Custom-tailored software has never been easier to achieve in Robot Structural Analysis software. If you’re writing, or willing to write, add-ins for Robot Structural Analysis to expand its capabilities, this is the perfect place to get to know the subject and meet the people who use the Robot Structural Analysis API.

It's time to learn about Robot Structural Analysis software in this hands-on, down-and-dirty take on a powerful analysis tool that boasts one of the highest levels of direct integration with Revit software currently available. If you are curious about Robot Structural Analysis software and you want to know more, this is the class for you. As engineers with extensive responsibility, changing analysis packages is not something we would ever undertake lightly—and not without doing our own investigations into the capabilities of the new software. This class will give you an introduction to Robot Structural Analysis software and get you ready to set up your own exploration and investigation of this great analysis package. We will cover basic interface, navigation, setup, display, simple modeling, basic loading, seismic, results exploration, and basic material design workflow. We will also include key tips and tricks for getting up to speed quickly with Robot.

In this session, a customer will share the problems and productivity challenges faced when designing steel to concrete (S2C) connections. Hilti and IDEA StatiCa will show how to overcome these challenges in the future, and discuss where they stand in this exciting journey. Problem 1: methods and tools for design. You will discover background information on the ACI 318 requirement of a rigid base plate (and how to judge), and hear about AISC DG1, as well as the innovative component-based finite element model (CBFEM) method to solve this problem in a holistic way covering all design proofs also for complex connections. Problem 2: workflow integration. You will see workflows from Robot Structural Analysis software via Hilti PROFIS Engineering into Revit software, and will also learn about further plans (RISA Connection, SAP2000, and so on). This class will open the eyes of structural engineers, BIM and CAD experts, and managers in the construction industry, and it will unleash huge productivity and safety potential (recent case studies with more than 400 engineers showed savings of more than 60 minutes PER connection)

Animations typically have a polished and time-intensive connotation. However, increases in computing power and program interoperability have begun to bend this notion. This class will focus on the benefits of quick animations—animations that help designers form, shape, understand, and present a design. We will explore the methods that are required to take Autodesk® Revit® software models and move them into Autodesk® 3ds Max® software in ways that allow designers to make active design decisions. We will show quick, functional animation workflows, covering a variety of topics, including solar glare, form, constructability, programming, scheduling, and more through animation. This class hopes to show that designers can effectively study and explain their designs through fast-production animations. We will show start-to-finish methods through case studies.

Building on last year’s class "Taking BIM to the Limits for Structural Engineers and Technicians," we will present new workflows to increase productivity and minimize the waste caused in the design and documentation of structural engineering software. The class will focus on interoperability between analysis software and Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools, with a focus on Revit building design software as the primary documentation model. Making the most of parametric modeling tools—such as Dynamo software, Rhino software, and Grasshopper software—and optimization techniques using a wide range of tools, "Open BIM" can provide the foundation to successful collaboration. We will use real-world examples of complex and simple structures to demonstrate techniques and processes that will increase your efficiency and make the most of your team’s skill set, and examine what future skills your team might need to develop. This session features Revit Structure, Dynamo Studio, and Robot Structural Analysis. AIA Approved

Connected structural workflows are no longer science fiction but a stark reality that is delivering newfound accuracy and performance. In this class, we will show what a connected structural Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflow in Revit software looks like, which will include exploring augmented reality on site. You will see firsthand how intelligent BIM data in a connected workflow can enable common structural elements (such as footings, columns, and beams) to be quickly designed to local codes, and automatically modeled, detailed, and scheduled all within Revit software. We will explore the essential steps that enable you to utilize default or your own custom structural Revit families to automate the creation of designed 3D reinforcement cages in Revit software, while using standard Revit families to configure automated drawings, views, bar schedules, and comprehensive design reports. You will take a virtual trip to site to visualize the reinforcement of your Revit project model using your mobile device without leaving your seat in the class. This session features Revit, Revit Structure, and Robot Structural Analysis. AIA Approved

Autodesk BIM 360 is a data-centric, cloud-based BIM management solution that provides easy, ubiquitous access to the project model, data, and collaborative workflows, regardless of authoring tools. Based on the Horizontal Glue™ technology that is currently used by leading construction, owner, and design firms, the class will focus on improved day-to-day processes for model coordination and collaboration across the entire project team. Join our gurus as they take us through Autodesk BIM 360 services and demonstrate multidiscipline model aggregation, clash management, and collaboration in the cloud.

Join us for this roundtable session that features interaction with Robot API experts. Get answers to your questions and discuss all relevant topics of your choice. If you are writing or willing to write add-ins for Robot software, then this is the perfect forum to get to know the subject and the people who use the Robot API.

This course will focus on the workflow for complete project collaboration, starting with InfraWorks software and pulling it all together in Navisworks software for review, clash detection, coordination, and more. We’ll start by creating an existing site model with InfraWorks software’s Model Builder, which we’ll then import into Civil 3D software. Using the Civil 3D site plan, we’ll geolocate our Revit model and coordinate everything within Navisworks. We’ll end by kicking things up a notch and pushing everything (InfraWorks model, Civil 3D model, and Revit design model) to Revit Live to create a virtual reality (VR) experience.

This class will show you how to get the most out of Revit software's powerful graphic features, incorporating all of the newest features in Revit. You'll gain valuable tips, tricks, and time-proven techniques to make your drawings look great. You'll learn to enhance non-rendered presentations with "out of the box" advanced graphic techniques, as well as how to visually improve trees, plants, and people used in Revit for all non-rendered views. You'll learn more about adding photo backgrounds to presentations and renderings using a unique overlay approach, adding fully controllable color or photo backgrounds behind multiple views-and you'll get tips for improving interior and exterior rendered views. Finally, you'll learn how to use "old-world hand-drafting" techniques to add visual clarity that helps your construction documents communicate seamlessly. Learn how to use surface shading, profiling, transparency, and toning techniques to create beautiful and clear drawings.

This class will show you how to get the most out of Revit software's powerful graphic features, incorporating all of the newest features in Revit. You'll gain valuable tips, tricks, and time-proven techniques to make your drawings look great. You'll learn to enhance nonrendered presentations with "out of the box" advanced graphic techniques, as well as how to visually improve trees, plants, and people used in Revit for all nonrendered views. You'll learn more about adding photo backgrounds to presentations and renderings using a unique overlay approach, adding fully controllable color or photo backgrounds behind multiple views. You'll get tips for improving interior and exterior rendered views. Finally, you'll learn how to use "old-world” hand-drafting techniques to add visual clarity that can help your construction documents communicate seamlessly. Learn how to use surface shading, profiling, transparency, and toning techniques to create beautiful and clear drawings.

This class covers advanced techniques that MEP modelers can use to automate the placement, modification, and customization of mechanical elements when they are confronted with complex architectural geometry. We will demonstrate techniques that involve custom workflows between Autodesk® Revit® MEP and Autodesk® Revit® Architecture software. We will discuss both software platforms simultaneously to illustrate the overlap of specific tools that are most often used solely by architects, but that can greatly enhance the productivity of MEP modeling. Attendees will learn how adaptive components, pattern-based systems, and the conceptual massing environment can be appropriated from the architectural tools to MEP users. These time-saving strategies become highly valuable when you are confronted with architectural projects of complex geometric form.

This class provides a big picture overview of how the API interacts with your projects as well as gives specific training on using the API to automate your workflows. We discuss actual time-saving solutions that are made possible with the API, with a focus on giving participants the general understanding and resources needed to start their own API projects. We examine specific code samples, showing how to extract information from elements in linked models, and we cover some practical uses of the raytrace functions of the Revit API. We also present the use of the API to automate data manipulation and discuss the transfer of data from other sources. The class includes discussion of example applications and discussion of ideas for future development.

The Revit API available for views and schedules has been extended with several new exciting capabilities in Revit 2014 software. This class takes a detailed look at what you can do with new view and schedule API capabilities. Topics covered include the newly exposed capabilities for view overrides and filters, crop region manipulation, exploded views and viewport layout. For schedules, the class discusses how to use the newly inherited capabilities of TableView to manipulate and access data directly from the rows and columns of schedules. Simple concepts are illustrated with code examples, and more advanced techniques are demonstrated live. It's helpful to watch the AU online class CP3133: Using the Revit® Schedule and View APIs (http://au.autodesk.com/au-online/classes-on-demand/class-catalog/2012/autodesk-revit-for-architects/using-the-autodesk-revit-schedule-and-view-apis) ahead of this class.

Laser scanners, long used in plant design, are now being adopted by the structural steel industry. Will this mean better integration of the design office, fabrication shop, and construction site? In this roundtable discussion, we’ll explore ways to use laser scanners in your Advance Steel and Revit workflows. Whether you’re using laser scanners as an as-built tool, an analysis tool, or to generate fully intelligent 3D models, by sharing collective experiences, we can explore the full potential of converting dots to data.

With the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM), projects have benefited from model collaboration and improved communication. These intelligent models solve one problem by providing a conduit for earlier coordination, while fostering another, because the purpose of structural design and manufacturing models differ. The difference in the purpose behind each model—design versus manufacturing—can create limitations in how they can be used. The idea of Building Information Manufacturing (B.I.MFG.) is to enhance the design-centric intelligent model with manufacturing information, improving structural design and benefiting structural manufacturing. We will demonstrate how the SDS/2 Connect Add-in for Autodesk® Revit® Structure software improves structural design by incorporating manufacturing considerations. In this class, you will discover how to approve and review connections inside the Revit Structure model in accordance with codes of standard practice. Finally, you will learn how manufacturing information, such as computer numerical control (CNC), robotics, and construction, impacts the project and how to optimize design.

This energetic and engaging session presented by industry experts will share the lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle using InfraWorks software on both horizontal and vertical projects. InfraWorks has been around for 3 years, and the 2017 release finally gives it the opportunity to become more than a planning or marketing tool. The new features enable increased productivity and project collaboration with new additions of multiple data sources like native Autodesk files, as well as various other external nonnative popular file formats that make this a powerful application. From conceptual design, marketing, client relations, and traffic control plans, to as-builts and point cloud data, InfraWorks is an amazing collaboration tool. If you looked at InfraWorks previously and saw potential but couldn't find how it was applicable to your workflow, take the opportunity to learn how the program has evolved!

Autodesk Revit software 3D models contain rich data that is important to builders. Getting all the data, geometry, object properties, and custom parameters out of the unique data structure of Revit remains a challenge. Builders are often given models that have not been developed with their input and contain object property information that is incomplete, inaccurate, or generic. In this class, we will demonstrate how all data from Revit can be extracted quickly, enabling model quality assessment prior to performing 4D simulation, clash detection, and 5D estimating. In addition, you will learn to push new data into Revit, to better manage and comprehend Revit data as the model progresses in development, and to use techniques for model variance analysis and trends. The class will also cover strategies, workflows, and best practices for creating Revit templates that optimize data extraction and enable Revit objects to be mapped to external databases or to be further manipulated for additional analysis.

As the horizontal construction world continues to catch up with the all-encompassing contractors, we will once again dive into the use of 3D heavy civil construction models and the workflow associated with them. We will cover the benefits of using a 3D model, starting at the bid and going through construction and lastly as-builts. Shown through the eyes of a contractor, we will share both field and office experiences while displaying project examples. We will discuss creating models for bidding, procuring field data to support 3D models (including unmanned aerial vehicles and laser scanning), using AutoCAD Civil 3D software to build excavation models for quantification and automated machine guidance, modeling to determine means and methods, utilizing the 3D model in the field for stake less layout, and using clash in Navisworks software. We will also cover virtual design coordination with owners and subcontractors, decreased turnaround time on requests for information / change orders, safety benefits, point clouds, and fabrication plans.

This class will articulate the workflow of using ReCap Photo software, InfraWorks software, and Civil 3D software to process imagery acquired from drones and unmanned autonomous systems to create point clouds, generate existing terrain, extract data, and create conceptual models.