tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9240097.post6009977359987973526..comments2024-03-26T21:47:32.774-07:00Comments on Revit OpEd: Ceiling Grid in NavisworksStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14230364057800484763noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9240097.post-63943906977069501982011-08-23T13:38:52.133-07:002011-08-23T13:38:52.133-07:00Sometimes I get obstinate when I write stuff and o...Sometimes I get obstinate when I write stuff and object to the "why" something is being done or asked for. <br /><br />In this instance I didn't, chose to offer a solution instead.<br /><br />One reason to use the technique so it shows up in Navis, and Revit for that matter, is when a grid is being used without panels like we see in numerous retail stores these days. The grid is the "design" element so it makes sense to provide one that doesn't look like a solid form.<br /><br />Also if there is some concern about element interfering with part of the grid or specific grid members...then you can't do that without separate pieces.<br /><br />Good to ask why before launching into some workarounds though.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14230364057800484763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9240097.post-91817624889462287332011-08-23T09:11:11.633-07:002011-08-23T09:11:11.633-07:00why exactly would there be a need to model the gri...why exactly would there be a need to model the grid?<br /><br />Cost can be determined by SF. Conflicts would be detected using the OTB ceiling. Would anyone really pull quantities for mains, runners and tiles from the curtainwall?<br /><br />We would never encourage anyone in our office to do so and if contractor needs it in Navisworks for any above reason, the contractor can do it in Navisworks.<br /><br />That said, I have used the curtainwal tool for many things other than "curtainwalls" Rainscreen comes to mind as well as interior glass or even millwork feature walls. On millwork, it's easier than handling reveal tool and millworker can use to set panel schedule.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com