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Luke Johnson

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Firefox

Multiple Tab Rows in Firefox

New versions of Firefox removed some support for extensions that allowed multiple tab rows. Update: make sure that the toolkit.legacyUserProfileCustomizations.stylesheets pref in the about:config is s…

2018-05-08 · Luke Johnson
Revit Updates

Revit 2018.3.1 HotFix Download

This hotfix corrects an issue with non-English languages where the PnID Modeler functionality did not load correctly after appling Revit 2018.3 Update. Download link Readme Release Notes Some notes fr…

2018-05-08 · Luke Johnson
Revit API

Installing the Revit 2019 SDK and RevitLookup 2019

After a new version of Revit comes out, we all take some time to catch up. Revit API developers often have to get up and running really quickly so they can upgrade their apps for Revit 2019 compatibil…

2018-05-01 · Luke Johnson
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