Hatch 22 is a free Revit Add-on utility that assists you to create your own custom draft and model hatch patterns.

Detail Patterns

- Detail patterns can be used in a variety of 2d situations such as  floor detailing, cut patterns general detailing.

- By using continuous, dashed, and dot line types the variety of patterns is limitless.

- Rotating detail pattern types can take a bit of adjusting to match the line styles across each boundary module.

- Curved lines are not recognised, however a series of connected ‘dashed’ lines can be substituted.

- The simplest method of compiling your library is to have your notepad hatch file open in a separate window and copy-paste the named hatches direct to the file. Alternatively, create a separate file with individual hatches within.

Model Patterns

Custom model patterns can be useful when working with 3d finishes. For example, creating negative detailing on panels, schist veneers, floor parquet etc

Summary

Custom hatch patterns can be labour intensive, and take quite some time to create, whether  using Autocad or by script. Hatch22 makes it simple to create custom hatch files that can be added to your hatch library with minimal effort.

Full instructions, and content can be found Here

These surveys are a great way to let Autodesk know what’s important to you.  This one is all about the interactions between AutoCAD and Revit!

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Although we are signing off for this year and won’t be back until 22nd February there is bound to be something worth talking or knowing about.  So after last nights meeting and discussion we are going to use this blog for more news both locally and globally.

The community is what the event is about beyond the Revit.  If you ever get stuck email anyone from the group and lets see if we can offer advice or a solution.

So before you start planning costumes for that Christmas party or cleaning the tent for the kiwi holiday be sure to use Outlook or Google Reader to subscribe to this blog.

Happy Holidays!

Lost in Space, Matt Cantwell from SPA

Matt will take us on a voyage to find things lost in the ether of Revit. This comprehensive list is a must-see for users of all platforms and experience levels of Revit.

The Key to Schedules, Matt Pettengell

Matt will be walking us through scheduling in Revit from the basics of starting a schedule to more developed concepts like Key Schedules and other time savers.

Wrap Up + the Future

To finish things off we will have a look at the results of the RUGwell survey and talk about what we’d like to see more (or less) of next year.

Hope to see you on Wednesday, 5.30pm, Productspec HQ.

15 NZIA CPD points are available.

Precast Concrete Schedules
Richard from GHD is going to illustrate the simple ‘wall-based’ methods of creating schedules.

BIM for the field
Michael from Stephenson & Turner will (re)present the work done by US construction firm DPR using Revit, Tekla, and laser scanning to achieve improved construction efficiencies.

See you on Wednesday, 5.30pm, Productspec HQ.

15 NZIA CPD points are available.

We’ve had a great response to our RUGWELL survey and Matt will run through the results.

Collaborative BIM in Action, by Richard George (GHD)

Richard’s talk is all about his and GHD’s experience in Collaboration. He will show us through GHD’s 3 Squadron Helicopter Simulator building for the New Zealand Defence Force (plus other examples). Note: If you don’t work in isolation this will be interesting and is a must-see for all the engineers out there.

Door Schedules, by Grant (Caduceus)

Let’s work out the best way to produce Door Schedule drawings out of Revit! Grant will demonstrate how he has been going about it, and the floor will be open for everyone to share their processes.

Smartspec, by Jon Thompson (Productspec)

Jon will provide a demo of Productspec’s new online spec-writing system. Come along to find out how you can easily create project specifications, explore automated selections, access NZ Standards, dynamically create appendices etc.

This event is proudly sponsored by Plumbline – their new bathroomware Revit Content is now available from Productspec.

See you on Wednesday, 5.30pm, Productspec HQ.

15NZIA CPD points are available.

We’ve lined up a great session for tomorrow evening – thanks to Greg and Kevin for their contribution.

Ducts, by Kevin Thickett
Kevin is going to show us the magical world of MEP Duct Families and give us some of his top tips for modelling them.

Colour Schemes, by Greg Burr
The ‘often forgotten’ Colour Schemes are a great way to show finishes and many other things.  Greg will show us some of his techniques for using these.

‘New’ Massing Tools, by Matt Pettengell
Matt will explain Massing Tools step by step from in-place masses right through to adaptive components.

This event is proudly sponsored by Aluminium Systems Ltd. (ASL) – their new Window and Door Revit Content is now available from Productspec.

See you on Wednesday, 5.30pm, Productspec HQ.

15 NZIA CPD points are available.

It’s time to raise that voice and be heard. Tell us what you think in this quick survey that’s online now!

The survey is only 4 questions and a comment box that should only take 2-5mins, depending on your need to comment/vent/suggest. The survey will be kept anonymous and will help guide and shape the event for the rest of the year. If you do want to put a name to your response please use the Comment box.

Here is the link to forward onto anyone else, http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9HJKBYC

The next event is next week, mark 5:30pm Wednesday 24th August in your calendar. The list of presentations will be out shortly, we do need one more presentation and suggestions or offers to present are always welcome.

Thanks
Matt

We’re back at Productspec this week with a great format, presenters, sponsor and delicious drinks/nibbles.

Thanks to S&T for the use of their shiny new office last month : )  Also, just a reminder that RUGWELL is held on the 4th Wednesday each month (except Dec/Jan) so set your calendars.  The next session will cover:

Revit 2012, by Matt, Grant, & Others
That’s right, the future is here again, and it’s been updated too..!  There are a few of us in the group that have been using Revit 2012 and will show everyone all the cool new features and changes that make our lives that much easier.  We’ll also answer all the questions about the stuff that hasn’t changed…

Presentation Techniques – open mic
Bring in your model, PDF, or image of a presentation you’ve done – explain to the group how you got there and some hints/tips for presentation.  We have a couple lined up already but more variety would be great..!

Submit your Question
We haven’t done this in a while, sooooo - submit your question today (no matter how simple or complex) and we’ll find expert answers from the group.

This session is brought to us courtesy of Luxaflex (by New Zealand Window Shades) – we’ll be showcasing their new Revit content that is now available from Productspec and their website.  Luxaflex will be proudly providing delicious nibbles and drinks – enjoy..!

Tell your workmates / friends / fellow Revit users and we look forward to seeing you soon : )
15 NZIA CPD points are available.

Stephenson & Turner
Feltex House
Level 2
158 Victoria Street

22nd June, 5.30 – 7.30pm
RSVP to Matt

Lighting for Renders by Michael Warwick, S&T

Using ‘real’ lights to add punch, drama and a sense of realism to renders.

First Light by Benjamin Jagersma & Spencer Crocker

US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon entry from New Zealand and working with US BIM and Revit standards.

RevitWorks: Casework and Interior Joinery by Grant & Alex

The families contained in the RevitWorks Casework Workshop are designed to be incredibly easy to use and customise, yet complex enough to create detailed plans, sections and elevations as well as impressive 3D models. Grant and Alex will show you how to make the most from this content.

If you have anything you’d like us to cover or would like to do a presentation this year please let us know.

This session is brought to us courtesy of RevitWorks and Stephenson & Turner – thanks guys.

Tell your workmates / friends / fellow Revit users and we look forward to seeing you soon : )

15 NZIA CPD points are available.