March 31, 2015

Check Your Fire Ratings with Ideate BIMLink

Did you know that Ideate BIMLink provides an abundance of additional Revit ‘related’ data that can enhance quality control processes? You may be familiar with this concept of related data, because it aligns with how Revit schedules work. Within a Revit schedule, for example, it is possible to create a schedule of Generic Model elements and also include related data about the Rooms or Spaces in which these elements are located. Within the Ideate BIMLink environment, however, a far richer list of related data is available. This opens up a wealth of possibilities for sophisticated data management. 

Look for “Select available properties from:” option found at the bottom of the “Available Properties” list within the Properties tab. For example, when editing a “Door” link you will see the drop-down option as shown in the image. 

The Door Type link with additional available properties shown
Note that Type-based links, such as a Door Type link, will have different options for the available properties. While instance data includes spatial data lists such as Level, Coordinates, Rooms, Spaces, etc., Type data will only include these (non-spatial) related data lists: Project Information and RVT Link.

The Door “instance” link with additional available properties shown
Many BIM Managers have shared with us the significance of this data to their quality control tasks and as they do so, we capture each of these workflows as a sample link definition. One such example can be found within the sample link called “Doors-Check_Rating”. This link, found in the \Architectural subfolder and shown below, highlights the use of one of these extra parameters: Host Wall: Fire Rating.

Finding “Doors-Check_Rating”
The inclusion of the fire rating property means that you will be able to view the list of all door instances alongside with the wall fire rating data. Now you can ensure that 2-hour walls have doors that are adequately rated.

View all door instances alongside wall fire rating data
This sample link is one of over 140 samples that ship with Ideate BIMLink. Be sure to look through this sample content to master your BIM data and build your own quality control processes.

About the Author

Glynnis Patterson, NCARB – Director of Software Development
Glynnis is a Registered Architect and has worked within the BIM industry since 1998. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, she has worked as an architect, educator and construction site manager. Glynnis is currently the Director of Software Development Services at Ideate, Inc. and continues to work with AEC clients across the nation, developing, and consulting on solutions to Building Information Modeling challenges. In her spare time Glynnis does volunteer work for eclcofnj.org and growitgreenmorristown.org. @GVPinNJ


This article was originally posted on the Ideate Software blog.

March 30, 2015

eLearning - Upcoming Revit and Ideate Software Classes


Join the Ideate Tech Experts for eLearning – live online classes that provide your entire organization with easy access to premium education. 
4.2::Revit 201:
Making Titleblocks and Drawing Lists
4.3::Revit 201:
Residential Construction in Revit Architecture
4.7::Ideate Software:
Ideate BIMLink for Revit MEP Projects
4.8:Ideate Software:
Revit Project Management with Ideate BIMLink
4.14::Revit 201:
View Properties - Controlling Visibility
4.21::Revit 201: 
Stairs and Railings in Revit Architecture
4.22::Ideate Software:
Introduction to Ideate Sticky
4.23::Ideate Software:
Revit Auditing with Ideate Explorer for Revit
Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

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March 25, 2015

Solar Analysis (Insolation) on Revit Building Elements Such as Roofs and Walls

Using the example of a historic building, in a few minutes, the Revit Solar Analysis add-in, will let you display color coded ranges of insolation values. Since the software takes into account adjacent buildings or planting, you can use this to establish optimum location for solar panels.

The add-in is available from Autodesk Labs
 

The add-in runs in Revit 2014 and 2015. It is located under the Analyze tab. 


All settings are in one simple dialog box.







Output is customizable and can be in the form of analysis overlays on the model or values can be output to a CSV file (Spreadsheet).





Jim Cowan
Ideate AEC Senior Application Specialist

Jim Cowan’s extensive AEC design industry experience, Autodesk design solutions expertise and status as an Autodesk Certified Instructor have made him a sought after university curriculum developer, instructor and presenter. Jim’s areas of expertise include eLearning, interoperability between solutions and overcoming barriers to the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Educated in Architecture at Edinburgh College of Art/Heriot–Watt University and in Landscape Architecture at University of Manitoba, Jim has special focus on sustainability issues: daylight analysis, sun studies, lighting analysis, modeling buildings and conceptual energy modeling (models with shading devices). YouTube Channel: MrJimCowan

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March 23, 2015

eLearning - Upcoming Revit and Ideate Software Classes


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3.24::Revit 101:
Phasing A-Z
3.25::Ideate Software:
Revit Auditing with Ideate Explorer for Revit
3.26::Revit 201:
Revit for Interior Designers
4.2:Revit 201:
Making Titleblocks
4.3::Revit 201:
Residential Construction in Revit Architecture
4.7::Ideate Software:
Ideate BIMLink for Revit MEP Projects
4.8::Ideate Software:
Revit Project Management with Ideate BIMLink
Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

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March 19, 2015

Ideate, Inc. Named Autodesk Reseller of the Year

SAN FRANCISCO, California, 3/19/2015 - Ideate, Inc., an Autodesk, Inc. Platinum Value Added Reseller, today announced that 3D design, engineering and entertainment software industry leader, Autodesk, Inc., has named Ideate, Inc. its North American Reseller of the Year for FY15 at the Autodesk One Team Conference, an annual sales and leadership event held this month in Las Vegas, NV, that brings together Autodesk employees and partners from around the world. This is the top honor awarded annually to an Autodesk partner and recognizes Ideate, Inc. for its outstanding achievements in delivering world-class service and technical expertise to customers throughout fiscal year 2015, exceeding expectations in sales, growth and other key measures.

 “It is rewarding and gratifying to be acknowledged as Autodesk Reseller of the Year.” said Bob Palioca, President of Ideate, Inc. “This honor exemplifies our obligation to overwhelmingly delight our customers and our commitment to our communities’ success.” 

"The award celebrates Ideate’s outstanding performance and Autodesk expertise,” said Steve Blum, senior vice president of Worldwide Sales and Services, Autodesk. “Ideate consistently shows leadership as an Autodesk partner and creates innovative solutions that help make customers more efficient, competitive and innovative.”

Autodesk’s global channel partner network includes more than 2,000 partners, all of whom support customers across a number of industries, such as architecture, engineering and construction; manufacturing; automotive; utilities and government; telecommunications; games; television and film. 

About Ideate, Inc. 
Ideate, Inc. is a leading Autodesk Authorized Developer with 25+ years’ experience in software development and specific focus on Building Information Modeling (BIM). As an Autodesk solutions provider, Ideate has offered quality software, training, support and custom consulting services to the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industries since 1992. Headquartered in San Francisco, California and operating Autodesk Authorized Training Centers (ATCs) in California, Oregon and Washington, Ideate is recognized as an Autodesk Platinum Partner for Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Autodesk’s highest level of authorization. 

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March 18, 2015

Down Time in Afghanistan

Some of you may know that I am an AEC Application Specialist for Ideate, Inc. as well as a home designer by trade, and an Oregon National Guardsman. When first deployed to Afghanistan the summer of 2014, we were stationed at Shindand Air Base. The days were long and hard, but we did get some down time. A good friend of mine, the Fire Support Officer for the Squadron, was talking about doing a remodel of his kitchen when we return. I told him that I could sketch a few ideas so that he and his wife could review and “dream” of a new kitchen when we returned. In order for me to do this, I needed dimensions and a rough sketch of what their kitchen looked like. Through several emails, pictures, and a lot of descriptions of what I needed without the ability to go there or communicate by phone I had a good idea of what I was working with.

                                          
Michael and I sat down and using Revit, I sketched the as-builts in a very short amount of time. The thing Michael enjoyed, was the ability to see his actual kitchen, “pop-up” in a 3D model very quickly. We used these as-builts to ensure the kitchen layout was correct and experiment with various layouts and space arrangements.

The as-builts included generic walls as I couldn’t actually be there to see what they were made of and had to be guessed on based upon standard construction methods. The important details such as interior dimensions were the critical part to ensure that room sizes were correct. I added casework, countertops, and a table to help identify the spaces to Michael, and Heather.

As I wanted to provide Michael and Heather with a few options to think about, I decided to use Revit’s Design Options tool to create several options. I contemplated moving the as-builts to an existing phase, but I did not really have the time to manage phasing, the goal was some quick design ideas through the use of Design Options.

When using Revit’s Design Options, there are two main things to consider. Something known as the Main Model, and the Design Options themselves. The idea behind the “Main Model” is basically, elements within a design that will be consistent throughout all Design Options, are initially drawn prior to creating the Design Options. In my case, the main room walls, sink window, pantry and openings were all created in the Main Model as we were not going to change those. The closet on the south wall was not added to the Main Model as we were going to remove it and would not be in any Design Options.

NOTE: You can always add more things to the “Main Model" after Design Options have been established, but it helps to get the initially consistent things drawn first.

After creating the Main Model, I turned on the Design Options function and named the Design Option Set “Kitchen Remodel." When Design Options are first created, an initial “Option" is available known as the “Primary” Option. I renamed this option “As-Built”. Setting the “As-Built” option current, and added the closet, casework, kitchen equipment and a dining room table.

NOTE: By default the Primary Option is what is displayed in all views (plan, 3D, elevation, schedules, etc.) when not actively working in a Design Option.

Figure 1 As-Built Kitchen/Dining Room
 
Next I added a new Option that I simply named “Option 1”. The intent with options was that I wanted to provide a few different options for Michael and Heather to dream about. Now that I had two options created I decided to create some view to control what I was working with. As noted above, if you are not actively working on a Design Option, Revit will display the contents of the Primary Option in the view. Fortunately through the use of Visibility Graphics, a view can be set to display the contents of a particular view. I created duplicate floor plans and 3D views from the initial as-built floor plan and camera views to keep the viewpoints the same, then accessed Visibility Graphics and assigned design options as appropriate in the Design Options tab within Visibility Graphics.

Figure 2 Visibility Graphics to assign a Design Option to a View
 
The As-built floor plans and camera views were assigned the As-Built (primary) design option and the duplicated floor plan and camera views the Option 1 design option. I continued this process for future options I designed.

NOTE: The benefit of assigning a design option to a view through Visibility Graphics is that the view is dedicated to seeing the contents of the option. If not assigned, the primary option is displayed in the view when not actively working on a view.
 
So now the that the basics were set up, I accessed the "Option 1" floor plan view, then in the Design Options dialog box, set "Option 1" current. Anything I now draw will be assigned to that option. I added new casework, and designed a kitchen island. When finished, I set the “Main Model” current and checked my work, comparing the As-built views against the "Option 1" Views. Through this repeated process, I created five different options to present to Michael and Heather.

For the main perspective camera view I applied ambient shadows, and the new Revit 2015 Sketchy Lines Graphic Display Option. This gave me a rough sketchy look providing the illusion that the idea was not set in stone. I also created some isometric views and combined the use of transparency and visibility control to generate views to aid Michael and Heather in visualizing what they were looking at. As with the floor plans and camera views, duplicating and assigning the appropriate Design Option to visibility Graphics was repeated. Another benefit of this is that each view can then be added to sheets displaying various options to compare.

Figure 3 Camera view of one of the options with ambient shadows and sketchy lines
 
I next created a few presentation sheets. A Presentation sheet for the as-builts with all of the as-built views, and sheets for each option. The various views were then added to the sheets and aligned using the sheets Guide Grid, to help me in aligning the views on the sheets. This way, all of the floor plans were lined up in the same location for each sheet, and the various camera and isometric views were located in the same locations, allowing Michael and Heather to compare the various options.

Figure 4 Presentation Sheet

Some things I liked about this process: (1) Easy way to incorporate various options and compare them in a single model. (2) Ambient shadows and sketchy lines for presentations. (3) Ability to control what option is visible per view.

Some things I did not like about the process: (1) When creating an option, if there are elements you would like to use again in another option, The only way to get the elements from one option to another is to use The “Copy to Clipboard” and “Aligned to Same Place” tools from the Modify Tab and Clipboard panel on the Ribbon interface.  This is a cumbersome process switching from one design option to another. (2) Although the guide grids in sheets are very helpful, there is no way to snap a corner of an element within a view to a grid line. Zooming in and moving it as close to a grid line as possible is the closest you can come to aligning these views. It is so miniscule you would never see it on a final print however.

I could go on about Design options and there is certainly more things to consider with them, but I have to go assume some First Sergeant Duties. Our replacements got here last night and we are beginning to cross train them in our jobs so I can get back home. For more information on Design Options see ideate Inc. on-line training schedule for the Leveraging Design Options class, or perhaps think about some consulting on the use of options. Take care, “Steel Rain” out.
 
 
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Ron Palma
Ideate AEC Application Specialist

Ron has over 24 years of experience in the architectural industry as a drafter, designer, lead project designer, trainer, and a CAD manager implementing Autodesk Architectural Solutions for a residential design firm. His instructional background includes being an Autodesk Certified Instructor, trainer, support technician, educator at Portland and Clackamas Community Colleges, as well as a U.S. Army certified instructor where he was a senior instructor at Ft Lewis Washington. Ron is a member of the Oregon Army National Guard and platoon sergeant, training and mentoring soldiers in their careers. Ron is a published writer and continues to author professional technical training manuals and shorts for AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, and Revit. As an Autodesk Certified Instructor, Ron provides Revit Architecture training and support for AEC firms. Follow Ron @RonPalmaAEC.

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March 17, 2015

Ideate, Inc. Publishes Ideate Software Presents: Spotlight on ZGF

SAN FRANCISCO, California, 03/17/2015Ideate, Inc., a multi-decade veteran Autodesk Developer Network member and Autodesk Platinum Value Added Reseller today announced the publication of its latest “Spotlight on” customer success profile featuring ZGF Architects LLP and its use of Ideate Software including Ideate BIMLink and Ideate Explorer for Revit.

Ideate Software is a set of far-reaching Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) data management tools that help the Revit community clean up models, delete problem items, analyze files quickly, enhance data flow speed and accuracy, increase collaboration, minimize workflow interruptions, improve project deliverables, and elevate design.

Trevor Taylor, BIM Director, ZGF Portland, Oregon, acknowledges the place Autodesk Revit holds in helping the firm meet contemporary challenges and compete in a changing world of design, and the importance of Ideate Software as projects grow more complex. As Taylor explains, “We used to share drawings; now we share data. And that data doesn’t sit still. Ideate BIMLink improves on Revit’s ability to constantly review and adjust project information.”

Taylor uses Ideate Explorer for model auditing, power selection and model maintenance. He says, “A Revit model can be a bit of a Black Box, thus making forensics and problem-solving difficult. With Ideate Explorer for Revit, we can quickly locate, modify and even remove items that would be otherwise invisible to even the most persistent Revit expert.”

Bob Palioca, President, Ideate Inc., says about the trend within the AEC community toward increasing complexity and demands for shared data, “Our customers depend on our Revit-based solutions to enhance, improve and streamline their Revit workflows. It is our delight to fulfill and consistently exceed these customer expectations.”

Ideate has published “Ideate Software Presents: Spotlight on ZGF” online. Download the Customer Spotlight Success Study.

Ideate BIMLink and Ideate Explorer for Revit each carry a five star rating on the Autodesk Exchange Apps Store, and are available with a non-commercial free trial. For more information, call 888.662.7238, or contact sales@ideatesoftware.com.

About Ideate, Inc.
Ideate, Inc. is a leading Autodesk Authorized Developer with 25+ years’ experience in software development and specific focus on Building Information Modeling (BIM). As an Autodesk solutions provider, Ideate has offered quality software, training, support and custom consulting services to the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industries since 1992. Headquartered in San Francisco, California and operating Autodesk Authorized Training Centers (ATCs) in California, Oregon and Washington, Ideate is recognized as an Autodesk Platinum Partner for Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Autodesk’s highest level of authorization.

About Ideate Software
Ideate Software allows Revit users to have unprecedented control over their data. Ideate BIMLink, Ideate Explorer for Revit, and Ideate Sticky were all developed to solve persistent problems in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) workflows. Ideate Software solutions enable Revit users to save time, increase accuracy, improve project deliverables, and elevate design.

Autodesk and ATC are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates, in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

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March 16, 2015

eLearning - Upcoming Revit, Civil 3D, and Ideate Software Classes


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3.17::Ideate 101:
Network License Manager
3.19::Revit 201:
Getting Started with Daylighting Studies in Revit and 3ds Max Design
3.20::Infrastructure 201:
Settings and Styles
3.24::Revit 201:
Phasing A-Z
3.25::Revit 201:
Revit Auditing with Ideate Explorer for Revit
3.26::Revit 201:
Revit for Interior Designers
4.1::Ideate Software:
Revit Project Management with Ideate BIMLink 
4.7::Ideate Software:
Ideate BIMLink for Revit MEP Projects
Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

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Revit Architecture Fundamentals
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March 9, 2015

eLearning - Upcoming Revit, Civil 3D, and Ideate Software Classes


Join the Ideate Tech Experts for eLearning – live online classes that provide your entire organization with easy access to premium education. 
3.11::Revit 201:
Project Setup for Revit MEP
3.12::Revit 201:
Design Options
3.17::Ideate 101:
Network License Manager
3.19::Revit 201:
Getting Started With Daylighting Studies in Revit and 3ds Max Design
3.20::Infrastructure 201:
Settings and Styles
3.25::Ideate Software:
Revit Auditing with Ideate Explorer for Revit
4.1::Ideate Software:
Revit Project Management with Ideate BIMLink

Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

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Civil 3D Fundamentals
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March 4, 2015

Events: Top 5 Ways to Promote BIM Office Education

Revit User Groups - Having a hard time getting your office to adopt, or effectively work with BIM? Let Laura Kay Smith show you some of the ways she has discovered to promote BIM in her office.

Pre-Presentation Lunch & Networking
            ...Provided by Ideate...
            11:30 AM - 12:00 PM


March 10th :: 
Top 5 Ways to Promote
BIM Office Education
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

AIA CENTRAL VALLEY
1400 S Street
Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95814

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March 11th :: 
Top 5 Ways to Promote
BIM Office Education
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

AIA SAN FRANCISCO
130 Sutter Street
Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94104

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March 12th :: 
Top 5 Ways to Promote
BIM Office Education
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

AIA EAST BAY
1405 Clay Street
Oakland, CA 94612

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About the Presenter

Laura Kay Smith
Senior BIM Specialist

Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning, LTD
Originally from Portland, Oregon, Laura Kay Smith is the Senior BIM Specialist at Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning, LTD. based in Vancouver BC Canada. Laura has been in the Technology management side of Architecture for 20 years, both as a business consultant and in–house expert, developing and helping firms use and harness the Technology to create better design. Regardless the role or firm, Laura has been a leader at bringing new ideas and helping each firm work towards the future. For the past four years, Laura has contributed to Kasian’s transformation as a fully integrated BIM focused firm. Laura’s passion for BIM is evident. As the author of a blog, BIMFreak, Laura provides a valuable resource for implementing and starting the BIM transition in your firm.

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March 3, 2015

Richard Taylor Joins Ideate Software as Technical Evangelist

SAN FRANCISCO, California, 03/3/2015–Ideate, Inc., an Autodesk Platinum Value Added Reseller, today announced that Richard Taylor has joined Ideate Software as a Technical Evangelist. Richard comes to Ideate Software after being employed by Autodesk for more than a decade, his most recent position there was as Revit Platform Feature Product Manager. His vast expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D visualization software, combined with his extensive knowledge and experience in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries will help to expand the Ideate Software business and its BIM-focused solutions.

Ideate Software is a set of far-reaching Building Information Modeling (BIM) data management tools that help the Revit community clean up models, delete problem items, analyze files quickly, improve speed and accuracy in data flow, increase collaboration and overcome repeated workflow interruptions.

All Ideate Software, from the first release for Revit 2011, undergoes rigorous testing to ensure that it is robust and stable, and all Ideate Software BIM data management solutions updates are meaningful and frequent.

Ideate BIMLink lets users pull information from a Revit file into user-friendly Microsoft Excel and push volumes of precise, consequential BIM data from Excel into Revit with speed, ease and accuracy. Ideate Explorer for Revit allows users to extensively manage Revit models. Ideate Sticky for Revit combines the ease and flexibility of Excel spreadsheet editing with the convenience of a sticky note.

Bob Palioca, President of Ideate, says of the addition to the Ideate Software team, “Richard Taylor brings significant experience as a facilitator and presenter in the global AEC software and design industry. His notable ability to demonstrate and teach sophisticated technical software solutions in a highly relatable way across many different disciplines, cultures, and levels of experience makes him a valued technical evangelist for Ideate Software. We are delighted to welcome him.”

About Ideate, Inc.
Ideate, Inc. is a leading Autodesk Authorized Developer with 25+ years’ experience in software development and specific focus on Building Information Modeling (BIM). As an Autodesk solutions provider, Ideate has offered quality software, training, support and custom consulting services to the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industries since 1992. Headquartered in San Francisco, California and operating Autodesk Authorized Training Centers (ATCs) in California, Oregon and Washington, Ideate is recognized as an Autodesk Platinum Partner for Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Autodesk’s highest level of authorization.

About Ideate Software
Ideate Software allows Revit users to have unprecedented control over their data. Ideate BIMLink, Ideate Explorer for Revit, and Ideate Sticky were all developed to solve persistent problems in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) workflows. Ideate Software solutions enable Revit users to save time, increase accuracy, improve project deliverables, and elevate design.

Autodesk and ATC are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates, in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

March 2, 2015

eLearning - Upcoming Revit, Civil 3D, and Ideate Software Classes


Join the Ideate Tech Experts for eLearning – live online classes that provide your entire organization with easy access to premium education. 
3.3::Ideate Software:
Ideate BIMLink for Revit MEP Projects
3.5::Ideate Software:
Revit Project Management with Ideate BIMLink 
3.11::Revit 201:
Project Setup for Revit MEP
3.12::Revit 201:
Design Options
3.17::Ideate 101:
Network License Manager
3.19::Revit 201:
Getting Started With Daylighting Studies in Revit and 3ds Max Design
3.20::Infrastructure 201:
Settings and Styles
3.25::Ideate Software:
Revit Auditing with Ideate Explorer for Revit
Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

Click here for class descriptions, times and registration link. Questions? Contact education@ideateinc.com

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Civil 3D Fundamentals
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Civil 3D Fundamentals
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