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Fix for QTO 3D issue

2009-08-28T06:33:23-07:00

Mark Hadwen on the QTO development team, writes:

I figured out what is causing the 3D graphics issue with QTO 2010. As previously known, some graphics cards do not work in 3D mode in QTO with hardware acceleration turned on.

It seems that QTO and Design Review share the same registry switch for the model driver selection. So when you select “Direct3D” as your model driver for Design Review it turns it on for QTO which causes the problem. If “Direct3D” is selected as the View Settings for the model driver in Design Review, Deselecting “Enable Hardware Acceleration” in QTO does not turn hardware acceleration off.

To fix this, open the options dialog for Design Review, in the Model tab, in the View Settings section set the Driver to “OpenGL” or “Software (OpenGL)”.

The next time you open a 3D Dwf in Design review and “Direct3D” is not being used a message appears:

“Direct X Driver Found, Autodesk Design Review has detected the presence of the DirectX graphic drivers on this system. Would you like to switch to DirectX to take advantage of better 3D model performance?”

Select “Do not show this message again” and select the cancel button.

Thanks for the tip, Mark!

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2009-08-20T07:26:32-07:00

Jason Pratt

Video: How to use Revit Custom Parameters in QTO

2009-08-18T08:17:30-07:00

Watch full screen for best results!

BIM Networking event at Autodesk headquarters, Waltham, MA 7/23/09

2009-07-10T13:40:01-07:00

Meet, greet, and learn.

Join Autodesk, the Boston Society of Architects, and Microdesk for a networking event at the Autodesk Gallery Boston on Trapelo Road.

Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009
Time: 6 p.m.–8 p.m.
Location: 1560 Trapelo Rd, Waltham

In partnership with the Boston Society of Architects and Microdesk, Autodesk is hosting a networking event for job-seeking architects, engineers, and designers in the Boston Area. Meet potential employers in your field, network with peers and learn more about how you can benefit from the Autodesk Assistance Program.

Please RSVP to autodeskAAP@fleishman.com by Friday, July 17, 2009.

Registration is limited.

What a Slice of BIM looks like

2009-06-17T13:11:54-07:00

Jason Pratt

Making DWF files for QTO from Revit and ACA

2009-06-11T12:27:49-07:00

Here's how you make DWFs for use in Autodesk QTO (and other tools) that require smart (i.e., property-containing) DWF files from AutoCAD Architecture and Revit Architecture. Enjoy!

How to publish DWF files from AutoCAD Architecture and Revit Architecture from Jason Pratt on Vimeo.

Exterior Siding Takeoffs in QTO

2009-05-27T09:31:36-07:00

Hi guys,

I continue to post videos at vimeo.com because of the high-def capability and no ten-minute limit and so forth.

Here's one from a little while back on how to take off exterior siding in QTO. Enjoy! (remember: watch it full screen for best results!)

QTO - Exterior Siding Takeoffs from Jason Pratt on Vimeo.

BIM Appears in a Shopping Mall

2009-05-18T07:12:03-07:00

You might say BIM has arrived when you see it in your local shopping mall. Autodesker Ilya Bass writes:

"BIM is seeping into the consumer world. See the attached picture - Tocci Construction is remodeling Crate & Barrel at the Natick Mall, and is promoting their use of technology (Revit screen shots I believe)."

QTO Tip: Remove a segment from a 2D linear measurement

2009-05-12T14:36:52-07:00

Removing a section of a linear takeoff in Autodesk QTO from Jason Pratt on Vimeo.

Add points/vertices to a QTO 2010 Takeoff

2009-05-08T08:10:16-07:00

QTO 2010 Add Vertices from Jason Pratt on Vimeo.

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