Autodesk Construction Cloud Unified Platform now has activity log like in BIM 360 ..read more

To get AutoCAD Plant 3D model correctly in Navisworks (the model and information), you need to install two add-ins: Navisworks NWC Export Utility and the Plant 3D Object Enabler ..read more

If you need to show information from ACC with a 3D model, you can use Autodesk Data Connector for Power BI now ..read more

Autodesk organizes an architectural design contest using Autodesk Forma. If you are unfamiliar with Autodesk Forma, it is a web app that generates conceptual design ideas. You can grab the site data online to provide context, create different design proposals, and do environmental analysis. The contest’s objective is to show how you use Forma as a decision-support tool. It means that it’s not that you only need to create the best design, but you also need to present the design to sell it to your client. The 1st prize is an Amazon gift card worth US$ 3000, 2nd prize is US$ 2000, and the 3rd pr ..read more

Autodesk Revit 2025 is now available. This version has plenty of useful features, some of which are enhancements from features introduced in Revit 2024. In this article, we cover enhancements to the toposolid feature. Toposolid was the infamous feature in Revit 2024, mainly because we lost the building pad. But in Revit 2025, we have a replacement for it—something many people will be happy to have! Excavate Excavate allows us to excavate the toposolid above a building pad. We don’t need to use cut geometry to remove the toposolid anymore. You can excavate a toposolid using floors, roofs, or an ..read more

Dynamo graph (or Dynamo script) is a program you can use to automate tasks in Revit. If you can get the Dynamo graph from your colleagues or download it online, you don’t need to build it yourself. It is the same concept if you are familiar with using AutoLISP in AutoCAD. You can load and use the script without knowing how to develop the program. Dynamo Player In Revit, we can use Dynamo Player to run Dynamo graphs. You can access Dynamo Player from the Manage tab> Visual Programming Panel. Registering Folder Dynamo Player lists all graphs in a folder. You can register folders where you sav ..read more

This November, ACC released several exciting new features. A feature that I want to highlight is the model-based progress tracking that is available on Autodesk Build. Autodesk Build has had 2D progress tracking for some time now. It is useful to monitor work progress for construction that doesn’t have a BIM model. However, when we utilize BIM in a project, using only 2D drawings seems disconnected. We want to use the information in BIM to track the progress. Importing the Assets I like how we can import the assets from a BIM model. It’s not limited to Revit; you can import assets from AutoCAD ..read more

Revit creates views automatically. You don’t need to create plans, elevation, and section views manually. Revit also generates the patterns automatically. There are two locations where the patterns can appear: on the surface of the elements (no. 1, 2, and 3 below) or when we cut the elements (no. 4). No. 1 and 2 are apparent. The patterns appear on the surface of the wall. Using this type of pattern, you can show the surface finish for a brick or a textured wall. No. 3 shows the top of the wall. The wall is lower than the section box, so it’s not cut. No. 4 is the same type of wall but higher ..read more

Autodesk released Revit 2024.1 Update a few days ago. It is a major update and includes all previous Revit 2024 updates. Many companies don’t want to install a new version until a major update is available. The reason is the software usually has a stable performance after that update. If you are unfamiliar with Autodesk updates, now Autodesk also includes new enhancements in their software updates. You can read the enhancements in Revit 2024.1. here. And you can read the resolved issues in Revit 2024.1. here. You can install the update using Autodesk Access or download the update from your Au ..read more

Another significant enhancement in Revit 2024 is the bending details. Bending detail is available when you create a bending detail and in a rebar schedule. It is a great addition for you who do rebar detailing. Bending Detail in Section Details When you select a rebar, you can see the Bending Detail button on the ribbon. This tool is also available on Annotate tab> Symbol panel. I prefer to access it from annotate tab and make the verb/noun selection. It is easier to align the bending detail with the rebar. After you activate the tool, don’t forget to check the ribbon. If you want to add a ..read more