Key Issue(s) Users want to use load non-Plant 3d project drawings as xrefs into a 3d model, and have any changes for other products like Advance Steel or Revit update without having to manually reload the drawings in the project. Environment Plant 3D project hosted in BIM 360, Advance Steel …
BIM 360 Asset Management – The Workflow
Michael ReuterIn our previous blog post, “BIM 360 Asset Management – Setup,” we discussed how to set up your project to ensure a successful implementation of Asset Tracking using the BIM 360 Assets module. In this blog post, we’ll go over the workflow and how to best utilize BIM 360. Bringing …
Using BIM 360 as a Single Source of Truth
Caitlin DunnIn the recent podcast Not An Issue, Case Closed: BIM 360 Coordinate, the AEC Disruptors discussed Autodesk BIM 360 and the 21st birthday of building information modeling (BIM). In this episode, host Christopher Riddell and guest Mr. Rabi Sidawi, AIA, of Applied Software dove into “how we can coordinate with …
BIM 360 Meetings, Part 2: Meeting Minutes
Michael ReuterIn our previous “BIM 360 Meetings” blog post, we went over how to create an agenda for an upcoming or recurring meeting in BIM 360. In this follow-up article, we’ll cover how to fill out meeting minutes and document everything pertinent from the meeting. Meeting minutes are an important legal …
BIM 360 Meetings, Part 1: Create an Agenda
Michael ReuterOne of the cool new things in BIM 360 is the Meeting Minutes functionality. This is something our user base has been clamoring for. I’ve been asked about it for YEARS. In this two-part blog, you’ll learn how to set up and run Meeting Minutes on your projects moving forward. …
Setting Up a Forge App for 360 Sync in BIM 360
Michael ReuterAutodesk Forge tools help in building apps that access your design and engineering data. Forge APIs can be combined with other software to extract more usable information from your project data. Forge apps integrate with BIM 360 products to automate project setup, manage directories and sync data to external systems. …
Setting up BIM 360 in 360 Sync
Michael ReuterIf you’ve just purchased or are testing out 360 Sync, I’m sure you’re ready to get started. If want to connect to BIM 360, there are a few steps you still have to take care of before you can connect. Prior to setup Following are a few things you’ll need …
Highly Effective Collaboration
Carol DunnIn the Bridging the Gap podcast Matt Dillon: Master Collaborator, Todd Weyandt and Matt discuss the importance of collaboration in the future of the AEC industry and how Autodesk BIM 360 can assist in generating a more collaborative environment. Matt is the Core Services Director at Applied Software and the …
#bestplant3dreseller: Plant 3D on BIM 360 Hackathon
David WolfeSo, we got the news out about our Plant 3d on BIM 360 hackathon, but we need to provide more detail on what it is. You can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/save-the-galaxy-with-plant-3d-on-bim-360-design-hackathon-tickets-102390306162 The Big Idea Use as many Autodesk products to build an industrial design model in a global project (to #savethegalaxy). …
BIM 360 Docs Public Link
Jackson SensatBIM 360 Docs is designed to streamline document management processes by enabling sharing, viewing, and markups of drawings, documents and models. And now, the highly anticipated public link feature to BIM 360 Docs is live! Previously in this module, users were unable to share links of project documentation to users …
The Ultimate Guide on Collaborating with BIM 360 and Plant 3D
David WolfeFirst, I love superlatives, so that title is fun. However, we have reviewed a lot of articles and workflows on using Plant 3d with BIM 360 and have not seen anything as comprehensive as needed to really implement BIM 360 and Plant 3d together. As a side note, this documentation …
360 Sync Version 3.0
Michael ReuterEasy to set up and run, 360 Sync allows Revit users to automatically update and sync BIM 360 libraries with a computer or server, and automatic emails provide notification when the process is complete. File libraries can be migrated from BIM 360 Docs to Field, saving time and eliminating the …