Structure Generator Extension for Autodesk Revit 2013

The Structure Generator Extension for Autodesk® Revit® 2013, Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2013 and Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2013 software is a capability that helps users create and visualize a physical and analytical model of a structure based on the massing model.


With a parametric approach, common data format, and faster model regeneration, the Structure Generator Extension helps users to create different variants of architectural models and helps them to validate the structure of the model. The extension helps to coordinate models between the architect and structural engineer and can help reduce the number of changes required in the model during the later phases of design.


Note: Autodesk® Revit® 2013 software is only available as part of the Autodesk® Building Design Suite 2013 Premium and Ultimate Editions.


Release Date: 2012-07-30
Source: Autodesk Subscription Page

Timber Roof Framing Extensions for Revit 2013

Roof Framing Extensions for Autodesk® Revit® 2013 software applications is comprised of two extensions that help automate modeling of roofs in Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Revit Structure and Autodesk Revit Architecture software applications. 


The Rafter Framing extension enables the definition and generation of various types of “A” frame roof models. Another extension creates truss roof systems.


Structural elements are created based on a selected Revit native roof object. Generated timber roof structures can be exported to Autodesk® Robot® Structural Analysis software to perform further structural analysis and design tasks.


Release Date: 2012-07-30
Source: Autodesk Subscription Page

eTransmit for Autodesk Revit 2012

The official version of this extension is now out. Visit Autodesk Subscription page in order to download this extension, Release Date: 2012-05-31.

With eTransmit for Autodesk® Revit® 2012 software products, you can copy a Revit model and dependent files to a single folder for Internet transmission. You can transmit any model that has been upgraded to Revit Release 2012 or later and saved. 

With eTransmit for Autodesk Revit, you can:

• Copy and detach a Revit model and associated files to a single folder for internet transmission. This removes the typical error messages when you copy central files using the operating system.

 • Locate dependent files automatically and include them in the transmittal folder, helping to reduce the possibility of error. All dependent files are automatically converted to use relative paths so the dependent files can be located by the model.

 • Choose to include related dependent files such as linked Revit models, CAD files, DWF™ markups, decal images, and external keynote files. You can transmit any Revit (.rvt) model that has been upgraded to be compatible with a Revit 2012 software product or later.

• Transmit models that are using file-based worksharing or server-based worksharing. eTransmit for Revit can also work with non-workshared Revit models.

Source: Autodesk Subscription Page

Pile auto numbering - tip and tricks

I came across a problem with a huge number of piles to be automatically numbered using the Revit Extension Element Positioning module. A word of warning is that, make sure to select first the piles you want to number before starting the Extension Element positioning module. This is to avoid waiting time while the Extension prepares the data. The program will scan the whole project and this might takes a long time if there are a lot of elements in the model.


Secondly, do not group piles, because when you do the numbering using the Extension you will receive an error about group editing and finally you will end up ungrouping the piles you have previously created.

For the procedure on how to use the auto numbering, see my previous article published last April 2011.


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