BIM The Fastest Way to Quickly & Easily Insert and Modify Elements that are used in Revit project
BIM Tree Manager Working with Elements Dynamic Tree allows easily to navigate, find, modify any element and element parameters. Parameters of hundreds of grouped or sorted objects can be easy modified with one click. BIM Tree Manager works like external application that allows users to work with the project without closing BIM Tree Manager. Possibility to insert hundreds of objects into a project by predefined rules. Replaces different families with the same sizes. Extremely powerful Sort Mark function allows to renumber elements in different ways. Allows to create new parameters as needed. Calculates new value of parameter. Schedules can be created according the data from BIM Tree Manager. Groups and quantifies objects in different sections.
BIM Tree Target Customer Titles BIM Manager/Purchaser Architect Structural Engineer MEP Engineer Interior Designer
BIM Tree Manager BIM Tree Manager is an innovative and powerful BIM software for incredible speedy building design, facility management and BIM data analysis in the current or linked projects.
BIM Tree Manager Function Manage BIM Data gives possibility to change parameters (like type, material and any geometrical data) of hundreds grouped or sorted different objects by one click. Replaces different families with the same sizes. Powerful tool allows to number elements in different ways. Instantly inserts into a project hundreds of building objects by predefined rules. Examples: change the door type and material for all doors which opens into bedrooms on the second floor; change the drop from ceiling parameter value for all lighting fixtures in selected departments; change types of different radiator families in the filtered spaces or zones; create doors numbers which consist of the room number (into which the door opens) and the running letter of the door; rename and renumber all spaces by linked project room data and add Level prefix; create a new zone and add Office named spaces which exist in the second floor; insert electrical switches near the doors that opens to bedrooms.
BIM Tree Manager First step select category Select category of elements that will be used in BIM Tree. The category can be selected in two ways: from the model. Select any element from desired category in the current project; from the list. Categories comes form the current project. It is possible to select more than one category.
BIM Tree Manager Second step select data you want to see Elements of selected category are conveniently grouped together in a tree where user can filter it by any configurable criterions. The criterions can be selected with Configure Grouping. Elements with it s parameters. Configurable criterions are displayed like yellow columns ( Level, Room Name, Family, Type ). Parameters ( Door Material, Cost ) can be selected with Select Parameters. Instance parameters are displayed with white colors and type parameters - with grey colors.
BIM Tree Manager Configure Grouping If Level, Department, Room Name, Family and Type are selected in Configure Grouping then elements will be expanded and filtered under these criterions.
BIM Tree Manager Configure Grouping All possible parameters and other criterions. List of parameters is bigger than usual, because extension shows parameters that are not visible for Revit users. Elements will be expanded and filtered under these criterions. All parameters and other criterions are grouped. By selecting one group user can switch on parameters that can be used in grouping elements.
BIM Tree Manager Select Parameters Parameters can be selected with Select Parameters : Instance parameters are displayed with white colors and type parameters - with grey colors.
BIM Tree Manager Select Parameters At the left side there are all available parameters from selected category. List of parameters can be bigger than usual, because extension also shows parameters that are not visible for Revit users. To see just common parameters select Common Parameters. At the right side all selected parameters. Adding new or removing parameters are available with the commands Add and Remove. The order of parameters can be changed with Move Up and Move Down.
BIM Tree Manager Third step select the function with right click menu Select elements and parameters you want to modify and press right click. The tool will show all possible functions for selected category.
Change Selected Parameters Change Selected Parameters changes values of selected elements. This function works on white (instance) or grey (type) columns. Drop From Ceiling parameter values are changed with 1700mm for lighting fixtures with particular type.
Change Selected Parameters The material of selected elements can be changed by selecting the materials from the list. Radiator materials are changed to Yellow to all radiators which are in A31 and A32 departments.
Delete Selected Elements Delete Selected Elements deletes selected elements from the model. The function can be activated by selecting whole row from the list. Three selected doors are deleted from the model.
Change Type Change Type changes type for selected families. The type of selected elements can be changed for the same family. The values can be changed by selecting the type from the list. Selected door types are changed to 700x2100mm type.
Replace Element, Replace Door, Replace Window Replace Element, Replace Door, Replace Window - replaces selected elements with new ones. Extension will leave the same instance parameter values. Also it can keep old dimensions. The tool will create new types the same as it was in the old family:
Replace Door or Replace Window Keep old dimensions will create a new type the same as it is in the selected family: List of all the doors that are loaded to the current project:
Replace Window Curtain walls can be replaces with the windows. The sizes of window will be the same as in curtain wall sizes.
Replace Nested Element Replace Nested Element replaces nested families if parameter is created as Family type, then you can modify it with BIM Tree: Result:
Show Selected Elements BIM Tree dialog works as modeless so you can select elements in Revit project without closing the dialog. Select elements in the project and then press Show Selected Elements those elements will be filtered and displayed in BIM Tree dialog.
Write Orientation (special function for door, window and wall categories) Writes Orientation (north, south, west, east) of selected elements to user created or selected instance text parameter. Result: As new created parameters are shared then it can be used in tags or schedules:
Calculate Orientation (special function for door, window and wall categories) Calculate Orientation - allows to define four cardinal directions, the four ordinal directions, eight further divisions and real angles. Result:
Write Swing Direction (special function for door and window categories) Writes door swing direction to selected text parameter. In the configuration form user needs to defines the standard for the type on the picture.
Copy Host Element Mark The function copies Mark values of host element to selected text instance parameter. Structural Connections now has mark parameter values from host elements (Structural Framings, Structural Columns)
Set Location Mark (special function for structural framing category) The feature writes grid names where the framing is located to Location Mark, Start Location Mark, End Location Mark text parameters.
Show Room Data Show Room Data shows wall, floor and ceiling finishes information in the room. Room are mandatory before working with this function. Wall data can be displayed in two ways: by room/wall height; by ceiling height.
Show Room Data Extension will find all wall, ceiling and floor segments in the selected room and show real material names from the structure.
Show Room Data Extension finds all wall segments in the room:
Show Room Data Extension finds all ceiling and floor segments in the room:
Show Room Data Area Gross = Wall Segment Length * Wall Segment Height Area Net = Wall Segment Length * Wall Segment Height - opening area in the wall
Show Room Data Include Properties the list of possible properties that will be used as columns in report; Group Material By a grouping method for a report display.
Show Room Data Group Sample If Room Level is selected then all finish materials are summed for every level.
Show Room Data Group Sample If Room Level, Room Department are selected then all finish materials are summed for every level and department.
Show Room Data Group Sample If Room Level, Room Department, Room Name are selected then all finish materials are summed for every level, department and room.
Show Room Data Group Sample If None is selected then all wall, floor and ceiling segments are shown separately for every room.
Show Room Data Export to Excel Data of the current view can be exported to MS Excel:
Assign spaces to zone (special function for space category) Selected space can be assigned to existing or new zones.
Sort Mark Sort Mark a powerful function that allows to renumber elements in different ways. The function can be activated by selecting any column with instance text parameter (shared or not shared).
Sort Mark Category shows the category which will be numbered (Doors); Write to parameter shows the parameter name which values will be changed with new numbered values (Mark); Mark elements shows the count of selected elements which will be sorted. If one element is selected then all elements will be numbered (All).
Sort Mark Grouping Grouping the user has to select parameters for grouping and isolating elements for numbering. If any parameter will not be selected then all elements will be numbered globally. Task: the door number must consist of the room number (into which the door opens) and the running letter of the door. In this case instance To Room Number parameter should be selected for grouping the doors.
Sort Mark Numbering Numbering the user has to select parameters for the elements numbering. Task: the door number must consist of the room number (into which the door opens) and the running letter of the door. In this case instance ID parameter should be selected for numbering.
Sort Mark Sorting Sorting the user has to select parameters for sorting of elements. Task: the door number must consist of the room number (into which the door opens) and the running letter of the door. In this case instance Element position X parameter should be selected if its needed to set number first to those elements that is in the left side and goes to the right.
Sort Mark Sorting Sort Mark the place where the user has to set what values will be in the new number. Available parameters all available parameters from the grouping, numbering and additional Calculated: Sort Mark Number. Task: the door number must consist of the room number (into which the door opens) and the running letter of the door. In this case Instance: To Room Number and Calculated: Sort Mark Number should be selected. After Instance: To Room Number must be the point, near the Suffix a point should be added. Sort Mark numbers must be letters, check box must be picked.
Sort Mark Result Task: the door number must consist of the room number (into which the door opens) and the running letter of the door. Result:
Sort Mark Sample Door numbering Result: Task: the door must be numbered by type and consist a swing direction value.
Sort Mark Sample Beam numbering Task: the beam must be numbered by structural material type, structural usage, type name and sub-numbered by length.
Sort Mark Sample Beam numbering Task: the beam must be numbered by structural material type, structural usage, type name and sub-numbered by length.
Sort Mark Sample Beam numbering Task: the beam must be numbered by structural material type, structural usage, type name and sub-numbered by length. Result:
Sort Mark Sample Room numbering Task: first room number digit must show the number of the level and two other digits must show unique number from the project bottom to the top.
Sort Mark Sample Room numbering Task: first room number digit must show the number of the level and two other digits must show unique number from the project bottom to the top.
Sort Mark Sample Room numbering Task: first room number digit must show the number of the level and two other digits must show unique number from the project bottom to the top. Result:
Calculate Elevations Calculate Elevations Calculates Z coordinates for selected elements and writes values to selected parameter. The function works with instance length parameters. Result: Elevation from 0 project point till bottom face of column is calculated and added to user s created instance length parameter.
Calculate Coordinates X;Y Calculates X and Y coordinates for selected elements and writes values to selected parameter. The function works with instance text parameters. Shared coordinates of structural columns middle point are written into user s created instance text parameter.
Copy Value Copies values from the selected active parameter. Values can be copied from parameter with the same type, for example text parameter values can be copied to text parameter. After Copy Value space numbers are the same like room numbers from the linked file.
Calculate Value Calculate Value - calculate values using different formulas such as SIN, COS, ABS, ROUND etc. Formulas can be created using Family parameters, not just shared as it is in regular Revit schedules:
Calculate Value BIM Tree remembers formulas and the values can be automatically recalculated with Update Parameters by Formulas : Such formulas can be used in user created shared parameters and later displayed in tags: Formulas can be adjusted to any structural, MEP or architectural category.
Create New Shared Parameter Create New Shared Parameter - creates new shared parameter directly in BIM Tree dialog. Result:
Filter By Selected Data Feature filters elements according to the selected values. Filtered doors that opens to bedrooms in level 3 with type 850x2100mm.
Distinct Values in Column Shows different values of select columns at a separate convenient window where user can apply the filter by selecting values. Filtered Simple1 door families what opens to all bedrooms in the project.
Copy to Clipboard Copies to clipboard selected values.
Refresh View In the selection process the user should see selected elements. In case of the user do not see the selection press Refresh View.
Other settings Marked settings can be used for better visualization and understanding with what elements you work. Show Element by ID closes the dialog and selects elements by it s ID; Isolate Selected Elements in Active View isolates selected elements in active view:
Insert Elements by Related Objects Insert Elements by Related Objects powerful function allows you to easily and quickly place elements at specific project locations. Examples: insert a lighting switch in the right side of a door in every living room from the second to the sixth floor with predefined elevation from floor and the distance from door opening; insert radiators under the windows in any filtered rooms with predefined elevation; insert baseboards (cable trays and etc.) in rooms of selected departments with predefined elevation and horizontal trimming distance from doors; insert the lighting fixture to all kitchens of the project.
Insert Elements by Related Objects First step Select Related Category Select the related category of elements to/under/near what new elements will be inserted. Related category can be selected in two ways: from the model. Select any of the element from desired category of the current project; from the list. Select category from the list where there are all model categories what are already in use in the current project.
Insert Elements by Related Objects Second step Filter Related Elements
Insert Elements by Related Objects Third step select elements that will be inserted The list of all families that are loaded in to the current project. Element that will be placed. For example lighting fixtures will be inserted into the rooms that where filtered before.
Insert Elements by Related Objects Configure The most popular rules are already created. Rules column extension shows the list of all possible rules. The list of rules will displayed according to configuration. In order to edit the rules you have to press F10 from the keyboard.
Insert Elements by Related Objects Configure Extension will define a rule based on two main columns Related Category and Insert Family Type. Related Category category that is selected in the first step Insert Family Type the host of family that should be inserted.
Insert Elements by Related Objects Configure Rules can be saved into separate XML file. This file can be shared with other users.
Insert Elements by Related Objects Sample with Ceiling based elements Lighting fixtures are inserted to all the ceilings in living rooms. Vertical location of the lightings will be in the room location point. Related category Rooms.
Insert Elements by Related Objects Sample with Lamps Lamps are inserted on top and above of the tables. Filter tables: Select two lamps. One ceiling based, other - point based:
Insert Elements by Related Objects Sample with Wall based element Radiators are inserted under the windows (family name= Single1 and Window (two parts) ) that are in level A3 with elevation equal 200mm. Related category Windows.
Insert Elements by Related Objects Sample with Line based element Plinth is inserted to the bathrooms, WC and WC with showers at level 3. Related category Rooms.
Insert Elements by Related Objects Sample with Wall/Face based element Electrical switches are inserted near the Simple doors (Elevation=1000mm, Horizontal Offset=200mm, at door handle side) that opens into bedrooms in level 3. Related category Doors. In the yellow column Room Number should be selected, because the tool has to know in what side (it indicates room number) the swich should be inserted.
Insert Elements by Related Objects Sample with Structural Connections Structural connections are inserted to structural framing start and end faces. Related category Structural Framing.
Insert Elements by Related Objects Sample with Structural Connections Structural connections are inserted to structural column bottom. Related category Structural Column.
Insert Elements by Related Objects Sample with Hangers Hangers are inserted according to the duct bottom face. Related category Structural Column.
BIM Tree Draw Table Creates/updates table data in the drafting view with selected settings. Created table is grouped in drafting view. If the user ungroup the table then there will be no possibility to update the data.
BIM Tree Draw Table Table Dimensions Width, Height real table sizes in current units.
BIM Tree Draw Table Number per page Number per page splits data in separate tables with predefined number of rows.
BIM Tree Draw Table Table appearance settings Row Height Factor changes the height of row by multiplying data text height and the factor.
BIM Tree Dynamic Section Box Creates section box on selected level in active 3D view.
Manage Filtered BIM Data Function This function opens BIM Tree dialog just for filtered elements. Elements can be filtered and saved under separate configuration name: This function is used for big project.
Analyse Quantities Function Groups and quantifies objects in different sections of BIM data tree. Calculates areas and room wall finishes and groups all data in different ways; Examples: quantify air terminals in every department of the selected zone; identify and calculate how many different wall finish materials will be needed for every wall segment of the selected department; identify how many different wall finish materials will be needed for the first floor and calculate area brutto and netto by ceiling height. Creates and updates legends for grouped and sorted objects by results of BIM data analyze; Examples: create an informative furniture legend with graphical element views and quantities grouped for every level and department; create an electrical fixtures legend with quantities grouped for every zone and space.
Analyse Quantities Dialogue box Elements are conveniently grouped together in the data tree where it can be grouped by any configurable criterion. The grouping can be adjusted with the Configure Grouping command. Parameters that groups elements (yellow columns). Element families and types are set out as column names and their values show the quantity by the selected grouping method. Elements can be selected by the Select Category command.
Analyse Quantities Configure Grouping Configure Grouping a grouping parameters for quantifying element types. Here are displayed three types of door where the quantities are grouped in several ways:
Analyse Quantities Configure Grouping working with linked files Document shows the Revit file name. This criterion is most often used with linked files.
Analyse Quantities Right click menu With right click menu you can filter selected elements, remove all filters, isolate selected elements in active view etc.:
Analyse Quantities Update Legend Updates current data in the legend view. Before selecting this function you have to be on legend view.
Analyse Quantities Update Legend Currently Update Legend works with these categories: Air Terminals, Boundary Conditions, Casework, Ceilings, Columns, Communication Devices, Curtain Panels, Data Devices, Doors, Duct Accessories, Duct Fittings, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Fixtures, Entourage, Fire Alarm Devices, Floors, Furniture, Furniture Systems, Generic Models, Lighting Devices, Lighting Fixtures, Mass, Mechanical Equipment, Nurse Call Devices, Parking, Pipe Accessories, Pipe Fittings, Planting, Plumbing Fixtures, Roofs, Security Devices, Site, Specialty Equipment, Sprinklers, Structural Columns, Structural Connections, Structural Foundations, Structural Framing, Structural Stiffeners, Structural Trusses, Telephone Devices, Walls, Windows. If you can add family to the legend view then you can update it with Update Legend.
Analyse Quantities Update Legend Preparation Before updating data in the legend there must be a parametric block created in the legend view. This block can consist lines, text notes, legend components, detail items and other. It must also have generic annotations M_SM_Legend Parameter Text.rfa (for Imperial projects I_SM_Legend Parameter Text.rfa), which will be exchanged with parameters. An example of this family will be loaded to the project automatically. The name of the family may change, but the beginning (M_SM_Legend Parameter Text) must stay the same.
Analyse Quantities Update Legend Model and Legend Data shows the relevant data of selected objects; Legend Component View choose the way of elements presentment; Select Elements for Array extension automatically makes the array of sample entities depending on the direction, distance and selected parameters what were set before. In place of text there will be parameter names and in place of sample of generic annotations there will be the values of these parameters. The language of parameter names will be the same as Revit and family.
Analyse Quantities Update Legend Array to the left After choosing Grouping (Left) must be selected elements that will be copied to the left.
Analyse Quantities Update Legend Array to the right After choosing Family (Right) must be selected elements that will be copied to the right.
Analyse Quantities Update Legend Array to the right Result:
Analyse Quantities Update Legend Array down After choosing Quantity (Down) must be selected elements that will be copied down. It creates the array depending on settings listed above and completes all cells depending on the project.
Analyse Quantities Update Legend Array down Result:
Analyse Quantities Update Legend Result Additional row automatically is created with summarized total values. User can change the configuration at any time: - change legend s components and its view type: plan, elevation, section or other; - remove and add a new type or instance parameter which values want to see in Legend.
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