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2018-04

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IFC Updates

IFC for Revit 2018 Updated

New Export Functionality: – Allow creating formulas in Revit parameters that will export to IFC. Details upcoming in the Wiki. Export Bug Fixes: – More fixes to correct “unexpected errors” of certain …

2018-04-22 · Luke Johnson
Dynamo

Dynamo 2.0 Released

The official build of Dynamo 2.0 is here. There are some big changes, so here are my key takeaways: File format has changed Automatic backups will be saved of 1.x files after upgrade Dynamo 2.0 will r…

2018-04-19 · Luke Johnson
Autodesk Desktop Connector

How to use Autodesk Desktop Connector with BIM 360 Docs

Previously the Desktop Connector was built for BIM 360 Team projects running C4R. With the shift to B3D (BIM 360 Docs) platform, you need to: Install Desktop Connector Install beta version of a plugin…

2018-04-19 · Luke Johnson
BIM360

Starting the Journey from C4R to B3D (BIM 360 Docs)

If you are already a C4R user, for a while you can keep working as you are. But the entire platform is shifting from C4R to B3D (BIM 360 Docs), and you will eventually have to make the leap. In the lo…

2018-04-19 · Luke Johnson
BIM Interoperability Tools

Autodesk BIM Interoperability Tools Updated

The tools have been updated for Revit 2019. I am providing some download links below for these tools: Autodesk Classification Manager for Revit Autodesk Model Checker for Revit Autodesk Model Checker …

2018-04-17 · Luke Johnson
Autodesk Desktop Connector

Autodesk Desktop Connector Updated – Download Links

You need to update Desktop Connector prior to April 24, 2018, so that you do not lose access to your projects. You can read my previous posts if you want to learn more about Desktop Connector. Downloa…

2018-04-17 · Luke Johnson
Hotgear

Free Revit Parameter Explorer Addin

This includes quite a bit of functionality for a free addin, including the ability to collect elements from the current Revit project, override them, edit data, and Excel import and export: Parameter …

2018-04-13 · Luke Johnson
Revit

Revit 2019 First Impressions

On install of Revit 2019, you will have the following install choices: There are no changes in the Options dialog from Revit 2018 to 2019, except for the new Steel tab and tools ribbon option (under S…

2018-04-12 · Luke Johnson
Revit Updates

Revit 2018.3 Update Direct Download Link

This update is required for Revit 2018 to work in the new BIM 360 Design platform. Direct download link is here. Readme here Release Notes here…

2018-04-10 · Luke Johnson