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Fencing in Revit - Continuous Chain Link

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:17:08 PDT

Based on the following comment Nice post! A similar approach I take is to do the chain link itself with a railing instead of a baluster panel family. Since the panel family is "fixed", it becomes a...

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Revit Keyboard ShortCuts 2011 - Missing Isolate Element returns!

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:38:09 PDT

You'll be happy to know that the shortcut for Isolate Element has returned in 2011. This shortcut was present in 2010 until the Subscription Service Pack (#3) was installed.

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Navisworks 2011 is here!

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:37:25 PDT

I just got the notification that Navisworks 2011 is available. Autodesk NavisWorks Manage 2011 EGJCR Commercial Product Upgrade Windows From Previous Version(s) is now available for...

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Revit 2011 Build Checker Application #4 Released

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:26:04 PDT

I've updated the Revit Build checker for the 2011 products. Looks like I get to wait until April 8th to try it out, so if anyone would like to test and report back, I would welcome it. Here is a...

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Revit 2009 UI revisited - for those with tough firewalls

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:10:08 PDT

I was working with a client today who was struggling with the move from Revit Architecture 2009 to 2010. With the imminent release of Revit 2011, I recommended that they download the zip file Gregory...

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Revit Blogger Day - Revit 2011 PDF Download

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:07:22 PDT

Too much in-for-ma-tion...run-ning through my brain....too much in-for-ma-tion. Feel free to learn more about the new features in the 2011...

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Enhancements to Revit Architecture 2011

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:01:52 PDT

Autodesk Revit Architecture helps architects and designers work naturally, design freely, and deliver projects efficiently. Purpose-built for building information modeling (BIM), Revit Architecture...

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Revit 2011 - Revit / BIM Marketshare Tipping Point

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:52:35 PDT

There is a lot to learn and embrace in Revit 2011. If you've been waiting to move from a CAD platform to a true BIM modeling solution, now is the time. Plan to upgrade your hardware to really...

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Detecting 32bit or 64bit OS in VBscript

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:42:02 PST

As part of the process of updating some machines to 64bit this week, I realized that I'll have to adjust existing code to automate updates and service packs on the affected machines. I wrote...

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Revit Flip Controls are ALWAYS Exterior

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:56:38 PST

Remember, flip controls on objects in Revit are always on the Exterior side of the object.

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Revit Experienced Architects - Job in ATL

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:23:40 PST

I just heard about a local firm looking to add some Revit positions in the ATL... anyone with Real revit project experience looking for work? Contact me.

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Buy Popcorn for the Cubscouts and help the troops too!

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:19:28 PDT

Trevor just created this message to help him earn a free camping trip this year. It would feel so good to buy some popcorn from this clever boy! Did you know you can help me earn my own way in...

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Revit Swept Blends - Chimney WIP

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:32:45 PDT

Thought I'd share a work in progress. Custom Home with Corkscrew Chimney. This was accomplished using Revit 2009 using the swept blend tool and arrays. Click on the image to download the family.

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AUGI Career Center - It's NEW!

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:00:25 PDT

Get a Job, Get Noticed, Get your career advice at careers.augi.com. Check out the latest offering from your friends at AUGI.com - It is a Web-based career center that connects job seekers with...

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Fixing Missing Hatch Problems - Error Reading Hatch pattern

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:07:22 PDT

From time to time you might run into this problem with files you receive from others. Problem: You receive an autocad drawing. You open the file and attempt to change or match a hatch pattern. ...

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New Screencaster Video Twitter tool - Screenr.com

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:59:30 PDT

I thought I'd share this tool with you. I have found it very useful for doing a quick screen capture and then tweeting the video link directly inside twitter. The tool is web based, it records...

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Removing Portions of a Continuous Dimension in Revit

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:40:59 PDT

Want to remove portions of a continuous dimension string within Revit but don't want to delete and re-create the string? Use the grip and your Right Mouse Button (RMC). Delete Witness Lines is the...

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Content Browser Hotfix - Confiming the fix for ADT 2007

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:30:35 PDT

Although there is no official hotfix release yet, for the content browser drag and drop issue, I can confirm that the "unofficial" hotfix does indeed restore the missing functionality for all...

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Change your habits to speed up your Revit Model Response

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:04:52 PDT

Are you one member of a team who is working in a Revit Model? Wish you could speed up your file access? You can, but you must enlist the help of your team mates. Create a new text based legend and...

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Revit Tip - Clearing overlapping walls and room separation lines.

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:46:41 PDT

Keep your model performing optimally by eliminating conditions that result in overlapping room separation lines and walls. As an aid to assist you in finding these conditions, create a view template...

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Autodesk University 2009 - Have you Registered yet?

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:39:12 PDT

Did you know that AU registration is open? If you haven't yet registered, you'll want to hurry up and get registered. Do it now, before all the good classes are gone! See you at Autodesk...

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Adding Attributes to Dynamic Blocks - Don't forget ATTSYNC

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:38:08 PDT

I received a request to update some dynamic blocks this morning. The blocks were originally set up with a text entity that was allowed to be relocated much like an attribute, but was hardcoded to...

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Find the cure for MS - Help team Autodesk achieve their goal

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:29:26 PDT

I received the following message from AUGI friend Roopinder Tara. I'll be doing a charity ride for MS this weekend with Team Autodesk. We are trying to raise money but are well short of our goal....

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Impression - Hand Rendered or Stylized? BOTH are possible

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:50:55 PDT

I held another Brown Bag Lunch yesterday with the focus on Autodesk Impression. As part of the discussion, I prepared some examples of entourage for review. One of the images below is a stylized...

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ADOBE CS3 Font Issue Resolved - "something prevented the text engine from being initialized

richard.binning@augi.com (Richard Binning) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:48:44 PDT

Having trouble with Adobe Photoshop? I ran across an issue with uneditable text in a photoshop file on a designer's pc. After uninstalling and reinstalling didn't work, I found a solution in...

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