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Wish granted! | Revit 2022.1 'Snap to Middle of Two Points'

Revit, finally, got this feature I missed from AutoCAD days. Yes, you could always use dimensions to constrain 'EQ' between two references to place something midway but often that was just a hassle. Midpoint snap just places it, no dim, no delete dim, no unnecessary (if you don't need) constraints to fight later on! More at: What’s New in Revit 2022.1 | blogs.autodesk.com Read more →

Revit 2016 Performance comparisons

If you’re debating whether to migrate a project to 2016 these posts from ‘The Factory’ may help the decision. A look at how Revit 2016 uses multicore processing to improve model navigation. Inside the Factory: Revit 2016 | Project Performance - Part 1 Often the Revit product team is asked how the Revit product line takes advantage of multiple processors and the workstation GPU, so we thought we'd provide a list for your reference, and a video that shows a new feature of Revit 2016 that uses multiple processors to accelerate model navigation to speeds comparable to the Navisworks 2016... Read more →

Revit Technology Conference Australasia 2013 — See you there?

RTC is coming to Auckland, New Zealand. I’ve just registered and look forward to meeting you there. RTC Australasia 2013 – www.rtcevents.com/rtc2013au/ The ninth Australasian Revit Technology Conference will be held at the Langham Hotel Auckland on 16 – 18 May 2013. Learn from some of the world's top instructors and industry experts. Share ideas and insights with an international community of your peers. Explore the latest trends and technologies Network with your peers Cultivate important business and professional contacts that can benefit your company and your career. Come to learn from the experts and leave with a wealth of... Read more →

The Autodesk 2012 Launch Aquatic with Salesoft CAD Solutions

It takes something special to lure you into an underground bunker filled with sharks. After a photo at the door (easier to ID the remains?) it was quite a trek, stopping to observe the Penguin Colony, to the Antarctic Hut and an auditorium lined tanks of huge stingray & fish. A welcoming drink & tasty finger food satisfied the appetite although you wondered if the seafood watching from the tanks realised some of what we were eating was seafood. No chance of a quick exit as it was guarded by sharks and, anyway, we were here to see design software:... Read more →

Australian & New Zealand Revit Standards

I’m a bit slow posting this but the Australian & New Zealand Revit Standards have been published. Details & download at: Australian & New Zealand Revit Standards | www.anzrs.org Well, it’s been a long time in coming, but ANZRS is finally here. It’s been a mammoth effort, and has been a collaborative effort with input from dozens of industry representatives from multiple disciplines and roles within the AECO/FM community. In the 3 weeks since this year’s Australasian Revit Technology Conference (RTC), the ANZRS beta website had more than 2,000 unique visitors! The first digital public release of the Australian &... Read more →

AEC Systems Auckland Technology Solutions Day

It’s more than a rumour that Autodesk Evangelist Lynn Allen is heading back down under for the Auckland AEC Systems Technology Solutions Day next month. She was recently in Australia so must just love those long haul flights in Seat 16C. More detail & registration for the event available at www.aecsystems.co.nz Read more →

Revit Subscription Advantage Pack – Coming Soon!

Today started (at an early for me 05:30!) with an Autodesk web meeting to learn about a Subscription Advantage Pack debuting “soon” (i.e. days not weeks). It was a heads up on some new Revit Architecture (& Structure) tools that will be interesting to try when they arrive on the Subscription Site. The following is based on my notes and screenshots snagged during the presentation with the caveat that it was seen through the bleary early morning eyes of this night owl CAD blogger. Revit Server Extension This was mentioned as being the first step to a full Revit client/server... Read more →

Revit OpEd sorts Project Browser Sorting

Thanks to Steve for this tip! I have been mucking about with templates, with browser sorting using shared parameters, and had exactly the same problem. Revit OpEd: Dept. of Subtle - Can't Get Rid of Parameter Value - Project Browser Sorting ”When I was asked about it my answer was, "A view is assigned/using it." The response was, "No we've fixed all the views already but it won't go away!". We checked again using a view list and sure enough the rogue value wasn't being used. That's when it occurred to me…” On the topic of Browser Views/Sorting here are... Read more →

Revit Subscription Advantage Packs coming soon

UPDATE 2009-10-22: The Advantage Packs are available now via your Autodesk Subscription login I just finished a web meeting previewing some upcoming Revit Advantage Packs for Revit Architecture, MEP and Structure Subscription Customers. There are a bunch of refinements and some significant new features; Refinements: Keyboard Shortcut Management UI – Edit, export, import View Cube Functions Enhanced Conditional Format In Schedules (from MEP) DWG Import/Export Refinement Text Formatting Shortcuts - CTRL+B, CTRL+I, CTRL+U Text Find & Replace Model/Detail Lines Convert API Improvements Some of the new functionality highlights include; Architecture Timber Framing module: Model Standards Review: Validate and repair Revit... Read more →

New Zealand Autodesk Solutions Day 2009 (2010 Product Launch)

I'll be at the Auckland June 4th event, see you there! Here's the blurb: The Autodesk Solutions Day 2009 is aimed at professionals' involved in the design, construction and management of government and commercial projects within the Building, Civil, Geospatial and Manufacturing market place. This all day event will showcase the latest products, services and technology. They are happening in Christchurch late May, Auckland early June. Contact your New Zealand Autodesk reseller for details and to register! Read more →