Parameter value is not the same as parameter value!
It should be clear by now that standardized parameters are part of the successful implementation of a BIM-planned building. An Open BIM interface without formulation and expression errors ensures straightforward communication and effectiveness in every process. To dispel any misconceptions, this article will now take a look at precise parameter assignments and sources for guidelines!
Unlike verbal communication, errors of expression in written exchanges often come into conflict. Imagine a conversation between a planner and a manufacturer:
This involves the fire resistance class for the building planned in Revit. During the discussion, you agree on a fire resistance class of EI-90. You store this data on each door and thus expand your model. The project is now so far advanced that project statuses from several trades are coordinating their services. The parameter specifications that were so easily communicated in the discussion now become a massive problem when the trades are synchronized.
Everyone can see that EI90 ≠ EI-90 ≠ EI_90 applies on paper, but the verbal and imprecise agreement provides a perfect springboard for problems like this! But how can we prevent such implementation problems?
The AIA.editor allows you to read in the parameter specifications and guidelines issued by the client and apply them to your individual Revit project across all work phases. The notation of each parameter, which is stored in the guideline, does not allow any errors at all and thus neutralizes one of the biggest problems right at the beginning.
Open BIM for everyone, from all systems!
Of course, the client information requirements for each project do not always have the same source. Every planner has a wide range of sources from which they can create, read or edit guidelines. The AIA.Editor does not see itself as the source of such a system, but as a way of providing it across all trades. This is precisely why it is important to be able to process many sources. As one of the provider systems, AIA.Editor can import the large BIMQ guideline system. AIA.Editor can process all data exported from this system and link to it. It is also possible to read in and provide the BIM profile classification libraries of CAFM Connect. Theoretically, it is possible to read in all guideline formats that follow a certain standard. If you do not recognize your source for guidelines here, it is best to simply test the system to be absolutely sure.
Seamlessly edit, add to or create your own guidelines.
One highlight of the AIA.editor is the connection to the AIA.guideliner. This enables guideline files from many sources such as BIMQ, BIM profiles and Excel to be imported, expanded, edited and then exported again in a customized form. These features are valuable and ensure maximum agility in the process flow. If you do not use any of the above-mentioned guideline sources, you can also use this feature to create your own guidelines from scratch and share them with process participants in many common file formats.
Is it possible to test the AIA.Editor and AIA.Liner?
All our tools are available for direct download! In Revit you can then request a 10-day demo version, which contains the full functionality of the AIA.editor. If you are interested in commercial licenses, please have a look here.
