Next Steps for BIM quick start

[Anonymous]

The BIM Quick Start (Autodesk Medical Center with TOC.pdf) that is provided when you first startup Revit ends by saying the next series of lessons contains lessons on topics including: (a bunch of topics)

does anyone know where to find the next set of lessons?

Lloyd.

[RobDraw]

LOL, I don't think ending a technical document like that is very professional.

Where's QC?

[barthbradley]

Actually, the way it reads is:

Now that you have completed a basic model, there is so much more that you can do with Revit. The next series of lessons contains lessons on a variety of topics including:

• Conceptual Massing and Schematic Design

• Working with CAD files in Families

• Running an Energy Analysis in the Cloud

• Walls, Doors and Dimensions

• Working with Rooms

• Adding Stairs and Railings

• Working with non-rectangular viewports

• Text, tags and dimensions

• Making modifications

• Using Displace Elements

• Using Materials

• Creating a Cloud Rendering

Sounds like there is more to come - should the series be renewed for another season. Perhaps, the Neilsen Ratings weren't strong enough and they cancelled the show. Shouldn't prevent you from researching those topics on your own. 

[Anonymous]

I quite liked this guide and its style and was hoping that lack of interest wasn't the case... I'd love to get the full series.

Maybe I'm old school but when I used to buy autodesk products they would come with multiple books and learning guides so that you could teach your self to use the program... I looked on my book shelf behind me and saw some of the old stuff I used to start my career with. Searching Youtube isn't what I expected when spending this type of money on software.

[barthbradley]

Boy! That picture takes me back. I think I had the same set. What can I say; them are bygone days. We're livin' in a "Green" world now. But I feel your nostalgia. Kind of the same feeling I have about my vinyl LPs. 

[RobDraw]

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@Anonymous wrote:

I quite liked this guide and its style and was hoping that lack of interest wasn't the case... I'd love to get the full series.

Maybe I'm old school but when I used to buy autodesk products they would come with multiple books and learning guides so that you could teach your self to use the program... I looked on my book shelf behind me and saw some of the old stuff I used to start my career with. Searching Youtube isn't what I expected when spending this type of money on software.

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I too had to rely upon similar reference material when I started and AutoDesk still does provide some of that in electronic format. You've got to realize that there is a wealth of information in a variety of formats to be had for free on the internet. If you prefer a more organized approach, you can pay for courses, either on-line, in a classroom, or in your workplace.

[Viveka_CD · Accepted solution]

Hi @Anonymous

I searched for the data assets but looks like the remaining topics are archived and belonged to an older version.

Best bet is to look for similar topics in https://www.lynda.com/search?q=paul+aubin (same author as the pdf document)

Here's a good resource on out forum for books and other learning content

I've attached the BIM quick start PDF to help others seeking similar content.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question. Kudos welcome!

Regards,

[Anonymous]

your right I noticed almost all of the help info for 2017 comes from 2014 version...

[Viveka_CD · Accepted solution]

Yes, looks like we will have more resources form the AKN, will let you know and please feel free to check back.

You can always post to the forums and we have experts like @barthbradley, @RobDraw, @ToanDN, @Sahay_R, (to name a few) and many others to join the conversation, which makes learning more fun

If you find posts have solved your problem, please click on 'Accept as solution' to help others with similar questions. Kudos welcome.

Thanks!

[barthbradley]

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@Viveka_CD wrote:

experts like @barthbradley

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Aw shucks  

[Sahay_R]

@barthbradley - @Viveka_CD is making me blush too!!!

[Viveka_CD]

come on @barthbradley you are our valued advisor and there have been many occasions where you cracked me up in the midst of a tough day.

[RobDraw]

Thank you, @Viveka_CD.