The Classification Manager for Revit is a free add-in that helps you add values to specific parameters in your Revit model elements. Out of the gate, the intent was to design an easy to use utility that lets you add multiple classifications to the same elements without having to overwrite the Assembly Code or Omniclass …
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Autodesk University (AU) 2018 was an action-packed week for the CADD Microsystems team. As the premier learning and networking event among Autodesk software users, this conference is an opportunity for professionals in the architecture, design, manufacturing, and media industries to network and learn from Autodesk and industry experts, as well as share tips on using and getting …
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Did you recently make the switch from a Design Suite to an Industry Collection (like the AEC Collection) subscription but don’t have access to the new software because your contract hasn’t flipped yet? Why the wait? Although Autodesk allows clients to renew early and take advantage of current promotions, your contract date remains the same. …
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Autodesk just released AutoCAD 2019 for Mac for all customers with a current subscription to AutoCAD. Like its Windows counterpart released in March, the new AutoCAD for Mac brings many of the AutoCAD 2019 (for Windows) features to Mac while maintaining a native macOS experience. Was this release delayed? Before we explore what’s new in …
We are huge fans of the BIM Interoperability Tools for Revit over here at CADD. We blog about them a lot and we even make files for them to share on our CADD Community. The original four tools: Classification Manager, Model Checker, Model Checker Configurator and COBie Extension for Revit have recently released a major update. …
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Unlike the 2019.1 updates that introduced new features in July, August, and September, our October releases primarily focus on bug fixes. Of note is the AutoCAD for Mac updates we see this month. With the recent release of macOS Mojave, the AutoCAD for Mac updates addresses compatibility issues with the updated operating system. Also of …
I am a huge fan of loadable components both 3D and 2D. So today, I’m going to take this post and talk about detail components (the 2D ones) inside Revit and why you should be using them. First of all, I am 100% a keynote person, and not just keynotes in general, but element and …
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Our flights are booked and we’re ready to go! We’re hopping on a plane and heading to Las Vegas again this year to join 10,000+ professionals from the architecture, design, manufacturing, and media industries for 3 days of learning sessions, networking, and inspiration. Autodesk University (AU) will take place at the Venetian hotel in Las Vegas …
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Autodesk recently updated its Account site with both a new design and some new functionality. While the overall structure of the site has not changed, the look certainly has. In this post, we’ll explore these changes so you can hit the ground running the next time you log in. If you’re not familiar with the …
We are rolling down the highway in our comically small car as we highlight some of the best Revit commands that usually get ignored because their buttons are so small! If you missed parts 1-3 of this series, you can read the individual posts in the links below. Check out Part 1 on the Linework …
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