Wednesday 14 January 2015

Worksets for the start of a project

Here are some basic Worksets to include at the start of any project.

Create the following Worksets .
  • Shared Grids and Levels
  • Project tracker
  • Exterior Shell
  • Interior
  • Central Core
  • Roof
  • Parkade
  • Structure (if applicable)
  • Stairs
These are a good starting point and more can be added as the project and project team develops.
Send detached Central file to consultants along with these recommended Worksets.
Consultants can then open detached and “Save As” to create their own Central File.
All Consultants
All consultants should include the following Worksets, this way all parties involved can control the linked files consistently.
  • Shared Levels and Grids

Each BIM link should have its own Workset, ie:
  • BIM – Architectural
  • BIM – Structural
  • BIM – Electrical
  • BIM – HVAC
  • BIM - Plumbing

Mechanical
  • Ductwork (Supply and Return)
  • Equipment
  • Piping
  • CAD Lines (If applicable)
  • Fire Protection

Electrical
  • Power
  • Lighting
  • Cable Trays
  • Data
  • CAD Files (If applicable)
  • Equipment

Plumbing
  • Fixtures
  • Piping
  • Drainage
  • CAD Files (If applicable)
  • Equipment
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5 comments:

  1. What is the Project Tracker Workset for?

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  2. Project Tracker workset is so you can control the visibility of the Project Tracker, a family I use to communicate changes throughout the project team.

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  3. Rather new to BIM, so this may be a newbie question. If you have a container model with linked files for all of the individual trades, then you can control the links using the Visibility/Graphics Revit Links tab, so then what added advantage is there to using the worksets? (Other than increased file open speeds when turning off unneeded worksets)

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  4. Worksets can be used in many different ways, one is to control visibility. They were designed to facilitate work sharing of team members on the one project.

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  5. Worksets can be used in many different ways, one is to control visibility. They were designed to facilitate work sharing of team members on the one project.

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