited to one. Digital Drafting Whether you liked AutoCAD, MicroStation, or whatever. (I We still drafted, but with digital lines. ABS will draft AutoCAD into the ground when properly set up.

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AutoCAD Revit Drafting Drawings 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2017

Common construction abbreviations as as part of cost estimating software, Job Order Contracting software, and construction documents is a standard practice. CAD: Cadmium, Computer-Aided Drafting. Proper use of abbreviations is enhance by following a few simple rules: Use upper case lettering, without periods.

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Construction Concrete Electrical Fabrication 100

Revit OpEd

MAY 9, 2012

When Revit Systems was released in 2006, the essence of Autodesks marketing commentary was, "this is new software so it probably doesnt make sense to tackle a project with it unless the architecture team is using Revit too." We will still be able to compare our model against 2D documentation by importing various 2D CAD views into the model.

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Revit Autodesk Architecture Modeling 61

CAD Shack

JANUARY 9, 2007

In the end producing coordinated CDs spending more time on design and less on drafting is the real benefit to MEP firms. You will want to know what the software is capable of and what it can not do. Just because the software may do something, your firm may not need to use that function. Decide what makes sense for your company.

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Revit BIM AutoCAD Modeling 40

Do

JULY 26, 2011

The first thing is I dont think the next big innovation will really be in what we might call the traditional "CAD (Computer Aided Design)" space. Most people do not want to understand why they should take the extra step to input data in some new fangled software. What am I interested in?

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Revit iPad Innovation BIM 54

CAD Shack

NOVEMBER 17, 2006

Revit Systems debuted early this year giving MEP engineers a third choice of CAD technology to use; it may have also caused a bit of confusion on what software is really the best for any given firm. No matter what software you are using, they fall into three general categories: digital drafting, object oriented and parametric.

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Revit Drafting Schedule Electrical 40

CAD Shack

JULY 27, 2006

Well right out of the gate, if you want to implement new software and change processes, you'll have some things to nail down and a lot of issues to deal with. 1) Sell the idea of changing software to management Everybody's boss is different but here are some ideas based on ABS. Here's an example.

Drawings 40

Drawings IDEA Software Software 40

Revit Beginners

AUGUST 11, 2006

Revits Drafting Machine. For those of you who remember using drafting machines mounted to a drafting table youll find a similar tool in Revit. Now any lines or walls that you draft will snap to the gridlines of your workplane. National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. Marathon Drafting.

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Drafting Revit CAD nemetschek AllPlan 40

Revit Beginners

JULY 20, 2006

IFC/ODBC Software. Im exploring Cost Estimating, Facilities Management, Specification Writers, and Material Takeoff softwares that utilize IFC and ODBC data that can be exported from Revit. Ive added links to some of these softwares on my blog. National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. CAD Beyond.

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Revit Software Software CAD 40

Revit Beginners

JULY 1, 2009

The only solution is to place images in a drafting view (or legend view) first. Rescaling the image can also be easier from a drafting view once scale is established. National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. Marathon Drafting. then place the view on your sheet. Just change the scale of the view.

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Revit CAD BIM nemetschek AllPlan 40

Revit Beginners

JULY 23, 2010

Im not talking about software bugs that wont go away until youve installed a software update. Hmm, luckily, I haven't stumbled into any of those demons yet, but then again, I did just barely start into this BIM software stuff. National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. Marathon Drafting.

Revit 40

Revit CAD BIM Autodesk 40

Revit Beginners

JUNE 24, 2010

National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. Marathon Drafting. CAD Block Exchange. CAD Beyond. CAD Beyond. CAD vs BIM. Other BIM Software. I was introduced to Revit 4.5 in 2002 and am currently a member of AUGI. View my complete profile. Laiserin Letter Debate. Autodesk Seek.

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Revit CAD BIM nemetschek AllPlan 58

Revit Beginners

DECEMBER 19, 2008

Dotsoft has ported their AutoCad excel software to Revit. National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. Marathon Drafting. CAD Block Exchange. CAD Beyond. CAD Beyond. CAD vs BIM. Friday, December 19, 2008. XL2CAD for Revit. Place excel spreadsheets into Revit via linked DXF files.

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Revit CAD nemetschek AllPlan nemetschek Vectorworks 40

Revit Beginners

APRIL 16, 2010

Useful for "expert-cad-managers-and-beginer-bim-managers" like me. National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. Marathon Drafting. CAD Block Exchange. CAD Beyond. CAD Beyond. CAD vs BIM. David Duarte. at 4:50 PM. Labels: Hardware , Materials , Rendering , Visibility.

Revit 40

Revit CAD nemetschek AllPlan nemetschek Vectorworks 40

Revit Beginners

JANUARY 11, 2010

National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. Marathon Drafting. CAD Block Exchange. CAD Beyond. CAD Beyond. CAD vs BIM. Other BIM Software. I was introduced to Revit 4.5 in 2002 and am currently a member of AUGI. View my complete profile. Laiserin Letter Debate. Autodesk Seek.

Revit 40

Revit CAD nemetschek AllPlan nemetschek Vectorworks 40

Revit Beginners

AUGUST 18, 2009

National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. Marathon Drafting. CAD Block Exchange. CAD Beyond. CAD Beyond. CAD vs BIM. Other BIM Software. I was introduced to Revit 4.5 in 2002 and am currently a member of AUGI. View my complete profile. Laiserin Letter Debate. Autodesk Seek.

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Revit CAD nemetschek AllPlan BIM 40

Revit Beginners

JUNE 30, 2009

National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. Marathon Drafting. CAD Block Exchange. CAD Beyond. CAD Beyond. CAD vs BIM. Other BIM Software. I was introduced to Revit 4.5 in 2002 and am currently a member of AUGI. View my complete profile. Laiserin Letter Debate. Autodesk Seek.

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Revit CAD nemetschek AllPlan Sketchup 40

Revit Beginners

JUNE 24, 2009

National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. Marathon Drafting. CAD Block Exchange. CAD Beyond. CAD Beyond. CAD vs BIM. Other BIM Software. I was introduced to Revit 4.5 in 2002 and am currently a member of AUGI. View my complete profile. Laiserin Letter Debate. Autodesk Seek.

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Revit CAD nemetschek AllPlan nemetschek Vectorworks 40

Revit Beginners

AUGUST 20, 2009

regards SBL CAD conversion Orthophotography services. National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. Marathon Drafting. CAD Block Exchange. CAD Beyond. CAD Beyond. CAD vs BIM. David Duarte. at 3:22 PM. Labels: Filters , Visibility. 1 comment: Navya. Thanks for sharing. Post a Comment.

Revit 40

Revit CAD nemetschek AllPlan BIM 40

Revit Beginners

MARCH 26, 2010

National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. Marathon Drafting. CAD Block Exchange. CAD Beyond. CAD Beyond. CAD vs BIM. Other BIM Software. I was introduced to Revit 4.5 in 2002 and am currently a member of AUGI. View my complete profile. Laiserin Letter Debate. Autodesk Seek.

Revit 40

Revit CAD BIM nemetschek AllPlan 40