Content Highlight – Window Grilles
Getting up in ya grille! 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Division windows now feature a Grille panel type which responds to the thickness of […]
moreData, AI & Automation – Dynamo graph: Place elements along a line
This graph places elements along a selected model line that are equally spaced apart, specifying the number of elements per a selected family type. The […]
morebimco bytes – Sketch to Render using Stable Diffusion
Turn pen-and-paper sketches into renders with generative artificial intelligence: Preparing your sketch ControlNet extension Control Weight Preprocessor Model Exterior Interiors This training video is available […]
moreContent Highlight – Signs
This is your sign.... To stop and take a look at the signs we've posted in the bimco Content Library lately: Stop_Sign Sign_One Way Sign_Give […]
morebimco bytes – Managing Linked Models
Linking a model Positioning Phase mapping Display of linked elements This training video is available to current bimco subscribers by clicking the player. If you […]
morebimco bytes – Joinery: Creating Kitchen Wall Units
Joinery module overview Configuring kitchen overhead cupboard Configuring kitchen wall benches Creating kitchen wall modules This training video is available to current bimco subscribers by […]
moreContent – Have an eggscelent Easter
Have an eggscelent Easter The bimco team wish you a happy and safe Easter. We'll be back on deck Tuesday, so in the meantime, here's […]
morebimbi tip: ACC Email Notifications
Want to know if a consultant has shared or consumed a package in ACC? Get notified when activating the email notifications button under the Design […]
moreTwinmotion Opening Doors
When one door opens... we're able to walk into the room... Step by step instructions are available within the bimco knowledge base for swapping your […]
morebimco bytes – Twinmotion
An introduction to Twinmotion Revit Add-in including: Connecting to a model Interface Navigation Inserting objects Assigning materials Capturing and exporting images Updating a model This […]
morebimco bytes – Stable Diffusion
Join us for an overview of Stable Diffusion to create AI-generated images on a local PC: Features Interface Checkpoints/models Sampling method & steps Width & […]
moreContent Highlight – Sports Courts
We're serving up some fun with these sports courts now available in the bimco content library. Have a play with these ace families; we've got […]
morebimco bytes – Wall Types Sheets
Join us as we discuss: Wall numbering strategies Wall Types repository Tagging and presenting data Preparing wall type plan details Sheet setup and presentation This […]
moreData, AI & Automation – Replace and Purge Titleblocks
Clean your Revit project of company titleblocks before issuing out your model with this Dynamo graph. This graph replaces all the existing titleblocks in your […]
morebimco bytes – Joinery: Creating Kitchen Island Benches
Join us as we discuss creating kitchen island benches, including: bimco Joinery Template Reference Plane setup Inserting modules Linking parameters Adding equipment Configuring details This […]
moreKinship Search Improvements
Kinship has been working to improve their search results and we are excited to share that the results are now beginning to come through in […]
morebimco Bytes – Rhino Inside Revit
Rhino.Inside.Revit is a Revit add-in that allows Rhino and Grasshopper to run within the Revit environment. This class goes through v1.0 of the add-in and […]
morebimco Bytes – Dynamo – Randomisation
Join us as we look at Random nodes in Dynamo and learn how to manipulate objects integrating randomness. Math.Rand Math.Random Math.RandomList Example applications of randomisation
moreContent Highlight – bimco Structural Library
Into heavy metal? Then you're going to love the latest releases in the bimco Structural Library, featuring bimco modified structural components.
moreContent Highlight – Wall Collection
Hit a brick wall? Nail it with these new families and more now available the bimco content library: Brick Wall Chain Wire Fence Retaining Wall
morebimco Bytes – Placing Structural Framing
Inserting Structural Framing families Structural Framing Parameters Methods of placing Structural Framing Pros and cons of the placement methods This training video is available to […]
moreContent – bimco Content vs Manufacturer Content
Not all content is created equal and not all manufacturer content is bad or unnecessary. We can however say that using bimco's generic content means […]
morebimco Bytes – Solar Panel Output Analysis
Using the Solar Analysis tool to refine the placement, number and angle of photovoltaic panels to optimise output. Solar optimisation theory Solar potential of roof […]
moreContent Highlight – Festive Families
Just in the St. Nick of time! Add some festive cheer to your projects with these families available in the bimco content library: Christmas Tree […]
moreAnnouncement – The Final Leg for 2023
Happy Friday everyone, Some stats from 2023 to share. Also, today is the last chance to send your content requests and get your big support […]
morebimco Bytes – 2023 in Review
Hello fellow BIMtrepreneurs, Join us for the final bimco bytes for the year as we cover: Achievements and stats for 2023 Planned advancements for 2024 […]
morebimco Bytes – Model Checker using BIM Interoperability Tools
Using the Model Checker interface; Accessing Pre-built checksets; Customising checks with the Model Checker Configurator; Generating Compliance Reports; Visualising data using a PowerBI template This […]
morebimco Bytes – ACC Transmittals
How to create an ACC Transmittal Viewing ACC Transmittal files Issuing an ACC Transmittal to stakeholders without an ACC licence Limitations vs advantages This training […]
moreData, AI & Automation – Create worksets in bulk using Dynamo
Standardise and automate the creation of your company approved worksets from an excel spreadsheet using this Dynamo graph. This graph, demo video and workflow is […]
moreContent Highlight – Rev up your project with these new families
Buckle up, because the bimco library just got a turbo boost with brand new content featuring traffic lights and efficient parking solutions that are 'stacks' […]
morebimco Bytes – Introduction to Midjourney
Begin your generative AI learning journey with one of the most popular text-to-image apps, Midjourney. Join us as we take a look at: What is […]
morebimco Bytes – Displace Elements
Creating a Displacement View Saving 3D Views Rewind 3D View Settings Displacement Sets Displacement Paths This training video is available to current bimco subscribers by […]
moreContent Highlight – Shiny new lighting fixtures to brighten up your Friday
Light up your projects with this dazzling collection of pendants now available in the bimco content library.
moreData, AI & Automation – Dynamo graph: Create a Forest On a Surface
If a tree falls within a surface, and no-one is around to see it created, does it actually exist? A: Yes! Using the bimco 'Create […]
morebimco Bytes – Planting
2D vs 3D Planting families Features of bimco planting families Controlling visibility Tips for plans Tips for elevations This training video is available to current […]
morebimco Bytes – Joinery: Creating Handles
Get a handle on creating handles for bimco Joinery! Join us as we take a look at workflows to create custom handles for cupboards and […]
morebimco Bytes – Dependent Views
Use and benefits Creating dependent views Graphics and visibility Managing crop regions Matchlines and View References This training video is available to current bimco subscribers […]
moreContent Highlight – Fresh out of the oven!
Turn the heat up on your projects with these latest additions to the bimco library. Featuring a recessed oven, freestanding dishwasher, lighting fixtures and more, […]
morebimco Bytes – Family Version Control Between Projects
Techniques for maintaining consistent versions of families between multiple project models using the Project Repository and Kinship. Version control issues Location of approved versions Updating […]
morebimco Bytes – Schedule Sorting and Grouping
Techniques for effective sorting and grouping of data within schedules including: Filtering Sorting fields Configuring Headers and Footers Title, Count and Totals Itemizing and grouping […]
moreContent Highlight – AFL Premiership Cup and Goal Posts
Excited to kick off some major goals before the long weekend rolls in? Tackle your project head-on with our AFL Premiership Cup and AFL Goal […]
morebimco Bytes – Schedule Formatting and Appearance
Join us for an overview of schedule formatting and appearance, including: Placing and formatting on sheets Grid lines and cell display Formatting Text Field format […]
moreContent Highlight – ‘Wheely’ great new families
We've stacked the bimco library with brand new content that is hotter than a pizza oven and shinier than a shower screen. Grab these families […]
morebimco Bytes – Columns
An overview on the features of Structural and Architectural columns and their features including: Structural vs Architectural Columns Loading and configuring Placement techniques Modelling strategies […]
morebimco Bytes – ACC Project File Recovery
In this session we look at various methods for reviewing and recovering Revit projects hosted on the Autodesk Construction Cloud including models stored within: Restore […]
moreContent Highlight – Escalate your modelling
Make sure you stop and stair at this new family! Escalator is now available within the bimco content library.
morebimco bytes – Joinery: Creating Bespoke Storage Units
Are you ready to become a storage expert using the bimco Joinery families? Join us as we take a look at workflows to create custom […]
morebimco bytes – Desktop Connector
Join us as we explore the features of Autodesk Desktop Connector: Connected Drives and Cloud Data Sources: Autodesk Docs Autodesk Drive Autodesk Fusion 360 Upload […]
morebimco bytes – Joinery: Creating Vanities
Are you ready to become a bathroom vanity veteran using the bimco Joinery families? Join us as we take a look at workflows to create […]
moreContent Highlight – bimco Joinery
Introducing the bimco joinery families! 3 steps away from creating kitchens, island benches, robes, cupboards, storage, vanities and endless configurations of custom joinery. Start with […]
morebimco bytes – Levels
A demonstration of creating and modifying Levels and parameters associated with Levels. Creating a new level Editing a level's elevation Viewing and modifying 2D and […]
moreContent Highlight – Score a 3 Pointer
bimco has been busy with a random assortment of families now available to ensure you are covered for the long shot 3 pointer or slam […]
morebimco bytes – Preparing Marketing Plan Views and Sheets
Join us as we utilise the EF Tools add-in to assist with creating Marketing Plan views and sheets. Create Sheets Align Viewports on Sheets Rooms […]
morebimco bytes – Specification Sheets
A look at how to automate setting up Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment specification sheets (specs) in Revit. Comparing methods for Specifications Pros, cons and tips […]
morebimco bytes – Dynamo – Creating solid geometry from lines
We will create a simple geometry from a set of lines representing a lot boundary using the following nodes: Select Model Elements CurveElement.Curve Curve.StartPoint Point.X, […]
morebimco bytes – Title Blocks
An overview of Title Blocks, how to appropriately use them, some of their features/ pitfalls and how to customise to your company and project standards. […]
morebimco bytes – Select By ID
Ever had trouble locating missing objects in Revit? Join us at 2pm today while we look at the Select by ID tool. What are Revit […]
morebimco Training Summary
We are excited to share that we have compiled and emailed out a bimco Personalised Training Record which contains a summary of all subscriber training […]
morebimco bytes – Visibility Graphics Overrides
Join us as we take stock to look at one of the most used dialogs in Revit and some features commonly overlooked: Overview of Visibility/Graphics […]
moreAnnouncement – bimco welcomes bimbi to the team
bimbi is a blue-footed booby, a marine bird with bright blue feet and lots of character. He has been created as the bimco mascot to […]
moreContent Highlight – New and updated families
The bimco content team have been busy creating and updating an assortment of families for you. Need a beer, birthing bath or floor scrubber? We've […]
morebimco bytes – Joinery
Introducing the bimco joinery families. We'll take a look at using these modular families to create different configurations, in a snap! Joinery families available Hosting […]
morebimco bytes – DiRoots ProSheets
Using DiRoots ProSheets add-in to batch export Views and Sheets to named PDF, DWG and IFC. Use and Overview of ProSheets Searching, sorting and filtering […]
morebimco bytes – Checking Compliance with Area Schemes
Using the Area tool to check over Permeability, Site coverage, Garden Areas and creating your own Area Schemes for checking compliance. Measuring Areas for Regulatory […]
morebimco bytes – DiRoots OneFilter
Exploring the DiRoots OneFilter Add-In for finding and selecting elements within Revit. As part of the session, we cover the various tabs within the tool […]
morebimco bytes – Glazed Roofs and Battens
Using the Sloped Glazing Roof tool to create various glazed roofs, awnings and ceiling battens. Adding grids Adding mullions Swapping panels Editing footprint Custom roof […]
moreContent Highlight – Lounge Sweets!
An array of new arm chairs and lounges are now available in the bimco library. We've tested them out for you - sofa, so good […]
morebimco bytes – DiRoots ParaManager – Managing model and family parameters
This session looks at the free DiRoots ParaManager (1.3) add-in for Revit to manage parameters:1. What is it?2. Project environment Parameters Categories Transfer Families Shared […]
morebimco bytes – Path of Travel
This session includes an overview of path of travel: Generate an Automatic Path of Travel Calculating Distance Route Analysis Settings Specifying Obstacles Path of Travel […]
morebimco bytes – Revit 2024 Features
This session includes an overview of new features in Revit 2024 including: Toposolids User Interface Geometry manipulation Graphics and element display Sheet and view Pattern […]
morebimco bytes – Power Automate: Basic Revit Automation
This session covers an introduction to using Microsoft Power Automate to automate basic repetitive tasks in Revit. Understanding what to automate Creating flows and subflows […]
morebimco bytes – DiRoots SheetLink
This session covers: What is it? Schedules tab Exporting Importing Other tabs (Model Categories, Annotation Categories, Elements & Spatial) Export Project Standards This training video […]
morebimco bytes – Kinship Analytics: Managing your Projects
This session covers: Kinship "projects" and models Server type Projects Summary Models History This training video is available to current bimco subscribers by clicking the […]
morebimco bytes – External Elevations
This session covers: Creating External Elevations Features of elevation markers Types, visibility and display Setting up View Titles Placing on Sheets Tagging and Annotating This […]
morepyRevit – Recommended Tools
pyRevit - Recommended Tools pyRevit is a free add-in for Revit that you can install yourself that has a bunch of tools to cut down […]
morebimco bytes – Managing Purchaser Changes in Multi-Residential Projects
This session covers: Modelling Concepts Design Options Apartment Groups Documentation Strategies Interior Changes Exterior Changes This training video is available to current bimco subscribers by […]
morebimco bytes – Assigning Classification using BIM Interoperability Tools
This session covers assigning classifications in BIM Interoperability Tools: BIM Interoperability Tools Add-in Assigning Classification Classification Options Assigning Picklists - Virtual Buildings Information System (VBIS) […]
morebimco bytes – Dynamo: Sorting Lists
A dive into sorting lists with Dynamo: List.Sort List.SortIndexByValue List.SortByFunction List.SortByKey This training video is available to current bimco Subscribers by clicking the player. If […]
moreContent Highlight – Wall Mount Monkey Lamp
A chimp off the old block! Keep monkeying around with this playful wall accessory. Lamp_Wall Mount_Monkey is now available within the bimco content library.
morebimco bytes – Concrete Coordination
An exploration of the Concrete Coordination views for reviewing plans including: Concrete coordination view settings Filters for concrete features Display of elements and subcategories Coordinating […]
moreContent Highlight – Filled Region Tags
Know if your glass is half 'filled' with these new tags for filled regions. Handy for quick checks on areas. Also able to tag description […]
morebimco bytes – Ceilings
An overview of the basic features of the ceiling tool including: Basic vs Compound Ceilings Ceiling by Sketch Automatic Ceilings Sloped Ceilings Modelling Tips This […]
morebimco bytes – Kinship Analytics: Revit Content Health
A look into the Content analytics tools of the Kinship content management system. What is Kinship analytics? Projects tab Families History Content tab Library Content […]
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