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  • #16106
    jjoyceJeffrey Joyce
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    What product does Cadsoft use to develop parametric BIM objects in their catalogs?   Is this an internal product or something else?  Could this be released to or “Turned On” for Construction Suite level users to develop new or improved BIM objects to share with the community?

    Thanks,  Jeff

    #16108
    ChrisCMCChrisCMC
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    Forgive my questioning, are you making models and trying to figure out how to pack them up so others can install your creations to the programs?

    #16111
    jjoyceJeffrey Joyce
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    Yes,  If I go to all the trouble of developing an item.  It would be nice to be able to share it in a way that others can utilize it.  I have tried to download BIM items like light fixtures etc.  but without the ability to adjust parameters, the fixture does nor render and light the room appropriately.  I am just exploring whether other tools are available to build catalog items.  Having an open source condition or license seems to me to be something that would greatly benefit all designer / users.

    #16116
    ChrisCMCChrisCMC
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8xY9rr2ItM

    Watch this and pay close attention starting at about the 2:25 mark up through the 3:30 mark.

    I’ve always used and heard the term – Normals – he does not say that word, he says “faces turned the right way” my terminology is, sounds like you are dealing with some flipped normals. Hope this helps!

    #16117
    ChrisCMCChrisCMC
    Participant

    How to share models you created.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5utl25ycMDQ

     

    #16118
    ChrisCMCChrisCMC
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    If you need a modeling program to build your content, I recommend Wings3D it’s free and will save out as 3ds files

    http://www.wings3d.com/

    #16120
    jjoyceJeffrey Joyce
    Participant

    Thanks for the tips, Chris

    #16132
    conweconwe
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    That would be nice if we could share bim files!

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