



Revit MEP is the design and construction documentation solution for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering. Seamlessly collaborate with architects using Revit Architecture software in an intuitive design environment. Minimize coordination errors with architects and structural engineers using the Revit platform and building information modeling (BIM) workflows. And with BIM, provide better decision making and building performance analysis support for the engineer.
Last year, I had the pleasure of working with Jason Spleha of Greenheck Fan and working with them to get some of their equipment created in Revit. They've done a wonderful job in creating the content. Jason came with knowledge of using Inventor software, so creating parametric families was nothing new for him.Greenheck is pleased to offer downloadable CAD drawings and Revit families for BIM (Building Information Modeling). The AutoCAD drawings are in a .dwg format and are accessible in AutoCad 2002 or newer. The Revit families are in a .rfa format and include a .txt file. They are accessible from Revit 2009 Architect, Structure or MEP programs.Drawings will be added as available, so keep checking back for the latest CAD and Revit drawings.http://www.greenheck.com/drawings/Scaled Drawings•Roof Mounted Fans•Gravity Ventilators•Inline and Ceiling Fans•Sidewall Fans•Utility, Centrifugal and Radial Blowers•Energy Recovery Ventilators•Laboratory Exhaust•Fan Coils•Louvers•Make-Up AirInstallation Drawings•Kitchen HoodsJason SplehaSystem Specialist (BIM)Building Information ModelingGreenheck Fan CorporationPhone: 715.355.3962bim@greenheck.com
AutoCAD Revit MEP 2010 API - Design BIM to Manufacturing BIM. Autodesks new 2010 API opens the door for Estimating and Manufacturing directly to CAM-Duct and other TSI integrated solutions. Working with Autodesk development team we have bridged the gap between Design BIM and Manufacturing BIM by providing a direct path from design files created with AutoCAD Revit MEP 2010 HVAC, Pipe, and Plumbing to truly integrated database solutions CAM-Duct, CAD-Duct, EST-Duct, CAD-Mech, EST-Mech using new FAB-Duct and FAB-Mech software provide by Technical Sales International (TSI) 866-493-6337.Thanks Erik Lewis for pointing this out. This will be very interesting.http://whosafraidofthebigbadbim.blogspot.com/2009/07/revit-mep-to-fabrication.html
Improvements made in Update 1 build (20090612_2115):Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2010 Enhancements
Autodesk® Revit® Platform Enhancements
Revit API Enhancements
http://www.andekan.com/files/US_Plumbing_Starter_Pack.pdf Fully ParametricTheir US Plumbing Starter Pack contains 67 state-of-the-art, fully parametric, imperial Revit families. Speed up your work and improve the quality of your projects with these geometrically precise and light-weight models. Manufacturer–SpecificAccess over 700 of the most popular piping and fixture products from Tyler, Zurn, American Standard, Nibco, and Smith.Optimized for Revit Tested by senior plumbing engineers, these families are designed to get the most out of Revit 2009 and Revit 2010. See objects at the appropriate level of detail in plan views, section views, and 3D views. The Pack also comes with a Revit project file containing all mechanical settings and system families, allowing for easy import via Revit’s “transfer project standards” feature.67 Piping and Fixture Revit Families (702 products) from Tyler, Zurn, American Standard, Nibco, and Smith. American Standard
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Article From Alive in the Lab...
STL is a file format native to stereolithography. The file format is supported by many 3D printers. As such, it is often used for rapid prototyping and computer-aided manufacturing.
A Mr. Richard Feder from Fort Lee, New Jersey wrote in:
I have been using the Revit STL Exporter for 2009. I would like to continue to use it now that I have upgraded to 2010. When will a new exporter be available?
The Revit team sprang into action. We upgraded STL Export tothe Revit 2010 family:
STL Exporter for Revit Platform
For our Revit users who have upgraded to 2010, please continue to output STL files and share your feedback with us at labs.revit.stl@autodesk.com. We love hearing from you - especially getting pictures of the 3D models you have printed.
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