Revit 2017 Model Performance Technical Note

Revit Model Performance Technical Note

Revit 2016 upgrading to 2017 Text issue

If you just upgraded your 2016 model to 2017 and had major troubles with your text not working properly. This may be of help to you.
This is how to fix it:
Go here.

This is why...
Go here.

Navisworks lesser known functions

If you're not using Navisworks, the question is why? Especially if you've now purchased the AEC Collection from Autodesk. You have the Navis Manage at your disposal and no matter who/where you are in this industry, Navis has functionality for you. Below is a blog post of some of the lesser know tools / functions you can take advantage of, from the Beyond Design gurus!
14-things-youll-be-shocked-you-never-knew-about-autodesk-navisworks

Navisworks Clash Grouping options

It is critical to progress to be organized and develop a system and standards and stick to them. Below are some references for those attempting to reduce headaches.

Good article from WRW on saving time in Navis on Clash Grouping, referencing Simon Moreau (bim42 blog).
Automatic Grouping of Clashes from What Revit Wants

Another bim42 post:
http://bim42.com/2016/11/group-clashes/

Here's the bim42 add-on app on the Autodesk App Store:
https://apps.autodesk.com/NAVIS/en/Detail/Index?id=7544208847822212204&appLang=en&os=Win64

Here's an example of more basic Grouping that can be done without add-ons
https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/navisworks-products/learn-explore/caas/screencast/Main/Details/b0af5999-7a03-4bbd-83e2-9ce19ca42248.html

What are your preferred methods of Clash Detection and how do you get through the project most efficiently? Let us know!

Revit 2017 for Fabrication

Do you use Autodesk CADmep / ESTmep / CAMduct? Have you implemented Revit, (2017 to be clear)? Do you use SysQue? Have you attempted to not use SysQue and just use the building3Dcontent.com library of content? Have you found that the "managed" part of the SysQue database actually causes more issues than it fixes?

These are things I think about?
What are your thoughts?

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Revit Model Performance Technical Note (2015)

For your reference:
Revit Model Performance Technical Note 2015

ReCap 3.1 has been released!

Great new additions to the ReCap workflows. ReCap 3.1 is now out!
http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/reality-computing/four-more-reasons-to-love-recap/ba-p/6595808