Time to celebrate SketchUp! Revit reps walk out!
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@jql said:
I'm just suspicious of a couple of things:
- Heavy models - With all those multilayered walls Skalp will need for sections.
- Corner details - As those multilayered walls will need a lot of detail on junctions with windows, different structural elements, other walls and design variations.
- Window/door configurations - Frame/no frame, insertion on multilayered walls, editability and configurations on details.
For me BIM really imposes on you wich is the opposite of sketchup wich releases your design ideas.
I simply hate standards... will I work fine on Plusspec?
I could not have written a better reply to the post if I tried.
- Heavy models - not on your life. We have nailed this down to a tee.
- Corner details -done and done
- Window/door configurations- We build windows to manufacturers requirements, yet you will find that most windows all use a similar set of rules, therefore allowing you to configure easily. We are making videos on this now and they will be associated with the full version. we are looking for manufacturers in each country and or state.
The industry needs to work to standarsds yet there is no "standard" standard. Omni class, Uni Class, Natspec and the list goes on.
We have worked to a typical naming convention that is pragmatic & customisable. We do have improvements to make yet I am sure you will find the freedom second to none.
Logic is where Plusspec excels, yes there is work flow logic to adhere to yet is very flexible.I don't like to hear architects, builders, designers or engineers snigger about the pitfalls of Sketchup. I have not heard one do it after they have seen PlusSpec. Imagine what they will say when we release our full version.
JQL, we can bang on about this for hours mate, do yourself a favour and use the free trial. Yes we are still making improvements, yet what we have already is more than enough to answer all of your question and some. BIM does not have to be time consuming or difficult if you have the right tools.
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Hi aadbuild,
Yes it's true. I'm just being afraid of changing the "almost" perfect way sketchup works for me. It could be faster, better, less handmade, but it is a very good workflow I have here.
You've evangelized me though and, as I admited before, I will try your Plusspec... as soon as I have some time!
Thanks for your patience,
João
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Does it work only with imperial units ?
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@unknownuser said:
Does it work only with imperial units ?
No, both imperial and metric, remember the USA are the only
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I am a soon-to-be registered architect, and I am an intermediate/advanced Revit user, and an intermediate ArchiCad user. I use these programs on a daily basis.
However, I have been 100% converted to PlusSpec. PlusSpec will change your life! It is revolutionary - and it has turned SketchUp into a beast! If you are an architect, designer, builder, engineer, estimator, or simply like to tinker - do yourself a favour and download the trial (and watch the tutorials). You will not regret it. I cannot wait for the full release.
Revit, ArchiCad, Bentley, AutoCad (and all of the others) should be shaking in their boots! I take my hat off to Andrew Dwight and the PlusSpec team. Go to the PlusSpec forum and leave a comment. I have never seen a company that is so interested and proactive in what their community has to say.
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@studio aware said:
I am a soon-to-be registered architect, and I am an intermediate/advanced Revit user, and an intermediate ArchiCad user. I use these programs on a daily basis.
However, I have been 100% converted to PlusSpec. PlusSpec will change your life! It is revolutionary - and it has turned SketchUp into a beast! If you are an architect, designer, builder, engineer, estimator, or simply like to tinker - do yourself a favour and download the trial (and watch the tutorials). You will not regret it. I cannot wait for the full release.
Revit, ArchiCad, Bentley, AutoCad (and all of the others) should be shaking in their boots! I take my hat off to Andrew Dwight and the PlusSpec team. Go to the PlusSpec forum and leave a comment. I have never seen a company that is so interested and proactive in what their community has to say.
Could not have said it better myself, Drew. [except I've never used ArchiCAD, Bentley or Revit]
@AndrewD - mate, I'll be buying shares when you float!!
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i'm interested in something like this. i'll give it a shot asap and get back to you with any feedback i have!
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Dave check out tutorial 0 in help on the first screen. It is the best way to get the basics. We are running training in Sydney Australia and we are looking for trainers all the way around the world now.
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Am I the only one who cannot get Plusspec to run?
I've installed on two different PCs and all I get is a error message at startup.
I haven't had support come back with a solution other than to reinstall which I did.
Same thing happens.
Not a good start not being able to make it run...
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@pixero said:
Am I the only one who cannot get Plusspec to run?
I've installed on two different PCs and all I get is a error message at startup.
I haven't had support come back with a solution other than to reinstall which I did.
Same thing happens.
Not a good start not being able to make it run...It install ok for me.
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2 issues:
- I get the following when I go through Firefox to get to your site
This Connection is Untrusted
You have asked Firefox to connect securely to http://www.plusspec.com, but we can't confirm that your connection is secure.- Looking at your videos. You have the 2 lines indicating the hinge location of the opening window reversed.
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@solo said:
@unknownuser said:
Does it work only with imperial units ?
No, both imperial and metric, remember the USA are the only
idiotspeople still using imperial.For a global monitor that is a pretty cheesy comment.
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@ccaponigro said:
@solo said:
@unknownuser said:
Does it work only with imperial units ?
No, both imperial and metric, remember the USA are the only
idiotspeople still using imperial.For a global monitor that is a pretty cheesy comment.
Grow a chin, I'm a Texan and I think it's time we get with it and dump this silly archaic system.
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Go ahead and pay the BILLIONS of dollars in retooling, retraining and restructuring of the largest construction market in the world. It's happening, but it will take time. Thank Britain for starting us down this road.
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@unknownuser said:
largest construction market in the world
That would be China at moment, just saying.
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Yeah they passed us a few years ago... However, China is the worlds largest commercial construction market. Not many people there building their dream home. When you combine residential and commercial we're it. There's not a Home Depot or Lowes on every corner in China. And seeing how they have a billion people compared to our paltry 300 million. I'd add largest construction market per capita. Point being... Our industry is massive, it won't change over night. It's going to take a long time and it has to start with the kids knowing and being comfortable with metric measuring. Which is a pain in the butt on the job site unless every industry is in line with simplified metric sizes... You can't just switch to measuring in metric when everything is made with Imperial in mind. a 4x8 sheet of plywood becomes a 1219 mm × 2438 mm sheet. Those sizes need to be simplified and rounded off. Then you're going to screw the entire remodeling and renovation market. And for what reason? So other countries won't laugh at us? So foreigners will feel more comfortable? What's the point?
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they did it for the aviation industry
but converting over and back between metric and imperial ain't that hard once you get used to it
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@tomot said:
2 issues:
- Looking at your videos. You have the 2 lines indicating the hinge location of the opening window reversed.
Hi Tomot,
How the two lines should be drawn to indicate the hinge location is open to debate - and differs from each architectural practice, state and region. The way the lines have been drawn in PlusSpec is the most widely used method in Australia.
Regards,
Drew
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@ccaponigro said:
@solo said:
@unknownuser said:
Does it work only with imperial units ?
No, both imperial and metric, remember the USA are the only
idiotspeople still using imperial.For a global monitor that is a pretty cheesy comment.
But true! The truth hurts
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The US isn't the only country using the imperial system. In Canada, we use both.
The surveyor works in metric.
We order concrete in cubic metres.
We order gravel in cubic yards.
The house is built imperial.
If it is a commercial or government job, it's probably built metric.
Most of the common materials are imperial since a lot are exported to the US or imported from the US.
Canada tried switching over to metric 30 years ago but never carried through because most of our lumber and plywood is exported to the US.
My son was only taught metric in school and didn't know anything about imperial measurement when he came onto our jobsites in the summer.
I don't have a problem with either system but it would be nice to use just one.
Keeps you on your toes.
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