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[jbalding48677]

Ladies and Gentlemen -

We are in the throes of building the AUGI Exchange server. We have specified the major fields for submissions and more importantly searches.

In the Family area we have identified the categories as the same that Revit uses.

Annotations, Balusters, Casework, Columns, Curtain Wall Panels, Detail, Components, Doors, Electrical Fixtures, Entourage, Furniture, Furniture System, Lighting Fixtures, Mechanical Equipment, Misc. Architectural, Planting, Plumbing Fixtures, Profiles, Site, Specialty Equipment, Structural
Templates (sub-categories Annotations, Titleblocks), Titleblocks, Windows

As you can see there are only 2 sub-categories list and we would like to know how you are sub-dividing your family files.

Please let us know how you would like to see the AUGI Families sub-categorized.

Thanks -

[aggockel50321]

Jim,

What about manufacturer or model #. Will those (if specified in the family) be fields? They would help in a search. Or possibly a key word field used to describe the product i.e wood, aluminum, cast iron, casement, sliding, etc...

[bmadsen]

Jim,

What about manufacturer or model #. Will those (if specified in the family) be fields? They would help in a search. Or possibly a key word field used to describe the product i.e wood, aluminum, cast iron, casement, sliding, etc...

I agree, Andrew - Mfg, Model, material keywords - maybe unstructured keywords so more, (relevant) ones could be added as needed.

If the quantities get large, the search on keyword(s) would be a great help

[jbalding48677]

Mfr is one of the data fields. What I am looking for is how you store your family files under the traditional Revit folder structure. I will post the data fields on this thread tomorrow so you all can take a sneak peak at what is being proposed.

Thanks for the input and sorry the message was a little unclear.

[jbalding48677]

Here is the "internal outline" used to create the submittal form for the new AUGI Exchange. In the first set you will see five highlighted items. The item in green is the area I am looking to define further.

Let me know if you have any additional suggestions.

P.S. Ignore the Release and Version used to create, they will be the same.

[bmadsen]

Here is the "internal outline" used to create the submittal form for the new AUGI Exchange. ...

Nice work, Jim. I think your outline is a great start. AND we appreciate your efforts to get the AUGI Exchange up and running.

I'm not sure if your looking for sub-category names or not, but that is what I'll respond to...

Revit sub-categories are limited now, because the content is limited. For example in the Casework category, there are sub-categories for "Domestic Kitchen" and "Domestic Bathroom". Clearly there is casework in offices, libraries, hospitals, etc. So as content is developed, more sub-categories will be needed (if only to sub-divide a very large number of items)

Another example of limited sub-categories today is in the MEP area. There are no sub-categories, but when Revit begins addressing the Mechanical, Electrical and Plubming areas, the content could explode.

As I'm sure you know, both CSI and Uniformat are attempts to build a structure for categorizing building components. At some point the Revit categories may need to go that way, but for now, I like the current scheme.

[Phil Palmer]

Jim,

Look all ok to me - good work

The only issue that may need addressing is the good old Metric or Imperial family issue.
Us UK users obviously use Revit in 'Metric' mode
I often download various RUGI families and then change them from Imperial to Metric (although the conversion sometimes goes a little weird on certain sizes)

[jbalding48677]

Excellent point. At one point we had it and, for some reason, it is not there now, but it will be.

Thanks -

[christo4robin]

Any news on when the Exchange will be operational?

[beegee]

Can't give you a definite date yet, sorry.

( You do know that the RUGI downloads are still available ? )