SmartBIM Library® Has Been Updated
BIM ProductsBIM Resources | SmartBIM Library 3.8 Now AvailableThe SmartBIM Library from Reed Construction Data has been upgraded in its new release. We've added new content and enhanced features to ensure that SBL is a single source to simplify BIM content management. It is a cost-effective solution for Autodesk® Revit® users that:
Industry CommentsThe latest family update to SmartBIM is major. Impressive amount of plumbing fixtures, ceilings, mechanical equipment (!) has been added. And also too easy to drop too much stuff in my model... They're doing a nice job. Over 23,000 Quality Architectural ObjectsSmartBIM Library comes pre-loaded with over 22,950 high quality Revit architecture family types. Reed, an AIA partner, created these SmartBIM objects to meet the high standards architects demand. One Source To Simplify BIM Content ManagementAutomatically publish and load Revit families into SmartBIM Library from a user’s file system, Autodesk® Revit project files or Autodesk® Seek. Users can easily manage all BIM content in one place. Create New Catalogs & Merge ContentEasily navigate the SmartBIM Catalog, find the object and simply drag-and-drop it into a Revit project. Architects have the flexibility to create a master office catalog, a catalog for each project or a catalog for each building type. Search, View, Tag & Manipulate ObjectsUsers can view Revit Families by category and type, hierarchies, 3D thumbnails, DWF views or by searching family, property, type and userdefined tags. Drag-and-drop can also be used to insert families into a Revit project or save families to a directory folder. Best Practices & Help in Organizing DataSmartBIM Library’s flexible interface includes guidelines describing best practices for modeling objects in Revit. These guidelines include modeling advice for each Revit category, recommended family and type name conventions, tips on modeling for ‘count ability’ and design representation. Product Features
DeploymentSmartBIM Library currently installs on the desktop or to a Local Area Network. Learn More!Learn how SmartBIM Library can load objects from architects' files or other 3rd party sites, and create thumbnail and DWF views to make object selection easier. Demos are provided to demonstrate how SmartBIM Library organizes, displays and inserts Revit objects which assemble into Revit design projects. Also see Quick Cost Estimator and Quantity Take-Off tools as value added aspects of SmartBIM Library. Download the SmartBIM Library Overview Sheet by clicking here. |


