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SmartBIM Library

SmartBIM Library 3.0 To effectively and efficiently use Revit you must have SmartBIM Objects: high quality models of doors, windows, equipment, etc. SmartBIM Library^TM caters to firms using Autodesk Revit and addresses Revit content management problems encountered by design firms.

Currently, the Windows file system is the predominant tool for organizing and finding Revit families. SmartBIM Library (SBL) is a companion product to Revit, and can assist the user with organizing, managing and locating BIM content. It will also allow you to generate libraries from your Revit families.

Features

Over 14,000 high quality Revit architecture and engineering family types, including manufacturer specific objects and generic objects
Family Content Publisher plug-in generates libraries for existing Revit objects
Improve productivity by dragging objects from SmartBIM Library Manager directly into Revit
User-defined object tags allow users to identify objects according to their preferences
Automatic content update service delivers new Revit families directly to the user desktop as soon as they are available
Automatic software update service ensures users have the latest software features
Powerful search tools allow users to easily find content by family, type, properties, or object tag
Create new libraries and merge content for maximum object management flexibility
Flexible navigation to Revit objects by thumbnail or by tree hierarchies including categories, families, and family types
Open and search across multiple libraries for increased efficiency
Customized desktop allows users to turn panes on and off and re-size, move, arrange, and drag panes outside of the application frame for maximum flexibility
Contains Revit modeling guidelines and suggested object naming conventions

BIM Content

SmartBIM Library ships with a library of Revit families developed by Reed Construction Data. These parametric family models are designed for re-use across projects, design representation and ‘countability' for quantity take-off. The "Reed" icon appears in the library thumbnail for each Revit family developed by Reed Construction Data. You will have the option to receive regular updates and additions of generic and manufacturer specific content developed by Reed Construction Data. Additionally, content can be delivered on-demand by special agreement.