lindab | we simplify construction

1. General information
Platforms
LindabRevitTools 2016 is designed for Autodesk Revit Architecture 2016 and
Autodesk Revit Structure 2016.

Editions
The extension is available in two editions; Standard and Professional.

The Standard Edition is optimized for architects. It contains tools for

defining, selecting, creating, converting and tagging Lindab walls. It also
contains tools for work sharing and wall section schedules.

The Professional Edition is optimized for engineers, estimators, contractors

and builders. It contains tools for framing, material lists and wall sheets.
The tools available in the Standard Edition are also available in the
Professional Edition.
The extension is designed in two editions for ease of use purposes. The
toolbar and some of the dialogs will look different dependent on the edition
used.

Licensing
The following license options are applicable:

Single-User license, Internet based

This license type is given to members of Lindabs Information Gateway. If
you are not a member, apply for membership at
http://profilesolutions.lindab.com

Company license, Internet based

This license type is created upon request for large scale user scenarios.
Contact Lindab on lindabrevittools@lindab.com for more information.

Both license options are free of charge but the usage of the extension should
comply with the extension EULA (End-User License Agreement) given during
the installation.

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Display language
The extension is available in two display languages; Swedish and English.
The display language is chosen according to the settings made in the
Regional and Language Options in the Windows Control Panel.

2. Features
Work sharing
The extension is designed to
support sharing of families, wall
definitions and wall layer
definitions. The location of
these folders is given to a set of
pre-defined project parameters.
If a server or another shared
location is used, multiple users
can work with the same content
in the same project.

Clearance for walls

This feature makes it possible to design walls in its full sizes which speeds up
the design process considerably. The clearance values are first considered
when the framing or specification tools are used. The clearance values can be
assigned in general for different wall types (exterior, interior, bearing, nonbearing) or wall for wall using an override option. The clearance feature is
mostly used for infill wall projects.

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Clearance for windows, doors and gates

The clearance values for windows, doors and gates are handled using family
type parameters. The most time saving solution is to use clearance values for
walls and openings simultaneously.

Definitions for walls and wall layers

Wall and wall layer definitions are managed using graphical interfaces which
are easy and clear to work with. Each definition can be stored in different
libraries to increase control and reusability. Definitions can be created as user
specific or company/project specific depending on working method and project
type. The extension comes with a predefined library but new
libraries/definitions can be added when needed.

Wall types
The extension offers three alternatives for creating wall types in projects. The
first alternative is to create a wall type from a selected wall definition. This
option is suitable when starting from scratch. The second alternative is
appropriate when the project is designed with generic wall types, which are to
be changed into Lindab wall types. There is a special converter tool available
for this alternative which simplifies the work. The terms of contract for each
project are usually the governing factor here. The third alternative is to create
the wall types manually but it is a much more time consuming operation. The
third alternative is the only option for exterior walls.

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Wall identification and tags

Wall identification and tags are assigned with a special tool. One or multiple
walls can be handled simultaneously. The wall tag family can be changed to
comply with company or project guidelines.

Framing
Light gauge steel framing has never been easier. The customized framing
tools for exterior and interior walls are interactive and show the framing in
detail. The framing tools analyze the wall geometry together with the matching
wall definition resulting in a default wall design. Lintels, strip steel
reinforcements etc. can be added in the tool if needed before finalizing the
wall design. The finalized wall design tool data is stored if changes need to be
done later on.

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Wall joints
Both the framing and the specification tools analyze the wall joints and the
appropriate solution is given in the output results. Outer joints, inner joints and
T-joints are handled automatically no matter if the joining walls are
perpendicular or non-perpendicular to each other. The only exception to this
automatic handling is exterior walls with cross laid layers; they must be
perpendicular to each other.

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Wall section schedule

The wall section schedule for Lindab interior wall types are generated
automatically when needed. Both the predefined and user defined wall types
are included in the print-out. Exterior wall type sections must be created
manually.

Material list
The material lists for light gauge steel profiles and wall layer materials are
created easily with the specification tools available. Steel profiles are shown
with their exact length, amount, weight etc. Wall layer materials are shown
with their gross and net area. The material list is shown in a grid where it can
be filtered and grouped according to user requirements. The filtering and
grouping possibilities are dependent on the identification parameters given for
each wall in the project. If the walls are well specified, the filtering and
grouping options increase and vice versa. The material list can be exported to
excel when customized and ready.

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Wall sheets
The wall sheets are generated automatically and can be configured to comply
with company and project guidelines. A special title block can be used, view
templates can be assigned and sheets can be created as seen from the
exterior or interior face. The sheets and their views are given the same
identification parameters as the walls which gives alternatives for browser
organization.

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