Tag: ipad

New version of BIM 360 Glue iPad app V3.0 has better Grid support

Luke Johnson

From joan.allen on the Ideastation:
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I’m happy to announce that you can view gridlines on the iPad app – and control the visibility settings of grids in both 2D and 3D view – with the BIM 360 Glue iPad app V3.0 that was released today.  Learn more here about the new 2D to 3D “Map” navigation feature and gridline controls:  http://youtu.be/ILqdJVjloA0 


Related post:
http://autode.sk/1vItZ2K

Forum Link:
http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/bim-360-ideastation/make-grids-visible-on-ipad-glue-app/idc-p/5509989#M433

Autodesk FormIt – Architectural Form Modeler for the iPad

Luke Johnson

EDIT: My post was up before the app I think!  Here is some more info:
Itunes App Store link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autodesk-formit/id575282599?ls=1&mt=8

Autodesk page:
http://autodeskformit.com/

Autodesk RSS feed for Formit:
http://autodeskformit.com/feed/
And some more from Autodesk FormIt & Revit – The Revit Clinic:

Express design ideas with easy-to-use tools:

  • Create forms quickly from a gallery of shapes
  • Directly manipulate forms using gestures for easy model changes
  • Save designs to the cloud and share with others

Easy access to site information:

  • Set project location in a searchable maps interface
  • Import satellite image of your site
  • Design directly in the context of your proposed building location

Make early design decisions:

  • Explore the effects of the sun using the location-aware Shadow Study tool
  • Start early program analysis by tracking gross building floor area ratio while you design

Experience a more continuous BIM workflow:

  • Store and share designs in the cloud using Autodesk® 360 cloud services
  • Easily transfer designs to desktop applications via RVT or SAT file formats
  • Explore design ideas and add detail to early design forms using award-winning BIM technology


 

FormIt is an intuitive, easy to use mass modeling application helping designers make informed decisions while accessing site and climate data. The building and site aware app allows designers to sketch proposed design options that can be compared with program requirements and then shared with the project team for continued collaboration through Autodesk® 360.

 Available now on the Apple App Store.

(I can’t find it on there, can you?)

Revit and Navisworks offline file viewer for Ipad – sign up for Beta

Luke Johnson
For all you Ipad users out there:

Field BIM-Interactive™ enables BIM viewing and interactivity on the iPad. Key features include:

  • A simple interface that will allow a user to put themselves “inside” the model while in the field
  • Online or offline access to interact with model files
  • Support for both Navisworks® and Revit® files (with other model types to follow)
  • Viewpoints are transferred from your model file into Field BIM-Interactive so you can quickly navigate to a specific location

via
Field BIM-Interactive: Construction BIM viewing on the iPad| Vela Systems

The Cloud may eventually replace the Desktop

Luke Johnson

Imagine a world where your firm doesn’t need to buy new computers, let alone BIM software. They would just rent the ability to stream top of the line computers into their office monitors. These computers will always have the latest version of Revit on them. It wouldn’t matter if your computer was a Mac or PC, new or old.
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Onlive just launched Onlive Desktop. This service streams Windows to your iPad and gives you a few gigs of free cloud storage. It is like having the latest Windows computer, complete with Microsoft Office, on your iPad.
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Read more at:
How Autodesk and Onlive Will Game The Future Of BIM | A/E/C Marketing Advice, Training, and Support Group | Help Everybody Everyday

The new, free Rondo App for iPhone & iPad

Luke Johnson

Rondo is a company involved in the manufacture and supply of a wide range of lighter gauge roll formed steel products and systems, primarily for the construction industry in Australia, New Zealand, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

They have released an iPhone / iPad app:

Free to download from the Apple Store to your iPhone and/or iPad, the Rondo App is a practical tool that allows you to;
  • Work out what Rondo products are needed for a project
  • Calculate maximum loads and spans for a wall or ceiling design
  • Determine the most economical Rondo Steel Stud Wall Framing System design possible for a particular layout and the next best solution
  • Estimate what quantity of Rondo products are needed and the pack size they come in
  • Find out the radius required, sweep angle and length of arc for curved designs
  • Email yourself or colleagues a copy of the wall or ceiling design
  • Locate the nearest place to source Rondo products, either by current location using GPS technology or by running a search
  • Simply email your calculated results directly to a Rondo stockist to receive a quote, click to call or get directions using Google maps

The Rondo App is available to download now from the Apple Store on your iPhone/iPad by simply running a search for “Rondo” or by clicking here.

via http://www.rondo.com.au/Corporate/News/ThenewfreeRondoAppforiPhoneiPad.aspx