Autodesk released FormIt v17.3 for Windowson June 13, 2019. FormIt allows users to work with larger, more complex models using powerful tools and visualization options. Here are some of the top enhancements and fixes in the latest version, many of which were requested by FormIt users through the Autodesk forums: …
Harnessing Disruptive BIM Technologies
Rabi Sidawi and Matt DillonBy now, everyone has heard of Building Information Modeling or BIM. But did you know that BIM is a process that uses disruptive technologies? In fact, BIM is a real manifestation of some of the top disruptive technologies ever: Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, 3D Printing, Internet of Things and Generative …
NXTBLD: The Architect’s Role on Mars
Rabi Sidawi and Carol DunnDid you get a chance to check out the NXTBLD conference live stream on June 11? Don’t worry if you missed it, because Rabi Sidawi was watching while eating breakfast! The annual conference explores emerging technologies for the built environment. Rabi lists his three favorite presentations below with links to …
BIM Generative Design with Dynamo Refinery
Rabi Sidawi and Carol DunnIn December 2018, Autodesk released an initial version of Refinery, a Dynamo Generative Design package that works with Dynamo version 2.02 and is mainly used with Revit 2019 and Revit 2020. Developed by Kean Walmsley (Platform Architect & Evangelist, Autodesk Software Development), and Lorenzo Villaggi (Research Scientist Associate, The Living, …
System Requirements for Revit 2020
Rabi SidawiOn April 18, 2019 Autodesk published its authoritative article on the system requirements for Revit 2020. The list is especially helpful because the main hardware configurations are workflow-related. Still using Revit 2019? Check out the Applied Software blog System Requirements for Revit 2019. Following is a modified summary of my …
Autodesk Revit 2019.2.1 Hotfix
Rabi SidawiThis hotfix includes new functionality, addresses issues and crashes reported directly to Autodesk, and contains the fixes included in previous Revit 2019 updates and fixes.
What’s New in Autodesk InfraWorks 2019
Rabi SidawiRoadway Design: Delayed model regeneration for road design The Curve Properties Panel in profile view can be modified, and immediately reflected on the profile view from the Curve Properties panel. Improved spiral curve spiral support for InfraWorks to Civil 3D interoperability. The spiral type is now displayed in the Spiral …
What is AIA 2030 Design Data Exchange (DDx)?
Rabi Sidawi2030 Design Data Exchange (DDx) Measuring progress on carbon neutrality is a complex task that can take time away from firm capacity. The AIA helped develop the 2030 Design Data Exchange (DDx) to make it easier and faster to record data, get results and advance your firm’s performance with actionable …
3Ds Max 1-Minute Tutorials
Rabi SidawiMany of us think 3Ds Max is complicated or takes a long time to learn. Autodesk is trying to make this easier than ever by adding these 3Ds Max 1-minute Essentials Tutorials
Linking Revit with Robot Structural Analysis
Rabi SidawiIn order to address AEC industry challenges, Autodesk added Robot Structural Analysis software to the AEC Collection. Now you have a set of tools for design, analysis, and fabrication in one subscription.
What Is Forge and Why Is It Important for AEC?
Rabi SidawiAutodesk Forge is a relatively new platform, a set of web services API’s. An API is an application programming interface, a way to extract data. Think about it as a box of Legos or parts that make up a model assembly. Documents and Information resides in multiple file formats and …
Out with Old Revit, In with Revit 2019!
Rabi SidawiTop features that Autodesk pulled out from Revit 2019: Suites Workflows such as switch to 3Ds Max Collaboration for Revit (C4R) Communicator instant messaging Exporting to .adsk file format Publish to Buzzsaw