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1. General information

Platforms

LindabRevitTools 2016 is designed for Autodesk Revit Architecture 2016 and Autodesk Revit Structure 2016.

Editions

The extension is available in two editions; Standard and Professional.

‐ The Standard Edition is optimized for architects. It contains tools fordefining, selecting, creating, converting and tagging Lindab walls. It also

contains tools for work sharing and wall section schedules.

‐ The Professional Edition is optimized for engineers, estimators, contractorsand builders. It contains tools for framing, material lists and wall sheets.The tools available in the Standard Edition are also available in theProfessional Edition.

The extension is designed in two editions for ease of use purposes. Thetoolbar and some of the dialogs will look different dependent on the editionused.

Licensing

The following license options are applicable:

‐ Single-User license, Internet based

This license type is given to members of Lindab’s Information Gateway. Ifyou are not a member, apply for membership athttp://profilesolutions.lindab.com

‐ Company license, Internet based

This license type is created upon request for large scale user scenarios.Contact Lindab on [email protected] for more information.

Both license options are free of charge but the usage of the extension shouldcomply with the extension EULA (End-User License Agreement) given duringthe installation.


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Display language

The extension is available in two display languages; Swedish and English.

The display language is chosen according to the settings made in theRegional and Language Options in the Windows Control Panel.

2. Features

Work sharing

The extension is designed tosupport sharing of families, walldefinitions and wall layer

definitions. The location ofthese folders is given to a set ofpre-defined project parameters.If a server or another sharedlocation is used, multiple userscan work with the same contentin the same project.

Clearance for walls

This feature makes it possible to design walls in its full sizes which speeds upthe design process considerably. The clearance values are first consideredwhen the framing or specification tools are used. The clearance values can beassigned in general for different wall types (exterior, interior, bearing, non-bearing) or wall for wall using an override option. The clearance feature ismostly used for infill wall projects.


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Clearance for windows, doors and gates

The clearance values for windows, doors and gates are handled using family

type parameters. The most time saving solution is to use clearance values forwalls and openings simultaneously.

Definitions for walls and wall layers

Wall and wall layer definitions are managed using graphical interfaces whichare easy and clear to work with. Each definition can be stored in differentlibraries to increase control and reusability. Definitions can be created as userspecific or company/project specific depending on working method and projecttype. The extension comes with a predefined library but newlibraries/definitions can be added when needed.

Wall types

The extension offers three alternatives for creating wall types in projects. The

first alternative is to create a wall type from a selected wall definition. Thisoption is suitable when starting from scratch. The second alternative isappropriate when the project is designed with generic wall types, which are tobe changed into Lindab wall types. There is a special converter tool availablefor this alternative which simplifies the work. The terms of contract for eachproject are usually the governing factor here. The third alternative is to createthe wall types manually but it is a much more time consuming operation. Thethird alternative is the only option for exterior walls.


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Wall identification and tags

Wall identification and tags are assigned with a special tool. One or multiplewalls can be handled simultaneously. The wall tag family can be changed tocomply with company or project guidelines.

Framing

Light gauge steel framing has never been easier. The customized framingtools for exterior and interior walls are interactive and show the framing indetail. The framing tools analyze the wall geometry together with the matchingwall definition resulting in a default wall design. Lintels, strip steelreinforcements etc. can be added in the tool if needed before finalizing thewall design. The finalized wall design tool data is stored if changes need to bedone later on.


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Wall joints

Both the framing and the specification tools analyze the wall joints and the

appropriate solution is given in the output results. Outer joints, inner joints andT-joints are handled automatically no matter if the joining walls areperpendicular or non-perpendicular to each other. The only exception to thisautomatic handling is exterior walls with cross laid layers; they must beperpendicular to each other.


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Wall section schedule

The wall section schedule for Lindab interior wall types are generated

automatically when needed. Both the predefined and user defined wall typesare included in the print-out. Exterior wall type sections must be createdmanually.

Material list

The material lists for light gauge steel profiles and wall layer materials arecreated easily with the specification tools available. Steel profiles are shownwith their exact length, amount, weight etc. Wall layer materials are shownwith their gross and net area. The material list is shown in a grid where it canbe filtered and grouped according to user requirements. The filtering andgrouping possibilities are dependent on the identification parameters given foreach wall in the project. If the walls are well specified, the filtering andgrouping options increase and vice versa. The material list can be exported toexcel when customized and ready.


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Wall sheets

The wall sheets are generated automatically and can be configured to complywith company and project guidelines. A special title block can be used, viewtemplates can be assigned and sheets can be created as seen from theexterior or interior face. The sheets and their views are given the sameidentification parameters as the walls which gives alternatives for browserorganization.


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