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revit trees

Tue May 22, 2012 1:13 am

by allan (Posted Tue May 22, 2012 1:13 am)
Thanks for the link, cool.

Monowills Handrailing System

Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:50 am

by allan (Posted Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:50 am)
Handrail version 2 now out, features:

Side offset posts

More visibility controls over base plates

Kicker plates

Monowills Handrail Version 2.png

Download version 2 of the Monowills handrail system for Revit:

monowills handrail version 2.rvt

BT Column

Fri Sep 30, 2011 2:01 am

by allan (Posted Fri Sep 30, 2011 2:01 am)
Q: What's a Universal Beam(UB) cut in half?
A: A Beam Tee of cause! but more commonly referred to as a BT column.

This family is from the dimensions found in the 'red book' ie "AISC design capacity tables for structural steel 2nd edition". Commonly used in Australia and New Zealand.

BT Column.png

Download this Revit Family:

BT Columns.rfa

BT Columns.txt

Door 1 panel with angle swing

Thu Sep 29, 2011 8:06 am

by mateo (Posted Thu Sep 29, 2011 8:06 am)
My first steps with Revit Architecture.

Door 1 panel with angle swing.png

Puerta Mateointento2.rfa

CT columns

Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:24 am

by allan (Posted Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:24 am)
Q: What's a Universal Column (UC) cut in half?
A: A Column Tee of cause! but more commonly referred to as a CT column.

This family is from the dimensions found in the 'red book' ie "AISC design capacity tables for structural steel 2nd edition". Commonly used in Australia and New Zealand.

CT Column.png

Download this Revit Family:

CT Columns.rfa

CT Columns.txt

How to 'harvest' a hatch pattern

Mon Aug 01, 2011 11:15 pm

by allan (Posted Mon Aug 01, 2011 11:15 pm)
Problem:
A hatch pattern is in an AutoCAD drawing I have, but the original .pat file is unavailable. I want use the same pattern in Revit, so the two drawings match.

Solution:
Harvest the hatch pattern using a LISP routine. Download GETPAT.LSP from: http://www.turvill.com/t2/free_stuff/index.htm

Code: Select all: ;| GETPAT.LSP (c) 2001 Tee Square Graphics � � Version 1.01b - 1/22/2002 � � This routine may be used to extract hatch pattern data from existing drawings when the .pat file containing the original information is not available. After loading the file in the usual manner, type the command GETPAT at the AutoCAD Command: prompt, select any (non-SOLID) hatch object, and the pattern information will be written to a .pat file having the same name as the pattern (e.g., pattern information for the hatch pattern WOODS will be written to WOODS.PAT. Ver. 1.01b includes two small fixex to eliminate "Bad Argument" LISP errors when run with certain installations of AutoCAD 2000+. |; (defun C:GETPAT (/ cmde hat elst rotn hnam temp xofs yofs what � � � � � � � � � �temp outf flin angl tmp1 tmp2 xvec yvec) � (setq cmde (getvar "cmdecho")) � (setvar "cmdecho" 0) � (while (not (setq hat (entsel "\nSelect hatch: ")))) � (setq elst (entget (car hat))) � (if (= (cdr (assoc 0 elst)) "HATCH") � � (progn � � � (setq rotn (* 180 (/ (cdr (assoc 52 elst)) pi)) � � � � � � hnam (cdr (assoc 2 elst)) � � � � � � hscl (cdr (assoc 41 elst)) � � � ) ;; The following nine lines may optionally be omitted. ;; Their purpose is to create a temporary "clone" of the ;; selected hatch with a 0 deg. rotation angle, in case ;; the hatch object specified a rotation angle. If these ;; lines are omitted, the current rotation of the selected ;; hatch will become the "0" deg. rotation for the extracted ;; pattern definition. � � � (if (not (zerop rotn)) � � � � (progn � � � � � (setq temp elst) � � � � � (entmake temp) � � � � � (command "_.rotate" (entlast) "" (cdr (assoc 10 temp))(- rotn)) � � � � � (setq elst (entget (entlast))) � � � � � (entdel (entlast)) � � � � ) � � � ) ;; End of optional code. � � � (setq xofs (cdr (assoc 43 elst)) � � � � � � yofs (cdr (assoc 44 elst)) � � � � � � elst (member (assoc 53 elst) elst) � � � ) � � � (setq outf (strcat hnam ".pat")) � � � (if (findfile outf) � � � � (progn � � � � � (initget "Overwrite Append") � � � � � (setq what (getkword (strcat "\n" outf " already exists; Overwrite/Append? "))) � � � � ) � � � ) � � � (setq outf (open outf (if (= what "Append") "a" "w")) � � � � � � flin (strcat "*" hnam) � � � ) � � � (foreach x elst � � � � (cond � � � � � ((= (car x) 53) � � � � � � (write-line flin outf) � � � � � � (setq angl (cdr x) � � � � � � � � � flin (trim (angtos angl 0 7)) � � � � � � ) � � � � � ) � � � � � ((= (car x) 43) � � � � � � (setq flin (strcat flin ", " (trim (rtos (/ (- (cdr x) xofs) hscl) 2 7)))) � � � � � ) � � � � � ((= (car x) 44) � � � � � � (setq flin (strcat flin "," (trim (rtos (/ (- (cdr x) yofs) hscl) 2 7)))) � � � � � ) � � � � � ((= (car x) 45) � � � � � � (setq tmp1 (cdr x)) � � � � � ) � � � � � ((= (car x) 46) � � � � � � (setq tmp2 (cdr x) � � � � � � � � � xvec (/ (+ (* tmp1 (cos angl))(* tmp2 (sin angl))) hscl) � � � � � � � � � yvec (/ (- (* tmp2 (cos angl))(* tmp1 (sin angl))) hscl) � � � � � � � � � flin (strcat flin ", " (trim (rtos xvec 2 7)) "," (trim (rtos yvec 2 7))) � � � � � � ) � � � � � ) � � � � � ((= (car x) 49) � � � � � � (setq flin (strcat flin ", " (trim (rtos (/ (cdr x) hscl) 2 7)))) � � � � � ) � � � � � ((= (car x) 98) � � � � � � (write-line flin outf) � � � � � ) � � � � � (T nil) � � � � ) � � � ) � � � (write-line "" outf) � � � (close outf) � � � (alert (strcat hnam " pattern definition written to " hnam ".PAT")) � � ) � � (alert "Selected object not a HATCH.") � ) � (setvar "cmdecho" cmde) � (princ) ) (defun trim (x / n) � (setq n (strlen x)) � (while (= (substr x n 1) "0") � � (setq n (1- n) � � � � � x (substr x 1 n) � � ) � ) � (if (= (substr x n 1) ".") � � (setq x (substr x 1 (1- n))) � ) � x ) (alert � (strcat "GETPAT.LSP (c) 2003 Tee Square Graphics\n" � � � � � "� � � � � Type GETPAT to start" � ) ) (princ)

Window w/ Sill & Lintel

Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:39 pm

by Michael (Posted Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:39 pm)
Parametric Window with Sill and Lintel

Window-Fixed with Sill and Lintel.png

Test Shared Parameters file.txt

Window-Fixed with Sill and Lintel.rfa

Scale Figures

Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:34 pm

by Michael (Posted Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:34 pm)
Two simple Scale Figures; plan view invisible (though selectable) - elevation visible.

Dancer and Man Reading.png

Dancer.rfa

Man Reading.rfa

What's your verdict on 2012?

Thu Jun 16, 2011 1:39 am

by allan (Posted Thu Jun 16, 2011 1:39 am)
I find it good, but no revolution or amazing innovation, this year.

First Project in Structure 2012

Fri May 27, 2011 7:04 am

by allan (Posted Fri May 27, 2011 7:04 am)
Finished my first project in Revit 2012 today - I can't tell the difference between 2011 and 2012.
The only thing I came across as different on this project is the "ghost surface" option. You can see the wall, but also the framing behind the wall - cool.

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Also sometimes when I did mass joining of a wall to many slabs the session crashed. Not doing mass joins and it did not crash

Revit 2012 Adaptive Component

Wed May 04, 2011 12:51 am

by allan (Posted Wed May 04, 2011 12:51 am)

Tim shows us this new feature in Revit 2012. What could we use it for? mmmmm?

What's NEW Revit Structure 2012

Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:34 am

by allan (Posted Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:34 am)
Installed Revit Structure 2012 today. Going thru the "what's new" section, It looks quite disappointing:

1. The "Construction Modelling" (parts and assemblies) feature looks interesting, but still no steel framing connection macros. I believe this is the biggest missing feature in Revit Structure. I tell Australian mining clients Revit Structure is not the BIM package for you.
2. The model linking and Revit server updates look promising for big projects with may modellers.
3. I still believe the 2d tools could be improved and made more flexible.
4. Why hasn't Autodesk made a 3d warehouse similar to how google sketchup works, I know there is seek but it is very limited.
5. Overall not very excited about the latest release.

TroubleShoot: Lucida Sans font jumps if bold

Thu Mar 17, 2011 3:25 am

by allan (Posted Thu Mar 17, 2011 3:25 am)
Problem:
Lucida Sans font in some families 'jumps' up when the bold button is ticked. other similar workstations do not have that issue. You can see in the image below. the text should be central to the grid circle. If I tick off the bold option the text returns to the correction location.

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Workstation Specs:
Revit Structure 2010, Windows 7

Solution:Remove the Lucida Sans font from your computer. Copy the font files from a 'working' computer and install them on your computer.

Gallery Truss

Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:52 am

by allan (Posted Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:52 am)
Not fully parametric but may give you some ideas.

Gallery Truss.png

Download this Revit Family:

Gallery Truss.rfa

Double PFC Parallel Flange Channels

Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:46 am

by allan (Posted Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:46 am)

Double PFC.png

Download this Revit Families:

Double PFC Parallel Flange Channels.rfa

Dimension Extents Link

Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:38 am

by allan (Posted Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:38 am)
When you have a string on purlins, you can use this dimension extents link to join them all together. Use this family in conjunction with Dimension Extents family. I have only built this for 1:100 plans. But parameters could be added to make it work at different scales.

Dimension Extents Link.png

Download the Revit Family:

Dimension Extents Link.rfa

How to check / view and IFC file

Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:19 am

by allan (Posted Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:19 am)
If you need an way to check the integrity of an IFC file I recommend: http://www.teklabimsight.com/

How do you rate this software by Tekla?

How do you file your families?

Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:07 am

by allan (Posted Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:07 am)
How do you file your families? My previous work we filed them by the material. steel, concrete etc. My current work I am filing Revit Families by the categories Revit uses (See image below). I have found this an easier system, Why? The thinking to find a family inside the Revit Project Browsers is similar to how I would think to find a family thru the directory structure.

Filing of families.png

Some of the larger Revit Categories I break up by type at the second level. For example "Structural Framing" contains directories "Concrete" "Steel" and "Timber". However I only do this a little bit.
All the families have long descriptive file names. For example "Australian UB Unviersal Beams.rfa" can be found under "Structural Framing" > "Steel". I like to use longer descriptive names for my families because I get better results using the "search" feature of windows explorer.

That's what I do. How about you? What are you filing techniques?

Creating Your Own Revit Families

Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:38 am

by allan (Posted Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:38 am)

This e-book includes video animation (mp4 format) for every exercises, that you can download separately.

You will learn:

Getting familiar with family template
Creating 2D families and 3D families
Creating component families and system families
Using parameters and references
Using 2D DWG for your families
Adding details and controlling object visibility

At time of writing this ebook was priced at just $7.00. For that price I am sure you would quick get a quick return on investing into your own education. Go to cad-notes.com to get this ebook

Shed with correct sun shadows

Fri Jan 14, 2011 5:48 am

by allan (Posted Fri Jan 14, 2011 5:48 am)
This may look like a simple shed, but the sun shading is spot on to what it would be for this time of year at Bruny Island.

Shed.png

Project Vasari

Fri Jan 14, 2011 4:03 am

by allan (Posted Fri Jan 14, 2011 4:03 am)
This looks like and interesting BIM tool in the making. This is what Autodesk Labs have to say about it:

Autodesk® Project Vasari is an easy-to-use, expressive design tool for creating building concepts. Vasari goes further, with integrated analysis for energy and carbon, providing design insight where the most important design decisions are made. And, when it’s time to move the design to production, simply bring your Vasari design data into the Autodesk® Revit® platform for BIM, ensuring clear execution of design intent.

Project Vasari is focused on conceptual building design using both geometric and parametric modeling. It supports performance-based design via integrated energy modeling and analysis features. This new technology preview is now available as a free download and trial on Autodesk Labs.

Read more at: http://labs.autodesk.com/utilities/vasari/

Armco Barrier

Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:59 am

by John (Posted Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:59 am)
A guard rail for the side of a road or street

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Download this free Revit railing model:

Armco Barrier.rvt

www.draftsperson.net

Wed Jan 12, 2011 5:54 am

by allan (Posted Wed Jan 12, 2011 5:54 am)
Draftsperson.net the art of technical drawing

http://www.draftsperson.net/

Turnstile Double Full Height

Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:50 pm

by allan (Posted Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:50 pm)

Turnstile Double Full Height.PNG

- By Videsh

Download Revit Family:

Turnstile Double Full Height.rfa

My Year 10 'Leisure Centre Design' Assignment

Wed Dec 29, 2010 7:40 am

by allan (Posted Wed Dec 29, 2010 7:40 am)
Nice use of sustainable design principles with the Solar panels and wind turbines. Can you upload some of those families?

TurboSquid

Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:25 am

by alipasa (Posted Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:25 am)
Nice, but there are many e-shops selling Revit families. I prefer http://revitbay.com when I need just one object.

www.entourageautocadblocks.blogspot.com - cool 2D resource

Sun Dec 19, 2010 8:27 am

by allan (Posted Sun Dec 19, 2010 8:27 am)
at Entourage AutoCAD Blocks you can download entourage type AutoCAD blocks. It is a free resource of plants, trees, people, animals, planes, helicopters, cars, and signs to use in your CAD drawings. Yes the entourage that goes with the main event! I sometimes use these AutoCAD blocks in Revit as 2d detail families

Heres a few samples of what you can get from this website:

A very useful resource to give your 2d drawings that "pow" factor. I recommend www.entourageautocadblocks.blogspot.com

A Basic Cabinet

Wed Dec 01, 2010 3:50 am

by John (Posted Wed Dec 01, 2010 3:50 am)

Cabinet-Base.png

Download free Revit Family:

Cabinet-Base.rfa

Plywood in section

Wed Nov 24, 2010 12:18 am

by John (Posted Wed Nov 24, 2010 12:18 am)

Plywood Section.png

Download this Revit Detail Family:

Plywood-Section.rfa

www.familit.com

Tue Nov 23, 2010 5:18 am

by John (Posted Tue Nov 23, 2010 5:18 am)
http://www.familit.com/

A lot of families to download here. But a lot seem to be the standard out-of-the-box Autodesk ones.