Revit 2016-Duct Part Editor for Fabrication

Autodesk Revit 2016 uses the Autodesk Fabrication MEP configuration data defined in the current version of Autodesk Fabrication products CADmep, ESTmep, CAMduct.

The Duct Part Editor enables you more detailed control over the duct components and allows you to define detailed dimensions of the part and its connectors.

Place fabrication parts for the selected service. -- Use the MEP Fabrication Parts palette to select a service and place fabrication parts in the drawing area. If no parts are listed in the browser, click Settings to open the Fabrication Settings dialog and load content into the MEP Fabrication Parts palette.

Edit a fabrication part to define the necessary dimensional values and connector settings. -- The Edit Part tool opens the Edit Part dialog. Use this dialog to edit dimensions and connectors for a fabrication part.

 

...View video below...

 



Revit 2016-Duct Part Editor for Fabrication

For more information on training and consulting for the various products Ideate services, visit our website at www.ideateinc.com

 

---

Bill Johnson

Ideate Senior Application Specialist MEP/AEC Solutions

Bill has over 25 years experience in applying MEP & AEC design solutions for large commercial companies, this has led to actively develop Autodesk® Revit® implementation strategies, techniques, and procedures for architectural and MEP companies. He has worked for TEECOM Design Group, GTE/GTEL, Greg LeDoux and Associates, and Scottish Power in England. Bill is an Autodesk MEP Implementation Certified Expert, and has been the Lead Designer for several multimillion dollar communication sites which have included structural, electrical, HVAC, conduit, cable plans and equipment layouts. He graduated from the Pasadena Institute of Technology and has a Sustainable Design Certification from the University of California at Berkeley.

Get it. Know it. Use it.

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.

7.29::Ideate Software:
Introduction to Ideate Sticky

7.31::Revit 201:
Worksharing Best Practices 

8.5::Revit 201:
Conceptual Massing Studies

8.6::Ideate Software:
Revit Auditing with Ideate Explorer for Revit

8.13::Revit 201:
Working With Wall Types in Revit Architecture

8.14::Infrastructure 201:
Settings and Styles

8.18::Revit 201:
Getting Started with Daylighting Studies in Revit and 3ds Max Design

8.20::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.

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

Get It. Know It. Use It.

Classroom Training - Open AutoCAD and Revit Classes

Know It. Ideate Training.

Position yourself to land dream projects. Tap the full potential of your software solutions. Increase your facility, fluidity and capability to maximize the value of your precision software tools.

8.11-8.13::Portland
Civil 3D Fundamentals

8.11-8.13::Sacramento
Revit Architecture Fundamentals

8.11-8.13::San Francisco
AutoCAD Fundamentals

8.18-8.19::Sacramento
Revit MEP Electrical Fundamentals - 2 days

8.18-8.20::Portland
Revit Architecture Fundamentals

8.18-8.20::Seattle
Revit Architecture Fundamentals

Know your software. Sign up now!

Contact the Ideate Training Department at 888.662.7238 x1012 or education@ideateinc.com

Two Section View Enhancements That Will Compel You To Use Civil 3D 2016

If you have struggled with reversing the section view direction or using the section view for any hydrologic analysis then you need to read this. In this sort segment you will see how easy it is to reverse the direction of section view with Civil 3D 2016 and to print pipe network labels in section view.

Enhancement Number 1:

If you export cross sections from Civil 3D for hydrologic analysis you have had do some jugglery to manage section views and flow direction. Not anymore!

You can now reverse the direction of a Civil 3D section view.

So the section view below…

 

can be reversed using the Right to left option in the Section View Style editor > Graph tab

  

as below….

Now isn’t that simple?

Enhancement Number 2:

You can now print pipe network labels in section view….

 

 

 

Keep yourself informed with Ideate's blog.

Find more information about Civil 3D and upgrade options.

For more information on training and consulting for the various products Ideate services, visit our website at www.ideateinc.com

 

---

Gaurav Bagga

Ideate ACI-Senior Application Specialist Infrastructure

Gaurav is a Senior Application Specialist for Infrastructure Solutions at Ideate based out of San Francisco. He has over 18 years of experience in construction and related software
industry. With this extensive design technology background he helps engineering and surveying companies, federal and state government agencies, and ENR 500 firms critically analyze and improve their construction drawing production process. He implements Civil infrastructure design technology led by InfraWorks and Civil 3D and has helped Ideate grow Civil Infrastructure Services. Being an industry recognized speaker he has presented cutting edge design technology at several industry conferences such as Autodesk University. @BeGeez

Get it. Know it. Use it.

WEBCAST ALERT - A360 Collaboration for Revit Hangout

Autodesk: Join our team of A360 Collaboration for Revit product managers as they discuss new features and updates. This session also features and extensive "ask the experts" Q&A featuring technical and product specialists to address your questions.

Date: Tuesday July 28, 2015.

Time: From 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time).

 

Register Now!

  

For more information on training and consulting for the various products Ideate services, visit our website at www.ideateinc.com

Our San Jose Team Has Moved!

Ideate, Inc.

181 Metro Dr.

Suite 550

San Jose, CA 95111

We are excited to announce that our San Jose team has moved. While we are still located in the Metro Plaza, you can now find us in Suite #550. The Metro Plaza is centrally located about two miles north of downtown San Jose. The property offers immediate access to all major freeways and is conveniently located right on the bus line and about one mile from the Mineta San Jose International Airport. The light rail system offers free transportation directly to and from the airport. The property itself is surrounded by several lodging, shopping, and dining options.

We look forward to seeing you at the new office soon!

www.Ideateinc.com

Revit 2016-Autodesk MEP Content For Fabrication

Autodesk Revit 2016 uses the Autodesk Fabrication MEP configuration data defined in the current version of Autodesk Fabrication products CADmep, ESTmep, CAMduct.

Services from the configuration are added to the Revit project and are organized into groups as defined in the Autodesk Fabrication MEP products.

ITM components within the Services are inserted from the Revit MEP Fabrication Part browser.

Fabrication components provide detailed connection definitions, more granular control on fitting definitions, and standardized segment lengths, leading to more accurate lengths, quantities, and coordination.  Modeling with these components in Revit provides detailers in construction firms’ greater certainty that the model accurately reflects the intended installation.

Using the fabrication content on the MEP Fabrication Parts palette, you can add the components by selecting them and using the Smart Snapping tool easily connect to mechanical equipment.




 

...View video below...

 

Revit 2016 and Autodesk MEP Fabrication Content

For more information on training and consulting for the various products Ideate services, visit our website at www.ideateinc.com

---

Bill Johnson

Ideate Senior Application Specialist MEP/AEC Solutions

Bill has over 25 years experience in applying MEP & AEC design solutions for large commercial companies, this has led to actively develop Autodesk® Revit® implementation strategies, techniques, and procedures for architectural and MEP companies. He has worked for TEECOM Design Group, GTE/GTEL, Greg LeDoux and Associates, and Scottish Power in England. Bill is an Autodesk MEP Implementation Certified Expert, and has been the Lead Designer for several multimillion dollar communication sites which have included structural, electrical, HVAC, conduit, cable plans and equipment layouts. He graduated from the Pasadena Institute of Technology and has a Sustainable Design Certification from the University of California at Berkeley.

Get it. Know it. Use it.

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.

7.21::Revit 201:
Creating Custom Curtain Walls, Panels, Storefronts and Mullions

7.24::Revit 201:
Rapid Detailing 

7.29::Ideate Software:
Introduction to Ideate Sticky

7.31::Revit 201:
Worksharing Best Practices

8.5::Revit 201:
Conceptual Massing Studies

8.6::Ideate Software:
Revit Auditing with Ideate Explorer for Revit

8.13::Revit 201:
Working With Wall Types in Revit Architecture

8.20::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.

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

Get It. Know It. Use It.

Classroom Training - Open AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit Classes

Know It. Ideate Training.

Position yourself to land dream projects. Tap the full potential of your software solutions. Increase your facility, fluidity and capability to maximize the value of your precision software tools.

7.28-7.29::Seattle
Revit Architecture Beyond the Basics

7.28-7.29::Portland
Revit MEP Fundamentals

7.28-7.30::San Francisco
Revit Structure Fundamentals

8.11-8.13::Sacramento
Revit Architecture Fundamentals

8.11-8.13::San Francisco
AutoCAD Fundamentals

8.11-8.13::Portland
Civil 3D Fundamentals

Know your software. Sign up now!

Contact the Ideate Training Department at 888.662.7238 x1012 or education@ideateinc.com

Revit 2016 Open Sheet View Feature

One of the new features in Revit 2016 is the ability to directly open the sheet view on which a view is placed.

In previous versions of Revit, in order to find and open the sheet view on which a view is placed, a user would first have to look at the properties of a view to identify the sheet number/sheet name on which the view is placed.  After identifying the sheet number, a user would then scroll through the list of sheets in the project browser in search of that sheet number/sheet name and double click on it to open the sheet view. 

The new Open Sheet View feature in Revit 2016 gives users the option to simply right click on a view name in the project browser, and open the sheet view from there. After right clicking on the view name, a context menu box with an option called ‘Open Sheet’ pops up. Upon clicking on the ‘Open Sheet’ option, Revit opens the sheet view directly.

This new feature applies to the different types of views in a Revit model - 3D views, sections, callouts, plans, elevations, drafting and detail views, and duplicate views. The ‘Open Sheet’ option is available when a view has already been placed on a sheet.  When a view has not yet been placed on a sheet, or when a view is a legend or schedule which can be placed on multiple sheets, this option is grayed out and unavailable.

This new feature in Revit 2016 improves efficiency and productivity, especially for large-scale projects, by reducing the time it takes to search for the sheet that a specific view is on.

 

...View video below...

 

Revit 2016 Open Sheet View Feature

For more information on training and consulting for the various products Ideate services, visit our website at www.ideateinc.com

---

Katrina Vea Rodriguez
 
Ideate AEC Application Specialist

Katrina is an AEC application specialist at the Ideate, Inc. San Francisco office. She is a California–licensed architect with a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from the University of the Philippines. Katrina has over 18 years of experience in the AEC industry with a focus on both commercial and hospitality projects. She is also a Revit Certified Professional with over 8 years of experience utilizing the software on both small and large scale projects, from programming to project close out.

Get it. Know it. Use it.

Revit 2016 Energy Analysis Enhancements

In Revit 2016, users now have the ability to perform Energy Analysis in a more precise and reliable manner. Previous versions came with two analysis modes: Use Conceptual Mass Mode and Use Building Element Mode which have now been removed from the ribbon and can be accessed in the Energy Settings dialog under the Analysis Mode pull down menu. An additional analysis mode-Use Conceptual Masses and Building Elements Mode has now been included which enables users to perform energy analysis on the model in a more accurate fashion especially if the model is transitioning from concept to detail design and has both these designs.

If the selected analysis mode contains building elements, upon selecting Show Energy Model Revit creates a 3D Energy Model view, and schedules for Analytical Spaces and Analytical Surfaces which can be examined and modified before running the energy simulation on the analytical model.

Additionally, you can now create an energy analytical model using the Create Energy Model tool which can be viewed directly within Revit without having to export the model to third party applications to view it. This give users greater control for validating and verifying the energy analytical model for better and accurate energy analysis.

Revit 2016 Energy Analysis Enhancements

 

 

...View video below...

 

Revit 2016 Energy Analysis Enhancements

For more information on training and consulting for the various products Ideate services, visit our website at www.ideateinc.com

---

Vasudha Dixit 

Ideate MEP Application Specialist

Vasudha is an MEP Application Specialist at Ideate, Inc. based on San Francisco office. She has a Master’s degree in Energy Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago where she specialized in HVAC design, green buildings and energy analysis. Prior to Ideate, she interned at a few multinational companies where she performed finite element analysis for design validation of components. Vasudha provides Revit MEP training and support for various AEC firms.

Get it. Know it. Use it.

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.

7.16::Ideate Software:
Ideate BIMLink for Revit MEP Projects

7.17::Revit 201:
Shared Parameters and Schedules in Revit MEP

7.21::Revit 201:
Creating Custom Curtain Walls, Panels, Storefronts and Mullions

7.24::Revit 201:
Rapid Detailing

7.29::Ideate Software:
Introduction to Ideate Sticky

7.31::Revit 201:
Worksharing Best Practices

8.6::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

Get It. Know It. Use It.

Classroom Training - Open Revit and AutoCAD Classes

Know It. Ideate Training.

Position yourself to land dream projects. Tap the full potential of your software solutions. Increase your facility, fluidity and capability to maximize the value of your precision software tools.

7.28-7.30::San Francisco
Revit Structure Fundamentals

7.28-7.29::Seattle
Revit Architecture Beyond the Basics

7.28-7.29::Portland
Revit MEP - Electrical Fundamentals

8.11-8.13::Portland
Civil 3D Fundamentals

8.11-8.13::Sacramento
Revit Architecture Fundamentals

8.11-8.13::San Francisco
AutoCAD Fundamentals

Know your software. Sign up now!

Autodesk Revit Structure 2016: Path Reinforcement Enhancement

Users now have the ability to assign rebar shapes to the primary and alternating bars in a Path Reinforcement Systems in Revit Structure 2016.  When a path system is completed each bar will display as designed while maintaining the cover of the host and full range of the path reinforcement system sketch.

The path reinforcement enhancement increases Revit Structure reinforcement 3D modeling versatility and helps the user to define accurate detailing of concrete reinforcement for slabs and wall edges.

 Revit Structure 2016 shapes for Path Reinforcement

...View video below...

 

Revit Structure 2016 Path Reinforcement Enhancements

For more information on training and consulting for the various products Ideate services, visit our website at www.ideateinc.com

---

Eugene A. O'Day 
Ideate AEC Senior Application Specialist

Eugene A. O’Day, IX, with more than 25 years of architectural and mechanical experience, offers a trained focus on all things Revit and BIM. Teaching is a passion of his. Eugene has been an instructor in undergraduate degree programs, has traveled worldwide teaching Autodesk solutions to major corporations, has taught at accredited ATCs throughout the Northwestern region, and is a frequent and popular instructor, speaker, and presenter for AUGI® CAD Camps, Revit – and related product user groups. He has also been a trusted public school district advisor on new drafting instructor hires. At Ideate, Eugene provides training and support for Revit Architecture, Revit Structure and AutoCAD. Eugene is also a Revit Architecture Autodesk Certified Professional.

Get it. Know it. Use it.

eLearning - Upcoming Revit, InfraWorks, 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.

7.7::Revit 201:
Coordinating Revit Architectural Mode for Consultants

7.8::Revit 201:
Working with Materials in Revit 

7.9::Ideate Software:
Revit Project Management with Ideate BIMLink

7.10::Infrastructure 201:
Introduction to Infraworks

7.16::Ideate Software:
Ideate BIMLink for Revit MEP Projects

7.17::Revit 201:
Shared Parameters and Schedules in Revit MEP

7.21::Revit 201:
Creating Custom Curtain Walls, Panels, Storefronts and Mullions

7.29::Ideate Software:
Introduction to Ideate Sticky

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

Get It. Know It. Use It.

Classroom Training - Open Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, Revit Structure, and AutoCAD Classes

Know It. Ideate Training.

Position yourself to land dream projects. Tap the full potential of your software solutions. Increase your facility, fluidity and capability to maximize the value of your precision software tools.

7.14-7.16::Seattle
Revit Architecture Fundamentals

7.14-7.16::Portland
Revit Architecture Fundamentals

7.14-7.16::Sacramento
AutoCAD Fundamentals

7.21-7.22::San Francisco
Revit MEP - Electrical Fundamentals

7.28-7.30::San Francisco
Revit Structure Fundamentals

Know your software. Sign up now!

BIM 360 Glue – Navisworks Interoperability

Navisworks 2016 now has the option of using cache files hosted on the Cloud. The cloud option means that aggregated files can be accessed from any location, and the “real-time” model can be queried. Autodesk applications (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks)  have a BIM 360 plugin so they can push or pull data to and from the cloud. The Navisworks tools for rendering, animation, clash detection, can be applied to the cloud-hosted models  locally so expanding the way cloud-based data can be managed, while ready access to the cloud-based model means it can be updated - to be an almost “real-time” representation of the ever changing virtual building.

In Navisworks, appending initially from the Home tab means you are working locally. Appending from the BIM 360 plug-in means you are working from the cloud. Please note that documentation added in Navisworks, such as views or review comments is only seen in Navisworks. It is not added as additional views/comments within BIM Glue. That situation is under review by Autodesk.

...View video below...

 

Autodesk BIM 360 and Navisworks 2016

For more information on training and consulting for the various products Ideate services, visit our website at www.ideateinc.com

---

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

Get it. Know it. Use it.

Join Autodesk's Webinar and Make Better Building Decisions, Sooner with Performance Analysis

You have a Revit model, so now what? This webinar will cover how you can start to use the Building Performance Analysis workflows to analyze your Revit model and make informed design decisions. Learn best practice tips and tricks for getting started with analyzing your building’s performance in Revit.

• Understand the value of Building Performance Analysis

• Learn what analysis tools and workflows are available

• Get started with Building Performance Analysis workflows

Getting Started with Building Performance Analysis

July 16, 2015 at 11:00am-12:00pm PT

Register Now!

 

For information on training and consulting for the various products and Ideate services, visit our website at www.ideateinc.com