Hi folks, I just wanted to give you a heads up that some of the Revit extensions found on the Autodesk Subscription site have been updated for Revit 2012 versions.
The extensions are listed below with their description (mostly strait out of the extension product page) but for more details please go to the extension product page. I have also added some of my personal comments as FYI.
Please tell me if you are using any of these extensions (even the 2011 versions) and what you think of them.
Autodesk Revit DB Link 2012
Import and export data between an Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2012, Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2012, or Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2012 project and an external database, and then more easily maintain relationships of linked data with Autodesk® Revit® DB Link.
- A grid view of the data enables you to make any final edits before import.
- Databases can be updated following internal or external changes.
- The grid control enables you to create Revit shared parameters to add new fields to related tables in the database.
- Changes to new fields within the database automatically update Revit shared parameters upon future imports.
Emile’s Comments: The extension has continued to evolve based on user feedback and is quite a popular download used a lot by Architecture and MEP users.
Autodesk Revit Model Review 2012
Automate the process of reviewing and auditing building information modeling (BIM) projects in Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2012, Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2012, or Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2012 software with the Autodesk® Revit® Model Review plug-in:
- Check the accuracy and consistency of a Project or Family against standards set by your firm, your clients, or industry best practices.
- Correct inconsistencies with a single click or with instructions provided when manual fixes are required.
Emile’s Comments: This is the sleeper app. Once people discover it they find out it can be quite useful to catch mistakes in the model. It also allows you to add new checks. I would really like to hear if you use it and what you think of it. Also have you created any new checks for it?
Worksharing Monitor for Autodesk Revit 2012
Worksharing Monitor facilitates the use of Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2012, Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2012, or Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2012 software in a worksharing environment, in which multiple people work on one project. For workshared projects, Worksharing Monitor answers questions such as:
- Who is currently working on this project?
- Is my local copy of the project up-to-date?
- When will my Save to Central operation finish?
- Has my request to borrow elements been granted?
- Are any issues interfering with my work on a Revit software project?
Emile’s Comments: The grand daddy of extensions. Originally developed for Revit 2009 I think and still being used. BTW if you like this tool you should also check out Project Bluestreak and its link to Revit worksharing.
Space Naming Utility for Autodesk Revit MEP 2012
The Space Naming Utility for Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2012 software is an intuitive tool that automatically assigns the names and numbers from architectural rooms to Revit MEP spaces. By downloading the Space Naming Utility for Revit MEP 2012 software, you can eliminate the need to manually assign names to the spaces, helping save time and simplifying your workflow.
Emile’s Comments: Classic productivity tool
Globe Link for Autodesk Revit 2012
With Globe Link, users can publish 3D building information models directly from Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2012, Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2012, and Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2012 software into Google Earth™ mapping service. Users can also acquire site information from Google Earth mapping service and import it into Revit 2012 software applications for building and site layout purposes.
Emile’s Comments: Like so many extensions this started off as a Proof of Concept to see if it can even be done and got improved and release as an extension.
Batch Print for Autodesk Revit 2012
Batch Print provides an easy way to print a large number of drawings (views and sheets) from a Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2012, Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2012, or Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2012 software project.
After preparing the default printer and the Revit software project, use Batch Print to send any number of drawings to the printer and to control the order in which they print. When you start the print job, Batch Print manages the printing of the drawings, requiring no further interaction from you. If desired, you can monitor the progress of the print job using a status dialog.
Emile’s Comments: Another oldie but a goody. Probably came out around the same time as the Worksharing Monitor.
BTW a quick shout out to Glenn Jowett’s Revit ST blog where I was tipped off to the extension posts on subscription
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