Existing conditions modeling for operations layout and planning
This learning series introduces the topic of existing conditions modeling in the context of operations layout and planning. You will learn how an existing Revit design can be simplified and exported in a 2D format to facilitate operations layout in the context of the existing facility. For cases where there is no existing CAD data for the facility, we'll also cover how 3D scan data of a facility can be used to develop a PointCloud model in ReCap. Both methods ensure design teams have an accurate representation of the existing facility before beginning the operations layout and planning process.
Course overview
This learning series introduces the topic of existing conditions modeling in the context of operations layout and planning. You will learn how an existing Revit design can be simplified and exported in a 2D format to facilitate operations layout in the context of the existing facility. For cases where there is no existing CAD data for the facility, we'll also cover how 3D scan data of a facility can be used to develop a PointCloud model in ReCap. Both methods ensure design teams have an accurate representation of the existing facility before beginning the operations layout and planning process.
Having completed this learning series, you will be able to:
- Define facility sections using 3D views in Revit.
- Reduce level of detail using categories and subcategories.
- Export a Revit model to an AutoCAD drawing format.
- Understand the ReCap overview and introduction to ReCap projects.
- Look at 3D scan registration in ReCap Professional.
Before you start
- Please make sure you have the Revit and ReCap Professional software loaded.
- If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.
Course downloads
These downloadable resources will be used to complete modules in this course:
Course outline
Define facility sections using 3D views in Revit
Learn how facility sections can be defined within an existing Revit model using 3D views. For the purposes of operations layout and planning, this process allows us to share specific portions of the Revit model to design teams collaborating on the factory design project.
Module outline
Learn how facility sections can be defined within an existing Revit model using 3D views. For the purposes of operations layout and planning, this process allows us to share specific portions of the Revit model to design teams collaborating on the factory design project.
This content series takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. By the end, you will have a strong understanding of:
- An introduction to defining facility sections using 3D views in Revit
- Defining facility sections using 3D views in Revit
About the author
This content series was created by Daniel Moral, Technical Account Specialist at Autodesk.
Before you start
- Please make sure you have the Revit software loaded.
- If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.
Reduce the level of detail using categories and subcategories
Learn how the level of detail for an existing Revit model can be managed using Categories and Subcategories. This process allows us to control exactly what Revit data we want to share with collaborating design teams and ensure models are provided with an appropriate level of detail.
Module outline
Learn how the level of detail for an existing Revit model can be managed using Categories and Subcategories. This process allows us to control exactly what Revit data we want to share with collaborating design teams and ensure models are provided with an appropriate level of detail.
This content series takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. By the end, you should be able to:
- Reduce the level of detail using categories and subcategories.
- Control the graphics and visibility in a Revit project.
About the author
This content series was created by Daniel Moral, Technical Account Specialist at Autodesk.
Before you start
- Please make sure you have the Revit software loaded.
- If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.
Export a Revit model to an AutoCAD drawing format
Learn how to export a 2D representation of the simplified 3D view of the assembly. This process allows us to then utilize the facility layout within AutoCAD so that we can then plan the operations layout using Factory Design Utilities.
Module outline
Learn how to export a 2D representation of the simplified 3D view of the assembly. This process allows us to then utilize the facility layout within AutoCAD so that we can then plan the operations layout using Factory Design Utilities.
This content series takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. By the end, you should be able to:
- Set up and export the DWG/DXF.
About the author
This content series was created by Daniel Moral, Technical Account Specialist at Autodesk.
Before you start
- Please make sure you have the Revit software loaded.
- If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.
Understand the ReCap overview and introduction to ReCap projects
This content series provides an overview of ReCap Professional. You will learn how to set up a new project and configure project options in preparation for importing laser scan files.
Module outline
This content series provides an overview of ReCap Professional. You will learn how to set up a new project and configure project options in preparation for importing laser scan files.
This content series takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. By the end, you should be able to:
- Understand the overview of ReCap Professional.
- Set up and configure a new ReCap project.
About the author
This content series was created by Jason Drew, Technical Account Specialist at Autodesk.
Before you start
- Please make sure you have the ReCap Professional software loaded.
- If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.
Look at 3D scan registration in ReCap Professional
This content series will explain how to import raw laser scan data files from scanning equipment into ReCap.
Module outline
This content series will explain how to import raw laser scan data files from scanning equipment into ReCap.
This content series takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. By the end, you should be able to:
- Register scans into point clouds.
About the author
This content series was created by Jason Drew, Technical Account Specialist at Autodesk.
Before you start
- Please make sure you have the ReCap Professional software loaded.
- If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.
