Date: Wednesday March 26, 2008
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Location: Alice Fazooli's, 294 Adelaide St W, Toronto ON, M5V 1P6.
Click here for map. For those taking the TTC, it is conveniently located near both Osgoode and St. Andrew stations on the Yonge-University-Spadina line.
Content: The BIM Model: New Concerns and Opportunities
Liability Conversation
This portion will be an interactive, moderated discussion with Charles to discuss industry concerns about legal liabilities and the BIM model.
Charles Simco - Shibley Righton LLP Charles has been recognised as an expert in the practice of Construction law and professional liability. He has been invited to speak about a variety of topics relating to his expertise at various legal and construction organizations.
Printing a Tactile 3D Model
Allan and his Technical Expert will discuss big picture reasons for using 3D printing as well as technical procedures. He may also offer free services as a giveaway.
Allan M. Agard - Entire Imaging Solutions Inc.Using 3D CAD files, Entire has been providing professionals with the highest quality digital 3D colour replication models for the past 36 years. Customization is provided to meet the specific needs of every client. Models are produced in days.
If you would like to become an ORUG member or attend this meeting as a guest, please contact Jay Polding at jpolding@cadmicro.com.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
ORUG March Meeting and Other News
Our next ORUG meeting will be March 26, 2008
When: Wednesday, March 26 2008 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.
Location: Alice Fazooli's, 294 Adelaide St W, Toronto ON.
Theme: The BIM Model: New Concerns and Opportunities
The BIM Model- Liability Conversation
The BIM Model- “3D Printing” a Tactile Model
Invitations will be emailed in early March.
More details to follow…
Autodesk to Acquire Green Building Studio
After nearly 10 years of market changing innovation, Green Building Studio is delighted to announce we have signed an agreement for Autodesk, Inc. to acquire our assets. In other words, our Green Building Studio (GBS) web service will soon join the Autodesk product family. Please be assured that our talented team will continue to sell software and train and support architects as they use our web service to design carbon neutral buildings today and in the future.Read more…http://www.greenbuildingstudio.com
Extensions for Revit®
Revit® Extensions are a series of easy to use applications that extend the capabilities of Revit in various key areas, including structural analysis and reinforced concrete drafting.On January 15 2008, Autodesk completed the acquisition of Robobat who develops these Extensions. All Extensions for Revit Structure formerly developed by Robobat, both fee and free, are now available through the Autodesk Subscription Program.Visit the Autodesk’s Subscription page under Services and Support to find out more about this service and becoming a member. Revit Structure Subscription customers can login to the Subscription Center and download the Revit Extensions at no additional cost.
A great example… Revit 2008 Worksharing Monitor
The Worksharing Monitor facilitates the use of Revit software in a worksharing environment, in which multiple people work on one project. For workshared projects, the Worksharing Monitor answers questions like the following: Who is currently working on this project? Is my local copy of the project up to date? When will my Save to Central operation finish? Has my request to borrow elements been granted? Are any issues interfering with my work on a Revit project? More info…http://www.extensions4revit.com/n/e4r
Autodesk VIZ to become Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2009
With the increasing demands for trained staff and richer toolsets, we noticed a significant movement of Autodesk® VIZ software customers to Autodesk® 3ds Max® software. We also learned that approximately 90% of VIZ customers would prefer to use 3ds Max. In surveying our customers, we learned they want:-New features and capabilities to ease the creation of stunning imagery and cinema-quality visualizations-The ability of 3ds Max to handle even the most complex projects-Access to a much larger community of peers and talent pool-Easy transfer of knowledge and data from VIZ to 3ds MaxTo satisfy these desires, we intend to introduce Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2009 software, a new and uncompromised version of 3ds Max tailored to the needs of architects, designers, engineers, and visualization specialists.More info… http://pressreleases.autodesk.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=383%3C%2Ftd%3E
When: Wednesday, March 26 2008 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.
Location: Alice Fazooli's, 294 Adelaide St W, Toronto ON.
Theme: The BIM Model: New Concerns and Opportunities
The BIM Model- Liability Conversation
The BIM Model- “3D Printing” a Tactile Model
Invitations will be emailed in early March.
More details to follow…
Autodesk to Acquire Green Building Studio
After nearly 10 years of market changing innovation, Green Building Studio is delighted to announce we have signed an agreement for Autodesk, Inc. to acquire our assets. In other words, our Green Building Studio (GBS) web service will soon join the Autodesk product family. Please be assured that our talented team will continue to sell software and train and support architects as they use our web service to design carbon neutral buildings today and in the future.Read more…http://www.greenbuildingstudio.com
Extensions for Revit®
Revit® Extensions are a series of easy to use applications that extend the capabilities of Revit in various key areas, including structural analysis and reinforced concrete drafting.On January 15 2008, Autodesk completed the acquisition of Robobat who develops these Extensions. All Extensions for Revit Structure formerly developed by Robobat, both fee and free, are now available through the Autodesk Subscription Program.Visit the Autodesk’s Subscription page under Services and Support to find out more about this service and becoming a member. Revit Structure Subscription customers can login to the Subscription Center and download the Revit Extensions at no additional cost.
A great example… Revit 2008 Worksharing Monitor
The Worksharing Monitor facilitates the use of Revit software in a worksharing environment, in which multiple people work on one project. For workshared projects, the Worksharing Monitor answers questions like the following: Who is currently working on this project? Is my local copy of the project up to date? When will my Save to Central operation finish? Has my request to borrow elements been granted? Are any issues interfering with my work on a Revit project? More info…http://www.extensions4revit.com/n/e4r
Autodesk VIZ to become Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2009
With the increasing demands for trained staff and richer toolsets, we noticed a significant movement of Autodesk® VIZ software customers to Autodesk® 3ds Max® software. We also learned that approximately 90% of VIZ customers would prefer to use 3ds Max. In surveying our customers, we learned they want:-New features and capabilities to ease the creation of stunning imagery and cinema-quality visualizations-The ability of 3ds Max to handle even the most complex projects-Access to a much larger community of peers and talent pool-Easy transfer of knowledge and data from VIZ to 3ds MaxTo satisfy these desires, we intend to introduce Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2009 software, a new and uncompromised version of 3ds Max tailored to the needs of architects, designers, engineers, and visualization specialists.More info… http://pressreleases.autodesk.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=383%3C%2Ftd%3E
Doors From/To Room Schedule
Although you can't tag the door using this feature you can show the room doors are going from and to in the schedule. You will need to create Room Objects. Choose 'Select Available Fields From:' and then you can choose From Room and To Room. Add 'Room Name' to the Scheduled Fields area.
The result...
The result...
Organising the Project Browser
Here's a great tip for organising the Project Browser.
Ever have this problem? You develop your scheme within Revit and before you know it you have a list of Views and Sheets as long as your arm...click link for more
http://www.revitzone.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=190&Itemid=33
Ever have this problem? You develop your scheme within Revit and before you know it you have a list of Views and Sheets as long as your arm...click link for more
http://www.revitzone.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=190&Itemid=33
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
New Revit Builds and Plugin
New Builds for all Revit Products:
These are fixing a leap year programming glitch among other small things…
Revit Architecture: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=9408083
Revit Structure: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=9281007
Revit MEP: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=9262907
FREE IES Toolkit Plugin for Revit Architecture:
http://www.iesve.com/content/default.asp?page=s110
These are fixing a leap year programming glitch among other small things…
Revit Architecture: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=9408083
Revit Structure: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=9281007
Revit MEP: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=9262907
FREE IES Toolkit Plugin for Revit Architecture:
http://www.iesve.com/content/default.asp?page=s110
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Parameter Naming and Formulas
Be careful of the characters you use when naming parameters or labels. Don't use hyphens because they act as 'minus or subtract' when inserted into a formula. As an example: a parameter called 'length-2' would automatically try to subtract 2 from the length every time you enter it in a formula. This would also be true with other characters like * or /.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Meeting Nov.14, 2007
When: Wednesday, November 14th from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.
Location: Alice Fazooli's, 294 Adelaide St W, Toronto ON. Click here for map.
AGENDA
Reception: Join us for hors d'oeuvres and drinks at 6:30.
Theme: Revit: LEED and Collaboration
Content: A Conversation with Erin Rae Hoffer - AIA, LEED AP, MBAAs
Industry Programs Manager with Autodesk, a leading provider of software for architecture and engineering, Erin Hoffer fosters the adoption of innovative approaches to design and practice. With twenty-five years of experience in technology and computer-aided design, Erin contributed programming for D.O.E solar energy analysis software in the early 80s, developed computer-aided design tools and techniques for architecture and engineering with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Prior to joining Autodesk, Erin served as Executive Vice-President with the Boston Architectural College and served on the board of directors of the Boston Society of Architects as Commissioner of Technology. She led technology and services organizations for Harvard, MIT, and Tufts University. She is a LEED Accredited Professional and member of the AIA. Erin received a Master in Architecture from UCLA, and a Master in Business Administration from MIT's Sloan School of Management. She is registered to practice architecture in California.
Revit and IES for LEED: Presentation - Special Guest: Chien Si Harriman from IES-Integrated Environmental Solutions Limited with Jay Polding LEED AP
Learn the secrets of extracting key LEED data from your Revit model. We will compare existing tools and techniques inside of Revit with the information required from the LEED Letter Template. Chien Si Harriman from IES will show us how daylighting, energy consumption and other important simulation data can be calculated using IES simulation software.
Revit Matchmaking Tables: Revit Architecture, Structure and MEP stations will be set up for those who are looking to collaborate on Revit projects.
Registration: Please email your interest in attending to Jay Polding at jpolding@cadmicro.com as soon as possible.
Location: Alice Fazooli's, 294 Adelaide St W, Toronto ON. Click here for map.
AGENDA
Reception: Join us for hors d'oeuvres and drinks at 6:30.
Theme: Revit: LEED and Collaboration
Content: A Conversation with Erin Rae Hoffer - AIA, LEED AP, MBAAs
Industry Programs Manager with Autodesk, a leading provider of software for architecture and engineering, Erin Hoffer fosters the adoption of innovative approaches to design and practice. With twenty-five years of experience in technology and computer-aided design, Erin contributed programming for D.O.E solar energy analysis software in the early 80s, developed computer-aided design tools and techniques for architecture and engineering with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Prior to joining Autodesk, Erin served as Executive Vice-President with the Boston Architectural College and served on the board of directors of the Boston Society of Architects as Commissioner of Technology. She led technology and services organizations for Harvard, MIT, and Tufts University. She is a LEED Accredited Professional and member of the AIA. Erin received a Master in Architecture from UCLA, and a Master in Business Administration from MIT's Sloan School of Management. She is registered to practice architecture in California.
Revit and IES for LEED: Presentation - Special Guest: Chien Si Harriman from IES-Integrated Environmental Solutions Limited with Jay Polding LEED AP
Learn the secrets of extracting key LEED data from your Revit model. We will compare existing tools and techniques inside of Revit with the information required from the LEED Letter Template. Chien Si Harriman from IES will show us how daylighting, energy consumption and other important simulation data can be calculated using IES simulation software.
Revit Matchmaking Tables: Revit Architecture, Structure and MEP stations will be set up for those who are looking to collaborate on Revit projects.
Registration: Please email your interest in attending to Jay Polding at jpolding@cadmicro.com as soon as possible.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Get Paid to Test Revit...AGAIN
Autodesk is once again looking for Architects or architectural
technologists who are current users of Revit to help us with a new study
we will be doing during the week of November 5 to 9 in Toronto.
For this study, we will ask you to come into our office (at King and
Sherbourne) some time during the day or in the evening. You'll try out
prototypes of new software features while we watch and ask you
questions. The sessions will take no more than 2 hours, and you will be
paid for your participation. (Payment is $100 in the form of a gift
card from your choice of major retailers.)
To participate in this study, you must have at least six months
experience using Autodesk Revit. If you participated in the study we
did in August, you may still participate in this study.
If you are interested in participating, please call Kelly Ellis at 416-874-8536. We will
contact you to book a mutually convenient time for you to come in.
technologists who are current users of Revit to help us with a new study
we will be doing during the week of November 5 to 9 in Toronto.
For this study, we will ask you to come into our office (at King and
Sherbourne) some time during the day or in the evening. You'll try out
prototypes of new software features while we watch and ask you
questions. The sessions will take no more than 2 hours, and you will be
paid for your participation. (Payment is $100 in the form of a gift
card from your choice of major retailers.)
To participate in this study, you must have at least six months
experience using Autodesk Revit. If you participated in the study we
did in August, you may still participate in this study.
If you are interested in participating, please call Kelly Ellis at 416-874-8536. We will
contact you to book a mutually convenient time for you to come in.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Monday, October 01, 2007
Make Impressions and Voids in Walls
This video shows how to make impressions of any shape into walls. This method can also be applied to other objects like roofs, floors etc.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Custom Door to Wall Family
This video explains how to adjust the door family to trim the wall connection. An example would be rounded corners of a CMU wall at entry locations.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Revit and LEED
Today I passed my LEED exam and, in a small way, I have Revit to thank. While practicing using the LEED Letter template I was amazed at how often I was able to pull up a needed site or roof area. Or if I needed totals for building materials, occupancy, plumbing fixtures, it was all at my fingertips. With a little practice with formulas in schedules, Revit Arch is a great LEED Tool.
And looking to the future, I can see Especs, Revit MEP with IES as having awesome potential. A dedicated project website like Buzzsaw would also help with the LEED process.(you might even apply for an ID point with all of the UPS and FedEX deliveries you would save!)
And looking to the future, I can see Especs, Revit MEP with IES as having awesome potential. A dedicated project website like Buzzsaw would also help with the LEED process.(you might even apply for an ID point with all of the UPS and FedEX deliveries you would save!)
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Wall Layer Lines
Can you edit the individual layers, or component, lineweights of a wall?
Yes. Here's how:
Go to the Visibility/Graphics window (type VV)
Click the 'Cut Line Styles' checkbox under 'Overrides Host Layers'
Click the 'Edit...' button
Change the Line Weight, Colour and Pattern of each wall funtion
This is something that you may want to save in a 'View Template'.
Yes. Here's how:
Go to the Visibility/Graphics window (type VV)
Click the 'Cut Line Styles' checkbox under 'Overrides Host Layers'
Click the 'Edit...' button
Change the Line Weight, Colour and Pattern of each wall funtion
This is something that you may want to save in a 'View Template'.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Lighting and IES in Revit Architecture
Can you import and IES file into Revit Arch?
No, only Revit MEP.
Will the IES file in Revit MEP adjust the rendering?
No, but it will adjust the Average Estimated Illumination table. You can also use IES files in VIZ for rendering.
check out this site.
What kind of lights can you make in Revit; incandescent, fluorescent etc?
You basically have only the power(lumens) and colour to play with. Start with a light family template and then wrap it in a 'solid' which contains an accurender material, like glass. Then adjust the lumen count for power.
No, only Revit MEP.
Will the IES file in Revit MEP adjust the rendering?
No, but it will adjust the Average Estimated Illumination table. You can also use IES files in VIZ for rendering.
check out this site.
What kind of lights can you make in Revit; incandescent, fluorescent etc?
You basically have only the power(lumens) and colour to play with. Start with a light family template and then wrap it in a 'solid' which contains an accurender material, like glass. Then adjust the lumen count for power.
Linked Export DWG Layers
Issue:
When you export a Revit file containing a rvt link to dwg, the colours of the link are set to BYENTITY instead of BYLAYER.
Solution:
1. Export, to CAD Formats
2. Click the Options button
3. Under 'Layers and Properties' choose 'BYLAYER, no overrides'
When you export a Revit file containing a rvt link to dwg, the colours of the link are set to BYENTITY instead of BYLAYER.
Solution:
1. Export, to CAD Formats
2. Click the Options button
3. Under 'Layers and Properties' choose 'BYLAYER, no overrides'
Friday, August 10, 2007
Pulling Wall Layers up and down
This video explains how to adjust the components of a wall. For instance, pulling brick down past a floor system to sit on the top of foundation.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Ontario Revit Users Group Meeting
Wednesday, July 11th 6:30
Alice Fazooli's, 294 Adelaide St.W. Toronto
Alice Fazooli's, 294 Adelaide St.W. Toronto
Agenda
Reception: Join us for hors d'oeuvres and drinks at 6:30.
Introduction: Latest News of Revit Use in Ontario and Canada.
The new ORUG logo will be unveiled and Web address announced.
Manufacturer content available and most requested for Revit
ORUG Member Presentation: Discuss specific topics in-depth with experienced Ontario Revit users at four Topic Stations. At least one Revit expert with a computer will be stationed at each table.
The Topics discussed will be:
Families and Content
Presentations and Rendering
Sections and Detailing
What's New in Revit Architecture 2008 (and how to make best use it!)
Friday, June 08, 2007
No Saving in Sketch Mode
This may seem trivial but when you save to in sketch mode Revit will save only what you did before entering sketch mode. My recommendation is to always save before entering sketch mode. If you're working on a very complex sketch you may want to occasionally exit and save if possible.
Monday, June 04, 2007
Missing Callouts Bug
The latest build fixes the following bug:
When upgrading a project from 9.1 to 2008 some plan Callouts disappear when the Crop Region is on.
When upgrading a project from 9.1 to 2008 some plan Callouts disappear when the Crop Region is on.
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