Introduction to the Onuma Planning System (OPS)

Friday, January 30, 2009
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM PST
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• OPS is the engine that drives the award winning BIMStorms™
• Learn how you can use OPS to immediately generate value using BIM
• Learn how everyone can BIM big and BIM easy
• Witness real-time collaboration at a stunning pace
• Learn why BIMStorm™ and OPS were named one of the Top Ten AEC Technology Trends of 2008 by AECWeekly
• Learn how others in the industry are using OPS
• Announcements of 2009 BIMStorms™
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The shifting economy will require the ability to do more with less. Now is the time to expand the value you can offer clients with BIM.
BIMStorms™ demonstrate Integrated Project Delivery at a stunning pace. BIMStorm™ LAX garnered a 2008 AIA Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) award. Learn new processes that impact the bottom line and redefine the value you give your organization.
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Register for the webinar:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/477052212

Metal Wood Framer for Revit Structure

If anyone has used the following tool, I would appreciate your feedback

From StrucSoft Solutions

First wall panelizer running on Autodesk Revit Platform for wood and Light Guage metal construction. MWF is a template driven application that recognizes Revit walls, doors, windows and openings. Automatically generates Stud arrangements, shop drawings, Cut List and CNC output. Integrated engineering option available.

* Runs on Revit Structure 2009 platform.
* Rules based template driven software.
* Auto detects Revit walls, windows, doors and openings.
* Internal, external, bearing, nonbearing and curtain walls.
* Rectangular and gabled roof lines.
* Horizontal and vertical wall sectioning.
* Models panel stud arrangements based on user defined preferences.
* Models extra studding around openings based on user defined preferences.
* Models internal and external sheathing based on user defined preferences.
* Models bearing beams based on user defined preferences.
* Models internal and external bracing base on user defined preferences.
* Automatically assigns panel numbering and shape labeling.
* Automatically generates NC output for StudMeister and Howick roll former machines.
* Automatically generates 2D layout views dimensioned and annotated.
* Automatically generates B.O.M./cut list.
* Engeineering option available

Reseller Revit Tools

I think it is very interesting that we are now seeing resellers starting to develop tools for Revit. Does this mean that these particular resellers have a real knowledge of the product? I can't say, but all things being equal, I think I would move my contract to a reseller that offered an additional service like this from one that did not, IF the resellers were equal in all other ways. The first tool is from Avatech. I have not used it yet, but I will report my findings after testing.

The Standards Manager for the Autodesk Revit Platform

BIMreview^TM is the first and only plug-in for the Autodesk® Revit® platform that automatically validates the accuracy and consistency of building information models against project, firm, national or user-defined standards and provides automatic correction.

Eliminate time spent manually reviewing and auditing projects. Reduce time spent prepping and verifying that your project is ready for energy analysis and adheres to the specific standards that your project demands.

CHECK, CORRECT and MANAGE

• Check the accuracy, completeness and consistency of your Revit® BIM, as well as models received from others, against project, firm, national, or user-defined standards.
• Automatically correct with a single click.
• Get clear instructions on how to correct any errors that can’t be fixed automatically.
• Comes pre-loaded with GSA Spatial Program validation, National CAD Standard V4, and a collection of pre-established standards.
• Customize it-create naming conventions, parameter values, graphic standards, energy standards, and more.
• Get easy-to-understand reports presented in clear, concise language.
• Support best practices for BIM standards in use at your firm. Identify areas for improvement by running individual project reports as you work.
• BIMreview^TM Plus includes a batch version to check multiple Revit® models and folders.

BIMreview is available as a download-only product. Purchase it to run on individual or linked models, or buy BIMreview Plus to batch-process multiple files and folders.

BIMreview $995 BIMreview Plus $1295
Annual Maintenance $250

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Find out more

BIMreview - Product Brochure
BIMreview - FAQ

Revit Assessment Test

Yesterday at Autodesk University I had the pleasure of getting a demo if the CADSmart Revit Assessment or Skills testing tool. The test essentially has the user complete a series of Revit tasks, be it modeling, annotating, etc. The models that the testee generates a report. The testing modules in the tool today are rather elementary, but the great thing about this software is the ability to customize the tests.

Another nice feature of the tool is that the reporting mechanism is linked to a tool from CADLearning. Based on the users score from the assessment test, a list of lessons from the CADLearning library will be presented to help direct the student to lessons they should focus on.

For anyone interested, I think the CADSmart tool has an incredible amount of potential. It will definately help us deliver better training. I like the technology and structure of the CADLearning tools, but I am not so impressed with the course material, but you do have the ability to remove CADLearning lessons and load your own.

MOI - Moment of Inspiration

I attended the AIA Large Firm Roundtable BIM Implementors meeting this past week in Seattle and one of the presentations was on "Cool Tools" and I thought I would pass it along. The tool is call MOI and it is a modeling tool for designers and artists. I have never used it, but the demo and presentation was very interesting. It does not work directly with Revit, but the tool was interesting enough that I thought I would mention it.