Drawings Automation from RVT or IFC Models

You can automatically create annotated and dimensioned 2D DWG drawings, such as plans, sections, and elevations, from a BIM model.

The BIM drawings retain all the BIM information. Additionally, a link with the BIM model is created. When a new version of the BIM model is available, you can automatically update the BIM drawings.

Drawing creation consists of the following steps:

• Create 2D drawings from the BIM model (BIMAutoDrawings)
• Add dimensions (BIMAutoDimensions)
• Place all necessary labels by extracting information from BIM entities (BIMAutoLabels)
• Start Material Mapping (BIMAutoMaterialMapping)
• Place on Sheets (BIMAutoSheets)

You can run each step automatically using a dedicated command. Alternatively, you can run all steps at once using the BIMAutoAll command.

This topic discusses:

• Automatically Generating All Drawings from a BIM Model
• Automatically Dimensioning BIM Drawings
• Automatically Annotating BIM Drawings
• Automatically Mapping BIM Model Materials
• Automatically Placing Drawings on Sheets