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So you think your Revit model is corrupt

 I am going to talk about file corruption in Revit. To keep things brief I will be doing a few separate posts on this topic. Today I will touch on 4 points: Initial Investigation First steps to resolution Common ... https://www.solidcad.ca/so-you-think-your-revit-model-is-corrupt/ How to reuse Revit content to supercharge your BIM infrastructure & standards

By Michelle Ovelson, AEC Technical Consultant at SolidCAD Looking for efficiencies when it comes to enhancing BIM infrastructure and standards? Repurposing Revit content from completed projects is a smart, efficient ... https://www.solidcad.ca/how-to-reuse-revit-content-to-supercharge-your-bim-infrastructure-standards/ How to reuse Revit content to supercharge your BIM infrastructure & standards

Looking for efficiencies when it comes to enhancing BIM infrastructure and standards? Repurposing Revit content from completed projects is a smart, efficient method of updating your template and warehouse or ... https://www.solidcad.ca/how-to-reuse-revit-content-to-supercharge-your-bim-infrastructure-standards-2/ Why every project needs a BIM Execution Plan

In this video, you will learn why a BIM Execution Plan (BEP) is important for a project of any size. Whether you’re working on a big “full BIM” IPD project or a smaller project, a properly created and developed ... https://www.solidcad.ca/why-every-project-needs-a-bim-execution-plan/ Using Curtain Walls for Wall Panel Systems

This video examines one of the best features Revit has to offer: curtain walls. We will look at how to use curtain walls for exterior finishes – like metal panels – that are not curtain walls. During this ... https://www.solidcad.ca/using-curtain-walls-for-wall-panel-systems/ Tips & Tricks: Increase your productivity in Revit

Have you ever wondered if there’s a better way to do something in Revit, join us for this short video that focuses on how to improve your productivity. This video will review: The best way to use 3D View Cube ... https://www.solidcad.ca/tips-tricks-increase-your-productivity-in-revit-2/ Best Practices for Revit Model Groups

Revit Model Groups are a wonderful thing when you know how to use them and follow some basic rules. They allow capturing repetition in the building model, and provide a way to tag through the groups, maintaining ... https://www.solidcad.ca/best-practices-for-revit-model-groups/ How to Organize My Schedules Using the Browser Organization

In this video you will learn some quick tips and the basics of organizing the schedules using the Browser Organization. Revit 2018 provides various options for organizing the schedules in your project browser ... https://www.solidcad.ca/how-to-organize-my-schedules-using-the-browser-organization/ Tips for Creating Detail Components

Detail components are Revit families that can be placed in drafting views or detail views to add information to the model. They offer a more efficient, easier to use, and easier to control method of detailing ... https://www.solidcad.ca/tips-for-creating-detail-components/ Civil 3D 2020

Autodesk has released the latest iteration of their Civil Engineering modeling software, namely Civil 3D 2020.  Go to the Autodesk Account page to download the software or get it from the Desktop App. Note, ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-2020/