In case you’re still wondering how a hybrid 2D/3D coordination workflow pans out in the real world of AEC, here’s a step-by-step guide to how you can make it work. Our recommended coordination workflow for AutoCAD and Revit
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Access issues raised by teammates in 2D directly in your authoring BIM software like Revit.
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Combine 2D sheets and 3D models to get a full picture.View issues in 3D IFC models on your tablet.View, markup, and create issues on plans in 2D.The bottom line is, never mind the gaps between 2D and 3D, BIM Track allows you to choose the coordination workflow that works for you. Keep reading to see how this coordination workflow works step-by-step! These add-ins reduce time wasted and unnecessary overhead related to searching for the right document. The issue will then be accessible on the viewer or directly in 3D authoring platforms like Revit for quick resolution. Teams working in AutoCAD can raise issues in 2D through BIM Track’s add-in. BIM Track’s add-ins help you overcome this by organizing issues from 2D CAD and 3D BIM software into a centralized issue-tracking platform. This can be especially challenging when you have teams working in both 2D and 3D. The bigger the project, the more disciplines and teams you have to coordinate. How do you coordinate with “hybrid stakeholders” like architects working in AutoCAD and structural engineers working in Revit? The difference between 2D sheets and 3D models is a whole “D” - that’s a big gap! Here are some common dilemmas we hear people coming up against, and how BIM Track can help you bridge those gaps: Let’s get down to business and talk 2D and 3D workflows.
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Some common gaps between 2D and 3D workflows, and how to bridge them Read on to find out how BIM Track can help you navigate easily between 2D sheets and 3D models in your BIM coordination workflow. There are 2D views in Revit, and that’s where most of the modeling is happening for a lot of users.
Just because you’re using BIM doesn’t mean you’re not using 2D. Side-by-side comparison of 3D and 2D detail in Navisworks and AutoCAD.
Check out this video from BIM Synergistics to see a side-by-side comparison:įigure 2. Team members working in 2D are often some of the most experienced, so you certainly want them to be involved in the coordination loop!Īdditionally, there’s data available in 2D that simply doesn’t exist in 3D, such as regulatory documentation, specs, measurements, technical drawings and floor plans. The goal of BIM Track is to improve BIM coordination. And these are fair questions.Ĭartoon by Cadalyst Magazine CAD cartoonist Roger Penwill Why 2D and 3D both matter in BIM Coordination However, with the ongoing digital transformation of architectural design and teams working in data-rich 3D BIM environments, juggling 2D sheets and 3D models can still be a challenge. From original documents in vector formats, to construction documents used on the field which have to be easily readable by construction workers, to mechanical and electrical design, 2D design is a vital part of the coordination process, and will likely never die. The fact is, 2D documents will be around for a very long time. Whether you have teams working in AutoCAD, Revit, other CAD software or BIM software, we hope this article helps you incorporate both 2D and 3D users into your BIM coordination workflow so that everyone wins.Ĭheck out our quick video summary below ? and enjoy the read! We’ll cover why 2D is still vital in BIM coordination, Q&As for some of the challenges working with 2D and 3D software, and take you step-by-step through a workflow using AutoCAD and Revit that gets 2D sheets and 3D models working together like gin and tonic, coffee and cream, tea and milk. ? In this blog post, we’ll discuss why it’s important to have everyone - whether they’re working in 2D or 3D - involved in the BIM coordination process to get the best results. We’re here to tell you it doesn’t have to be so! Some times, getting 2D sheets and 3D models to work together during the coordination process can feel similarly ill-matched.