How To Add An Elevator In Revit

New local OTIS-US BIM solution "BIMCreate"

past | Oct 7, 2015 | 3D BIM Models, Elevator Configurators

Recently Otis Usa has released a Revit BIM plugin for some of their elevators. This is a practiced thought since architects and planners need some guidance how to add together elevators into their building.

Here is some feedback on my tests:

Installation:
You lot download a plugin installer from the Otis website. The installer itself will then download the complete programme. That took 10 minutes and worked fine. I had some issues to run the software, due to the fact that I had European regional settings. The Otis developers helped me to solve this problem.

Starting the app:
Similar to other addins, it is started from the "Add-Ins" toolbar from within Revit.

Supported elevator types:

2 models are supported so far:

Gen2 Underslung
HydroFIT model

Selection Values and Input Parameters:

The next steps are requesting the typical elevator inputs to determine the correct elevator type and size. The floor level listing is automatically taken from the Revit building . This saves time since it omits the work to enter flooring to floor heights.

After pressing "Generate" it took a few seconds to generate the Revit family and I was able to add it to my building.

Technical results:

Pros:

Revit family can easily be configurated
No demand to enter flooring to floor heights
Approx. LOD 200

Cons:

No option to change the Revit Lift once it is generated
Not yet available for Revit 2016
Local US solution, Not available globally

Summary:
Having their elevators available within Autodesk Revit is in general a big plus for elevator companies. The icon on the toolbar emphasizes Otis to the architect. I am certain some architects will dearest that app. Other will not because they do not want to install, update and maintain Revit plugins of different elevator companies.

This new application confirms our experience for the need of an elevator application within the architects CAD program.
Since 2011 DigiPara delivers a professional person elevator application for Autodesk Revit (Digipara Elevatorarchitect) that is used by more than than 16,000 architects worldwide. It offers lift configuration, unlike LODs, shows sales reps and automates quotation requests. The OEM version allows elevator companies to prove an individual visitor logo on the Revit toolbar.

Brusque Review of KONE Lift Toolbox

by user | May 15, 2015 | 3D BIM Models, Elevator Configurators

In this small chapter, I would similar to give some feedback on the KONE Lift toolbox.
To me, this toolbox looks pretty complete.

Inputs:
Abreast configuring the main elevator dimensions, door types, etc yous tin can also select cabin designs and a lot of other options. For the floor levels, they take nicely implemented a table, where you tin also ascertain the services for forepart and rear. Also this application supports 2 automobile groups. This is what I tried.

Outputs:
2D: The system delivers 2d DWG and PDF files. The 2D drawings also reflect the 2 machine group. The vertical section shows caput, pit and travel. Intermediate floors, rails bracket distances, etc are not shown.

3D: The Revit BIM model is simplified and shows only a subset of the values I entered into the web page. The BIM model is a single elevator. For the auto group you lot must add it twice into your Revit buidling model.

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Summary:
The Revit family is adept for the initial planning stages. Vertical stops can be customized for your physical need and edifice.
There is no IFC or similar download selection. If y'all need more or if you are using another 3D CAD programme you demand to contact KONE for a (more than detailed) BIM model.

The KONE Elevator toolbox can exist startet from here:
https://toolbox.kone.com/

Cibes Platform Lift A5000 available on bimobject.com

by user | Feb x, 2015 | 3D BIM Models

Cibes has recently released the A5000 product range as revit BIM familes:

http://bimobject.com/de/product?Manufacturer=cibeslift

These models are fine for the kickoff planning stages. If yous need perfect BIM models for physical orders, delight contact your Cibes sales. Cibes is using DigiPara Liftdesigner Automation to generate exact LOD 300 BIM models from their ERP organisation, exactly customized to your lodge.

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Certified Schindler 7000 BIM elevators

by user | Apr 16, 2014 | 3D BIM Models, Elevator Configurators

DigiPara recently released a video "Using certified Schindler 7000 BIM elevators in DigiPara Elevatorarchitect for Autodesk Revit". It will generated a very simplified BIM model and help the architect to get the cirrect shaft dimensions for loftier-rise projects.

Elevator drawings & BIM models for Thyssenkrupp CENE elevators

by user | Apr fifteen, 2014 | 3D BIM Models, Lift Configurators

Recently ThyssenKrupp CENE (Fundamental and Northern Europe) released a website, where architects tin customize their elevator model co-ordinate to their needs.

http://drawing-tool.thyssenkrupp-elevator-cene.com/

The website worked pretty skilful. I was able to create a new projection co-ordinate to my needs. Afterwards I generated a total installation drawing. That took me 60 seconds. From the download site, I downloaded the lift BIM file and loaded it into Autodesk Revit.