In the world of construction, concrete is everywhere — roads, buildings, bridges — it forms the very foundation of modern life. Yet, even with its strength and versatility, concrete has a weakness: it cracks. Cracks not only compromise the structural integrity but...
The belief in the importance of architecture is based on the idea that we become different versions of ourselves depending on our surroundings — whether for better or worse — and on the conviction that architecture should vividly reflect our ideal selves. We are often...
Are you embarking on a BIM project and looking for a dependable partner? Choosing the right BIM services provider is a vital decision that can directly impact the success of your project. With numerous providers in the market, making the right choice can feel...
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...
How to Use 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...
Groups 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...
BIM Collaboration Format (BCF) BIM Collaboration Format (BCF) can be defined as an open format that allows for the addition of textual comments, screenshots and more on top of the IFC (Issued For Construction) model layer for better communication between coordinating...
Convert to Revit 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...
Be smart in 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...
Hole color change in Tekla detailing 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 linked4. Link the...
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...
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...
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