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3D Files Usage License

Jonathan • 2016

Hi, we are doing a 3D generated images of our blinds and we want to use your 3D files if possible. The images will be use for showcasing blinds in the kitchen, bedroom etc. Do we need to get a license to use your 3d files? ThanksJonathan

Scott, Architect

Hi Jonathan, yes that should be fine. Please go ahead just make sure to credit the manufacturer where appropriate!

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Where can I buy this lamp? I

Omar, Student • 2021

I can't find a place to buy this lamp anywhere, please help me find a place to purchase it.

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Omar, This was a BIM object submitted by a user in 2017, so it might not be a current product for sale at the moment. It looks like it was from IKEA.

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Where can I order replacemen

Michael, Project Manager • 2024
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Michael, for this type of query you would have to contact the brand directly. Here is a good place to start: https://www.atkore.com/Support/Contact-Us

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Does an architect's childhoo

Carrie, Architect • 2016

If it does, then how and why do you think it influences their home design decisions? Share your experience/instances where you've felt the above holds true.

Lucia, Architect

I grew up in an estate, always surrounded by greenery and nature. I loved waking up and seeing vast spaces covered in vegetation through my window- my parents' garden filled with flowers, ancient trees and ornamental shrubs would attract all sorts of birds, and I spent hours listening and looking at them. I realized I tend to put vegetation i... 2 More Answers

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How can I download this?

Olugab, Engineer • 2015
moidin, Architect

Tanks jamesx 1 More Answer

I lost my office standards!

????????, Architect • 2012

I've just upgraded and lost all my old office standards! How can I get them back

????????, Architect

I wouldn't import your Work Environment from your old AC as you'll get a duplicate of your old custom palettes/menus etc. 2 More Answers

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Where can I find this seamle

Ann, Interior Designer • Jan 10

We use Revit with Enscape, so we need to be able to download the seamless texture for the image to have the correct colouring

Relax Day, Manufacturer

same question here 1 More Answer

BIM/CAD Software

how do i import a VWX File i

Usaid, Student • 2018

I have downloaded a VWX file - cascade fountain But it seems that Archicad 20 is nt supporting thay file. What Should i do ? Is there a way to select the format of the downloaded file ? Or is there a way to open VWX file in Archicad 20 ?

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Usaid, the best way to use the BIM/CAD Community sharing is to filter by software (which becomes visible when you do a search). Here is a link for a blank search query that shows all objects that will work with Archicad: https://www.modlar.com/search/bim-cad-sharing/format--archicad . You can do the same with our products section. Products... 2 More Answers

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What is the project program

Hajeer, Architect • 2018

I want to do case study about this building and l need the program

Legal issues around BIM?

Rachel, Architect • 2012

As the adoption of BIM (Building Information Modeling) is happening faster and faster, what legal issues have people found around it? For example: -Who owns the model? -Who takes ultimate (legal) responsibility for its accuracy?

oldtexas, Architect

with all this talk about sharing models... the sale pitch for bim... i find that no one wants to share due to liability...thus unless you can find a legal way around your sharing of your model.... don't count on others wanting to take on that liability....i find bim useful strictly as an inhouse tool.... the give the paper to the rest of the... 2 More Answers

Why does trace reference mak

michael • 2012

It annoys me how slow AC becomes when I use trace reference, could someone please tell me how I could speed it up?

Hans, Architect

I know many people have this problem but the slowness may also be down to your computer. 1 More Answer

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Chandra Upholstered Counter

Chanie, Interior Designer • 2021
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Chanie, that product doesn't have Revit files unfortunately. Here is a link for a search query where you can see all Furniture products with Revit files: www.modlar.com/search/products/furniture/format--revit

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It is possible to have it in

Pilar, Interior Designer • 2016
elizabeth, Engineer

the shipping container is locked , i mean its only fr reading but i wanna copy it or edit it in archicad ,,somebody please help with the password or how to unlock it

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Utilising Revit views as opp

gregco • 2014

I want to save my Revit project in a similar fasion to the way Autocad utilises layers. Does Revit have a same option of something similar for me to save the projects into different layers etc.

Architecture Degree - Constr

pauly • 2014

Hello, I have a BS in architecture and have been working in real estate development/construction in the last 5 years. I am thinking of going to real estate MBA and hope to work in real estate investment or private equity firms dealing with finance side of developmen... Read More

Most likely, once you have the MBA, your entry point in a development firm would be in Construction Management or Development Management. Then, as you demonstrate your ability to contribute over time, you should be able to parlay that position towards a more finance oriented role. 1 More Answer

Revit 2008 families?

Suchita, Architect • 2012

hi, I am using Revit 2008 Architecture and need some good designs of gates and interior objects. when I downloaded a rfa. file on BIM its of a higher version. can I get it converted to lower virsion .?

I'm sorry. You cannot convert objects created in a recent version REVIT to an older version. No one has been able to give us a definitive answer as to WHY! So the only thing you can do is update your version to a later version. You might check with AUTODESK and they might give you a discount to upgrade. The advantage is that the later version...

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What email program/product a

Scott, Architect • 2015

I prefer Google Gmail or Apple Mail, but most architecture and engineering firms still seem to be using Microsoft Outlook ?

How do i down load Miele DWG

Naomi • 2013

I am having trouble down loading miele products into Autocad 2010. i would like to be able to get the products in a dwg file format. Is this possible or is there another file format that autocad can use?   any help will be appricated.

Steve, Architect

It should work to just dbl click on the link. Another way to do it is to right click on the link and select Save target as...

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how do I download the bim ob

Beverly, Contractor • 2019
Jordania, Architect

Hi Beverly, Some families do not have hosting properties and are intentionally independent or "stand alone" families. After loading the family, you can add a reference plane for the element to host to, which I think this is the quickest solution. According to a revit forum search, you can load your family in a new hosted template and then lin... 2 More Answers

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Is there a way of reposition

miked • 2014

Is there any way of repositioning the origin point ( 0,0,0) over a reference point elsewhere in a drawing besides the centre point so that i could work out position placement.

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What are good books to read

James, Architect • 2016

"A Pattern Language" by Chistopher Alexander 3 More Answers

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revit dosyası olarak indirm

Hanife nur, Student • 2020
Robert, Manufacturer

this type of bench and table looks great in the park or in the cafeteria.

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Does Gerkin have Revit famil

Ricardo, Architect • 2022

Does Gerkin have Revit families?

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Ricardo, you are absolutely right. Whenever we get the chance to talk to the brands whose products we show in our database, we tell them that it is important to have BIM/CAD files, especially Revit. 2 More Answers

Revit file does not want to

pauly • 2014

I am having problems with rendering a file in my camera view. The file is pretty large but not too big that it will cause an error, and no errors are being reported.

Architecture

I want to download revit fam

Nay, Architect • 2018
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Nay, you can find Revit files here: www.modlar.com/search/bim-cad-sharing/format--revit and here: www.modlar.com/search/products/format--revit

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I am trying to locate Urban

Andrew, Contractor • 2023

I am trying to locate Urban Advantage Group, Urban Luxury Vinyl flooring product to match existing flooring we have on a project.   It is noted as 9" x 72", 3 mm thickness, 9966 Newport.   We need approximately 2,500 sq ft.  Thank you for any help you can provid... Read More

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Andrew, I see that we have that brand listed at the moment, but it looks like the website is no longer in use and there's not much info on the web about them. I will have to remove the brand from Modlar now, because we have no way of getting in touch with them either. Apologies for not being able to help with your query.

how can i create a door fami

mohamed, Engineer • 2013

how can i create a door families from scratch with give the door the full features of the basic door family  so can you give me a full steps to start creating it and how can i edit an exicting door family 

To understand how to develop parametric door families, start by watching the hour long Autodesk University video AB110-1P (All in the Family - Creating Parametric Parts in Revit Architecture). 1 More Answer

Revit 2012 How do i thicken

dean • 2013

I've tried all the usual options and googled the question before, I'm told it's not possible is this true?                                                                                ... Read More

alen.lane, Architect

You don't. this is not a BIm question. Concentrate on efficient production not sideline presentation. If you want graphics just draw the detail in 2D.

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How to download AutoCAD 2d c

claudia, Student • 2015
Kero, Architect

You may find this link could help >> http://autocadtips1.com/2011/04/17/scale-objects-with-a-reference/

Standard Fromat of "Bill of

abhishek • 2014

What is the Standard Fromat of "Bill of Quantity" for Skirting in BIM and what is the easy way to calcuate it

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Is architecture school the r

gregco • 2014

So I'm about to graduate from highschool,and my career goal is to be able to design/create tree-houses and miniature houses/nooks In general. I just really like the idea of small, functional, cozy spaces. So I was wondering what type of schooling yall think would be... Read More

Bobby, Architect

100K plus to get an architecture degree in order to design tree houses?? Is this a serious question? 1 More Answer

Using Modlar

Miele ArchiCAD Objects

Laura, Architect • 2015

Has anyone experienced issues with the Miele Bim objects for ArchiCAD offered on the Modlar site?We seem to be finding 'parts' of the objects offset from the object itself appearing on our elevations/sections.Is there a way of contacting the creator of the objects o... Read More

Modlar, Modlar Administrator

Would you be able to let us know the products that have got an issues? Thanks

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How practical are NanaWall's

miked • 2015

How practical are NanaWall's frameless opening systems for residential houses? I love the look of them, but worry a little about heat loss...

Ryan C

NanaWall's doors and windows will meet current Title24 Standards for California and surrounding areas. Time should always be spent to verify the heat-gain/loss with a proper Title24 consultant or specialist. One of the biggest concerns we've heard from clients is that with modern-homes, or homes with smaller eave overhangs, there is a potenti...

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WHEN WILL A REVIT RFA FILE B

Robert, Architect • 2023

WHEN WILL RFA FILE BE AVAILABLE?

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Where do I find the drawings

Steve, Manufacturer • 2014
Steven, Engineer

http://www.residentialshippingcontainerprimer.com/conceive%20it has CAD drawings & models, general design guidelines, and sample plans.

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Portfolio Standards Outside

gregco • 2014

I will soon be applying to masters programs in primarily northern Europe (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland) and am trying to cater my portfolio to my target audience. I understand that formats and layouts vary by region and I was wondering if anyone could share thei... Read More

http://issuu.com/henrystephens/docs/gradportfolio_2014 1 More Answer

What is the general cost of

Alex • 2012

I am looking at the ROI of BIM and would really like to know the costs involved with BIM, as not many businesses reveal the costs straight out.

As an example Revit displays its prices on the Autodesk website, see http://usa.autodesk.com/revit/how-to-buy/ 2 More Answers

BIM/CAD Software

Drawing stairs by Sketch or

gregco • 2014

Which option is better to use in order to accurately draw stairs.

Plusspec has parametric stairs. There is no easier way www.plusspec.com › tools 1 More Answer

Residential extension crit

pauly • 2014

I would appreciate if you could review the 13 Guinness Drive project on my website. I am not happy with the design and would like to make it stronger. Can you please take a look and let me know what you think. All thoughts welcome! Thank you. www.lewisbailie.com Lew... Read More

Bobby, Architect

I like the idea of seeking a crit by your peers but think your choice of doing it here is less than well thought out. 1 More Answer

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