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OpenBIM
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Less is More: The Minimum Viable Data Approach for BIM
First and foremost, let it be known that I am not a formally educated software development engineer or data scientist, however, I have completed an online course on data science by John Hopkins University. Does that mean I know what I’m talking about? Probably not. With that being said, I’ll leave it up to you,…
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True or False: Shared Parameters Can Be Renamed
Contrary to popular belief, Revit Shared Parameters can be renamed with this simple workaround. I founded OpenRFA in 2017 with the goal to create a set of standard Shared Parameters which are developed by a community rather than by a closed-door committee. We shared a common vision: to create a data standard that is inclusive…
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Purge Shared Parameters From a Revit Model
I made a critical mistake when launching my BIM program at one of the largest tech conglomerates in the world… Oh, and I found a way to fix it, too. I have always felt that BIM standards should always focus primarily on the data structure of models, not so much the graphical output on drawings…
