4D time simulation in Navisworks software for construction projects are often complicated BIM (Building Information Modeling) services to be used on a daily basis. Reasons can include problems in model coordination, time and element mismatches, time model execution availability, and more. With this approach, we will use the Dynamo player and Dynamo workflows over Revit 2021 software to clean, manage, label, and even create a time schedule so 4D simulation can be easily created and the communication proposal facilitates model coordination and execution. We will cover several routine workflows so that all elements for any type of intelligent model are aligned clean and useful for project management, enabling us to link the model and time schedules with Navisworks in record time. This instructional demo is the synthesis of 13 years of simulations from different projects to make 4D simulation a required task for all projects.

RPA (robotic process automation) is growing fast. RPA is mimicking the repetitive human activities with software robots. Almost 25-30% of every project has repetitive tasks that are done by engineers, designers, and modelers, including data copying from Microsoft Excel to a software, headers and footers for drawings, drawing info extraction, conversions, analysis, and so on. For some of these activities we use plug-ins, programs like Dynamo software, coding like VBA, .NET, and Forge. But these are specific to each software and work for a specific task. In this session, I'm going to introduce an innovative solution using RPA that works with most Autodesk software, including AutoCAD software, Civil 3D software, Revit software, and Navisworks software. You will see RPA in action preparing inputs, transferring data between different sources, performing analysis, extracting data, filing data, generating reports, and much more, aiming to automate your business processes. Join this exciting session to learn about RPA and its application with Autodesk products.

This class will dig into Revit software with tips and tricks from the low-hanging fruit (symbols, text, and standards) and things to consider (metric, Imperial or soft metric, geographies, and so on). We'll look at using note block content for abbreviation lists and schedules, processing diagrams using custom families, and keynoting. We'll cover assemblies codes, what view templates are and how to use them effectively for consistency from templates forward, sample practices for view naming and browser management in anticipation of exports, and ways of managing work sets in local and linked files to help speed up your system by simply organizing data. We'll also look at how work sets track through links, schema for management, best practices on file sizes, and how to push those limits and possibly a few Dynamo Scripts to assist in management and setups of projects.

Voorbij Prefab is a highly automated concrete factory in the Netherlands that produces wall elements for housing. At Voorbij Prefab, the clients’ Revit models are directly used to generate data for the robots. This class will show the complete workflow. It starts with managing the clients to get uniform models, then combining the Revit models, and using Dynamo to add all the concrete detailing. Using IDAT software, based on AutoCAD software, reinforcement is added and files are created to feed the robots. Finally, BIM 360 Field software is used in combination with QR codes to scan and view the precast elements on the building site. Not only will we explain this workflow, we’ll do it from start to finish during this one-hour class—and an element by choice will be produced live in the factory in Amsterdam! At the end of this class, we’ll take a look into the future regarding how the Structural Precast Extension in combination with IDAT tools can be used to produce even more efficiently with Revit software.

Contemporary rail projects are vastly complex due to an intersection of several key factors. The deliverables and support that agencies and contractors ask for are scaling with new technology. These technologies are relatively new to the rail design space, and there are currently no precedents for implementing them. On two similar rail projects, tailored workflows and custom automation tools were developed in order to deliver the required standard documentation, visualization, clash detection, and asset management deliverables. The synergy between automation, connected BIM, and creative project workflow were essential to the execution of these projects. In this session, we’ll examine the project needs, collaboration between BIM 360 software and ProjectWise, and automation with the Subassembly Composer, Dynamo, Forge, and LISP.

The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is transitioning from traditional desktop applications to a decentralized cloud model, where project data is stored in databases, not bulky files. Leading this shift, Autodesk offers a comprehensive suite of APIs and services, unlocking new ways to connect workflows with data. This class, aimed at intermediate-level users, dives into Dynamo software's connectors and the new AEC Data Model API, facilitating seamless integration of cloud-based functionalities. We start with an overview of the AEC Data Model nodes and GraphQL nodes, enabling navigation to Autodesk hubs, projects, and data sources. Attendees will learn how to connect Dynamo graphs with cloud data and efficiently unpack and filter data using a variety of nodes. The class will conclude with examples showcasing cross-trade workflows. Takeaways will include understanding the capabilities of Dynamo and Autodesk Platform Services, and inspiring new data-driven methods for future projects.

Join Mika Kazassoglou—an 18-year-old high school student from Liverpool, England—in exploring the use of software such as Autodesk Fusion, Revit, Autodesk CFD, and Dynamo to craft a unique solution for a local housing project. This session will offer a glimpse into his growth as a young, aspiring engineer, showcasing how he used these powerful tools to hone his skills. His project draws inspiration from sustainable design principles, incorporating elements from Passive House methodology to tackle energy efficiency and elevate living standards. He'll showcase the intricacies of his design process, looking at how Dynamo facilitated the creation of a distinctive roof model and how CFD analysis was used to assess its performance. Above all, this session will serve as a testament to the transformative potential of technically driven education, supported by Autodesk. It's a narrative of learning from mistakes, refining skills, and, ultimately, evolving into a more adept engineer.

Did you want some fun and exciting—and unconventional—Revit and Dynamo tips? Then attend this class! We'll cover some "off the wall" Revit tips, such as quick dimensioning from any location in your Revit model to any other location. Also, this class will cover some lesser-known Dynamo tips that'll get your Revit workflow really moving. How about crazy tips for family modeling? This class will have that too! Sit back and enjoy the ride, and even if you're a Revit and Dynamo expert, you'll learn something new.

In today's dynamic architecture, engineering, and construction industry, projects are scaling up in size and complexity. Delivering projects under tight deadlines without compromising quality is the ultimate challenge, and the demand for efficiency and optimum solutions has never been greater. This session will explore the transformative power of optimization in Autodesk products, showcasing how they're instrumental in achieving maximum outcomes. Through a series of practical examples using Revit software, Autodesk Forma software, Autodesk Tandem software, and custom API-based solutions, participants will uncover invaluable insights into the power of optimization at every stage—from design through construction to operations. Join this session to explore the forefront of optimization—where innovation meets efficiency and projects are not just completed but elevated to their fullest potential.

Finding it tough to uncover the elements you want to see in Revit software? So much time is spent finding elements in your views that it can affect your ability to get work done. Through examples of common visibility problems, we can uncover the typical problems in a given view. This course will take you through the Revit Graphics hierarchy to explain the ways you can find and uncover elements throughout your model in a systematic way. Learn ways to uncover visibility issues in your model and change the behavior of the model editors and consultants for best-practice results. Understand how work sets, filters, line styles, view templates, links, and computer hardware like graphics cards can all make a difference in adjusting your model appearance. You will walk away from this course with the knowledge of how to adjust your views to see what you want with the minimal amount of troubleshooting required to save time, effort, and sanity.

In today's digital age, extracting Revit model data and visualizing it effectively is paramount to successful project delivery. Woods Bagot is a global firm with 17 offices. In the last month, there were 450+ active Revit users accessing 34,000+ unique Revit files and producing 126+ million data points. This session will explore the intricacies of extracting and using Revit model data, ensuring its relevancy, and using various tools for data collection. We'll explore innovative approaches to data visualization, highlighting the importance of clear, concise, and effective presentations. Join us to discover how to harness the power of data to enhance architectural designs and communicate ideas across borders.

In this talk, we will dive deeply into how ongoing technological strides are revolutionizing building services engineering and enabling new event-driven design workflows. We will explore innovative automation tools, including visual programming and SaaS platforms, that are not only enhancing the efficiency and precision of MEP designs, but are also promoting a more integrative and dynamic approach to engineering challenges by capturing engineering knowledge, as well as the data that drives it. This presentation will also emphasize the transformative potential of fileless data architecture through the power of federated GraphQL APIs, Neo4j graph databases, and Autodesk Forma software. These advanced technologies facilitate a seamless, real-time flow of information, adapting dynamically to changes and ensuring that every component within a project is consistently synchronized with a single source of design information.

In 2018, HMC Architects created a dedicated digital practice to support the firm's digital transformation. A major pillar of HMC's digital practice is technology training, which serves to develop the "digital IQ" of team members in their adoption of the latest technologies and methods. As the leader of this division of digital practice, the speaker has developed technology training regimens to increase HMC's project teams' technical abilities, implementation of cloud-based collaboration, and other advanced building information modeling (BIM)-based workflows. Today, our technology training has merged with all of HMC's learning and development training with the implementation of a unified learning management system. From here, we'll have the ability to integrate more of the firm's business data and gain insights into how our people make the greatest impact on design outcomes.

Railway systems have complex rules to follow during the design phase, and their automation is highly required due to the massive and systematic work that needs to be done, and the very detailed list of materials necessary. The catenary system is one of the most complex systems in railway. Using Civil 3D, Revit, and Dynamo software, we can automate the design process and create the best workflow—which we'll demonstrate in this session, including complex parametric families, and automatic section views for each mast with dimensions. We'll also demonstrate some other systems' design automation, like CCTV and the automatic creation of camera field-of-vision 3D views for the train driver and metro station platform cameras to achieve the best installation criteria and avoid rework during construction phase. Plus, we'll explore how to convert all of these scripts to plug-in buttons with pyRevit.

We've hosted more than 80 live sessions and interviews with the world's top experts in building information modeling (BIM) and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC). Our global audience has engaged with diverse topics, including advanced Revit strategies, the AI revolution in BIM, emerging AEC apps, and the latest industry technologies. This session pulls back the curtain on "BIM Pure Live." You'll discover practical tricks, apps, techniques, gear, and strategies that make our show both engaging and informative. Learn the most-effective and inspiring insights from the diverse pool of industry leaders we've hosted. Learn how you can apply these ideas to your projects, enhancing your skills and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in your work. Hopefully, this session will inspire you to share your knowledge and change the world.

This session will look at the full parametrization of an automated rebar modeling and drawing extraction used for infrastructure projects using Civil 3D, Revit, and Dynamo. This idea advances the automation of building information modeling (BIM) for bridge and tunnel reinforcement by developing a novel workflow in Germany's most progressive state, THE LÄND. Using a parametric template for rebars, the study integrates Dynamo, facilitating the automatic generation of intelligent models and rebar schedules. This method was successfully applied to real, large-scale, bridge and tunnel projects, demonstrating its effectiveness. The workflow enables automatic extraction of detailed rebar drawings and annotations. By streamlining project execution and enhancing data coherence, this integrated approach significantly improves BIM lifecycle management for infrastructure construction. The underlying ontology connecting normative requirements, FE results, and our long-term experience is the final step on our road map for an AI-based reinforcement generation.

Specialized applications for structure, analysis, detailing, and more are now included when you subscribe to the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection. How is the new, unified AEC Collection changing how you work? In this 60-minute session, you’ll learn about the seamless Revit software, Robot Structural Analysis software, Advance Steel software, and Dynamo software. You’ll learn how to link a Revit structural model to Robot Structural Analysis for structural steel code check and optimization. You’ll also learn how to control all models using Dynamo and Autodesk Generative Design software. This class will also cover how to set up and use BIM 360 Design software for sharing Revit, Robot Structural Analysis, and Advance Steel models, and to curate, coordinate, and manage deliverables throughout the project lifecycle. When design project teams have the right information at the right time, work happens faster.

Скорость инноваций увеличивается во всех сферах нашей жизни. С первого дня в архитектурной вузе до последнего дня ваши знания будут устаревать, и вам нужно постоянно их обновлять. У Autodesk есть решения, которые помогают архитектору создавать проект из эскиза с помощью Formit, затем преобразовывать его в Revit с новыми функциями генеративного дизайна и Dynamo. Генеративный дизайн - один из методов, который помогает не только найти лучшее решение вашего проекта, но и минимизировать время создания. В этой демонстрации мы обсудим этапы проектирования от бумажного эскиза до Formit, Revit с Dynamo, что будет полезно для архитекторов, дизайнеров. Откройте для себя процесс перехода от бумажных эскизов к цифровым и создайте модель, используя функции генеративного дизайна.

Dynamo уже завоевал прочные позиции среди пользователей Revit, с его помощью решается масса нетривиальных задач в архитектурном проектировании. Для Civil 3D Dynamo был адаптирован только в этом году и пока не получил такого широкого распространения. За эти 60 минут мы разберёмся, что из себя представляет среда визуального программирования, как работать с нодами Dynamo и нужны ли какие-то специальные знания, чтобы написать алгоритм. Мы рассмотрим несколько практических примеров, чтобы понять, какие именно задачи можно автоматизировать, и с какими типами объектов работает Dynamo для Civil 3D.