Displacement Sets in Revit 2014

One of the exciting tools that Revit has given in its 2014 version is the Displacement  Sets.  The displacement sets feature in Revit 2014 is much alike the explode views used in some of the CAD applications.  The displacement set feature helps the user to look the insides of a building obstructed by building elements. Look at the example given in Figure 1

Figure 1  A Displacement Created

Now let us know how we can create and use the displacement sets in Revit 2014. I have used the following steps to explain the use of displacement set in a Revit project.

1. Open the building model. You can use any building model or if you want to use the building model used here, please visit  http://www.cadcim.com/civilgisbooks.aspx?ShortName=Revit%20Architecture, or write to us at cadcim@yahoo.com.

2. Now, in the Project Browser change the view to a 3D view, as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2   The three-dimensional view of the building model

3. Use the ViewCube and align the view to Front. Now select all the elements above the ground floor, refer to Figure 3.

Figure 3  The Elements above the ground floor selected

4. Now choose the Displace Elements tool from the View panel of the Multi|Select tab, refer to Figure 4; the Modify Displacement tab is displayed.

Figure 4  Choosing the Displace Elements tool

5. Now choose the Home button in the ViewCube to return to the default view.

6. In the 3D view, notice the xyz icon. Drag the selected element in the direction of the Z icon. Now click to deslect it.

7. In the View Control Bar, choose the Highlight Displacement Sets button; the displacement sets will be highlighted in a different color as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5  The highlighted displaced elements of the building model

8.  Now, select the displacement set; the Modify | Displacement Set tab is displayed, as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6   The Modify | Displacement Set  tab.

9. In this tab, you can choose the Edit button from the Displacement Set panel; the Edit Displacement Set floating panel is displayed as shown in Figure 7.

Figure 8  The Edit Displacement Set panel

10. In this panel, you can choose the Add button or the Remove button to add or delete elements from the set. Choose Finish to exit from the editing mode.

11. In the Displacement Sets panel, you can choose the Path tool to trace the path of the displaced elements. On doing so, the  Modify Edit Displacement  Path tab is displayed and the cursor changes its shape.  Move the cursor on the building element s in the displacement sets, the dotted line will appear. Click to add the path. Figure 9 shows the path of the building added in the displacement sets.

Figure 9  Path in the displacement sets

12. Now  to reset the building model select the displacement set and choose the Reset button form the Displacement Set panel; the building is reset to its original.

You can read more detail of this topic on our latest text book Autodesk Revit Architecture 2014 for Architects and Designers
For more detail and know about our latest textbook log on to www.cadcim.com

The author of this blog  has co-authored many BIM titles and has 11years of experience in BIM Impementation. .

By
Manash Chatterjee

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Book in Revit Structure 2014

Exploring Autodesk Revit Structure 2014 by Prof. Sham TIckoo and CADCIM Technologies. To be released on 6th May 2014 . (Available in e-book and Paperback) For information log on to www. cadcim.com or mail us @ sales @cadcim.com 

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Linking Revit Structure with Robot and Checking Code

Autodesk Exchange Apps

The Structural Analysis and Code Checking Toolkit for Autodesk Revit software is a suite of tools that supports the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process and allows structural engineers to analyze and check your structure from within the Revit environment.

The toolkit contains the following items:

•    Structural Analysis for Autodesk® Revit®

•    The link with Autodesk® Robot™ Structural Analysis Professional 2014

•    Structural Results Storage & Exploration tools

•    Code Checking framework

Using this toolkit structural designers and engineers can optimize their workflows in the cloud and on the desktop by using the analytical model built in Autodesk Revit to conduct cloud-based structural analysis with access to Autodesk 360 services and by extending the Revit model to Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional software or supported third party analysis solutions. Once complete, analysis results can be easily stored and explored in the Revit environment.

Using the toolkit structural engineers can also verify and design structural elements according to local building codes and regulations which can be easily and quickly implemented by using the Code Checking framework.

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Enhancements in Revit Architecture 2014

We are working on Revit Architecture 2014 and have found the following enhancements:

·         Stair by Component

·         Segmented Elevation View

·         New Sample Model

Stair by Component:

o    Additional Location Line options for stair run creation: Two new run location line options, Exterior Support: Left and Exterior Support: Right, allow you to align to the exterior of either side support when creating a run.

o    Modify actual run width before or after stair creation: Modify the new Actual Run Width option on the Options Bar when creating a run to change the run width value. To modify the actual run width after the run is created, in stair assembly edit mode, you can now select the temporary dimension for the run width and change the value.

o    Modify the landing shape: New controls are available on the automatic landing to modify the landing leg length (where the landing connects to the runs)

o    Automatic landing reshape behavior: Unless you drag the control on the outer edge of an automatic landing, the position of this edge remains fixed when you modify the runs or use the other landing controls to change the landing shape.

o    Automatic landing creation: When creating a U-shaped stair with runs of varying widths, the automatic landing is created with a depth matching the width of the narrowest run. The landing depth can be changed after creation using the direct manipulation control or the temporary dimension.

o    Accurate modification support: Temporary dimensions can now be used to modify the run width, the landing depth on U-shaped stairs, the radius of a spiral run, and the distance between stair components. Listening dimensions display for the straight run length and the arc run radius and angle.

o    Snapping reference improvement: You will notice more snapping capabilities when creating and modifying stair components. For example, run to run vertical, horizontal, parallel, and perpendicular snapping is available when you drag the stair path end control.

·         Segmented elevation view: You can now split elevations into segments that are orthogonal to the view direction just as you can for sections.

·         New sample model: A new sample architectural model,rac_basic_sample_project.rvt, shows an example of how you can use Revit tools to build a model and document the design. Learning Links connect you to help topics that describe how to use features or add elements.

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Autodesk Subscription -Cloud

Access to Autodesk 360 Cloud Services and Products

To extend the workflow from the desktop to the cloud, Autodesk has developed various subscription to gain access to a collection if cloud services and cloud enabled product s powered bt Autodesk 360.

Features of the cloud:

1. The virtually infinite computing capacity of the cloud allows you to run tasks without tying up your desktop or the need for expensive hardware.
2. You can test the performance of multiple design options and rapidly increase the number of
3. visualizations as an integrated part of your workflow.
4. You can access Autodesk 360 services through a web or mobile interface as well as through your desktop software. 

The cloud services includes the following products:

Autodesk® 360 Rendering:  Reduces the time  and cost it takes to create compelling, photo realistic visualizations and panoramas —without tying up the desktop or requiring specialized  rendering hardware.

Autodesk® 360 Optimization for Autodesk® Inventor: Extend ideation and simulation beyond

the desktop by testing the performance of multiple product design.

Autodesk®  360 Energy Analysis for Autodesk® Revit®: Gain insight into energy consumption and building lifecycle costs in the early stages of design.

Autodesk® 360 Structural Analysis for Autodesk® Revit®: Explore more design options and  predict performance prior to construction.  

Autodesk® Green Building Studio®: Perform whole building analysis, optimize energy efficiency, and work toward carbon neutrality early in the design process with web-based energy analysis software.

Autodesk® 360 Infrastructure Modeler.: Effective Urban Planning: Make better-informed decisions and

drive quicker stakeholder buy-in by publishing, sharing and managing large infrastructure models on the 

cloud.

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Revit LT----- Autodesk's Vision

Why Revit LT and What it is all about?

Revit LT a lighter version of Revit software, which was launched in September 2012.

Since its launch in September this year, Revit LT continues to confuse many existing and potential consumers of Revit technology, but early adopters and traditional 2D AutoCAD stalwarts are already reaping the benefits of the technology, which is of course no surprise given the many benefits the technology delivers.

From the outset though we believe even its name does not help potential clients (many of whom will garner significant benefits from using the software) to understand what the product is, or where Revit LT actually sits in the market place.

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Autodesk Chronicle

Autodesk Chronicle

Project Chronicle is a free technology preview from Autodesk Research that makes it extremely convenient and easy for users to capture, share, and learn from software workflows. Project Chronicle consists of a recording utility to capture recordings, and a website that displays the recordings as Chronicles, interactive video tutorials. The videos can be shared publically or set to private, so that they can be used as internal training materials for a private office or classroom.

The Chronicle Recording Utility allows users to capture workflows from within Autodesk products. The utility records a continuous video screen capture and optionally voice narration. What makes Chronicle unique is that is also records the timing and details of workflow information, such as the tools, settings, and dialog boxes that are used during the workflow.

Captured data is then uploaded to the Chronicle Website. An author can then publish the Chronicle as either public or private, so that the desired user group can view a video of the workflow. Additionally, the captured workflow events are displayed on an interactive timeline, enhancing the viewing and learning experience.

In essence, Project Chronicle will allow software experts to showcase their expertise and will allow other users to view and learn from their real-world expert examples.

Please visit the Project Chronicle Website:https://chronicle.autodesk.com.

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