i-Model Definition Creation of i-Models from Revit Reading an i-model Bentley Users collaborating with Revit Users Bentley View – free Bentley Navigator Review Markup Clash Schedule Simulation Excel Access Transformation How to publish – i-Model Composer
Agenda
i-Models - Definition
Bentley System’s approach to addressing interoperability is based on a federated strategy and supports information exchange using an application-neutral container, i.e., i-models.
•Immutable, read-only, 2D or 3D •Portable, Purpose Fit for Sharing and Distribution •Support DRM and Digital Signatures •Not a substitute for Industry Standards
•IFC, LandXML, ISO15296…but you can store those data types IN an i-model •Print to PDF from an i-Model
i-Models - Definition
Portable Self-Describing Provenance
Clash Resolution
Material Estimating
Schedule Simulation
Dynamic Review
Structural Analysis
Precise
Geometrically & Geospatially
Source No Application Knowledge to Interpret
Lighter weight and available for mobile
i-Models – Where does one get the plug-in
http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Free+Software/imodel+plugin+revit.htm
i-Models – How does the Revit Plug-In Work
WYSWIG per view – What You See (in the Revit View) Is What You Get (in the i-model)
i-Models – What can one do with it?
AECOSim Building Designer – Coordinates
Survey Point = Global Origin
i-Models – What can one do with it? – Bentley View
Print i-model to 3D PDF via Bentley View with Property data included
i-Models – Navigator – View/Analyze
Review the intelligence of all components – All parameters come over
i-Models – Navigator – View/Analyze
Review the intelligence of all components – View tools to highlight / zoom Grid view to see all items
i-Models – Navigator – View/Analyze
Search tools combined with Visual review tools (isolate, transparency, zoom)
i-Models – Navigator – View/Analyze
Search tools combined with Visual review tools (isolate, transparency, zoom)
i-Models – Navigator – Markup
Create markup with access for all Use the Marker to Open, View or Preview
i-Models – Navigator – Clash
•Create the job from References, Levels, and/or Item Sets/Groups •Apply Suppression Rules •Review Results
i-Models – Navigator – Clash
•Create the job from References, Levels, and/or Item Sets/Groups •Apply Suppression Rules •Review Results
i-Models – Navigator – Clash
•Create the job from References, Levels, and/or Item Sets/Groups •Apply Suppression Rules •Review Results
i-Models – iWare for iModel usage in other Apps
http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Free%20Software/bentley%20iware.htm
i-Models – Transformation
•The process to modify, augment, and republish i-models
Transform Description Aggregate Items Performs aggregate operations like: AVERAGE, SUM, COUNT Associate Items Generate relationships between items in an i-model
Export to Dgn Export an i-model to a DGN file (if export rights are granted in source i-model)
Export to Excel Export an i-model to an Excel spreadsheet
Filter Items Filter items in an i-model
Import from Excel Generate an i-model from an Excel Spreadsheet
Infer Properties Populate property values on items in an i-model
Import Items Import the items from one i-model into another i-model
Map Schemas Transform the data in an i-model based on schema mappings
Import Schema Import a schema from one i-model into another i-model
Update Schema Transform the data in an i-model based on an updated revision of its schema
i-Models – Transformation – Filter
•Remove intelligence for purpose built i-models / purpose delivered
i-Models – Transformation – Augment
•Add intelligence for purpose built i-models / purpose delivered
i-Models – i-Model Composer
•Assemble and publish multiple file types
Keep files referenced together for easy update of individual files OR Package as one single file, with Protection, Rights, and Expiration Date
RFA Interpreter
•The ability to pull RFA content into ABD without using Revit
The RFA Interpreter in AECOsim Building Designer WILL allow the RFA to:
•Access and select the types defined within the RFA •Retain its native parametric behaviors and properties, which will be exercisable in AECOsim Building Designer (such as lengths and angles) •Retain its business properties (Such as manufacturer, catalog number, and fire rating) •Retain its perforator, to allow content to cut openings (such as doors and windows) •Retain its mechanical & plumbing connection points (for air handlers, plumbing fixtures, etc.) •Retain its 2D plan and elevation symbols •Register itself with the DataGroup Catalog, mapping its business and parametric properties to counterparts in AECOsim Building Designer •Map RFA attributes to ABD symbology and/or Part & Family •Behave like a native ABD element (similar to BXF or PAZ) •Support RFA content versions 2009-2014
RFA Interpreter
•The ability to pull RFA content into ABD without using Revit
The RFA interpreter in AECOsim Building Designer WILL NOT support:
•Revit system types (walls, curtain wall, stairs, etc..) •2D only RFAs (title blocks tags, profiles, etc..) •Embedded formats (DWG, SKP, etc. placed inside the RFA) •Changing the original RFA definition
i-Models – Contact Info
Shawn Foster Black and Veatch, Energy Division [email protected] @kcflatlander http://www.vizify.com/shawn-foster