tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258470972024-03-14T04:45:00.888-04:00Knowing What You Don't Know About CADA place for Building Designers and Engineers to keep up with my continuous knowledge growth as an Application Engineer for Autodesk products.Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06420798928137682821noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-78753088168157549482013-03-14T09:24:00.001-04:002013-03-14T09:24:50.405-04:00Indicating Double Home Runs Correctly in Revit MEP<br />
Revit MEP will allow you to indicate double home runs when circuiting electrical fixtures. This can be done by simply dragging a home run arrow from one electrical circuit to a fixture that is on a different circuit. The result will show a double arrow head on the home run and the circuit tag will call out both circuits. <br />
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The one thing that has always bugged me about this is that Revit would also still show the home run arrow head tying the two circuits together. Every time I taught this, I was asked how do you get rid of the arrow head tying the two circuits together? Up until today, I did not think you could. I have now found a way and it is very simple. <br />
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All you have to do is to duplicate the plan using the <b>Duplicate with Detailing</b>. <br />
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As soon as the plan is duplicated the arrow head goes away. <br />
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The only downside is that the duplicated plan must remain in the project. If the plan goes away then the arrow head comes back. Weird, but it solves the mystery of how to turn off the unwanted arrow head. <br />
<br />Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800905945493654949noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-41425225150296020882012-10-26T08:48:00.000-04:002012-10-26T08:48:09.254-04:00Special Characters in Revit Schedules<div>
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font style as the font defined in the body font style of the schedule. One example of the use of special characters
would be to create a ‘dot matrix’ type of schedule where you want to show a
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Learn how to create this type of schedule plus many other scheduling tips in my AU session. </div>
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Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800905945493654949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-2137469593784905412012-07-03T14:18:00.001-04:002012-07-03T14:18:20.439-04:00Autodesk University 2012<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ws8w_ZjtnOE/T_M1kzZaX6I/AAAAAAAAANQ/D6bWIQXljpQ/s1600/speaking_170x155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ws8w_ZjtnOE/T_M1kzZaX6I/AAAAAAAAANQ/D6bWIQXljpQ/s1600/speaking_170x155.jpg" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I am honored to have
been selected to speak at <a href="http://au.autodesk.com/?nd=e2012_event" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Autodesk University</span></a> for the 6th year in a row. This
year I will be presenting two sessions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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schedules in Autodesk® Revit software is a powerful way of viewing the
information in your Building Information Modeling (BIM) projects. Most
users create basic schedules and have a good understanding of how to
create schedules. What most users do not know is some of the more
powerful features of schedules. This class will explore some of the
lesser-known aspects of creating schedules, such as creating embedded
schedules, using conditional formatting in schedules, and understanding
key schedules. We will also dive into shared and project parameters and
how to use them in calculated formulas.</span></li>
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models that are re-modeled by the Architect, MEP and/or Structural
Engineers. Who model it initially? Who owns it? Is Copy/Monitored being
used? These types of questions should always be asked. Items such as
columns, girds, ceilings, lights, plumbing fixtures, structural walls,
floors, and roofs are usually populated in both the architectural model
and the engineers’ models. This session will discuss the proper workflows
between Architects and Engineers and how to model elements that have both
architectural and engineering needs. Learn how to share the information
of these elements without having to duplicate the geometry. . Sometimes
knowing when and how to share elements will eliminate the need to have
ownership of elements. Learning to create the proper workflow and
families will ensure that collaboration is being achieved on your BIM
projects.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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2012. </b></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Autodesk Labs have a new product to assist with coordinating Revit with Civil 3D. This new add-in tool will allow the coordinates inside of Civil 3D be saved out as an external file, that can be imported into Revit to acquire the Shared Coordinates. This process appears to work without having to import the actual Civil file. A quicker, simpler way to make sure you Revit model has the correct coordinates.<br />
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The add-in app is written for release 2012, but I copied it to my 2013 version and it appears to work correctly.<br />
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<a href="http://labs.autodesk.com/utilities/bim_coordinator/?popupDownload=1">Check it out!</a><br />
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Registration is open for <a href="http://www.revitconference.com/rtc2012us/index.htm">RTC USA</a>. <br />
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I am excited to be teaching two sessions.<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>A Whole New System in Revit MEP</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>Lab - From Dirt to Doors the Lab</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Be sure to sign up early before sessions fill up.</span></span></div>Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800905945493654949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-45696117893708454232012-02-22T13:27:00.000-05:002012-02-22T13:27:32.666-05:00Lego Millennium Falcon VideoHaving a 12 year old son, I have a deep love for legos. This is just an amazing video.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/36768371?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="400"></iframe><br />
<a href="http://vimeo.com/36768371">Lego Millennium Falcon Stop Motion Assembly 3d</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user10435815">Francisco Prieto</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800905945493654949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-13972805910185006802012-01-24T15:58:00.000-05:002012-01-24T15:58:34.287-05:00Point Cloud Extraction for RevitCheck out the new Point Cloud Extraction for Revit tools.<br />
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<a href="http://www.appliedsoftwareblog.blogspot.com/">http://www.appliedsoftwareblog.blogspot.com/</a>
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<br />Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800905945493654949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-73614983810815996172011-11-14T13:44:00.001-05:002011-11-14T14:02:14.124-05:00Embedded Schedules in Revit MEPLearn all about Embedded Schedules over at my most recent post on the Applied Software Blog.<br />
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Here is the link. <a href="http://appliedsoftwareblog.blogspot.com/">Applied Software Blog</a><br />
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<br />Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800905945493654949noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-70500368042561461722011-11-11T20:10:00.001-05:002011-11-14T14:01:45.669-05:00A Must Read for AU AttendeesHere is a link to Shaan Hurley's Survival Tips for AU. It has some great tips that he has learned over the past 14 years that he as attended. <br />
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<a href="http://autodesk.blogs.com/between_the_lines/2011/11/autodesk-university-survival-tips-the-whole-enchilada.html">Autodesk University Survival Tips - The Whole Enchilada</a><br />
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<br />Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800905945493654949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-16595043936240250692011-11-08T11:50:00.002-05:002011-11-08T11:52:37.328-05:00Creating 3D Views for LevelsJust posted a new post on about creating 3D Views for Levels. Check it out on the <a href="http://appliedsoftwareblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/setting-up-3d-views-for-levels.html">Applied Software Blog.</a><br />
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<br />Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800905945493654949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-81406670588619495752011-11-03T12:05:00.000-04:002011-11-03T12:05:05.407-04:00Duct and Pipe Systems in Revit MEP 2012<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cHScQewT1_U/TrK4IGY-gjI/AAAAAAAAAE4/4JCLa5Jxyos/s1600/System+Families.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cHScQewT1_U/TrK4IGY-gjI/AAAAAAAAAE4/4JCLa5Jxyos/s400/System+Families.JPG" width="190" /></a>One of the biggest changes in Revit MEP 2012 is the addition of Duct and Pipe System Families. Although it appears to be a small change, it actually creates a major improvement in how projects can be set up. Prior to 2012, MEP Engineers relied heavily on View Filters to control the graphics of different duct and pipe systems. For example, a View Filter would be created to distinguish the difference between Domestic Cold Water pipes and Domestic Hot Water pipes. Ducts and pipes were simply ducts and pipes, and not part of a system until they were connected to a connector. The connector contained all the information about the system.<br />
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In Revit MEP 2012, we have the ability to create duct and pipe systems before modeling and connecting to connectors with the addition of System Families. The new System Families can now be configured prior to the project start to indicate graphical differences in the systems. In addition to presetting up the System Families, as ducts and pipes are being modeled, the System is specified in the Properties palette before connecting to fixtures or equipment. This change will all but eliminate the need to rely on View Filters to control the graphics. System Families can now be configured in the Revit Templates so that all views will represent the correct graphics no matter if View Filters are used or not. If View Filters are still desired, they will override any graphical settings that are set in the System Family settings.<br />
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This new approach will also make it easier to switch if needed from one system to another. Although this is typically not the desired result, it is very useful when trying to switch from Sanitary piping to Vent piping. Prior to this release it was difficult to make this switch with in the same run of pipes.<br />
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Another plus to this added feature is that we can now create additional System types. In prior releases we were stuck with the out of the box system types. If we were trying to create a system for Gas, we had to use the 'Other' system. Now, with System Families, we can simply duplicate an existing System Family and name it anything we want. This allows us to have system names that actually match our systems.<br />
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I see this as a major improvement in how we create our systems. Now we are defining our systems as we model our pipes as opposed to first modeling everything and then having to go back and create our systems.<br />Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800905945493654949noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-20683206493805476782011-11-02T12:41:00.001-04:002011-11-02T12:41:56.460-04:00Applied Software's New Blog!I am excited to announce Applied Software has a new Blog! It will be updated by all of the technical gurus at Applied Software. It should be full of information on the vast array of Autodesk products. Here is the link to the blog.<br />
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Bookmark it today! I will be posting to it regularly. For all of my loyal followers, my <b>Knowing What You Don't Know</b> blog will continue. I will try to duel post or at least make mention of when I make a new post on the Applied Software blog. <br />
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I just posted my first blog over on the new site. It is about cutting walls int walls. Check it out!Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800905945493654949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-8766010697464988492011-09-27T17:28:00.000-04:002011-09-27T17:28:38.619-04:00Revit 2012 SP2Revit 2012 Update 2 is now available. This update is required to install the add-in for Cloud Rendering. Here is the link to download. - <a href="http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=16841348">Revit Architecture 2012 Update 2</a>Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06420798928137682821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-19793006671363971882011-09-27T09:35:00.002-04:002011-09-27T09:35:35.988-04:00Taking BIM to the CloudAutodesk Cloud is now available to all Autodesk subscription customers. Autodesk Cloud is a collection of web-based features, products, and services that currently includes the following.<div>
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<li><a href="https://documents.cloud.autodesk.com/">Autodesk Cloud Documents</a></li>
<li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/design-review-mobile/id459112753?mt=8">Autodesk Design Review Mobile App</a></li>
<li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/autocad-ws/id393149734?mt=8">AutoCAD WS</a></li>
<li><a href="http://seek.autodesk.com/">Autodesk Seek</a></li>
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Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06420798928137682821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-3625436648624040032011-09-21T12:01:00.000-04:002011-09-21T12:01:15.631-04:00Navisworks 2012 SP1Navisworks 2012 service pack 1 is now available. Here is the link to download - <a href="http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=17757207&linkID=10382102">Navisworks 2012 SP1</a><br />
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<a href="http://beyonddesign.typepad.com/posts/2011/09/navisworks-2012-service-pack-1-available-now.html">Beyond Design</a> has more information about this service pack. Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06420798928137682821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-44214869236834514562011-08-31T09:58:00.000-04:002011-08-31T09:58:41.967-04:00AU 2011 - Let the Frenzy BeginAutodesk University 2011 registration is now open! I am registered and ready to go. From what I hear classes are filling up fast. Lynn Allen twittered yesterday that over 1200 had signed up after the first few hours aftter registration had open. Here is the link to register for the event.<br />
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I will be presenting again this year. This year I am co-presenting with Rabi Sidawi , a co-worker of mine at Applied Software. I am excited about the class we have put together. It will focus on working with Systems inside of Revit Architecture. We will look at how Revit has both the Uniformat and the Master-Format Assembly codes built into the program and how users can take advantage of using them in all phases of the project. Here are the details on our class:<br />
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Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06420798928137682821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-84913438822641593622011-06-28T09:39:00.008-04:002011-06-28T11:32:45.158-04:00My New Toy.... umm I mean Tool!Emerging trends in the AEC world indicats that mobile devices are taking over. Well, I recently became part of the numbers and purchased my first iPad. I have to say that I am impressed with this device. I was not exactly sure how I would use the iPad, and I am still trying to figure it all out, but I have found some cool apps and thought I would wipe the dust off of my blog and share some of my favorite AEC related apps that I have found for the iPad.<br /><br /><strong>Apps by Autodesk</strong><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W59of22plWk/Tgnn7DHbiGI/AAAAAAAAAO8/AxqSK065bvI/s1600/ACAD%2BWS.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 182px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 176px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623280611383543906" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W59of22plWk/Tgnn7DHbiGI/AAAAAAAAAO8/AxqSK065bvI/s200/ACAD%2BWS.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Autocad WS - (FREE) View, Edit, and Share your AutoCAD files on your iPad.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WdXc04dRK3Q/Tgnn8KGzbYI/AAAAAAAAAPc/5LsMntso3lc/s1600/Sketchbook.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 178px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 181px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623280630439832962" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WdXc04dRK3Q/Tgnn8KGzbYI/AAAAAAAAAPc/5LsMntso3lc/s200/Sketchbook.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />SketchBook Express - (FREE) A fun and intuitive drawing application. Use professional-grade tools and brushes to create doodles, quick sketches or artwork on-the go.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dYTU_H0kh-0/Tgnn7xQppVI/AAAAAAAAAPU/r7Rjche5U1I/s1600/Inventor%2BPub.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 182px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 183px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623280623770248530" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dYTU_H0kh-0/Tgnn7xQppVI/AAAAAAAAAPU/r7Rjche5U1I/s200/Inventor%2BPub.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Inventor Publisher Mobile Viewer - (FREE) Allows you to interactively view animated 3D assembly instructions created with Inventor Publisher.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GmdxAtT0Zz0/Tgnn7Y82AnI/AAAAAAAAAPE/SuLcEO8BQvw/s1600/Bluestreak.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 181px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623280617244721778" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GmdxAtT0Zz0/Tgnn7Y82AnI/AAAAAAAAAPE/SuLcEO8BQvw/s200/Bluestreak.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Bluestreak - (FREE) Lets users of Project Bluestreak easily collaborate with their AEC project teams from anywhere.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9wgf4-pvWYA/Tgnn7zvKSpI/AAAAAAAAAPM/hXFSBiKuJnk/s1600/Buzzsaw.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 181px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 178px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623280624435088018" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9wgf4-pvWYA/Tgnn7zvKSpI/AAAAAAAAAPM/hXFSBiKuJnk/s200/Buzzsaw.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Buzzsaw - (FREE) Lets Buzzsaw users securely access AEC project documents and designs from anywhere.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oMhiNbo04IE/Tgno_P48_RI/AAAAAAAAAP0/llNZvINq6x4/s1600/Fluid%2BFX.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 184px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 189px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623281783043587346" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oMhiNbo04IE/Tgno_P48_RI/AAAAAAAAAP0/llNZvINq6x4/s200/Fluid%2BFX.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Fluid FX - ($0.99) A special effects photo editing application that brings the fun and excitement of Hollywood visual effects to your iPad.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5PZmCXnWiLY/TgnoEIlvo_I/AAAAAAAAAPk/bUOry-npj84/s1600/Time%2BFX.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 179px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 181px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623280767471690738" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5PZmCXnWiLY/TgnoEIlvo_I/AAAAAAAAAPk/bUOry-npj84/s200/Time%2BFX.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Time FX - (FREE) An amazing sculptural fluid dynamic alarm clock.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0gcZummiKpY/TgnoEFi1PAI/AAAAAAAAAPs/Y5Z61eo5BbE/s1600/Tinkerbox.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 179px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623280766654168066" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0gcZummiKpY/TgnoEFi1PAI/AAAAAAAAAPs/Y5Z61eo5BbE/s200/Tinkerbox.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />TinkerBox - (FREE) A fun, free-to-play physics puzzle game. While it is full of interesting science facts and teaches basic engineering concepts, TinkerBox is more than just educational!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Non-Autodesk Apps</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-86-FZiVVx-s/TgnriqP-p3I/AAAAAAAAAP8/J5aj4pOX-5g/s1600/Mcdwiff.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 180px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 183px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623284590438164338" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-86-FZiVVx-s/TgnriqP-p3I/AAAAAAAAAP8/J5aj4pOX-5g/s200/Mcdwiff.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />McDwiff - ($6.99) Lets you open and view DWF and DWFx files on your iPad.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UCzBPVG_004/TgnsSphKmRI/AAAAAAAAAQE/s7WM-1HjHk0/s1600/GoBIM.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 179px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 177px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623285414875535634" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UCzBPVG_004/TgnsSphKmRI/AAAAAAAAAQE/s7WM-1HjHk0/s200/GoBIM.JPG" /></a><br />goBIM - ($5.99) Allows you to view BIM models on your iPad. Using a goBIM exporter for your favorite BIM application, you can now create a .gbz file. Load the model through iTunes file sharing or post the file onto a web server and you have your models whenever, wherever you want them. Currently works with Revit 2011 not Revit 2012.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I am interested in what apps others have found that are AEC related. This list is by no means complete, so feel free to comment to add your favorite apps to the list.Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06420798928137682821noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-54243503332215798212010-10-04T09:56:00.005-04:002010-10-04T10:18:24.612-04:00Revit MEP Pipe Rise/Drop Symbols<div><div><div>I recently had a support call asking about piping rise/drop symbols in Revit MEP. I thought I would share to help explain why Revit MEP shows a rise symbol versus the drop symbol.</div><div></div><br /><div>First of all, users can change the desired symbol to be used in the Piping Setting dialog box. The defaults are set to a closed circle for rises and a 3/4 circle with a line for drops. </div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 321px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 261px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524193737696868626" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WbhaaJXCTis/TKng753b-RI/AAAAAAAAAOg/xQpuNpizMYo/s320/Rise+Drop+Pipe+Settings.JPG" /> <div></div><br /><div></div><div>When drawing Pipe, Revit MEP looks at the View Range, the Level Heights, and the height of the pipe to know what to show. If the pipe is drawn between the bottom and the top of the view range, the pipe will show a drop symbol. If the pipe is drawn through the top range, the pipe will show a rise symbol. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 153px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524193371644591410" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WbhaaJXCTis/TKngmmNxfTI/AAAAAAAAAOY/EokSq_enizo/s320/Revit+Piping+Rise+Symbol.JPG" /><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>You will need to verify what the height of the levels are and the height of the pipe, and then set your top range to be below the upper pipe to show the riser symbol.</div><div></div><br /><div>A Plan Region can also be used to allow you to have a different View Range around a particular pipe. </div><div></div><br /><div>Hope this helps clear up the rise versus drop debate.</div><div></div><br /><div>Mike</div></div></div>Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06420798928137682821noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-52450173361689699932010-09-22T07:52:00.002-04:002010-09-22T08:02:56.681-04:00Applied SoftwareI am excited to announce that as of 9/23/2010 I will be employeed at <a href="http://www.asti.com/">Applied Software</a>. The move to Applied Software will enable me to continue to serve my customers in the TN, GA, AL, and MS regions as well as expanding my area to cover NC and SC. Applied Software has been providing solutions to the Commercial marketplace for more than 25 years.Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06420798928137682821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-8032165749521982582010-09-08T11:19:00.002-04:002010-09-08T11:22:31.381-04:00AU Registration - Decisions, Decisions...AU 2010 registration is open. Go get the good classes while you can!<br /><br />I am all registered. It was difficult selecting my classes to attend. Three are a lot of great ones. <br /><br />If you can not decide on a classes for the Wednesday 1:30 time slot, look for mine.Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06420798928137682821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-73454703374796582442010-06-25T20:09:00.003-04:002010-06-25T20:13:46.310-04:00Here We Go Again... AU 2010!Just got my acceptance email notifying me that I will be presenting once again at AU 2010! My proposal was one of 747 that were selected out of 3,100 proposals. Looking forward to AU 2010!<br /><br />Look for registration to begin in late August, and of course look for my class.Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06420798928137682821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-57355884812823518432010-05-20T11:41:00.006-04:002010-05-20T11:55:17.761-04:00Webcast of my What's New in Revit MEP 2011Revit MEP 2011 is loaded with new features. Check it out by watching my recorded webcast.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="https://email.alacad.com/subusers/WhatsNewinRevitMEP2011_Webcast5-7-10.wmv">What's New in Revit MEP 2011</a>Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06420798928137682821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-20619015903411959082010-05-17T21:19:00.005-04:002010-05-17T21:46:20.374-04:00Using Filters to Hatch Duct in Revit MEPI was asked today by one of my customers, "What is the easiest way to hatch duct work in Revit MEP to indicate which duct work has been installed on a project." There are several ways this could be accomplished. You could simply use the <strong>Filled Region</strong> to manually hatch the duct work. This is simple, but is tedious and time consuming. <br /><br />Method 2 would be to use <strong>Phases</strong> inside of Revit MEP. You could set up some phases and change the graphics of the phases to indicate the hatching. This is easy enough, but almost an over kill.<br /><br />The method I ended up recommending is to just use <strong>View Filters</strong>. You can simply create a new filter and change the graphics of the filter to have the hatch pattern. <br /><br />I created a short video to share with my customer and thought it might be helpful for others.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><p align="center"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyMjB7jb9_35Ca-wS1REQfccyfcwwXdZwD4DsNFtqgJVF-KJs2jIwxtVjyAVacrAB90DPncC11DHTY' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p>Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06420798928137682821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-16588274291521291742010-05-05T16:46:00.004-04:002010-05-05T16:50:33.020-04:00What's New in Revit Architecture 2011 WebcastHere is a link to view the recording of my What's New in Revit Architecture 2011 webcast.<br /><br /><strong><em><a href="https://email.alacad.com/subusers/Whats_New_in_RevitArchitecture2011_Webcast_2010-05-04.wmv">What's New in Revit Architecture 2011</a></em></strong><br /><em></em><br />Enjoy!Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06420798928137682821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25847097.post-72391321644986654712010-04-16T09:06:00.002-04:002010-04-16T09:12:14.554-04:00Release Day for Revit<div>You can now download the 2011 version of Revit from your subscription site. Get it while it is hot.</div><br /><div>Also, don't forget to look at the Subscription Product Enhancements that are available to download. </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 342px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460722101937707442" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WbhaaJXCTis/S8hh0c8fGbI/AAAAAAAAAN4/Mdr4Ibk2hN0/s400/Product+Enhancements.png" /><br /><div>Inside the Revit Extensions are a couple of new tools. One for converting parameters to Shared Parameters, and one to work with Land XML files on roads and bridges. I have not had a chance to play with either, but they sound promising.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Have Fun!</div>Mike Masseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06420798928137682821noreply@blogger.com0