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I use View.SetVisibility() in some of my addins and it caught me by surprise when I updated them to 2017 and they didn't work after switching to View.SetCategoryHidden(). After some time of messing with it it finally hit me that it was the opposite.
Very weird change indeed.
Revit API 2017: View.SetCategoryHidden(Category category, bool hide)
Recently noticed the View.SetCategoryHidden(Category category, bool hide) in the Revit API 2017. It looks pretty interesting or odd, that most people may think. It is not new. Its intention seemed to replace the old View.SetVisibility(Category category, bool visible). Not only its method name ha...
Are there any changes to the API for 2017.1? If so is there a new SDK?
Thanks
Announcing Revit 2017.1
It’s been a while since our last post from Inside the Factory, but believe us we’ve been busy. Today, we’re excited to announce the availability of Revit 2017.1. You may wonder whether “.1” is the same as the “R2” releases you’ve seen in previous years, and the answer is yes. With no file forma...
I've got some code working based on this article. The code loops through an xml file and sets ribbonItem.IsVisible per button in my addin. This works for all of my buttons except for a PullDownButton. The buttons that are added to the PullDownButton aren't included as items in RibbonPanel.Source.Items. Any idea how to get the buttons in the PullDownButton that is found in there?
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Moving an External Command Button within the Ribbon
I recently presented Frode Tørresdal's unofficial custom ribbon button implementation showing how you can add a custom button that Revit knows nothing about to the ribbon and hook it up with the Idling event to perform some action requiring access to the Revit API. It would be much simpler, saf...
What an awesome use for open space. Thanks for sharing the great photos.
Kiwi Bliss + on my Windows 8 lock screen?
I don’t miss Windows XP but my current Windows 8 lock screen reminds me of that iconic XP Bliss background, with a twist. The sculpture is “Horizons” by Neil Dawson from the Gibbs Farm Sculpture Collection, Kaipara, New Zealand. This is a 2D visual illusion made of steel tube & mesh in a truly...
I don't understand why Autodesk wants to reinvent the wheel. With many, many great existing messaging clients already with loads more features, why not build on top of one of them. For instance Skype, it already exists on just about every platform available. Why not use the Skype API and build in Autodesk specific features and integrate into existing Autodesk products?
Check Out Autodesk Instant for iOS and Android
Today in North America I am proud to share that Autodesk launched Autodesk Instant, a group messaging app for the workplace on iOS and Android. Autodesk Instant makes it easy for coworkers to instantly communicate no matter where they are and exchange messages, photos, video, and location. Col...
Thanks for the reply.
Revit .NET Addin Wizard (RevitAddinWizard) Build #0.9.8 Rolled Out
Revit .NET Addin Wizard (RevitAddinWizard) build #0.9.8 has been rolled out. It has four more Revit Addin Coder items added, External Application Updater, External Command Updater, Namespace Replacer, and Transaction Starter, as the following image shows: It has six more Revit Addin Widget b...
I installed your add-in wizard and am trying to find it in VS 2013 Pro. I can see the template when creating new projects but it doesn't bring up a wizard and afterwards I can't find how to show the toolbars seen above.
Is VS 2013 Pro supported? If so what am I doing wrong?
Thanks
Revit .NET Addin Wizard (RevitAddinWizard) Build #0.9.8 Rolled Out
Revit .NET Addin Wizard (RevitAddinWizard) build #0.9.8 has been rolled out. It has four more Revit Addin Coder items added, External Application Updater, External Command Updater, Namespace Replacer, and Transaction Starter, as the following image shows: It has six more Revit Addin Widget b...
Can you open local files or do you need to upload your files to 360?
Running Autodesk Applications in My Web Browser
The Office of the CTO is trending all over the web and social media this week due to one announcement! Tuesday we made a joint announcement with Amazon, Mozilla and Otoy about Autodesk desktop applications running through the browser. Autodesk Provides 3D Design in a Browser, an Industry Firs...
I also suggest checking in with FourSquare. Its a fast and easy way to let people know where you are or to find out where other people are. FourSquare can automatically announce on Facebook and Twitter when you check in. Just make sure to include the #AU2012 when you check in somewhere.
Autodesk University Survival Buffet
Autodesk University 2012 is only two weeks away! After attending every Las Vegas based Autodesk University, I have compiled a long list of tips for not only surviving but making the most of Autodesk University which will be held this year at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas November 27-29, 2012 A...
DesignScript for Revit coming anytime soon?
Updated DesignScript Now Available
Senior Principal Engineer, Luke Church, is our guest blogger for today. He provided this update for DesignScript that works with 64-bit versions of AutoCAD 2013. A week ago, we made the DesignScript Tech Preview available on Autodesk Labs. http://labs.autodesk.com/utilities/designscript The r...
With the above data storage capability, wouldn't it be easy for Autodesk to add a mechanism to families and/or projects that allows authors to lock, password protect, or digitally sign models?
It seems the infrastructure is in place and just needs the interface put into the core Revit platform.
DevBlog, DevCamp, Element and Project Wide Data
Every once in a while, I like to start the week with a bang, so here goes, with a risk of information overload on the following topics: ADN AEC DevBlog Autodesk AEC DevCamp Goodbye Kailash Kute Project Wide Data Storage DataStorage Element Simple DataStorage Sample Identifying DataStorage Elem...
I have 7 license servers on a distributed server setup. On these servers are 55 Autocad Revit MEP Suite licenses and 1 BDS Premium license.
The server that has the 1 BDS license also has 22 AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite licenses. I have found that the BDS license is always in use by either AutoCAD MEP or Revit MEP when there are still licenses available from the AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite. All of the AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP installations are based on the AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite and none are based on Revit Onebox.
Any idea why the BDS license would always be taken when there are lower level licenses available?
Autodesk Revit [One Box]: Licensing and Installation FAQ
What is Autodesk Revit [One Box] in the Building Design Suite Premium / Ultimate and how do I install and deploy it if I still have access to the other Revit Suite licenses? In this case, I am going to use the following scenario to help illustrate how the licensing works: • AutoCAD Revit MEP Sui...
Do we need to upgrade to 11.10 to use 2013 products or will the existing 11.9 still work?
Licensing: Autodesk Network License Manager 11.10 is ready!
The Autodesk Network License Manager tools have been updated to 11.10. The 2012 products shipped with NLM 11.9. These same links now point to the newer versions: Latest Version of the Autodesk Network License Manager http://usa.autodesk.com/getdoc/id=TS18610121 • www.autodesk.com/nlm-ipv4-wi...
Here are few wishes:
* Allow creation of tabs in project browser similar to the browser filter. This would be extremely helpful to separate disciplines, phases, construction packages, etc on to individual tabs for faster browsing
* Separate out the family tree into its own dock-able panel (see Kiwicode Family Browser addin)
* Add additional options for viewing like icon/preview based tree
* Allow filtering of legends, schedules
* Add more levels of filtering, 3 isn't enough when you have discipline, sub-discipline, construction package, phase, and view family type for example
Project Browser Research
I'm in the midst of conducting some research related to the Project Browser and wish to crowd source some of this with our readers. For this specific effort I desire to better understand current usage and context. To this end I'm on the search for screen shots of the following: Browser Organiza...
There is a glaringly missing app that I believe many people would love to have on the iPad... Design Review. Design Review and DWF in general just scream mobile.
If I had Design Review on an iPad I would be able to view Revit 3D models & sheets, do mark-ups, examine object data, and even print if so desired.
Autodesk Design Review Mobile, nice ring to it.
Mobile apps for BIM?
There have been a number of blog posts written over the past year or so reviewing mobile apps for AEC. These get broken down into various categories. Viewing There are a ton of apps for viewing 3D files. GoBIM, iRhino, and Sightspace 3D for Sketchup. Somewhat of a standard around 3D navigation...
I've done this on a few projects over the past few years. Here is an example: http://is.gd/5xTLU
I use a similar approach and take it even further for documenting by placing empty drafting views over the top of the 3D views and adding text, lines, symbols, etc.
Its a tedious process but looks great.
Exploded Axons
Fall in the factory brings new feature announcements and demos. Features are put through their paces and refined as needed and time allows. A lot of this work will become visible in the upcoming beta so its a good time to turn back on the released product and share some tips and workflows. Why ...
Being able to align a reference plane in any view to a line in the titleblock would suffice for most of my needs.
I don't mind placing a few reference planes into the model for alignment purposes, especially since I can make them unprintable.
Sheet Alignment
Accurate alignment of plans or details from sheet to sheet in Revit is difficult. If you define accurate in absolute terms its impossible.(see comments) What are the requirements for Revit to make this situation better? There would need to be additional references from views/items in views wit...
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