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This release has many small improvements and one major feature that changes the way Scan To BIM is used for piping with the addition of an “easy button” like feature called Auto-Find Pipes. This feature when used will scan the entire point cloud or a selected area and look for pipes then create matching pipe runs using native Revit geometry .  A video playlist of some of the items in 2015.1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRxAXG3D8Lk&list=PLGzJTXx9gbj-bLDzD9N8DpjnvCl-qMqBl&index=2 A few more items in this release to make note of: Help File is now web based, we can edit and update for all users at any time (ie add a more detailed example)   More Tutorials, added via the app but pulling from our youtube playlist for STB 2015. Tweak to Deviation, smaller numbers and Grid Deviation now supports placing numbers in the grid view (center of each grid) as shown in the video above. The Adjust Pipe feature has now been moved from the Create Pulldown Menu t...

The Indispensable Time-Savers for Autodesk Revit IMAGINiT Utilities for Revit 2014 are due to be released very soon... One new utility has been added -  Link Fixer. With this utility you can fix repathed links to single .rvt models as well as a folder instantly.  Some updated functionality has been done to several existing utilities which include: Change Case (now has a config file to filter/add other types) Element Renumber (new renumber by picking along a path) Room Renumber (new renumber by picking along a path) Excel Export (addition of filters) Excel Import (allow for creation of unplaced rooms, spaces, placeholder sheets) Translate (now supports project parameters and now supports 58 more languages) MEP Space Update (Select any parameter to copy from/to, in addition to name and number) MEP Parameter Tool (updated configuration collection and combo-box parameter entry) Further information can be obtained from the IMAGINiT Customer ...

With just over 30 days until #AU2012, the excitement and anticipation is well and truly building up.... Apart from the regular things to do, there are some musts IMHO that all good CAD geeks should participate and attend... Monday Nov 26: AU Freshman Orientation - not only for first-timers at AU... must do Exhibit Hall activities, namely stop by the AUGI booth in the  International Community Pavilion area participate in the 2012 AUGI Scavenger Hunt - sounds like an absolute blast! AUGI Annual Meeting and Beer Bust - Wednesday Nov 28 one of my favourite exhibitors - stop by the #IMAGINiT booth for hands on fun & prizes Counting down to AU 2012 - hope to see you there, for the most intensely insanely busy & geeky week of the year...  

As a trainer in CAD software, you are always on a journey updating your skills and technical expertise, usually its via printed materials, i.e. training guides, books, etc and other sources. In fact, my merge little collection of IMAGINiT Training Guides is starting to pile up... I am now thoroughly overjoyed that I have access to all my training guides in Ascent's eBook format.   The eBooks contain the exact same content as their printed versions, with one major exception - they are in full colour and so much easier to read.  The books are installed utilising the VitalSource Bookshelf system to download and view your collection.  They can be installed on Mac or Windows computers and on iPads and smartphones. The VitalSource BookShelf browser enables the user to search the contents of the books, or with their eBook library.  You can zoom in and out, a handy feature when using an iPad, Tablet or smartphone, when viewing images that contain dimensions or othe...

Wow, its been a while since I posted anything... my bad.  So a brief summary what's been happening since... BDA National Conference 2012 Held in april at the national maritime museum, darling harbour, nsw whilst numbers were a bit down, it was great to catch up with "old" friends from around the country. this year the conference featured pecha kucha styled presentations, that is a format that is based on 20 images x 20 seconds per image - its a format that makes presentations concise and keeps things moving... there was even one from yours truly on all things - bladams wine cellar :) Revit Technology Conference, aka RTC AUS 2012 Held in May at the Novotel Resort, Wollongong. What a great conference, this time participating as a Sponsor. I had the privilege to go and represent IMAGINiT Technologies on their trade booth and as principle sponsor of the gala dinner on Saturday evening.   Some interesting snippets of information learnt during the ...

Yes it's on again…  a Vegas-styled Australian Autodesk University summit…      The Summit is a series of events held throughout Australia, which  starts in Sydney on March 13, will be in Adelaide and Melbourne on March 16 and March 21 respectively, before concluding in Brisbane on March 23.        The full-day program offers elective options throughout so that attendees can focus on topics specific to their job.   The two IMAGINiT speakers who will be presenting at the Summit from the United States are Carl Smith and Alex McCarthy. Carl Smith, an Autodesk certified instructor, sought after speaker and blogger, will deliver the manufacturing focused sessions, whilst Alex McCarthy, a Revit platform, sustainability and BIM expert, will deliver the Autodesk Revit and BIM related sessions. Some of the topics that they will cover include collaboration, design automation, green design, Revit MEP simulation and visualisation.   ...

You are invited to the  IMAGINiT Technologies Architecture and BIM networking function , Wednesday 1st December, 5-7pm.   Early registration is free!   This is a great opportunity for you to relax while enjoying the view and a few drinks with your industry peers.    Register now  and drinks are on us! IMAGINiT will provide a brief demonstration to keep you up to date with the latest in BIM technology.  For more information about IMAGINiT's range of Architecutre, BIM, Products and Services,  click here. When:         Wed 1 December Where:        Rydges South Park                   Skyline Events Centre                   1 South Tce, Adelaide Registration:  Click here

I MAGINiT Technologies are launching their new Online Revit Users Group for all those interested in building a virtual Revit Community.  The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept 23 2010 @ 2:00pm - 4:00pm ET.   You can register here...

IMAGINiT are now offering new training courses in Adelaide on Autodesk BIM solutions including Revit, Ecotect, Civil 3D, Navisworks and Map 3D.  These courses will empower you to maximise the potential of your software, wasting less and profiting more. As members of RAND Worldwide, IMAGINiT use the latest ASCENT courseware for the full range of Autodesk products, presented by qualified instructors with real business experience. For further information on the full range of training courses available see the IMAGINiT website .

Wow, what can I say…. it was certainly a hectic day yesterday at times, being the "local paparazzi" at the two Adelaide Autodesk 2011 Product Launch's.  The morning session, where Lynn Allen gave her presentation was hosted by KarelCAD at the Adelaide Crows Training Facility at AAMI Stadium, West Lakes.  Great job Shane, Craig & the guys… No sooner than Lynn's session was over, we were travelling to North Adelaide for IMAGINiT's hosted launch at North Adelaide.  Thankfully, both were a great success, great job Phillip, Michael & the IMAGINiT team.

Lynn Allen rocks Adelaide AND coincidentally an "earthquake / tremor" measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale has shaken my home town, Adelaide last Friday night. WOW, I can finally say "Lynn Allen has rocked my World…." Adjacent is a photo of Lynn enjoying the pleasures of Nepenthe Wines located in the Adelaide Hills with my partner, Karen & myself. For those of you in the AEC & Manufacturing industries, you can see & hear Lynn Allen at the Autodesk 2011 National Product launch to be held Wednesday, 21st March 2010 hosted by KarelCAD & IMAGINiT .