Revit software systems help us to define the MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) design in several ways, but the main purpose is to understand the relationships between system equipment, such as air terminals to air-handling units, or from a pump through a pipe. This hands-on lab will teach you the comprehensive steps needed for controlling project system settings, and then it will demonstrate how to capitalize on (or disable) sizing and analysis tools related to the system. We’ll cover creating the target-source relationship between parts, and then we’ll review using the systems to improve the quality of your documentation. On top of this, you’ll get a project template that already defines everything in the class, so you can take advantage of these topics right away. The class will cover HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) and piping items, so come and join us for this fast-paced but thorough lab—you’ll be glad you did.

Maybe you know the power of Revit software's Family Editor but you've avoided it or it has intimidated you until now. Wait no more. This hands-on lab will introduce you to the basics of Family Editor. Once you get past being intimidated, you will find that while Family Editor is extremely powerful, it can actually be great fun. In this short introduction to Family Editor, you will create a Revit component family complete with constraints and parameters. Don't worry if you don't know what a constraint or parameter is—we'll cover that too. Whether you've never worked in Revit software before, or you've used Revit software for a while but you've simply avoided Family Editor, this lab will teach you the basics of the editor in the most effective way possible—hands on. (The session uses architectural examples, but the concepts apply to the flavors of Revit software, including Revit LT software.)

Learn how to set up and use Dynamic Blocks with everyday CAD. This class will show the benefits and abilities of Dynamic Blocks, a newer, powerful feature of AutoCAD software. Dynamic Blocks provide the ability to customize the blocks individually, while still being able to edit the block as you would normally. This class will also discuss the benefits of annotative scaling in the drawing environment using AutoCAD software to automate your scaling and greatly decrease your time with manual annotation, dimensions, text, leaders, and blocks. These 2 newer features of AutoCAD software will increase productivity and decrease time spent on repetitive tasks.

Autodesk Navisworks does not coordinate construction projects, people do. This class will help attendees understand how Navisworks and BIM 360 Glue can be used as tools to effectively manage teams and review projects. Template setup, EFFECTIVE clash detective use, coordination reporting, meeting prep, follow-up actions and methods for trending coordination will be covered amongst many other tips and tricks to keep the team engaged in the process.

Learn how to use AutoCAD software Sheet Set Manager to manage and automate your page layouts and callouts. There is no longer any need to manually manage border information, page numbers, section/detail callouts, or other repetitive information. This class will explain Sheet Set Manager from setup to implementation, knowledge that will greatly increase your project efficiency and accuracy.

This workshop will demonstrate how to use ElumTools (an add-on for Revit software from the makers of AGi32) in Revit software to achieve daylight modeling with point-by-point calculation by utilizing the architectural model and lighting families.

You can create MvParts in numerous ways. There are block-based MvParts, the wizard MvParts, and parametric-based MvParts. Getting started with the parametric parts can intimidate a new user of AutoCAD MEP software , so this class will walk you through from a beginner level until you know everything required to be an expert in content creation. By the end of the class you will have the knowledge to create your own custom air terminals and tee fittings, which will mean that you can make anything you need in AutoCAD MEP software.

This class shows how an extension to Revit software can calculate a fire sprinkler system inside of Revit MEP software. You will learn what additional parameters, such as minimum pressure and water density, you must set at the sprinkler to enable the performance of calculations. The structure of the network has no limits (gridded and looped), and we will show how to define the active area. You will learn how to optimize the network through changing diameters and changing a tree-typed network to a looped one. The calculation is done with the Hazen-Williams formula (or the Darcy-Weisbach formula) according to the rules of the National Fire Protection Association, FM Global, VdS, and others. The result is the minimum pressure and water flow at the pump. You will see how you can show the pressure loss, the water flow, and other elements in a graphic, colored form in Revit software. You can also print the result in a table form.

Automating Attributes is a great way to speed up the drawing process. During this class you will learn how to import existing design data into your drawings through an automated process. By using existing data, you will decrease user input and errors, thus increasing accuracy. We will use Notepad, Microsoft Excel, and AutoCAD software to accomplish these goals.

This class provides guidance for creating Revit software models that you can use effectively for facilities management. We will focus primarily on the creation of simple models that you can use as the foundations for facility plans to be used for space management, asset management, and maintenance. This class will focus on the basics, such as generating proper area plans, creating areas, and placing assets. We will also explore concepts including level of accuracy; level of development; and communication of your modeling needs to service providers who are creating models for you during the design, engineering, and construction process. We'll wrap up this session by connecting our model to a Computer-Aided Facilities Management / Integrated Workplace Management System (CAFM/IWMS) Solution so we can explore our results in a more traditional facilities management environment.

Return on investment in the AutoCAD software platform is all about saving picks and clicks, and this class is all about exposing the super-secret tools in the AutoCAD platform. The biggest issue is that you don't know what you're missing from release to release unless someone exposes these little secrets. In this class we provide a 1-stop-shopping document to help you remember these secrets and refer back to them. Updated from last year, this class includes new tools and uncovers AutoCAD 2015 software secrets. Your repetitive steps and tasks won't know what hit them.

This class covers the use of AutoCAD software and the cloud (the Autodesk 360 cloud-computing platform), utilizing the AutoCAD 360 cloud-based app (formerly known as the AutoCAD WS app). We will examine how we can use AutoCAD 360 services and products to expand away from the traditional desktop when you use the latest tablet and smartphone technology to collaborate your AutoCAD software designs on the building site and the factory floor, as well as in the field. We will also touch on some effective practices, workarounds, shortcuts, limitations, and advantages. We will show you examples that use AutoCAD 360 services and products, and we'll demonstrate how new technologies are revolutionizing the AutoCAD software workplace.

This class will show you how to get the most out of the powerful features of AutoCAD Architecture software and improve your productivity. You'll learn valuable tips and tricks and proven techniques to save time and make your drawings more accurate. You'll learn how to create and apply display configurations, as well as how to override display representation to define how an object appears; how to extract the quantities of materials in a selection of walls; how to perform wall cleanups; how to use multiple insertion points for AutoCAD Architectural multiview blocks, which you can toggle through using the Control key; how to display a graphic line to verify which object a schedule tag is anchored to; how to let one insert cut an opening through multiple walls; how to create an endcap that joins 2 wall components; and how to add a wall parapet using a sweep.

There are so many things to consider when developing assets for Factory Design Suite software. Creating functional assets for your factory layouts can be challenging unless you have a detailed checklist for asset development. This class will provide a step-by-step approach to developing fully functional assets. We will discuss everything from iProperties to Inventor iLogic software. Join us as we explore the process of asset development while examining each step on the checklist.

Registration and georeferencing are the most important aspects of a successful laser scanning project. No project enables you to capture the entire scope of work from a single vantage point; therefore, registration is one of the most critical steps in providing an accurate as-built to the client. There are several methods for capturing and registering point cloud data. This class performs a side-by-side registration comparison between ReCap Pro software and Leica Cyclone, one of the stronger point cloud processing software systems on the market. We will use the same data set to perform the cloud-to-cloud (C2C) registration. To make the comparison even more interesting, we will compare the final C2C registrations to target registration performed solely in Leica Cyclone. We will objectively present advantages and disadvantages of both tools so that the users can make educated decisions when it is time to choose the right tools for their jobs.

A Revit model doesn't need to die when design and construction end. By connecting it to an integrated workplace management system (IWMS), it can live on as an as-maintained model to reflect changes that need to be authored by the owner. These models can then be infused with data, and linking them to an IWMS enables an owner to better understand how a building is performing and being maintained over the lifecycle. We'll discuss how repurposing record Revit software models as as-maintained models during operations can have huge impacts how those models continue to exchange data. We'll also discuss how a bidirectional connection to Revit software is the most effective way to be sure that a model continues to live, grow, and provide value to a building owner through the lifecycle of a building.

In this class you will get an insight into tools for Revit MEP software that will help you to create your design more quickly and accurately than you ever might have expected. There are a lot of tools available, whether it's regarding calculation (heating and cooling loads, sanitary systems, and duct systems) that is based on local standards, or it's concerning collaboration between the architect and the MEP engineer in regards to cut openings. Here you have the chance to learn about a high-class selection of them.

The title of this class speaks for itself. You will learn everything you need to know about Revit MEP software, focusing entirely on the electrical side. Topics will include managing your project template; creating 2D annotation symbols and electrical families; creating more efficient diagrams; using filters for your electrical systems; and laying out fixtures. We'll also look at devices and equipment, circuiting, and scheduling. We will cover techniques for achieving better coordination between disciplines (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) and making the most out of Revit MEP software, and we will discuss some best practices. We will also share with you an actual project that implemented items discussed during this lecture.

Maybe you know the power of Revit software’s Family Editor but you’ve avoided it or it has intimidated you until now. Wait no more. This hands-on lab will introduce you to the basics of Family Editor. Once you overcome your nerves, you’ll find that while Family Editor is extremely powerful, it can actually be great fun. In this short introduction to Family Editor, you will create a Revit component family complete with constraints and parameters. Don’t worry if you don’t know what a constraint or parameter is—we’ll cover that too. Whether you’ve never worked in Revit software before, or you’ve used Revit for a while but you’ve simply avoided Family Editor, this lab will teach you the basics of the editor in the most effective way possible—hands on. (The session uses architectural examples, but the concepts apply to the flavors of Revit software, including Revit LT software.)

This lecture will consist of a walkthrough of the door frame barcoding process and the integration with BIM 360 Field Issue & Equipment Tracking. We will take the class through a step-by-step process of Project Understanding & Setup, BIM 360 Field Information Inputting and Setup (2 options), On-site tagging and finally Issue and Equipment tracking using BIM 360 Field and the Barcodes. The class would conclude with a Lessons Learned segment.