Revit by default rotates about the center of the project when in 3D. This is ok if you are zoomed out but if you have zoomed in on an element and want to rotate, the result is that elements fly off screen and your left looking at a different location in the project. Set Centre …
In this blog I discuss a technique for using BIM 360 to do model coordination between Plant 3D and Revit models. Exporting Revit to DWG BIM 360 Design can be used to create a collaborative environment to assess models from different platforms such as Revit and Plant 3D. First, all models need to be correctly …
Often when creating images or visualisations within Revit the details are what sets the project apart and adds that extra level of realism detail which can be easily achieved with the often-missed decal tool. The Decal tool will allow you to place images within your scene which will be applied directly to surfaces and scaled …
This is the third and last part of the guide on creating an Inventor drawing template. This part will show you how to create a title block for an Inventor drawing template. NOTE: The golden rule still applies in this step but acts more as a best practice. In case you missed part one the …
Read moreCreating an Inventor Drawing Template Part 3 of 3: Title Block
This is the second part of a three-part blog guide on how to create an Inventor title block. In this part of the guide, we will focus on creating a border for an Inventor drawing template. NOTE: The golden rule still applies in this step but acts more as a best practice. In case you …
Read moreCreating an Inventor Drawing Template Part 2 of 3: Border
Creating a drawing template is generally something that we only do once in a long while. Here’s a three-part general guide to jog your memory when that time comes. NOTE: There is only one golden rule when creating a drawing template in Inventor, that is… Never overwrite any of Inventor’s default standards, ALWAYS duplicate the …
Read moreCreating an Inventor Drawing Template Part 1 of 3: Styles and Standards
In this blog I will detail how to work with Plant 3D projects in BIM 360 Design. Share a Plant Project to BIM 360 Design After or during the creation of a Plant 3D project, at any time, you can add the project to a BIM 360 Design project folder. Doing this will allow you …
Autodesk VRED is a fantastic product for high end rendering and VR presentations within a manufacturing focus. One of my favourite features within VRED is the motion blur setting that can be added to a camera. Motion blur is found in the camera editor window under the lens attributes tab and can be activated by …