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Building Products

Can this family be placed in

d, Architectural Draftsperson • 2018

Can this family be placed in a titleblock family ? I did this and then all the parameters from the scale bar family did not appear on the titleblock once it was loaded into the project. I am trying to have a parametric scale bar on a title block that I can control o... Read More

Scale Bar Revit 2012
Using Modlar

How to download free revit f

Nidhi, Interior Designer • 2018
Liz, Modlar Administrator

To find products with Revit files, you can do a product search and then find the 'Formats' filter on the left hand side.

Architecture

Can you give a step by step

Don, Architect • 2018
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Don, the first step is to look for products that have Vectorworks files. The easiest way to do this is to do a product search and then find the 'Formats' filter on the left hand side of the search page. If you click on Vectorworks this puts a filter on the search and you will only see products with the right files. Once you find a suitable...

Building Products

How do I download your produ

Richard, Architectural Draftsperson • 2018
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Richard, unfortunately the product you are viewing has no Revit files attached to it. To find products with Revit files, you can do a product search and then find the 'Formats' filter on the left hand side. Here is a search for garage doors with Revit: https://www.modlar.com/search/products/format--revit/query/garage%20door . You will see...

Residential Raised Panel Garage Door - 2216
BIM/CAD Software

I tried to download file int

Nick, Contractor • 2018
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Nick, may I ask which file you are trying to access? If you can copy the URL of the product or BIM object I can have a look for you.

Building Products

How can I find the same cars

Percy, Architect • 2018

Have downloaded most of these cars but none is compatible with my Revit Architecture 2009. Please help !

Jesse, Architect Office - Other

I don't know if the user still has problem loading this specific file, but I was able to load it. here is the steps taken. 1) download file. 2) go to the location where you saved the file on your device. 3) unzip the folder. 4) open the unzipped folder and there is another folder that you have to unzip. 5) unzip any other folder that might be... 1 More Answer

2012 BMW 750Li - Car Automobile Vehicle
Building Products

Empty downloaded zipped fold

Percy, Architect • 2018

I have tried several times over and over again to download the same files without any luck. What is the cause thereof ?

Radim, Architect

Hi Liz, I have the same issue. Have you tried opening the renamed file? It is a .crdownload file, which is a partially downloaded file, so even if you rename it to .rfa, revit won't open it because it is not a complete file. Could you please re-upload it? Many thanks 1 More Answer

2012 Audi A8 - Car Automobile Vehicle
Architecture

We have a door that needs to

John, Contractor • 2018

I want to email pics of the existing door, hopefully you will be able to identify the type of wood, finish color and source where I can purchase the door  My zip code is 94070

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi John, I am not sure we here at Modlar can identify the door. The best idea would be to contact the manufacturer that you bought the door from.

Building Products

Can I change the length of t

Breana, Interior Designer • 2018

I see that I can change the radius of the curve, but can I change the length of how long I would like that curve to be?

Curved 3D ArchiCAD Text
Architecture

I Need some Arch Model for i

Ahmad, Urban Designer • 2018
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Ahmad, what software are you working with?

BIM/CAD Software

how do i import a VWX File i

Usaid, Student • 2018

I have downloaded a VWX file - cascade fountain But it seems that Archicad 20 is nt supporting thay file. What Should i do ? Is there a way to select the format of the downloaded file ? Or is there a way to open VWX file in Archicad 20 ?

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Usaid, the best way to use the BIM/CAD Community sharing is to filter by software (which becomes visible when you do a search). Here is a link for a blank search query that shows all objects that will work with Archicad: https://www.modlar.com/search/bim-cad-sharing/format--archicad . You can do the same with our products section. Products... 2 More Answers

Photos

Don't you think Singapore an

zhiguo, Architect • 2018
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Zhiguo, thank you for bringing this error to our attention. I have corrected country for this project now. Please feel free to get in touch again if you find any other errors in the photo section.

Iluma - Exterior at Night
Building Products

Producers of prefabricated w

Deividas Denisas, Student • 2018

Good Afternoon. I am working on the project. Case - construction of public facility with prefabricated elements of wood and concrete. I am doing the analyses, therefore my question is: Do you know good source/producer website to see tested products (with some drawin... Read More

Using Modlar

Hi, how do I download furnit

Bethany, Student • 2018
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Bethany, Welcome to Modlar! The first step for downloading furniture is to find a product that has the file you are after. The easiest way to do this is to use the search bar at the top, either type in the product you are after or just 'furniture'. Then hit the search icon and once your search has been loaded, find the 'Formats' filter in...

BIM/CAD Software

Hi - I have selected a light

Patsy, Student • 2018
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Patsy, Not all our products have BIM/CAD files, but when you do a search you can filter them by the file you are looking for. Simply enter a product type in the search bar (or leave this blank if you want to see everything) and hit the search icon. Once the search is loaded, you will see a 'Formats' filter on the left hand side. Tick the f...

Architecture

The file that I downloaded d

Fallo, Student • 2018

I

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Fallo, Which product or BIM object did you try to download? Could you copy the URL for me?

Building Products

how can i change the dimensi

hesam, Architect • 2018
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Hesam, For a general tutorial on how to change dimensions, you can have a look here: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2016/ENU/Revit-DocumentPresent/files/GUID-575DC14F-5571-4BB5-ACF3-991A8F49758F-htm.html . Or if you think there might be something wrong with this file, please let...

600 x 600 Ceiling Vent for Revit
Architecture

What are the disadvantages o

Season, Architect • 2018

I need a list of disadvantages of ArchiCAD from user experience.

Praveen, Interior Designer

Hello Season. Below are the disadvantages of ArchiCAD: custom articles require GDL scripting, numerous old workarounds are never completely fathomed, a few expansions are never legitimately refreshed and less-utilized API. 1 More Answer

BIM/CAD Software

having trouble placing downl

Lorna, Architectural Draftsperson • 2017

New to site. I've tried to download a archicad object and will not let me save it in the appropriate file to use

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Lorna, Great news that you are now able to use the file. Yes, Modlar is completely free to use, we have a huge database of architectural products with specification details and many products have BIM/CAD files. We also have a great collection of inspirational photos of beautiful, cool and interesting architectural projects. I hope you enjo... 6 More Answers

Architecture

Architectural Rendering Serv

3dpraxis studio, Architect Office - Other • 2017

Hi guys, I'm looking for professional 3d visualization company. Could you advise me some? https://www.3dpraxisstudio.com Thanks for your help!

Rafi, Commercial Builder/Developer

If you are looking for professional 3d visualization company you can try- www.perfectretouching.com 10 More Answers

Building Products

Revit file for revit auto ca

Jyoti, Interior Designer • 2017

Hi do we have a revit file for this model or similar looking bath. thanks heaps.

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Jyoti, I have had a look through our bath products, but unfortunately none of them have BIM/CAD files. We do have one bath with Revit files in our Community BIM section: www.modlar.com/profile/3623/kero-k/bath-tub-for-revit-architecture-2011 . I hope that helps!

Papillon Bathtub
Architecture

how to bulk download bim mod

Tyler, Architect • 2017

how to bulk download bim models for favorited products?

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Tyler, we do not have a bulk download option yet, but having saved the products, you will be able to find them easily. Open each product individually and you will see the 'Downloads' tab on the right, unless there are no files attached to the products. If it has the file you want, tick that option and click on Download. Your computer will...

Architecture

Hi, downloading is ok, but e

Steve, Architectural Draftsperson • 2017
Steve, Architectural Draftsperson

36 inch Built-In French Door Bottom-Freezer T36BT810NS everything works, download but uncompress it does not work 1 More Answer

Building Products

need rfa file of shipping co

Robert, Architect • 2017
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Robert, this object has an rfa file: www.modlar.com/profile/18448/bobby-p/20-standard-height-cargo-container

Shipping Container with standard and custom size
Building Products

how can i download this obj

ramez, Architect • 2017
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Ramez, the download button is on the right hand side. Simply click on the word 'DOWNLOAD' in the red box.

Farmhouse Drawers For Revit
BIM/CAD Software

HOW CAN I DOWNLOAD REVIT COM

Judah, Student • 2017

HOW TO DO DOWN PIPING

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Judah, To download Revit, go to a product page that has the right files and tick 'Revit' in the 'Downloads' tab on the right. Once you have ticked Revit, click on the download button underneath it. If you are having trouble finding the right products, you should do a search for the specific product you are looking for and then tick 'Revit'...

Architecture

I'm unable to load *.gsm fil

Richard, Architect Office - Other • 2017
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Richard, Most of our objects are password protected to avoid errors when the user tries to directly open the object file. You can load object into the project library and use it in the project normally without opening it. You can change the settings through the object interface settings as well. Please let me know if you are still having i...

Architecture

Hi, How can i use my saved f

birol, Architectural Draftsperson • 2017

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Lutfar, To download BIM files, first make sure that the product you are looking at has files to download. If it doesn't have a tab on the right hand side that says 'Downloads', then there are no files to download. If there is a tab there, tick the format you want to download the file in and then click on 'Download' underneath. 2 More Answers

Building Products

Can you install rough Plumbi

Gerry B • 2017
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Gerry, that is a question that I cannot answer for you, but you can ask the manufacturer by emailing [email protected] .

Core Collection Base and Drain
Building Products

Why does the cars have so ma

Aribo, Student • 2017

When i load the family into my project it ends up having lines . please i need help

Aribo, Student

Thank you 1 More Answer

012 Mercedes SL R231 - Car Automobile Vehicle Convertible
Using Modlar

What scale do the 2D blocks

Rob C • 2017

The 2d CAD drawings of the Bosch HEI8054U are delivered with odd scaling. If I pull a dimension of the stove in the downloaded drawing, it says 3.150. The unit is 30" wide. Similarly the height dimensions as 3.76 but the unit is 36" tall. Shouldn't a dwg be correctl... Read More

Photos

How do I save to my folder?

Daniel, Architect • 2017

No clear way to save to my designated folder!

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Daniel, When you click Save on a photo, it will ask you which folder you want it saved in. Make sure you have the right folder ticked and then click on the save button below again. You can also create a new folder instead of choosing one of the regular folders. If that doesn't work for you, please get back in touch to see what the issue is...

Jellyfish Barge - exterior
Architecture

After saving the product, ho

Nathan F • 2017
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Nathan, now that you have saved the products you will be able to find them easily. They will be in your folder, which you can access by clicking on 'MY FOLDER' on the top right of the page. To download the BIM files, open each product individually and you will see the 'Downloads' tab on the right. If the product has a file attached to it t...

BIM/CAD Software

i'm a new modlar subscriber.

wes, Architectural Draftsperson • 2017
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Wes, yes absolutely. We have many products with Revit files. It might help to do a search for the specific product you are looking for and then ticking 'Revit' in the Formats filter on the left hand tab. Here is an example with windows: www.modlar.com/search/products/format--revit/query/windows .

Architecture

Revit software for students

Richmond, Student • 2017

Hello, I am a student starting architectural drawings. Can I get Revit architecture software for free?

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Richmond, I have had a look on Revit's website for you and I think it might be possible. Have a look here: https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/revit . Good luck!

BIM/CAD Software

Why am I missing the relevan

Elena, Student • 2017

After downloading and extracting the revit family, I import it into my revit project, and when I try to render, I find the furniture is just white instead of the texture it is supposed to be. I open the material browser and find that the texture is missing its requi... Read More

Sarah, Architect Office - Other

Hi Elena. Can I recommend you check the downloaded zip for a separate texture file. Thanks. 4 More Answers

Building Products

It should be a dwg file and

Fe, Architect • 2017
Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Fe, thank you for flagging that issue. I am getting our expert to have a look at it now. 2 More Answers

Fireplace
Building Products

Please verify if the Revit f

Mark, Architect • 2017

Please confirm if the Revit awning zip folder had content or not. When I try to extract it, it is telling me that the zip file if empty. If possible, could the file be emailed to my address on file? [email protected] Thanks.

Liz, Modlar Administrator

Hi Mark, The issue has been fixed, so any new files you download will be extractable. 1 More Answer

Revit Awning Family
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