Autodesk acquired building information modeling technology around the end of the last millennium in the form of Revit. So happy 21st birthday BIM! You are a mature adult now and able to take on bigger challenges. BIM model coordination, interference checking and clash detection technologies are some of those challenges, and …
Utilizing BIM 360 as a Bridge between Civil Engineers and Architects
Rabi SidawiArchitects and civil engineers have certainly waited long enough for a technology advancement that can improve coordination between the workflows of their separate disciplines. Design professionals in the mechanical-engineering-plumbing trades and structural side of the AEC industry have been utilizing clash detection to their advantage for years to reduce waste, …
Fixes and enhancements to FormIt v17
Rabi SidawiAutodesk 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: …
Using Revit Cloud Worksharing? Take Action by the End of July 2019.
Rabi SidawiFor all Revit versions, and especially Revit 2018, you must update to the latest point release (Revit 2018.3.3) to continue to use BIM 360 Design and earlier versions of Revit cloud worksharing. A security fix must be applied to Personal Accelerator (PAC) on each workstation. Personal Accelerator for Revit is …
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