REVIT

Step to Develop a 3D Structural or Architectural Model in Revit AutoDesk

Step 1: Open Revit file and select one template for example architectural template,
structural template or mechanical template before starting.

Step 2: Click insert → choose Link CAD or import CAD → choose AutoCAD
drawing to link or import into Revit templates. So the easy to construct an existing
plan into 3D.

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Step 3: After click link CAD or import CAD, select CAD file → select file of type
(DWG Files (*.dwg)) → select colors → import units → positioning (selet origin to
origin) → place at → open
Step 4: After import or link CAD, check floor plan at project browser. Click level by
level to pin or unpin the drawing to moved the plan or not moving.

Step 5: On the project browser, click floor plans by level and on the option toolbars,
click fully explode the drawing plan so that we can select line to delete or click delete
layer. Also can hide line or visibility line click.

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Step 6: After explode, select irrelevant line, on option toolbars select delete layers or
click view to visibility line.

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Step 7: After that, click to structure and select level to start putting structural
component for example column, beam, slab and etc. After that, continued with other
structure componet to complete the structural drawing.

COLUMN

Beam
 2.2.2 NAVISWORK

Navisworks is not a 3D modeling program but a program that converts large

REVIT 3D model files into smaller 3D models that are far more manageable for a
multitude of team members. It gives BRS a more efficient tool to review and resolve
differences between multiple consultant models. Navisworks is a powerful desktop
application that can filter and separate specific model information. It will not be a
program to replace REVIT, but a tool that works in conjunction with REVIT and
makes certain processes much more efficient. Navisworks can be used in a multitude
of application

2.2.2.1 Improves 3D presentation techniques with clients and consultants:

a) Smaller file size can be opened and operated on a laptop or tablet computer
with ease.

b) Entire 3D model can be viewed and walked through—and sections of

building isolated—to be analyzed at much greater speeds than in REVIT.

c) Material changes can be made instantaneously and views can be set up

quickly to show different material possibilities

2.2.2.2 Improves 3D model interaction with clients

a) Provides clients with small files containing overall project 3D information

without overwhelming them with entire REVIT project database.

b) Clients can download free Navisworks file viewer, allowing them to rotate,
spin, flip and walk through the model.

c) Clients can take basic measurements and interact with design team in 3D
environment.

d) Client can generate 3D views of the project, improving their overall

understanding of the design.

2.2.2.3 Improves collision detection

a) Navisworks’ greatest strength is clash detection: Detecting collisions during

design, in real time, gives the team a very efficient method to improve
 coordination among multiple building systems and ultimately avoid costly
remedies after drawing completion and during construction.

b) Enhances ability to filter through building elements quickly and run collision
tests between isolated building elements.

c) The same filters and searches can be saved and used throughout the project.

2.2.3 Steps to Develop a 4D Model in Navisworks with Timeliner

Step 1: Develop a 3D model using a modeling software that is compatible with

Navisworks.(most applications can be used, but the structure of the file will differ
based on the appication used). One of the best applications to use is Autodesk VIZ
since it all for the hierarchical grouping of the elements so that they are easier to link.
You can also use Revit and export the file to a Navisworks file (see the Revit to
Navisworks page).
Step 2: Develop a CPM schedule for the project in a compatible application. MS
Project 2003 will work well for the development of the schedule. Also can use
Primavera Project Manager, but the linking of the database is a bit more challenging

Step 3: Open Navisworks and then open CAD or Navisworks file within Navisworks.
Click append to select drawing from revit or any software compatible with naviswork.
Step 4: Open the Navisworks Timeliner module by going to the 'Tools - Timeliner'
menu item.

Step 5: Go to the 'Links' tab and then all a link to the schedule schedule file by right
clicking on the links area. then need to right click again and select ‘Rebuild task
hierarchy from link’ so that the activities in the scheduler are imported.
Step 6: Link the 3D objects to the activities by selecting the objects in the ‘Selection
Tree’ window and then right clicking on the activity which would like the object to be
linked to and select ‘Attached selected’. This will link the schedule activity to the 3D
objects.

Step 7: Add an activity type to each of the activities, e.g., construct, demolition, or
temporary, or can create own activity types.
Step 8: After linking all the object,can review the simulation in the ‘Simulate’ tab of
Timeliner, and revise the playback settings in the ‘Configure’ tab of Timeliner.

Step 9: Then export the 4D model as an .avi file which can be easily transmitted to
others. To do this, go to ‘File – Export – Animation’ and select within the source
pulldown the ‘Timeliner Simulation’. Note that the size of the window and the FPS
(Frames per second) will have a significant impact on the size of the .avi file. Usually
set the FPS to 1 without significantly impacting the video quality. Also can select the
output ‘Options’ button to compress the video upon export.

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