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Architecture

Downloading Revit2011 Compat

Steven, Architect • 2017

Some manufacturers have the latest Revit version objects only. How do I download older versions? In fact, how do I download anything? I placed some items into "My Projects" or "Favorites". Where is the button to download what I have selected? I'm specifically looki... Read More

Mike, Modlar Administrator

To download, click the products you saved in your project and click download. you need to go to the individual product page to download. Some products might not have bim/cad files... 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

BIM/CAD Software

how to use dwg cad block in

ali, Architect • 2020

hi every one i download the dwg cad block form freecadplan but i don't know how i can use them. does any one can help me?

BIM/CAD Software

How to use DWG CAD Blocks in

Crous, Architect • 2020

Hi i am downloading DWG block here and cannot use, why ??

TheCheesy, Architect

hello, my most loving subject is autocad. but i am stating this subject. please tell me about this. 1 More Answer

Architectural Project Manage

pauly • 2014

Hi guys, I have been on the hunt for some project management software (web or locally based) that could help manage an Architectural company of around 250 people with a couple of offices world wide. I have not had luck finding many good programs at all - I found one... Read More

A firm I worked for 4 years ago (120 employees) used Sema4 www.sema4.com with apparently much success. I'm not sure how the software has evolved since, however. 1 More Answer

Photos

How To upload Photo in my ac

Alice, Architect • 2017

How can i Upload my Profile pic in my account

Lucille N

Hi Alice, Please hover over your initials at the top right corner of the page, from there click on "visit profile", then "update settings" and scroll to the bottom of the page where you can upload your avatar/profile photo. Thanks, Lucille

Building Products

Do the undermount slides fro

Carol, Project Manager • 2020
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Carol, for this query we would suggest you contact the brand directly. Here is a contact page for Salice so they can answer your question: https://www.salice.com/us/en/contact-us

Building Products

Anyone able to download and

Valerie, Architect • Nov 11

Doesn't download as an Autodesk Revit Family file.

Valerie, Architect

Okay, thank you for looking into this! 5 More Answers

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BIM Level 3 and the standard

Matthew • 2014

Could you please help me in completing my Dissertation survey? Its only one question and should take you no longer than a minute, and is completely confidential.I'm very keen to understand the general view of the industry on BIM and the certainty as to how it progre... Read More

REVIT 2014 Extension?

Pedro • 2013

Was wondering when the BIMStop extension for REVIT 2014 would be released. I''ve recently become a big fan of this website and am looking very forward to integrating it fully into my workflow within REVIT. Thanks.

Modlar, Modlar Administrator

Hi Pedro, Thanks for the great feedback. We hope to have the plugin out soon, we''ve been working on some exciting new features for it, which are taking a little longer to finish.

NYC building codes

Bobby, Architect • 2015

Hi Friends Which NYC buildings codes should I be looking at for accuracy? I am looking at 2006 building codes nyc? There has to be updated books right? Let me know what the situation is please. This is for simple curiosity. Thank you

senjohnblutarksy is my hero today. 1 More Answer

Building Products

why can't i download onto my

Zuki, Architect • 2020
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Zuki, unfortunately this product doesn't have any BIM/CAD files to download. 1 More Answer

Revit 2014 to 2015, damaged

gregco • 2014

how would i solve this dilemma so that my new version behaves like the older one.

BIM/CAD Software

What is an acceptable font t

gregco • 2014

I have tried many different fonts, so confused as to which one would atheistically look the best.

Building Products

Are BIM or 3d files availabl

Craig, Architect • 2024

I can files for other Runtal products but not for the EWP series. Thank you for the help. I will also ask our Runtal Rep.

Muhamad, Architect

im looking for this 1 More Answer

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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.

Building Products

why can not I download famil

asma, Student • 2020
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Asma, unfortunately this product doesn't have any BIM/CAD files to download.

BIM/CAD Software

How many people are using G

Scott, Architect • 2015

I'm starting to hear a lot of noise from our users about Graphisoft's tablet based BIMx tool?How many people are actively using it and do you find it useful?

Gareth, Architectural Draftsperson

I have recently started to involve some my clients with BIMx. And, they love it. At this stage I am using it in the concept stages of the design. When I get the confidence, I'll eventually use it for the final drawings too.

Building Products

How can I change the number

Elvir, Architect • 2016

This bi-fold is great but not being able to regulate number of panels is a huge minus. Can you fix this please?

Kero, Architect

Thanks for interested in this model! Glad to know that it has been useful and I will put your request in my bucket list then :) 1 More Answer

Using Modlar

How do I download the Billia

Karoline, Student • 2022
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Karoline, unfortunately this brand does not have any BIM/CAD files for its products. If you want to only see products that have the right files, you can do a search and use the 'Formats' filter. Here is a blank search that will show you all products with Revit files: https://www.modlar.com/search/products/format--revit/

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How much coffee do you avera

Bobby, Architect • 2015

I was just sipping on a white mocha, being a slight coffee addict, and wondered how much coffee does everyone else drink on average? Per day, Per hour, Per minute whatever you want - i'm curious! First of year of school tells me more than the average person for sure... Read More

I sometimes have one out of obligation or conforming to social norms but generally, zero ounces each month. 1 More Answer

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

Building Products

I should like the full detai

Stuart, Architectural Draftsperson • 2019

what are their dimensions, thickness, weight. Typical details for installation on an existing timber balcony.

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Stuart, you can find answers to a few of these questions in the Spec sheet that can be downloaded on the product page when you click on 'Download Specs'. For the full information, however, you will have to contact the manufacturer directly. They have a contact form on their website here: www.stepstoneinc.com/contact.php

Building Products

Where can I get the save fil

Adetuberu, Architect • 2019

I save cars in a created folder, where can I get the cars for use

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Adetuberu, now that they are in your folder it will be easy to find your favorites, but you will still have to go into each individual BIM object page to download the files.

Building Products

How to download rfa. file fo

Denis, Architect • 2023
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Denis, unfortunately this brand does not have any BIM/CAD files for its products. If you want to only see products that have the right files, you can do a search and use the 'Formats' filter. Here is a blank search that will show you all products with Revit files: https://www.modlar.com/search/products/format--revit/

Recommendations for guides/b

Werner P • 2012

I am wanting to create some of my own objects on ArchiCAD, and since this is a community of people creating and uploading their own BIM object creations I thought this would be a great place to get started!

Found this book online, only one that was available for viewing for free so maybe it's worth a shot? http://www.scribd.com/doc/35089318/Object-Making-With-ArchiCAD 2 More Answers

Building Products

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

Uploading Problem?

Antony, Manufacturer • 2013

I'm in the process of redrawing all our furniture as RVT files and wanted to add them to the site, but when I try adding the Revit model it says I can't add this file type and my model wont upload. Any ideas. I'm using 2014, could this be the reason?Thanks in advanc... Read More

Antony, Manufacturer

Ah, brilliant thanks! Works fine now. Just a few hundred more to go!!Thanks Antony. 1 More Answer

Using Modlar

Archicad 16 Add-ons

Brent • 2014

Although impressed by MODLAR, I can see that Archicad 14 is the latest program add-on. Will this be updated to include AC16 and for the AC15 user's as well?

Scott, Architect

yes they're coming very soon! 1 More Answer

BIM/CAD Software

Using Revit over other platf

miked • 2014

Is Revit the better package to use as i have heard that Archicad has some great functionality and i have only briefly looked at the software. Are there any other major Architectural platforms that would be good to use.

Building Products

Hi kero, Just one question (

Luds • 2015

Ideally I need 4 in total. If so can you please tell me how? Regardless if this can't be modified, this is the best parametric Bi-fold door I ever found. Thank you again. :-)

Lloyd, Interior Designer

full height windows

Building Products

can't open this 3D container

mike, Architectural Draftsperson • 2018

hi there, downloading and unzipping doesn't allow me to see anythung in archicad 21. anything that i can do? any advice appreciated. thanks

Rich M

Building Products

We need to know about price

william, Industrial Designer • 2020
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi William, for pricing queries you will have to contact the brand directly. Here is the contact form on their website: https://delraylighting.com/contact/

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Is there a good side to Toro

Bobby, Architect • 2015

Spent some time there last week. Mostly just overwhelmed by green glass high rise apartments and office buildings and packed in mobs of unresponsive people. To be honest, I think it is the worst large city I have been to in my life time. 47 years traveling to about... Read More

Welcome to Austin TX!!! 1 More Answer

Best Programs for Architectu

pauly • 2014

Hi, I am a second year architecture student and were told that we should start learning to design on computers. I was wondering which programs are recommended and which ones are a mandatory to learn. I was also wondering where I could find tutorials to learn how to... Read More

Bobby, Architect

The current industry standard is MS Paint. All big-name firms demand this as an absolutely necessary skill. Start out with a few simple tutorials and then when you feel confident, move on to the highly advanced commands. Other students will tell you to learn "important" programs like CAD/Revit, but they're just wasting their time. No one care...

Building Products

how do I insert this file, a

siran, Architect • 2018

do I create a new family or just copy it?

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