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[OPS Forum] BIMStorm Metro

mcas — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:59:32 -0800

QUESTION:

Is it possible to have BIMStorm Metro forum?

There doesn't seem to be anyway to communicate with the other members in th \e Studio.

Or am I just "jumping the gun" ?

Thanks

ps......this is not the place I imagine this forum to be placed, this is only a question.

[OPS Forum] Re: ExistingCad->Revit->OPS

Yong — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:28:31 -0800

Hi Chris,
If you hit F1 and open the help files and type "IFC" in the search you should get a series of topics showing how IFC is dealt with in AutoCAD Architecture.

[attachment 267 AutoCAD2009IFC.jpg]

To get started quickly, you might even want to export an IFC from OPS and then go to "File > IFC > Import from IFC" and import into AutoCAD Architecture just to get a sense of what some of these files look like in this application.

[OPS Forum] Re: ExistingCad->Revit->OPS

xofer — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:02:12 -0800

Thanks Yong
I got confused with where a Custom Attribute should be populated.

I have another question. Kimon was here in Alexandria the other day and he said there might be an easier way to get existing CAD into OPS.

He mentioned that I could export out of Autocad 2008 to the IFC format.
I just downloaded a demo version of Autocad 2009 but I cannot find a mention of IFC.

Do you know the process for this?
Thanks - Chris

[OPS Forum] Re: ExistingCad->Revit->OPS

Yong — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:01:25 -0800

Hi Chris,
I think I might know what is happening.
- You might be entering data in "Custom Attributes 1, 2, 3..." [columns AK - AO]
- as opposed to the "Attribute Group 1, 2, 3..." [columns AP - AW]

For now, if you copy paste the entire column of data and paste it in the corresponding, correct column and import into OPS, you will now see that correct data mapped to the space.

BTW, for data in "Custom Attributes 1, 2, 3..." [columns AK - AO], you can enter anything you want including text, it is basically a series of empty fields for anything type of information you wish to associate with that space.

[OPS Forum] Re: ExistingCad->Revit->OPS

xofer — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:13:14 -0800

I have now tried the second option and it isn't working for me.

I am working at the floor plan/rooms level.

I exported out a CSV from OPS, populated the Custom Attribute Fields with the corresponding integers, and imported the CSV back into OPS.
The new data doesn't appear to have 'stuck'.
When I go to the 'Display Colors' and try to apply my custom field, nothing happens. When I hit the edit button, the attributes are there but it wants me to assign them individually to each record.

-I have exported out the CSV again and it has values in the Custom Attribute Fields.
-I have logged out and back in again.

Not sure why it doesn't take.

[OPS Forum] Re: ExistingCad->Revit->OPS

xofer — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:12:01 -0800

Thanks Yong

[OPS Forum] Re: ExistingCad->Revit->OPS

Yong — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:49:26 -0800

Hi Chris,
Currently there is a limit of 30 items in the value list for each Custom Group Attribute.

As for populating the spaces with attribute data, there are two basic ways. One, which you have described, is using the pulldown menu and editing the attributes one by one in OPS. The second way is to export a CSV file of the building from OPS. Open the CSV and go to the column that corresponds to the Group Attribute you wish to add data to. Enter the INTEGER of the corresponding item from the value list you created for this Group Attribute (1-30). SAve the CSV file. Import this CSV back into OPS. You will see that the data has been "injected" into the spaces in OPS.

[OPS Forum] ExistingCad->Revit->OPS

xofer — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:01:48 -0800

Morning,
I am taking existing CAD with attribute data into Revit then to OPS. I'm not sure my process is the most efficient and would like to see if there are other options.

1. I import CAD into Revit where I trace the rooms.
2. I assign room tags (number/name) and then export out (with new tool) to xml.
3. I import the xml into OPS.
4. The spaces are now there but I need to get my data in so I go to OPS/Settings/General Settings/Attribute Groups/Space Custom Attributes and I create my own fields and enter my data (is there a 30 record limit?).
5.Then I separately take the CVS template, fill in the required data and then populate the 'Custom Attribute' fields with numbers that correspond with the records in the 'Space Custom Attributes' in OPS.
6. I import the CVS into OPS and then go to OPS/Space Plan/Space Attributes.
7. Under 'Display Colors', I pick my custom field which displays the attributes and colors that will be assigned. At the bottom, I select 'Edit'
8.Then I assign, one by one, the attribute to each record.

Is there an easier way to do this?

Thanks - Chris

[Summer of BIM] Re: Tshawne Reference Material

Yong — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:11:35 -0700

Attached is a network link of all schemes that have been shared to the Tshwane group in the Onuma WFS.

Note, there might be some additional schemes that exist in the Tshwane studio but have not been shared to WFS yet.

Thanks
Yong

[Summer of BIM] Re: Tshawne Reference Material

erika — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:42:19 -0700

Is there a link to all the projects Placed in google earth?

[OPS Forum] Nameset video.

chrisglasier — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:55:24 -0700

I see Kimon has been very busy with BIMStorms � very impressive by the way. I have been busy marrying Namesets with SketchUp.

Please have a look at this short video.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejkxu67jtE4

Early days but the marriage works pretty well; I hope it will be possible do something similar to help expand OPS use.
The main idea is to substitute "dead" data like square footage in spreadsheets with animated namesets.

Chris

http://sites.google.com/site/namesets/

Full video of Kevin Kelly's talk:
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/kevin_kelly_on_the_next_5_000_days_of_the_web.html
web restructuring at 11.10 - 13.14

[Summer of BIM] Re: Salvokop / Freedom Park Precinct (Highest Density)

Yong — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:59:24 -0700

If you had trouble downloading the SketchUp model, please try the attachment in this post.

[Summer of BIM] Re: Salvokop Freedom Park Precinct (Higher Density)

Yong — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:57:57 -0700

If you had trouble downloading the SketchUp model, please try the attachment in this post.

[Summer of BIM] Re: Salvokop / Freedom Park Precinct (Highest Density)

Yong — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:51:00 -0700

Here is a SketchUp Model from Kenny Walton, NCPC

[Summer of BIM] Re: Salvokop Freedom Park Precinct (Higher Density)

Yong — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:50:05 -0700

Here is a SketchUp Model from Kenny Walton, NCPC

[Summer of BIM] Salvokop / Freedom Park Precinct (Highest Density)

Yong — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:51:55 -0700

Attached is a master plan created by Kenny Walton, NCPC.

We have a corresponding Scheme in OPS you can duplicate and experiment as well
Project: BIMstorm Tshwane Master Plans
Scheme: (S66_63) Salvokop / Freedom Park Precinct (Highest Density)

[attachment 260 SalvokopFreedomParkPrecinctHighestDensitySmall.jpg]

https://www.onuma.com/plan/OPS/viewSite.php?ID=63

[Summer of BIM] Salvokop Freedom Park Precinct (Higher Density)

Yong — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:22:07 -0700

Attached is a master plan created by Kenny Walton, NCPC.

We have a corresponding Scheme in OPS you can duplicate and experiment as well
Project: BIMstorm Tshwane Master Plans
Scheme: (S66_57) Salvokop / Freedom Park Precinct (Higher Density)

[attachment 258 SalvokopFreedomParkPrecinctHigherDensitySmall.jpg]

https://www.onuma.com/plan/OPS/viewSite.php?ID=57

[Summer of BIM] Salvokop Freedom Park Precinct

Yong — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:15:07 -0700

Attached is a Master Plan for the Salvokop Freedom Park Precinct provided by Kenneth Walton, NCPC.

We have a corresponding Scheme in OPS you can duplicate and experiment as well
Project: BIMstorm Tshwane Master Plans
Scheme: (S66_51) Salvokop / Freedom Park Precinct

[attachment 256 SalvokopFreedomParkPrecinctSmall.jpg]

https://www.onuma.com/plan/OPS/viewSite.php?ID=51

[Summer of BIM] Marabastad Precinct Master Plan

Yong — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:10:23 -0700

Attached is a master plan created by Kenny Walton, NCPC.

We have a corresponding Scheme in OPS you can duplicate and experiment as well
Project: BIMstorm Tshwane Master Plans
Scheme: (S66_54) Marabastad Precinct

[attachment 254 MarabastadPrecinctSmall.jpg]

https://www.onuma.com/plan/OPS/viewSite.php?ID=54 [attachment 255

[Summer of BIM] Re: BIMStorm Capital Alliance Tshwane

mbordenaro — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:51:43 -0700

A survey invitation to participants of the Alexandria BIMstorm� has been posted on the Alexandria thread. Those who participated in the Alexandria BIMstorm� and want their comments to positively influence the BIMstorm Capital Alliance Tshwane event can fill out the survey by Sunday, September 14.

A survey for the Tshwane event will be available after it's conclusion.

Mike Bordenaro
Co-Founder
BIM Education Co-op�
(773) 252 5888
mbordenaro@cs.com

[Summer of BIM] Re: BIMStorm Alexandria Federal Friendly Zones

mbordenaro — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:43:42 -0700

BIMstorm� Survey Invitation

Greetings,

The BIMstorm� for Alexandria�s Federal Friendly Zone was yet another historic achievement of innovative and collaborative design possibilities.

With the Capitals Alliance BIMstorm� for South Africa starting on Monday, it is clear that design advancements will keep marching forward at a rapid pace.

The BIM Education Co-op� is pleased to announce that the BIMstorm� participants are able to complete a sophisticated, online survey that will enhance organizational learning of the group.

Sofi Executive Systems is providing its sophisticated, online survey for evaluating BIMstorm� participation with advanced sociological relational database research methods based on leading edge work developed at Harvard and MIT.

Just as BIM leverages visual relational databases to greatly increase building productivity, the Sofi Executive System leverages sociological relational databases to greatly increase sociological understanding.

By using a consistent, online survey format with established relationships between question categories, the cumulative results of any survey group are given greatly enhanced value. While a traditional survey might require 1,000 responses to determine valid sociological analysis, Sofi allows the responses from just five (5) like-minded people to provide meaningful research results.

Two Sofi surveys will be made available. The first survey is for the City of Alexandria to evaluate it�s approach to using advanced technology to meet the needs of it�s citizens and business residents.

The second survey is to allow the BIMstorm� team to understand how it can accelerate learning in what we hope will be many BIMstorm� in the coming years.

Sofi surveys provide a combination of easy-to-click answers and opportunities to provide written responses. There are 14 categories with up to 6 questions. If you only provide �click through� responses you can complete the survey in less than 10 minutes. If you provide written comments and suggestions, you may spend 20 minutes or more with survey if you desire.

While some of the questions may not relate to you and some may seem redundant, the relational database underpinning the system gives added value to every response. So don�t skip over seemingly simple or redundant questions.

Just as a BIMstorm� is working out better ways to design, we are pleased to be working out new ways to capture knowledge from industry experts and using that knowledge to quickly enhance advanced design processes.

Results of surveys completed by Sunday, September 14th will be immediately made available to BIMstorm� organizers to enhance the next event starting on September 15th. Results from surveys completed later will benefit future BIMstorms�.

If you are interested in participating in either survey please send your email address to Amanda Cousins, Online Survey Manager for Sofi Executive Systems - amanda@asksofi.com - an invitation to the survey website will then be sent to you.

Thank you for you consideration,

Mike

Michael Bordenaro
Co-Founder
BIM Education Co-op�
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 252 5888
www.BIMeducation.com

Coordinator
Boston GreenFest 2008

[Summer of BIM] Re: Teams

mbordenaro — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:42:03 -0700

BIMstorm� Survey Invitation

Greetings,

The BIMstorm� for Alexandria�s Federal Friendly Zone was yet another historic achievement of innovative and collaborative design possibilities.

With the Capitals Alliance BIMstorm� for South Africa starting on Monday, it is clear that design advancements will keep marching forward at a rapid pace.

The BIM Education Co-op� is pleased to announce that the BIMstorm� participants are able to complete a sophisticated, online survey that will enhance organizational learning of the group.

Sofi Executive Systems is providing its sophisticated, online survey for evaluating BIMstorm� participation with advanced sociological relational database research methods based on leading edge work developed at Harvard and MIT.

Just as BIM leverages visual relational databases to greatly increase building productivity, the Sofi Executive System leverages sociological relational databases to greatly increase sociological understanding.

By using a consistent, online survey format with established relationships between question categories, the cumulative results of any survey group are given greatly enhanced value. While a traditional survey might require 1,000 responses to determine valid sociological analysis, Sofi allows the responses from just five (5) like-minded people to provide meaningful research results.

Two Sofi surveys will be made available. The first survey is for the City of Alexandria to evaluate it�s approach to using advanced technology to meet the needs of it�s citizens and business residents.

The second survey is to allow the BIMstorm� team to understand how it can accelerate learning in what we hope will be many BIMstorm� in the coming years.

Sofi surveys provide a combination of easy-to-click answers and opportunities to provide written responses. There are 14 categories with up to 6 questions. If you only provide �click through� responses you can complete the survey in less than 10 minutes. If you provide written comments and suggestions, you may spend 20 minutes or more with survey if you desire.

While some of the questions may not relate to you and some may seem redundant, the relational database underpinning the system gives added value to every response. So don�t skip over seemingly simple or redundant questions.

Just as a BIMstorm� is working out better ways to design, we are pleased to be working out new ways to capture knowledge from industry experts and using that knowledge to quickly enhance advanced design processes.

Results of surveys completed by Sunday, September 14th will be immediately made available to BIMstorm� organizers to enhance the next event starting on September 15th. Results from surveys completed later will benefit future BIMstorms�.

If you are interested in participating in either survey please send your email address to Amanda Cousins, Online Survey Manager for Sofi Executive Systems - amanda@asksofi.com - an invitation to the survey website will then be sent to you.

Thank you for you consideration,

Mike

Michael Bordenaro
Co-Founder
BIM Education Co-op�
(773) 252 5888
www.BIMeducation.com

Coordinator
Boston GreenFest 2008

[Summer of BIM] Re: Tshawne Reference Material

Yong — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:16:30 -0700

Here is the start of a quick planning scheme in OPS (log into OPS First)

Project: BIMstorm Tshwane Master Plans
Scheme: (S66_54) Marabastad Precinct
https://www.onuma.com/plan/OPS/editSite.php?ID=54

Feel free to duplicate and experiment with it.

[attachment 250 MarabastadMasterPlaninOPS.jpg]

[Summer of BIM] Re: Tshawne Reference Material

Yong — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:03:30 -0700

Here is the start of a quick planning scheme in OPS (log into OPS First)

Project: BIMstorm Tshwane Master Plans
Scheme: (S66_51) Sokovolop / Freedom Park Precinct

https://www.onuma.com/plan/OPS/viewSite.php?ID=51

Feel free to duplicate and experiment with it.

[attachment 251 SokovolopFreedomParkPrecinctinOPSSmall.jpg]

[Summer of BIM] Re: Tshawne Reference Material

amber — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:29:30 -0700

Please note message and attachments from Kenny Walton, NCPC
------------
Tshwane South Africa BIMstorm Help

We have a conceptual urban planning team scheme developed for the
Marabstad Precinct that need help in the following areas.

Building planning and design
Building site planning and design
BIM modeling
LEED / Green design
Landscape design
BIMstorm Support
MEP design
Structural design
Transportation system design

I have attached a .dwg of the scheme and a .pdf

Thanks for your help

Kenneth Walton | Architect / Urban Designer
National Capital Planning Commission

[Summer of BIM] Re: Tshawne Reference Material

Yong — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:31:49 -0700

Please note message and attachments from Kenny Walton, NCPC
------------
Tshwane South Africa BIMstorm Help

We have a conceptual urban planning team scheme developed for the
Sokovolop / Freedom Park Precinct that need help in the following areas.

Building planning and design
Building site planning and design
BIM modeling
LEED / Green design
Landscape design
BIMstorm Support
MEP design
Structural design

I have attached a .dwg of the scheme and a .pdf

Thanks for your help

Kenneth Walton | Architect / Urban Designer
National Capital Planning Commission

[Summer of BIM] Re: BIMStorm Alexandria Federal Friendly Zones

mcas — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:50:11 -0700

Thanks Amber and Thomas ......double click mike

[Summer of BIM] Re: BIMStorm Alexandria Federal Friendly Zones

amber — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:46:36 -0700

Hi Michael,

FYI: Thomas added new server code; regular double-click should work now too.

:)

Amber

[Summer of BIM] Re: Teams

amber — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:45:34 -0700

Tom,

Check your email you'll see the invite there.

Thanks,
Amber

[Summer of BIM] Re: Teams

Yong — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:33:23 -0700

Hi Tom,

4pm Mountain will be fine.
Amber from our office will set up a GoTo and send it to you directly

Thanks
Yong