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One of the joys of working “downstream” is you get what you’re given. Depending on the source incoming projects could be based on a Revit/ACA Model, AutoCAD file, Image/scan, PDF or export from another CAD system. Today an ex-ArchiCAD dwg fooled me when it started masking content
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This is not a new article, posted Feb 2008, but is still worth reading. I don't use ArchiCAD, VectorWorks or Mac but the nature of BIM, the challenges for Software Vendors/Users and the varied technic...
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I got to know Miguel Krippahl when I commented on his post regarding the lack of ArchiCAD blogs . I found that while searching for ArchiCAD blogs! His blog about BIM concepts, philosophy and softwa...
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If you’re stuck with something before trying to re-invent the wheel ask people who’ve probably been there already. Resources like product discussion groups , user groups like AUGI or via comment/email...
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Via a comment I found Miguel’s “BIMania” – a great new’ish blog with another perspective of BIM. BIMania Loose architect's ramblings on BIM - Building Information Model
If you want a nice overview of the technology being offered for Building Information Modelling (BIM) check out H. Edward Goldberg’s recent Cadalyst article. It covers a range of BIM related solutions from VectorWorks, Autodesk, Bentley Systems, Graphisoft, Gehry Technologies, & 1ST Pricing. There are concise descriptions of the
