Autodesk LIVE Viewer Version 1.1 Released

From the Autodesk App Store...

About This Version

Version 1.1, 10/5/2016

The following list contains new and improved features in this release:

• Virtual Reality    
• Explore a space in virtual reality with just one click, using an HTC Vive® or Oculus Rift headset (Beta feature).
• Navigation in Windows    
• Orbit tool’s rotation center automatically resets after panning.
• Look-around rotation speed using the keyboard is the same as the travel speed.
• Number pad can be used to walk through scene.
• General    
• Added a link to report a bug within the applications.
• Various defects were fixed.

Description

Walk anywhere, experience everything - before breaking ground.
Step Inside Your Design with the Autodesk® LIVE Viewer.

Use the Autodesk LIVE Viewer to open and explore interactive visualizations created in Autodesk LIVE, a subscription service used by architects to make Autodesk® Revit® files interactive.

Bring your interactive designs with you using the Autodesk LIVE Viewer. This powerful, portable communication tool also offers a highly engaging way to present or share your architectural vision with clients or project stakeholders.

Revision Cloud Manager Version 1.1.2 Released

From the Autodesk App Store...

About This Version

Version 1.1.2, 10/3/2016

• You can create and delete clouds and the add-in will update in real-time.
• The add-in can show the username of last-editor for each cloud, as long as the user has End User Assistant installed and turned on.
• Save all sheets in the table to a print set.
• Improved user interface.

Description

Smart manage revision clouds.

• All information in Autodesk® Revit®, streamline the workflow.
• Manage by revision.
• Export to Excel.
• Shows who is the last-editor of a revision cloud. (need to install End User Assistant)
• Automatically find corresponding sheet and detail number.
• Save as print set.
• Minimize hours + check for drafting mistakes.
• Only requires one person to install. Others use "Comments" property for information input.

Free Align Views Add-in

From the Autodesk App Store...

Just placing a drawing view onto a drawing sheet is simple enough but aligning the views up isn’t, especially if you want to have the plan view aligning up in the same position on every drawing.

This plug-in will help you with aligning views on many different drawings sheets just in few clicks.

About This Version
Version 1.0.0, 10/7/2016
Initial release

The free Align Views add-in is brought to you by Thien Thanh.

There's more information available on the Autodesk App Store.

Location Tool PRO for Location-Based Quantity Takeoffs (Updated)

From the Autodesk App Store...

With this tool you are able to divide the model in to smaller locations, make QTO in pre-defined locations and sort and export models in pre-defined locations.

The user makes locations with masses in the model. The tool can register the mass in the model and all the categories contained in the selected mass. The user can now create tasks and decide which parameter to add to the elements. After clicking on Run the parameter is added to the selected categories.

Updated 10/10/2016: Added link to free version.

Victaulic Tools for Revit MEP

From the Victaulic Software website...

Bringing Generic Revit Models To Life

Download Free 30-Day Trial

Purchase Victaulic Tools for Revit®

IT’S ALL IN A DAY’S WORKAROUND

Victaulic Tools for Revit® finally provides an intuitive set of tools that are purposely built to improve pipe routing and fabrication functionality in Revit® 2014, 2015, and 2016 including 2016 Fabrication Parts. It’s specifically designed to meet the needs of engineers, contractors and pipe fabricators—giving you smarter tools to fabricate faster and route more efficiently. Tasks that used to require hours of workarounds can now be done in minutes.

“VICTAULIC TOOLS FOR REVIT 2017 IS YET ANOTHER OUTSTANDING ADD IN FOR REVIT THAT LEVERAGES THE VICTAULIC’S EXPERTISE IN CONTENT DEVELOPMENT AND PIPE ROUTING, AND HAS A PROFOUND IMPACT ON WORKFLOW EFFICIENCY. WE ARE EXCITED TO PARTNER WITH VICTAULIC, WHO CONTINUE TO EXTEND AND ENHANCE REVIT FOR MEP USERS”.

STEVEN BUTLER, INDUSTRY STRATEGY MANAGER, MEP DESIGN & FABRICATION, AUTODESK

TOOLS BUILT ON UTILITY

Victaulic Tools for Revit® is designed to improve the functionality of standard Revit® software, no matter the project, no matter the content producer.

Smart Active Content
Victaulic Tools for Revit® comes preloaded with over 100 Victaulic content families. Victaulic content is developed internally, with best piping practices in mind, and sent directly to your toolbar to ensure you are routing with the most up to date, industry leading content.

Fabricate in Revit®
Create formatted fabrication drawings with detailed bills of material for the first time within Revit® with the Victaulic Procurement Tool.

Any Manufacturer
Whether you’re routing with Victaulic or competitive systems, Victaulic Tools for Revit® will increase your efficiency and productivity with tools designed to enhance your modeling experience.

Free ARCHICAD Connection Add-In for Revit 2016 Includes Several New Features

From the Graphisoft website...

ARCHICAD Connection Add-In for Autodesk Revit

The GRAPHISOFT ARCHICAD Connection is a free Add-In for Autodesk Revit softwares (including Revit Structure, Revit MEP and Revit Architecture). The Add-In improves the IFC model-based and bi-directional data exchange between GRAPHISOFT ARCHICAD and Autodesk Revit applications.

About

The GRAPHISOFT ARCHICAD Connection Add-In has two functions:

• “Improved IFC Import” imports IFC models to Revit using extra features that improve the interpretation of architectural models
• “Export to ARCHICAD” exports Revit model elements in IFC files that are specially enhanced for use in GRAPHISOFT ARCHICAD

For detailed information, see manual.

New in ARCHICAD Connection for Revit 2016 Add-In

The ARCHICAD Connection Add-In developed for Revit 2016 offers extra, optional functions to customize the IFC import/export settings of Revit:

• Setting of "Fine" Detail Level and "Consistent Colors" Visual Style for all views defined by the IFC import
• Correction of lines that are slightly off axis at IFC import
• Export of Shared Coordinate System components to IFC Site
• Automatic check for update function

Important: For best results, make sure you have installed the latest version of Autodesk®’s IFC 2016 import-export app for Revit.

There's more information available on the Graphisoft website.

Product Roundup – SimLab 3D Exporters for Revit (Update #2)

Updated on November 15, 2016: moved SimLab Sketchup Exporter under the Autodesk App Store grouping.

Updated on November 18, 2016: moved SimLab OBJ Exporter under the Autodesk App Store grouping.

From the Autodesk App Store and the Simlab website:

Simulation Lab Software

Since Simlab Soft was founded in 2007, it's mission was clearly defined: Develop state-of-the-art 3D software products that are both fun and easy to use.

SimLab does its best to make sure that it always provides the right 3D tools, and that the users are enjoying our tools, and they help them succeed, accomplish great results fast, and within budget.

Contact Us

On the Autodesk App Store

SimLab Composer Integration
Transfer and Link Autodesk® Revit® files to SimLab Composer | Free

SimLab FBX Exporter
Export Autodesk® Revit® files into FBX files within Revit | Trial | 99.00 / 299.00 USD

SimLab Collada Exporter
Export Autodesk® Revit® files into Collada files within Revit | Trial | 99.00 / 299.00 USD

SimLab OBJ Exporter
Export Revit models as OBJ (Wevafront) files (*.obj) | Trial | 99.00 / 299.00 USD

SimLab PDF Exporter
Export Autodesk® Revit® files into 3D PDF files within Revit | Trial | 199.00 / 399.00 USD

SimLab SketchUp Exporter
Export Revit models as SketchUp files (*.skp) readable by SketchUp 8 and newer | Trial | 99.00 / 299.00 USD


On the Simlab Website

SimLab Android / iPad Exporter
Export Revit models in *.zim file format. These files are readable by SimLab free application SimLab CAD Viewer for iPad/ iPhone and Android | Trial | 99.00 / 299.00 USD

There's more information available on the Simlab website.

SimLab OBJ Exporter for Revit (Updated)

Updated on November 18, 2016: now available on the Autodesk App Store.

From the Simlab website...

SimLab OBJ exporter for Revit enables users to export Revit models as OBJ (Wevafront) files (*.obj).

SimLab OBJ exporter supports exporting textures created inside Revit.

Versions Supported: OBJ Exporter works with Revit 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 (64bit).

What is the Obj File format?

• OBJ is a geometry definition file format first developed by (Wavefront Technologies) for its Advanced Visualizer animation package.
• The file format is open and has been adopted by other 3D graphics application vendors.
• For the most part it is a universally accepted format.

Why To Get Plugin From SimLab?

• Great support for materials and textures.
• Speed of export.
• Capable of handling large models.
• Ease of use.
• High Quality.
• Responsive support to answer your question.

How to get and use the plugin?

• Download the plugin then install OBJ Exporter plugin for Revit.
• Run Revit and Load a model.
• Open Add-Ins, ribbon Tab, click export from Simlab OBJ Exporter.

SimLab SketchUp Exporter for Revit (Updated)

Updated on November 15, 2016 to include version information and link to the app on the Autodesk App Store.

From the Simlab website:

SimLab SketchUp exporter for Revit plugin, enables users to export Revit models as SketchUp files (*.skp) readable by SketchUp 8 and newer.

The plugin supports exporting textures created inside Revit.

Versions Supported: SKP Exporter works with Revit 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 (64bit).

What is the SketchUp File format?

• A file with the SKP extension is a three-dimensional model readable by SketchUp software.
• It allows conceptual designs to be created, viewed and shared quickly and easily.
• Models created with SketchUp can placed within Google Earth or shared using the 3D Warehouse feature.

Why To Get Plugin From SimLab?

• Great support for materials and textures.
• Speed of export.
• Capable of handling large models.
• Ease of use.
• High Quality.
• Responsive support to answer your question.

How to get and use the plugin?

• Download the plugin then install SKP Exporter plugin for Revit.
• Run Revit and Load a model.
• Open Add-Ins, ribbon Tab, click export from Simlab SKP Exporter.

Roundup – For the Week of September 25, 2016, New and Updated Revit Add-ins on the Autodesk App Store

A few new Revit add-ins were released on the Autodesk App Store during the week of September 25th: one for importing from the SolidEdge file format, ImportMaster for Autodesk Revit - SolidEdge, yet another one for duplicating sheets, Duplicate Sheets (by CyberStudioApps), and one for exporting to the Filmbox file format, SimLab FBX Exporter.

Five add-ins were also udated, including four that were updated for Revit 2017: 3DPDF Exporter for Revit, Align Ducts, Auto Insulation Creator, and Rename Elements.


NEW

ImportMaster for Autodesk Revit - SolidEdge
ImportMaster for Autodesk® Revit® - SolidEdge imports your SolidEdge model(.par or .asm or .psm file) to Revit. You can set translation options while importing SolidEdge model | Trial
About This Version: Version 1.0.0.0, 9/30/2016 – Initial Release

Duplicate Sheets
Duplicate Existing or Create New Blank Sheet Views | USD 5.00
About This Version: Version 2.0.1, 9/30/2016 – Initial public version

SimLab FBX Exporter
Export Autodesk® Revit® files into FBX files within Revit | Trial

About This Version: Version 6.0.0, 9/30/2016 – Initial Version.



UPDATED

3DPDF Exporter for Revit®
3DPDF Exporter For Autodesk® Revit® exports your model to secured and encrypted 3D PDF file | Trial


About This Version: Version 2.3.0.0 , 9/30/2016 –

1. Supported Revit version 2017.        
2. Enhancement: Solved issue of color in exported model
3. Feature: User can add external files as attachments in exported 3D PDF.     
4. Feature: Added support to disable measurement tool in exporter 3D PDF.  

Families Ribbon Corporate
In a nutshell, the user can add all the library Families to the Autodesk® Revit® Ribbon | USD 10.00/Y
About This Version: Version 1.0.4, 9/30/2016 – Digitally signed

SimLab Android / iPad Exporter for Revit

From the Simlab website...

Android / iPad exporter for Revit plugin, enables users to export Revit models in *.zim file format. These files are readable by SimLab free application SimLab CAD Viewer for iPad/ iPhone and Android. With Revit 2014.

The plugin supports exporting textures created inside Revit.

Supported versions

The plugin is supported on Revit 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.

Read our End-User License Agreement (EULA)

SimLab archive files include all the data needed for viewing the model ( geometries, colors, materials, textures, cameras, scene states, and animations). SimLab archive files (*.zim) can be exported from SimLab Composer, or any of SimLab Andrloid / iPad exporter plugins for, SketchUp, Alibre, 3ds Max, Maya, Revit, Solid Edge, Modo, and PTC Creo.

How to use the plugin

After installing the plugin, it automatically registers itself in Autodesk Revit, and adds a new SimLab Android / iPad Exporter Riboon Tab to Revit. To activate the functionalities of the plugin, a user needs to Register, by clicking the Register button in the SimLab Collada Exporter ribbon tab. For a step by step instructions on how to activate a license of the plugin (trial or professional), please click here.

2017 [dp Stuff] Addins

From the dp Stuff website...

It is time to upgrade your [dp Stuff] Revit addins! All the addins were upgraded to the latest Revit version and are ready to be downloaded from Revit 2017 addins page.

dp Stuff Utils for Revit 2017 is a collection of time saver legacy addins upgraded for 2017 version:

1. SheetCreationTool
2. CleanupDraftingElements
3. ChangeTextCase
4. CopySelectionIds
5. RemoveAreasRooms
6. CropViewToSelection
7. NumberStuffByDirection
8. QuickViewAccess
9. RemoveEmptyTags
10. UpdateAreaCalcs
11. WorksetExplorer
12. ArchiSpeak

10.00 USD

Go get them!

ImportMaster for Autodesk Revit - SolidEdge

From the Autodesk App Store...

Imports SolidEdge model (.par or .asm or .psm) files into Autodesk® Revit® models.

Provides translation options such as Transfer Attributes, Read Free Edges, Read Free Points, Read Hidden Entities, Read Suppressed Entities, Free surfaces etc.

We are providing a 7 days trial version of the plugin during which you can use the full set of features without any limitations. You will need to activate this plugin after the 7 days trial has expired. For activation please contact at license@transmagic.com.

Duplicate Sheets Add-in

From the Autodesk App Store...

This app can help you duplicate sheet views. The existing sheet views can be duplicated along with all of the elements contained on the sheet, within the limitations set by Revit. That is, any element that can only occur once on a sheet (e.g. floor plan view) will not be copied - the other elements are copied to a location matching the original location. Also included are options to control the sheet number and sheet name of the newly duplicated sheets.

In addition, this app allows the creation of new empty sheets using a selected title block. This also includes options to control the sheet number and sheet name of the newly created sheets.

Using this app will save hours of time creating basically duplicate sheet views and manually placing the same view over and over on the new sheet view. With this app, you can create a prototype sheet view and generate from 1 to 99 duplicates.

Duplicate Sheets Main Dialog

SimLab FBX Exporter

From the Autodesk App Store...

Description

• The plugin enables the user to export Autodesk® Revit® files directly from inside Revit to FBX files.
• When installing the plugin the user will automatically get a 21-day trial, during that time the plugin will have all the features of the professional plugin.
• It allows you to generate FBX file with textures and materials, that can be shared by any application that supports reading FBX files.

About This Version
Version 6.0.0, 9/30/2016
Initial Version.

The SimLab FBX Exporter add-in is brought to you by Simulation Lab Software. It's priced beginning at 99.00 USD/user.

There's more information available on the Autodesk App Store, and on the Simlab website.