Checking the Transportability of Precast Panels – Using the AutoCAD .net API
Checking the Transportability of Panels – Using the AutoCAD .net API It is one thing to build a panel. It is another to ensure that: It can be lifted, and It can be transported to the site. Here is a video demo explaining everything: Can a precast panel be safely transported? from Tek1 on Vimeo. […]
WPF User Interface for Precast Panel Comparison
This utilises WPF to compare panels, isolate changes and make better decisions. See below for a demonstration: WPF – Eliminating Errors using Cross Checking from Tek1 on Vimeo.
Demo – Create Revit Panels Directly From AutoCAD Panels (Precast)
This is a demo of my latest plug-in which demonstrates a proof of concept – i.e. a MVP (Minimum Viable Product). The programming was a little trickier than normal – because we are not using the .NET API, but the COM Interop API and the Revit API – something which I have not really explored […]
The Signficance of the “Mould” Face in Precast Panel Detailing
The Mould Face This post attempts to explain the following two questions, for those starting to learn the precast trade: A lot of fancy words are thrown around. Near face. Far face. And mould face. What does it all mean? How should shop drawings be marked vis-a-vis the mould face, and why should they be […]
Transportation Issues to be aware of when detailing precast panels
This is a first in a series of articles I will be writing about the process of precast detailing. Suppose you get a drawing like the one below. Question: Is there anything that strikes you? That might be a potential concern? Take a look at Panel P – 27. And note that it kinda looks […]