BIM & BEAM

SOFiSTiK Reinforcement Detailing 2014

SOFiSTiK Reinforcement Detailing 2014 significantly accelerates the creation of 2D reinforcement sheets out of  3D models in Autodesk^® Revit^®. The product consists of software and a set of families, which can easily be modified to meet local or company standards. Creation of bar lists, bending schedules and cut lists for wire meshes is included as well.

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Autodesk Revit 2014 - Improved Positioning of Beams and Braces

In this release you have greater control over the physical geometry location of structural framing elements. These features are available to steel beams and braces.
Now you can adjust the position of a structural element along y and z axis in its local coordinate system based on additional cross-section characteristic points.
You can increase or decrease the length of geometry of an element from the end of the location line based on new additional parameters (Start/End Extension, Start/End Join Cutback).
Also, now you can visualize a location line of selected element as well as you can define independent elements ends justification and offsetting.

This extends the modeling capabilities within Revit to become a framework for steel detailed modeling

AU 2013: Last Chance to Submit Class Proposals

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The Call for Proposals for AU 2013 closes in 4 days. Don't miss this chance to share your knowledge at Autodesk University 2013.
The deadline to submit proposals is May 19.

Autodesk Revit 2014 - Rebar Placement Constraints Customization

Rebar constraints are part of an internal mechanism used to set and lock the geometry of each rebar instance with respect to its concrete host element.
In these release you can now apply overrides to the default host constraint behavior on a selected rebar element. Once you select a rebar the Edit Constraints option is available. Rebar constraints apply to rebar cover, other rebar instances in the host, and the host surface.
This feature improves the existing rules for rebar placement. It gives us a customized way to have a better control on how rebars are placed in a concrete formwork.
This enables reinforcement to be updated correctly based on any calculated changes, and helps keep designs coordinated and accurate.

Extensions for Autodesk Revit 2014 on Autodesk Exchange App

A few packages of Revit Extensions 2014 have been released on the Autodesk Exchange App Store. These tools are Subscriber Benefit Apps.

Civil Structures for Autodesk Revit 2014
Frame Generator for Autodesk Revit 2014
SDNF Import/Export for Autodesk Revit 2014
Composite Design for Autodesk Revit 2014
Excel Based Model Generation for Revit 2014
Timber Framing for Autodesk Revit 2014
Grids Generator for Autodesk Revit 2014
CIS/2 Import/Export for Autodesk Revit 2014
Compare Models for Autodesk Revit 2014

AU 2013 Call for Proposals Now Open

Now is the time to start preparing your class proposals. Think about what you can share with others and about new and emerging trends in your industry. Discuss your ideas with your colleagues. Ask them about topics they would find interesting. See which classes were offered at AU 2012

What We're Looking for This Year

•	More advanced classes—In-depth classes that examine a product in detail and teach attendees new and efficient ways to use their Autodesk® software.
•	Process and workflow strategies—Classes that show attendees how to use multiple Autodesk products together and make optimal use of Autodesk design and creation suites. Handoffs within and between products are increasingly important for users.
•	Business management solutions—Classes that help attendees improve company workflow, collaboration, and overall efficiency; provide strategies for adopting and implementing new technologies; and share methods for improving concept-to-completion cycles.

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