Day 1: Object Oriented Models, IFC

IT in the Building Process

Build object oriented models in Autocad/ADT and Archicad.

Export and import IFC models between the programs.

You need to install plugins from http://it.bt.aau.dk/ks/ifc/

Autocad/ADT 2005
- Install the IFC utility plugin
- Draw walls, doors, windows etc. from the Design menu
- GtsIfc2xUtility: Initialize elements for export
- GtsIfc2xUtility: Export Ifc2x
Archicad 9
- Download Add-ons from the address above, see the ReadMe.txt
- Tools, Load Add-on
- Draw walls, windows etc.
- Save as IFC file
- Import in Autocad with the GtsIfc2xUtility menu
Try to import and export very simple and more complex models
Write down what was successful and what was NOT successful
Document the results of todays exercise in your report and on your website
Try to install the DDS IFC viewer and browse your IFC models.
Optional: The Solibri Model Checker can check the IFC model. The program is installed on the computers in room C-119. Try to run different tests on your model here.

Day 2: Collaboration and VRML models

Try to do today's exercise in collaboration with another group.

Online Collaboration

Use MSN Messenger or a tool with similar possibilities.

Open a model in Autocad/Architectural Desktop.

You shal discuss details of the model with a colleague in anoter location, e.g. the neigbour group room.

Start the Messenger application and establish the contact with your colleague.

In addition to the normal text chat (and voice/video if possible), use

Start the application sharing to share the CAD model
Allow control to other participant and let him do some modifications in the model
Use the whiteboard for communication, text graphics, images
Store the chat and whiteboard
Give a summary of your experiences with the communication session with examples/screendumps and store it for your report.

Collaboration with Archicad Teamwork

Documentation: Help, Team Work Guide

Use the Teamwork Menu to Sign In, Share the project, Send and receive updates, Sign Out ect.

Team leader:

Start the project
In this excercise you may load an existing project, e.g. in C:\Program Files\Graphisoft\ArchiCAD 9-S\ArchiCAD Examples\Orchard Project
The team leader can define basic criteria

Scale and measurement units
Story structure, create a few stories
Layers
Attributes
Grid and display options
Library
Tool settings

Administrator:

Share the project

Teamwork, Share this project...
Store on server or one of your own machines

Team mate:

Sign in to the project
Reserve a workspace
Edit model
Send and receive changes to the model

VRML models

Create a model from Autocad/ADT:

create or load model in autocad/adt
export in 3ds format
load the model in Accutrans 3d http://www.micromouse.ca/
Save as VRML

Create a model from Archicad:

Create your model in archicad
go to the 3d window
save as VRML

Put the model on your web page to view the model in an internet browser:

You need a VRML-plugin e.g. Cortona, http://www.parallelgraphics.com/products/cortona/

Dwf format :

In autocad you should also try to publish your model to a dwf-file (Menu: File, Publish) which can be viewed in a web browser or the free dwf viewer http://www.autodesk.com

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