Copying schedule between different projects in Revit
At times, it might be necessary to use the same schedule in one or more projects. Creating an entire schedule from scratch will be impractical, especially if there are conditional formatting or formulas involved.
The Rise of The Prefab Industry – A Sneak Peek
The global construction industry in the year 2017 was estimated to be worth a staggering $17140 billion, and it was expected to reach $24334.9 billion in the year 2021 with an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR). This tremendous growth in the construction...
How to use “Reference Model Scale” in Tekla structures?
Users can more quickly scale reference models and 2D pdfs dynamically within the model. It is especially useful for concrete contractors who insert 2D pdfs and wish to scale them using the dimensions already shown on the pdf.
Biomimicry, Nature’s answer to the betterment of our poorly designed world!
We live in an era where engineers are in constant search for sustainable solutions to tackle the issues that currently plague the world. And there is no place worthier of searching for solutions other than the 3.5-million-year old laboratory, nature! The only way for...
BIM for Smart Buildings
In the present era where more emphasis has been given to sustainability and sustainable buildings, shifting to constructing smart buildings was the paradigm shift the AEC industry underwent. The integration of modern technology & IoT (Internet of Things) was the...
Excluding Group Members in REVIT
Groups are collections of model elements. Groups are treated as a single unit and given a name. Names of all your groups show on the project browser ,
The art of BIM subletting- From a GC’s Perspective
In the 21st century where subletting and outsourcing has become common, the winds of change have hit the AEC industry too. In a recent study on BIM subletting, it was seen that 45% of the general contractors in the US reported outsourcing BIM to some degree to...
Convert Revit Group into Links
A linked Revitfile is an externally referenced Revit project loaded into the main model. As the link maintains a connection to the linked model, any changes made directly in the linked model can be reloaded into the host Revit model.
Be Smart About Selecting Objects in Revit
It’s so easy to select objects you didn’t mean to, especially when doing a window or crossing selection with your mouse. Get to know and use your selection methods to prevent you selecting things you don’t want to
BIM for cost estimation – Top 6 Benefits
Construction industry shifting its focus towards more complex projects has made it difficult for engineers and architects to cope up with the ever-increasing demands. The traditional practices that were practiced till date were found to be obsolete and they...
How did Tom Wright use a membranous façade to save The Burj Al Arab from becoming a 321m high oven?
Standing tall at a height of 321 meters on a private artificial island, The Burj Al Arab opened its door for the public on 1st December 1999. Just 3 meters short of the Eiffel Tower, The Burj Al Arab is currently the 5th tallest hotel on this planet and undeniably one...
Tip to solve Overlapping Number in Tekla Model
This tip will help to efficiently solve the “overlapping number” error in your Tekla model.
Hole color change in Tekla detailing model
We can see holes in "black color" in the Tekla model. This is the default hole color in Tekla. We can modify model background color in advanced options. So if you change 'black' or other dark colors, it's difficult to view hole mark properly. Please set value on...
Mark’s Leader Alignment in Tekla Detailing.
Space between leader line and the mark is perfect when it's on the right side. But this gap will be more if we move the mark towards the left. We can adjust this clearance on "Part Mark Properties". Take "General" window on mark properties and select "Right" in...
Tekla (V2018)’s latest Changes in “Numbering settings”
In Tekla Structures 2018 SP1, there is now a new advanced option XS_ENABLE_PHASE_OPTION_IN_NUMBERING that controls the Phase setting in the Numbering Setup dialog box. This advanced option is model specific and it is available in the Advanced Options dialog box. When...
GA-Column Partmark Presentation Tip
Generally, column part marks will be in 45-degree alignment in default drawing creations. But sometime it would not help in Drawing presentation. To avoid this property, you can select advanced option and add value “TRUE” as shown below; It will improve drawing...
Use of “Display Detailing” in Tekla Modeling
The most commonly used method to view all cut and fittings in an elevation/3d view is to utilize “Delete” and “Undo” commands together. The problem with this method is that it distorts the neatly arranged GA sheet presentation, which may well go unnoticed. So here’s a...
How to use Magnetic Grid Plane Property in Tekla Modeling?
You can make grids and grid lines act magnetically so that the objects on the grid lines follow if you move the grid line. To bind objects to grid lines, select the Magnetic grid plane checkbox. In the Extension for magnetic area field, enter a distance from the grid...
How to Reset the System Classification of a Pipe Fitting?
As the System Classification is greyed out by default, direct switching is not possible. Two methods are demonstrated here. Method 1 Disconnect the pipes from the fitting Reconnect by stretching it back to the fitting You can also use "Trim " command for reconnection...
How to schedule a shared family parameter ?
1. Note a family in the linked project that has the shared parameter you are hoping to schedule. 2. Close the linked file. 3. Open a new test project into which the previously opened Revit file has to be linked 4. Link the previously opened project 5. Find a view and...
