BCA Workshop - Learning Notes

Learning Notes at Academy
1.How to create contour with CAD files:
Insert > linkcad
Notes:need to syncronise therefore should exist as linkfile
To know the actual coordinates:
Manage> Coordinates > Report shared coordinates
To acquire coordinates
(can only be syncronise once, file need to be saved in2012 to reflect the coordinates):
Manage>Coordinates > Acquire coordinates
Reimport needed (Auto - by Shared coordinates)
Move project base point, just clost the prompting
Relocate the project datum:
Manage > Position > Relocate Project

2.How to manage objects by parameters?
Project Parameters vs Shared Parameters(shared among different projects,  saved as text file)
Notes: parameters are created for categorization and selection
Manage > Shared Parameters > Edit Shared parameters>
Text - can input info.
Integer - full number
Number with decimal point
Materials
Yes/No - checkbox (boolean)
Parameters Type
Instance - special items
Type - common
Adding Filter Rules for selection
Right Click > Apply View Template > Create new Names > Set Overrides Filters > OK > Select multiple views and Apply View Template

3.How to Modify and add Legend via parameters?
Create parameters through shared parameters > add parameters into project parameters > add new legend > select colour by "occupancy load"
Keying new parameters into the occupancy load will result new colours in legend.

4.Phase Revealing and element visual control through phasing
Set different override colours under phasing
Create new parameters to hide items:
Comments(new para)> assign items accordingly (key in "demo" for transparent items)
5. How to use parameters with schedules?
Filters one command/icon available under schedules.
We can use shared parameters to filter elements for calculations needed.
Schedules can omit info through Filter

6.How to manage line weight for plotting and export?
Additional Settings to set the  line weight
Dimension style can be changed under 'Additional Settings'

7.Key Notes
Key notes can be use as specification on elements/materials or by users.