How can I get this parameter into a tag?
Ever wanted to get a Tag to pick up the hardcoded Elevation value given to a nested Family? Then check out this great little thread and cool answer by Julien! Answer: You need to set a SP in the neste…
Luke Johnson
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Manage user credentials in Windows XP
“Type rundll32.exe keymgr.dll, KRShowKeyMgr in the Open text box and click OK to access the Stored User Names And Passwords dialog box.” Read more: Manage user credentials in Windows XP with the Store…
Turn a laptop into free Wifi hotspot by sharing a 3G / Cellular modem (Windows 7 and 8)
After having a look at a few options, I found that mHotspot worked for me:http://www.mhotspot.com/index.html…
Farewell Dimond Architects – its been great
After a 10 year association with Dimond Architects, I have decided to move to Adelaide and seek out new opportunities. We part on very good terms, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank th…
CADtoEarth updated to version 2.0
I previously posted about CADtoEarth at:https://wrw.blackgrid.com.au/2012/08/quickly-add-google-earth-site-context.html Although some people have struggled to implement it or understand how it works, …
Access Australian site data with Queensland Globe
How to use Download and install the latest, free Google Earth application. Existing Google Earth users should ensure they have updated to the latest version (version 7.0.2 or newer). Save the qldglobe…
Geodesic Spheres in Revit and Vasari (via @seandburke , by Andreas Dieckmann of CAAD TV)
Playlist link:http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6B657D3112B10639 I overlooked these amazing videos on creating Geodesic Spheres in #Revit #Vasari. They came in very handy today! youtube.com/playl…
Multi Unit Residential Project documentation in Revit
Recent post by Jay Holland demonstrates the methodology they adopted to create the Revit model for a multilevel residential project. As it had lots of repeatable elements, its interesting to hear how …
Converting Grasshopper model to actual Revit elements
I have many times posted about the work of Jon Mirtschin / Geometry Gym (here for example). Along similar lines, check out this project:http://www.grasshopper3d.com/forum/topics/grasshopper-to-native-…
The BIM Maturity Model
See, if you put another word between BIM and Model, no-one will speak of animal cruelty… If you are ever looking for a diagram of the maturity model: Image via http://revitstickynotes.blogspot.com.au/…