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BIM Objects, Data, and Information – More than a 3D Pretty Picture – Soooo Much More!

Building Information Management

While the specification system has detailed guidance and links to standards, regulations and suggested values, geometric BIM software has great visualization analysis and instance scheduling functionality. All BIM objects have properties, and most also have geometries (although some do not, for example a paint finish).

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Revit Beginners: IFC/ODBC Software

Revit Beginners

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. Other BIM Software. nemetschek AllPlan. nemetschek Vectorworks.

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Revit Beginners: When is a Family Parametric?

Revit Beginners

Other BIM Software. nemetschek AllPlan. nemetschek Vectorworks. Will Harris. Revit Jobs. Craigslist Script. Revit Inside. uklug RSS Feed. Architectural Desktop. Chief Architect. Digital Project (CATIA). BIM Conferences. AIA Convention (may). Bentley (apr). Design Build Inst (oct). Destination Desktop (jun).

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Revit Beginners: More Evolution News - IES

Revit Beginners

On the Sustainable Design front: Revit BIM platform now linked directly to IES’s building analysis software IES Virtual Enviroment software is a collection of building performance analysis tools that integrate with Revit. Other BIM Software. nemetschek AllPlan. nemetschek Vectorworks. David Duarte.

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Revit Beginners: XL2CAD for Revit

Revit Beginners

Dotsoft has ported their AutoCad excel software to Revit. Other BIM Software. nemetschek AllPlan. nemetschek Vectorworks. This blog will highlight some of the common questions and cool tips found in the process of transitioning our office to Revit. Friday, December 19, 2008. XL2CAD for Revit. David Duarte.

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Revit Beginners: Cost Estimating

Revit Beginners

Other BIM Software. nemetschek AllPlan. nemetschek Vectorworks. Will Harris. Revit Jobs. Craigslist Script. Revit Inside. uklug RSS Feed. Architectural Desktop. Chief Architect. Digital Project (CATIA). BIM Conferences. AIA Convention (may). Bentley (apr). Design Build Inst (oct). Destination Desktop (jun).

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Revit Beginners: Applications

Revit Beginners

Models from different consultants (who use software other than Revit to model) can be combined for analysis and clash detection. Impression – This is very new software from Autodesk that will take DWGs exported from Revit and render illustrations in a hand-drawn style. Success Estimator – This software from U.S.

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