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Error Opening an IFC Model in Revit
When attempting to open an IFC model in Revit, I received the following warning which caused the model to not open properly. I noticed the Revit warning provided a link to a log file saved to the same location as the IFC. I went ahead and opened the log file in a plain text editor…
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Toggle Yes/No Parameters with Formulas
Often times, you’ll want formulas to drive Yes/No parameters in parameter Revit families. There are a few methods for accomplishing this, but I recently stumbled on one that I haven’t seen in my 15+ years of Revit experience. Typically, you will see formulas defined as a toggle and can negate a condition using the NOT…
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Creating Graphical Signage Revit Families
Start with a clean vector file. Ensure you have a file that is in a vector format such as AI, PDF, EPS, or other that is compatible with AutoCAD. Newer versions of AutoCAD can import PDF’s directly, however if for some reason you need to edit your signage in a vector editor BEFORE bringing it…
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Seattle Dynamo User Group
Rather than hosting a Dynamo training session in the greater Seattle area, we decided to organize and sponsor the Seattle Dynamo User Group Meetup! The meetup group was only formed on February 1, 2017 and we already have 17 members. We will schedule the first meetup as soon as we have speaker and a venue…
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CAD is not dead.
This shirt is available until November 18. Purchase your CAD is not dead shirt from Teespring for $24.99. Even though you are now a BIM Specialist, BIM Coordinator, or Revit designer, make sure the world knows that you still support Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). Shipping Info United States Orders are printed and shipped when the…
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Home, sweet home.
BIM Extension finally has a place to call home. In the heart of downtown Bellevue, we are located on the 23rd floor of the prestigious Skyline Tower. We are extremely excited to be a member of this growing city. Looking around from our office we can see four, no five, no… six cranes! Dozens of buildings are…
