Student Learning Resouces

If you are a student or faculty member of an education institution with a valid school domain email account. CADLearning offers Academic pricing. For $99.95, students and faculty get a one year subscription to the Student Campus of CADLearning with includes all the current and future tutorials as they release them. If you are a student or faculty member with an extra $100, this is something you should look into.

Revit Extensions for Revit MEP 2009

Release Date: 2009-01-27

Revit® Extensions are a series of easy-to-use applications that extend the capabilities of Revit® MEP 2009 software in key areas, including modeling, coordination, and documentation. Specifically, the extensions provided in this executable file are: Freeze Drawings, Compare Models, Text Generator, and Elements Positioning.

The file installs the Revit Extensions for Revit MEP 2009. It also includes the Extensions Engine, a platform that hosts each Extension within Revit MEP 2009.

Please note that the multi-language executable file contains content in English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese. Revit Extensions for Revit MEP 2009 are compatible with the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Revit MEP 2009 software.

These new extensions are available to subscription customers.

Read this First
Q4 Features Summary - English (pdf - 19Kb)

Download
Multiple Languages (exe - 43266Kb)

Revit Extensions for Revit Structure 2009

Release Date: 2009-01-26

Revit® Extensions are a series of easy-to-use applications that extend the capabilities of the Revit® Structure 2009 software in key areas, including structural analysis, modeling, concrete reinforcement, interoperability, and construction documentation. Specifically, the extensions provided in this executable file are:

Structural Analysis:
Analysis Integration Enabler, Analysis Integration Enabler for Autodesk Concrete Building Structures 2009, Static Analysis of Beams, Static Analysis of Frames, Static Analysis of Slabs, Static Analysis of Trusses

Import/Export:
CIS/2 Export, CIS/2 Import

Reinforcement:
Automatic Reinforcement Generation, Reinforcement of Beams, Reinforcement of Columns, Reinforcement of Continuous Footings, Reinforcement Design, Reinforcement Drawings Enabler, Reinforcement of Parapets, Reinforcement of Piles, Reinforcement of Pile Caps, Reinforcement of Retaining Walls, Reinforcement of Slab Corners, Reinforcement of Slab Openings, Reinforcement of Spread Footings, Reinforcement of Walls, Reinforcement of Wall Corners

Modeling:
Excel-based Model Generation, Grids Generator, Bridge Modeling (NEW)

Miscellaneous:
Text Generator, Elements Positioning, Freeze Drawings, Compare Models

The file installs the Revit Extensions for Revit Structure 2009. It also includes the Extensions Engine, a platform that hosts each extension within Revit Structure 2009.

Please note that the multi-language executable file contains content in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, and Simplified Chinese. Revit Extensions for Revit Structure 2009 are compatible with the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Revit Structure 2009 software (with the exception of Analysis Integration Enabler for Autodesk Concrete Building Structures 2009 and Reinforcement Drawings Enabler).

For more information, please visit www.extensions4revit.com.

Read this First
Q4 Features Summary - English (pdf - 20Kb)

Download
Multiple Languages (exe - 152252Kb)

Revit Content downloads

If you are looking for Revit content and don't mind paying for it, I can across a new site from Turbo Squid called the Revit Market. Thanks to Revit Norge for pointing this out.

If you don't find what you need or like the prices, then you can always contact my buddy Daniel Hurtubise @ RevitIt for Revit Consulting and Content Creation.

Revit Extensions for Revit Architecture 2009

Release Date: 2009-01-27

Revit® Extensions are a series of easy-to-use applications that extend the capabilities of Revit® Architecture 2009 software in key areas, including modeling, coordination, and documentation. Specifically, the extensions provided in this executable file are: Grid Generator, Freeze Drawings, Compare Models, Text Generator, Elements Positioning, and Microsoft Excel®-based Model Generation.

The file installs the Revit Extensions for Revit Architecture 2009. It also includes the Extensions Engine, a platform that hosts each Extension within Revit Architecture 2009.

Please note that the multi-language executable file contains content in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, and Simplified Chinese. Revit Extensions for Revit Architecture 2009 are compatible with the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Revit Architecture 2009 software.

These new extensions are available to subscription customers.

Read this First
Q4 Features Summary - English (pdf - 19Kb)

Download
Multiple Languages (exe - 48875Kb)

Bridge Toolkit for Revit Structure 2009

Release Date: 2009-01-21

The Bridge Toolkit for Revit® Structure 2009 software provides information, tools, content, and datasets that will better enable structural engineers and drafters to address infrastructure build-out as it relates to bridges. Specific components include:

Box Girder Methodology and Datasets
Precast Girder Methodology and Datasets
Bridge Components .rfa Content
Bridge Modeling Using Revit Structure 2009 Software (Tips and Tricks)
Better design and model your bridge using this toolkit along with Revit Structure 2009, a powerful and parametric structural software solution from Autodesk, Inc.

The Bridge Toolkit for Revit Structure 2009 is available for subscription customers.

Download
English (zip - 132205Kb)

Space Naming Utility for Revit MEP 2009

Release Date: 2009-01-21

The Space Naming Utility for Revit® MEP 2009 software is an intuitive tool that automatically assigns the names and numbers from architectural rooms to Revit MEP spaces. By downloading the Space Naming Utility for Revit MEP 2009 software, you can eliminate the need to manually assign names to the spaces, helping save time and simplifying your workflow.
Content is currently available in English only.

The Space naming Utility for Revit MEP 2009 is available to subscription customers.

Download (32-bit)
English (msi - 835Kb)

Download (64-bit)
English (msi - 835Kb)

AIA BIM COntract Documents

it has been on my list to go into detail regarding the AIA's new BIM contract doc E202 -2008, but James from SOM wrote an excellent blog post in All Things BIM.

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
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• 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:
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Off Topic - New Apple Laptop with Unique Input Device

Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard

I hope you get a good laugh from this. The Onion does some funny stuff.

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