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Ideate Automation
Use this scripting solution to run time-intensive BIM tasks in the background during non-business hours or while staff does more meaningful work. You can either start it manually or schedule it to run at a convenient time, such as overnight.
OVERVIEW - HOW-TO-VIDEO | In addition to running scripts on Ideate Software tools, Ideate Automation now runs scripts in Revit without consuming any Autodesk Cloud Credits.
TRAINING - VIDEO | Ensure project stability and reduce the time spent with under-performing poorly organized Revit models by using Ideate BIMLink with Automation for your Revit health checks.
TRAINING - ARTICLE | Controlling the output of files is performed with the set-up wizard in Ideate Automation. We improved the Revit DWG export settings, and you can control the naming of the DWGs better and add custom parameters where needed.
TRAINING - VIDEO: Discover the time-saving power of Ideate Software's automation feature! Join Thesla Collier, Design Technology Manager, to learn how with just a click or scheduled automation, you can open all Revit files with work sets and close separate Revit sessions, saving valuable time each morning.
TRAINING - ARTICLE | This feature becomes very useful when trying to process multiple Revit files across multiple projects, enabling project-specific export folder locations.
NEWS - ARTICLE | Existing Ideate Automation customers that have completed their BIM 360/ACC integration do not need to take any action. The new Ideate Cloud Connector app should only be used by those who have not yet completed the (previously) manual integration process.
TRAINING - VIDEO | In this 15@15 recording, you'll discover the wide range of file formats that Ideate Automation can export to share your data seamlessly. You'll also understand the key differences between Export Setup and Print Setup and learn how to automate the exporting process with Scheduled Tasks.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - ARTICLE | We are pleased to share this article on how Modmation benefits from using Ideate Automation.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - ARTICLE - PDF | Since the release of Ideate Automation 2.0 in the summer of 2022, BBB has been leveraging it to centralize weekly tasks that were previously performed by individual teams.
TRAINING - ARTICLE | Scaling and managing Ideate Automation effectively can be a game changer for your company. In this blog post, we explore key tips to help you navigate the challenges and ensure a successful implementation across your entire organization.
NEWS - ARTICLE | In 2022, BBB added Ideate Automation to their toolkit, and in 2023, they started to explore ways to customize several of the scripts that ship with the software to meet their specific needs.
TRAINING - ARTICLE - VIDEO | We also provide some highlights on how to further transform your Revit workflows
TRAINING - VIDEO | Create a dynamic list of sheets based on built-in or custom Revit properties.
SUPPORT - ARTICLE | The Ideate Health Check Report is completely customizable, so you can set your own preferred KPIs and metrics for model health.
