BIM/CAD Software Questions

Yes, CAD is an excellent tool for designing 3d models, but no software is perfect for all situations. Its suitability depends on the project's complexity and the user's needs.

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You may find .rfa files for UNI-Struts on manufacturers' websites, engineering forums, or CAD file repositories. Contacting UNI-Struts distributors or customer support might also help. Ensure compatibility with your CAD software before downloading and using the files for constructing support and mounting frames for breaker panels. Digital Mon...

Hi Christine, if you go to the product page and do a search (even just hitting search without typing anything) you can use the 'formats' filter and select 'autocad'.

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Hi Bruce, you can find a Revit model here: https://www.modlar.com/brands/miele-au-appliances/cooktop-km-2334-g/

Hi there, you will still have to go to each individual product or BIM object page to download the files. If you right-click and select 'open in new tab' for each product/object in your folder, you should be able to download them easily.

Hi Beverly, Some families do not have hosting properties and are intentionally independent or "stand alone" families. After loading the family, you can add a reference plane for the element to host to, which I think this is the quickest solution. According to a revit forum search, you can load your family in a new hosted template and then lin... 2 More Answers

Hi Stephanie, Check to see if this family has visibility permissions under visibility graphics. Type command "VV" to bring up the 'Visibility/ Graphics Overide' window. Check the family's model category is checked, then apply and close. If it's already checked, you may need to open the Revit Family and check that the element has this 3D view... 1 More Answer

Hi Sivan, It depends on which device you are using, you can try right-clicking the file and looking for the 'unzip' option. Some devices even let you just double-click it. If those two don't work, try Googling 'unzip on (device)'. I hope that works! 2 More Answers

Hello Nikia, Yes, I did figure this one out. In the scheme settings dialogue box for your window schedule, go to "add fields". Under general, select one of the custom text options, then add it to your schedule. You then can change the name from custom text to SHGC in the actual schedule. I tried to attach a photo, but I do not see an option t... 2 More Answers

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.

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

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...

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

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'...

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 .

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

Hi Tom, The issue has been fixed, so if you download the files again, the zip files should be extractable. 1 More Answer

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Hi Constantin, did you end up getting a model for this fridge? I have a project using the same model and am looking for it. Thanks in advance. 2 More Answers

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Hi Gavin, I have done a little research for you and I think this might answer your question: https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-mep-forum/multiple-users-for-one-revit-file/td-p/3504546 . Let me know if that doesn't help.

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Hi there, Here is a helpful link that has many tutorials and information that will help you to get started with using Revit software, https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/getting-started?sort=score. Enjoy! Thanks, Lucille Thanks, Lucille

Hi there, Unfortunately all Sherwin-Williams products are only available for individual download, sorry. Thanks, Lucille

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I have the objects from Miele BIM from several years ago before they were LCF containers and they were detailed to show exactly what the model of appliance looks like in 3D, the new ones currently available are a huge step backwards from the original set up and are basically useless. 3 More Answers

Scott, It was the Bosch appliances. I got the zip part. I use them all the time but I had to open the zip twice to get to the single Revit file that Revit needed. Seems like some items are double/triple wrapped. Thanks for the follow up. 1 More Answer

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Hi Yahsop, which products are you looking to download?