Associated Engineering | Production Pulse Newsletter | Volume 1 - Issue 2

PRODUCTION PULSE

NEWSLETTER VOLUME 1: ISSUE 2 – DECEMBER 2020

B uilding I nformation M odeling

Importing Shape Files as Pipe Networks

Civil 3D Productivity Tip

The ability to import shape files into Civil 3D as linework (including object data) using the Map functionality has existed for several versions and is a great way to create 2D reference files. This workflow can become tedious if you need to convert the imported linework to a pipe network.

Since 2019, Civil 3D has streamlined this task by adding functionality to create a gravity pipe network directly from a shape file. For more information on this Civil 3D Productivity Tip: HERE.

If you have any questions pertaining the content within this article, please contact: Mike Tremblay, Civil 3D Technical Advisory Council (C3DTAC) Member and Alberta North Regional Drawing Production Coordinator

NEWRevit Startup Files—Coming Soon! Revit Template Files Update

As a part of our efforts towards creating streamlined workflows, we will be deploying a Revit Start Up file for all new Revit projects.

Transitioning to a Revit startup file automates many required tasks when creating models. Users will no longer be required to manually populateWorksets and assign each Revit link individually, rather users will only have to reload the Revit links from the correct project location. The Revit project startup file saves time and will improve our ability to deliver projects consistently, efficiently and of the highest quality.

The Startup file will be developed for Revit 2020 version, and results in the retirement of the previously leveraged Revit templates.

Watch for the official release of the new Revit Startup file in January 2021.

If you have any questions pertaining to the Revit Startup Files or the existing Revit Templates, please contact:

Chad Strecker

Edwin Guerra Castrejon

Corporate BIMCoordinator

BIM Specialist

Helen Leblanc

Kevin Darrach

Alberta North Regional BIM Manager

Electrical Engineer