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How to reduce file size in Revit?
I'm already at 390mb and I need to know how to reduce my file size, any suggestions?

Question promoted in topics Autodesk Revit, BIM, file ... • 29th January 2013 5 Answers Add Answer

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What is the average/reasonable frame per second for a walkthrough rendering?
I would like to find out what is a good frame per second figure to produce good quality animation but not take hour...

Question promoted in topics BIM, BIM help, BIM render ... • 24th January 2013 4 Answers Add Answer

tom.schanen BIMstop Profile

What render software to use for Revit?
Hi, could anyone tell me the best render software (and that is not to expensive), as I would really like to do some...

Question promoted in topics Autodesk Revit, BIM, BIM presentation ... • 21st January 2013 6 Answers Add Answer

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Tips for reducing rendering time?
I know rendering normally takes a bit of time so does anyone have tips for reducing rendering time?

Question promoted in topics BIM, BIM help, BIM render ... • 17th January 2013 4 Answers Add Answer

violeta.marinova BIMstop Profile

How do we model standing seam metal roof in Revit?
Standing Seam roofs drive me nuts. I have read a lot of forums. Nowhere can I find accurate information on that. An...

Question promoted in topics BIM, Revit • 10th January 2013 0 Answers Add Answer

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Which formats can I export into Revit?
I would like to put some 3ds Max objects into my Revit projects, for example, is this possible?

Question promoted in topics BIM, BIM file formats, BIM importing ... • 19th December 2012 3 Answers Add Answer

hans.severloh BIMstop Profile

What is an 'average' file size for Revit?
I'm a little bit worried about my current file size, I'm at 350mb and not even finished yet! What is an acceptable...

Question promoted in topics Autodesk Revit, average file size, BIM ... • 10th December 2012 4 Answers Add Answer

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Communication for changes? How to best communicate and track changes made with others
Currently working on a project with multiple people and just curious if there is a great way to communicate the cha...

Question promoted in topics BIM, BIM tracking, BIM tracking changes ... • 7th December 2012 2 Answers Add Answer

mikey BIMstop Profile

Legal issues around BIM?
As the adoption of BIM (Building Information Modeling) is happening faster and faster, what legal issues have peopl...

Question promoted in topics BIM, BIM accuracy, BIM adoption ... • 28th November 2012 3 Answers Add Answer

Rachel.Beckingham BIMstop Profile

Moving from a trial version to a 'full' version, how to convert files?
I'm currently using an ArchiCAD trial version, if I decide to buy the 'full' version will I be able to convert/tran...

Question promoted in topics archicad, ArchiCAD help, ArchiCAD trial ... • 12th November 2012 4 Answers Add Answer

marcoariveros BIMstop Profile

What is Open BIM?
Could someone please explain to me what 'Open BIM' is please? Is it just one type of company using it?

Question promoted in topics BIM, BIM help, explanation ... • 9th November 2012 4 Answers Add Answer

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Could anyone tell me good books to read about BIM in general?
Just wanting to have a read about BIM, how it’s best implemented, used etc. Could anyone recommend any good books...

Question promoted in topics BIM, BIM help, BIM information ... • 1st November 2012 6 Answers Add Answer

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Workshops for ArchiCAD?
Like my previous question, but this time for ArchiCAD, are there any workshops, seminars or webinars available? May...

Question promoted in topics archicad, ArchiCAD education, ArchiCAD help ... • 29th October 2012 5 Answers Add Answer

t_charles_t BIMstop Profile

What is the difference between BIM and BIMx?
I have seen BIMx used or mentioned, but what is the actual difference between BIMx and BIM?

Question promoted in topics BIM, BIM help, BIMx ... • 26th October 2012 4 Answers Add Answer

alessio.perruquet BIMstop Profile

Difference between CAD and BIM?
Just starting out and am wanting to know what the difference between CAD and BIM is.

Question promoted in topics 2d, 3d, BIM ... • 25th October 2012 4 Answers Add Answer

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What is the general cost of BIM software?
I am looking at the ROI of BIM and would really like to know the costs involved with BIM, as not many businesses re...

Question promoted in topics BIM, BIM cost, BIM help ... • 24th October 2012 3 Answers Add Answer

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