Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction

Rebar Detailing to Fabrication Workflows Using Building Information Modeling

rss@autodesk.com (Autodesk) — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:46:00 GMT

Rebar Detailing to Fabrication Workflows Using Building Information Modeling

For those you attending AU to learn about automating the creation of rebar shop drawings from Revit, how about using the Revit model to drive rebar fabrication machinery directly? Come learn how industry leading rebar MIS software company aSa can use Revit models to streamline the rebar supply chain, from rebar estimating through detailing, fabrication and installation.

Do not wait and sign up for this class now.

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Reinforced Concrete in Autodesk Revit - Part 1 - Rebar Cover

rss@autodesk.com (Autodesk) — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:11:00 GMT

Reinforced Concrete in Autodesk Revit - Part 1 - Rebar Cover

I would like to start a series of tutorials to help you get started with reinforced concrete structures in Autodesk Revit. At the very beginning please download a dataset to have a starting point of the series.

Autodesk Revit software provides tools for modeling 3D concrete reinforcement in an advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) environment. This series provides insight into how to use these tools in the best way for creating complete, detailed, and accurate reinforcement design. You will learn how to use the standard reinforcement modeling, drawing, and scheduling tools.

In the first series of steps, you set up rebar covers.

1. Open …\Concrete Frame.rvt file.

Reinforcements are added to concrete structural members based on the design reinforcement. In Autodesk Revit, you can add reinforcements to concrete structural members such as floors, beams, columns, and others by using various tools.

In Revit you can model regular reinforcement and wire fabric reinforcement. There are a number of categories assigned for these reinforcement types, and they all behave and interconnect differently.

Before we actually start using the rebar tools we should have a short look at an important setting for all our reinforcement: The Rebar Cover Settings.

The cover settings define the offset distance of the bars from the face of the rebar host.

2. Go to the Structure tab and locate the Reinforcement panel. Expand the drop-down box and click on Rebar Cover Settings.

3. Rebar Cover Settings is a simple dialogue where you can add all the different covers you need in the project. Find the existing XD1\XC3/4 (C32/40,0.55,320) cover and change its value to 30 mm and click OK.

4. On the Structure tab click the Cover button.

The Cover tool is used to edit the cover settings in the entire length of the host of a rebar. The host of a rebar can be a beam, column, slab, floor, or a generic object.

5. On the Options Bar, click Pick Elements to pick an entire element.

6. Select all beam elements which will be modified and change their cover to XD1\XC3/4 (C32/40,0.55,320) then press the Esc key.

7. Select one of the beams and review the cover settings in the Properties dialog.

It’s important to get the cover settings right because all (well, almost all) modeled reinforcements are slaves to the cover. The Cover Settings can of course be changed in your model over time, but experience shows that this can disrupt your model and schedules.

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HoleBASE SI Extension for AutoCAD Civil 3D - Webinar

(Jack Strongitharm) — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:52:00 GMT

HoleBASE SI Extension for AutoCAD Civil 3D - Webinar

Our geotechnical industry partners, Keynetix, after man years of re-development the new look HoleBASE SI Extension for AutoCAD Civil 3D has been released to all users and to celebrate its launch they are doing 30 minutes of training and questions on line.

(This is an extended version of the Autodesk Geotechnical Module which is available via Keynetix)

This webinar will be an excellent introduction to the powerful features now included in the AutoCAD Civil 3D Extension and will be a valuable webinar if you are:-

1. Currently using the previous release of the HoleBASE SI Extension for AutoCAD Civil

2. Using the Autodesk Geotechnical Module and looking to have more functionality

3. Currently using Civil 3D for your BIM integration and need to integrate subsurface data.

During this webinar you will learn how to:-

• Create 3D borehole representations

• Create AutoCAD Civil surfaces based on any parameter in the database

• Create dynamic sections

• Create contour plots and point maps based on any number of criteria

To register for the webinar please visit https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/488505585.

For more information on HoleBASE SI and the extension for AutoCAD Civil 3D, click visit http://www.keynetix.com/holebase/civil3d/

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Using a joypad to control InfraWorks

(Jack Strongitharm) — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 06:00:00 GMT

Using a joypad to control InfraWorks

This method is to emulate the keyboard controls of InfraWorks and InfraWorks360 to use a joypad with InfraWorks.

I use a Xbox controller with USB.

To set this up I use a keyboard emulator called Xpadder

It is a freeware application which you can find on the internet.

Install xpadder.exe

Plug in your controller until it finds the device.

Next, add the sticks, dpad, buttons and triggers that you want to run.

Follow the steps to initialise each one

Next we have to tell it what each movement or button push will do in InfraWorks

Below is the setup I use

Save your profile.

Then to use it, just have Xpadder running in the background and your joypad all works :)

There is extended documentation on all the keyboard shortcuts on the help system

So much more fun than a mouse and low cost addition to your experience.

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Construction Layout with BIM 360 Has Arrived!

(Jack Strongitharm) — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 08:04:00 GMT

Construction Layout with BIM 360 Has Arrived!

Just announced on stage at the Dallas BIMforum, Autodesk BIM 360 Glue receives a major new feature bump and stand-alone iOS app. Yes, today we are happy to announce the launch of the BIM 360 Layout app and the companion layout functionality within BIM 360 Glue!

The new BIM 360 Layout app for iOS takes advantage of a recent partnership with the folks at Topcon and their LN-100 Robotic Instrument for laser-based positioning on the job site. By connecting to the iPad, the LN-100 offers a purpose-built hardware solution perfectly tailored to the demands of General Contractors and MEP contractors alike.

The BIM 360 Layout app with connection to the BIM 360 Glue web service challenges modern layout practices being utilized by contractors today. As most layout processes have connections to 3D models on larger construction projects, rigor can now be placed on managing and leveraging the up-to-date, coordinated information by the entire project team for construction layout. BIM 360 Layout removes common data exchange barriers and provides a seamless connection between the real-time coordinated model and the process of laying-out and staking points in the field.

via beyonddesign.typepad.com

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Setting up Oculus Rift DK2

(Jack Strongitharm) — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 08:03:00 GMT

Setting up Oculus Rift DK2

So I have been getting a lot of questions on how to use the new Oculus Rift DK2 and especially around InfraWorks and InfraWorks360.

You might have seen us use at various events the original DK1 system, which we did have a little support to make a prototype.

However the DK2 has changed a lot and we received our new kit the same time as most of you as we are also just developers like you that have also signed up to their developer network.

So it is not supported by InfraWorks (or hidden prototypes)

However it is possible to make it work (there is always a way ).

First install the drivers from the Oculus Dev website with your developer sign in.

After installation plug in your device.

You do not need to plug in the additional camera as we cannot use the tracking at this point.

So just the one cable and the USB and HDMI plug

In the Windows tray you can access the Oculus driver and open the Rift Display mode

Set as 'Extend Desktop to HMD' and 'DK1 Legacy App Support'

Next we need to set the screen resolution

The screen runs in portrait mode, so set this and the resolution of 948 x 1080

Your screen will now flip over and the Oculus will work.

Your laptop screen will not be really usable as it will be on its side unless you have a monitor and can rotate it around.

So the experience is actually not as good as the original DK1 as there is no head tracking and you cannot see all of the screen

But is ok and works well enough.

Also use with a joypad to navigate is much easier

So just because you see this post, I am not necessarily recommending here to go out to buy them.

There is no current Autodesk product support and of course this is still a dev kit, so the final specs could change again.

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An Introduction to Project Memento - Webcast

(Jack Strongitharm) — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 16:25:00 GMT

An Introduction to Project Memento - Webcast

Attend this FREE webinar to learn all about working with large 3D meshes with Project Memento.

Presenter: Tatjana Dzambazova - Sr. Product Manager at Autodesk

Prior to this webinar you can try Project Memento for free at:
https://beta.autodesk.com/callout?callid=D69655022B4F42C880513D4E3085C7D0

We look forward at seeing you at one of our sessions.

The Reality Solutions Group

Title:	An Introduction to Project Memento
Date:	Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Time:	9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDT

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

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