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...
read moreConvert 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.
read moreBe 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
read moreBIM 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...
read moreHow 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...
read moreTip to solve Overlapping Number in Tekla Model
This tip will help to efficiently solve the “overlapping number” error in your Tekla model.
read moreHole 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...
read moreMark’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...
read moreTekla (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...
read moreGA-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...
read moreUse 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...
read moreHow 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...
read moreHow 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...
read moreHow 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...
read moreHow to reset the system classification of a pipe fitting that is incorrect?
Since the System Classification will normally be greyed out, switching directly is not possible. You can try one of the two possible ways to switch to the correct system classification: Method 1 a. Disconnect the pipe from the pipe fitting which belongs to a different...
read moreHow to color code families in Revit?
The first part is to generate view filters for the family whose visual appearance needs to be customized. Find out the naming convention of the family. Select the required view type and go to Visibility Graphics using the ‘VG’ command to. Go to filters tab. You can...
read moreAdvenser at the 2017 Autodesk University (AU) Conference, India
Advenser Engineering Services, a leader in BIM Services will be attending the 2017 Autodesk University Conference in Bengaluru, India on 14 Dec 2017. This is a wonderful opportunity for the team consisting of (i) Mr. Cinu P Thomas, Director (ii) Mr. Harikrishnan K,...
read moreWhen BIM meets Lean Construction Principles
Origins of Lean Principles The lean principle, in simple terms, is all about reducing non-value-adding activities and materials (Waste) in a process. The origins of the lean concept can be traced back to the Japanese automobile industry called Toyota. It was an...
read moreGoing Green with BIM- Green Building Certifications and Energy Analysis
Introduction to Green Certifications The shift in focus towards greener buildings has been gaining a worldwide momentum as more and more countries are emphasizing on reducing their carbon footprint across all domains. Global green certifications and ratings have...
read moreAugmented reality in BIM: Are there any limits?
What is the greatest nightmare for a BIM modeller? - Well, it still certainly, is convincing a client that the features he asks for can’t be done or it needs some modifications. What if we can show him this by augmenting his reality by bringing in real-time virtual...
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