WRNS Studio

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WRNS Studio and Ideate Software

“We’ve been working with Ideate Software for years,” said Jason Halaby, Architect & BIM Manager, WRNS Studio. “Each one of their products tackles specific challenges we face with Revit software. They help us save time with a variety of model tasks, freeing up time for our designers to do what they do best, innovate and design. Ideate Software products also have a critical function in our model quality control process, giving us more control of our data in a way that Revit out-of-the-box cannot.”

Here are examples of how WRNS uses Ideate Software tools:

Ideate StyleManager

“Ideate StyleManager is our go-to tool for model cleanup at project milestones. Revit does not provide easy access and manipulation of certain classes of elements such as LineStyles, Object Styles, Filters, etc. With Ideate StyleManager, we can find unused or duplicate styles, and merge or delete them – this provides a level of model cleanup that was not previously possible.”

Ideate BIMLink

“Increasingly our model data is becoming a part of our deliverables. Ideate BIMLink gives us an easy way to manipulate model data efficiently in Excel and bring it back to Revit. Door schedules, Finish schedules, Sheet indexes, Type management schedules are commonly edited with Ideate BIMLink at WRNS.”

Ideate Explorer

“Without Ideate Explorer, Revit is not a fully functional BIM authoring platform. WRNS relies on Ideate Explorer’s detailed selection filtering, query tools, and warning manager for many of our model management tasks, which include finding In-Place families, auditing worksets, filtering selections by type, finding and resolving warnings, and generally providing a more transparent window into the model database.”

IdeateApps

“We use Ideate ReNumber extensively to number rooms, doors, parking stalls, and other elements. Ideate SmartDelete is critical to our workflow during documentation phase because it helps us determine where model changes will impact documentation views. Ideate X-Ray is great for troubleshooting those tricky visibility issues. And Ideate SheetManager is a great alternative to the Revit Project Browser for finding and manipulating views and sheets.”

Shaping the Future

In addition to using Ideate Software tools, Jason takes an active role in their development. “Ideate Software encourages its customers to provide a lot of feedback,” said Jason. “Through formal surveys and informal conversations, I tell them what’s working, explain new Revit challenges my team is facing, and discuss new functionalities we’d like to see. They are very responsive to my feature requests and beta feedback, often turning around improvements surprisingly quickly.”

Read the full story at: https://ideatesoftware.com/about/customer-success/spotlight-on-wrns-studio-2

Spotlight on the use of Ideate Software by WRNS Studio

Why choose Ideate BIMLink? Linking Revit and Excel with Ideate BIMLink enables you to export data from Revit to Excel, streamlining data management tasks and dramatically reducing the time they take to perform. Importing data from Excel to Revit means that your models will be instantly updated with all changes, making them clean and correct. Boost the Power of Ideate BIMLink with Ideate Automation Ideate AutomationAdd Ideate Automation to your subscription* to reduce the cost of repetitive BIM tasks by letting them run in the background while your staff does more meaningful work. This scripting solution, which can be run manually or scheduled to run at a more convenient time, provides just-in-time information about key Revit model metrics by automating many Revit workflows, such as: Producing document issue records Exporting PDFs Exporting health check data Preparing COBie data drops Generating quantity takeoff data

Ideate BIMLink - Overview on Data Management

Ideate BIMLink

Why Ideate StyleManager for Revit? Even in the best-case scenario, costs associated with time spent reprinting construction documents due to poor graphic quality or visibility issues can be substantial. Ideate StyleManager is a solution that delivers on the seemingly impossible (and very time-consuming) task of identifying the source of each non-standard style so that it can be carefully removed, renamed or merged into your BIM standards. This robust solution includes methods to manage: Object Styles, Line Styles, Line Patterns, Fill Patterns, and more.

Ideate StyleManager

Revit professionals keep their models clean and accurate with the Ideate Explorer Revit add-on software. When using this model browser, as opposed to a project browser, users decrease the time they spend on model management, increase the accuracy of their models, and reduce file space by: Finding and deleting incorrect, obsolete, and hidden problem items, including DWGs Finding, refining, and revising elements, even those excluded from the project browser Getting a full view of any Revit model and understanding all elements in the model Easily complying with standards Auditing and removing Revit warnings The following components included with the Autodesk Revit add-in, Ideate Explorer, provide additional ways to ensure model accuracy: Warnings Manager - Easily review and manage Revit warnings Navigate - Navigate through view-based elements within Revit—legends, schedules, sheets, and views—and quickly customize the browsing experience Query - Search on parameters, such as elements assigned a certain size or modeled as in-place families, sheets based on Issuance numbers, and dimensions that have been overridden Boost the Power of Ideate Explorer with Ideate Automation Ideate AutomationFree your staff to do more meaningful work by adding Ideate Automation to your subscription*. This scripting solution runs time-intensive tasks in the background, so staff can continue using the computers to perform higher value tasks. Not only does task automation free staff for higher level engineering and design work, but automation also has the benefit of ensuring that your task outcomes are highly predictable and standardized. The scripts can be run manually or scheduled to run at specific times, including at night. Example: Exporting Model Health Data With Ideate Automation, staff no longer needs to stop what they are doing so their computer can export critical information about the Revit project. Instead, the script will run in the background and deliver actionable data that can be used to increase project health. *Ideate Automation is included in the cost of an Ideate Software Enterprise subscription. Others can purchase it as a separate subscription. View subscription options or contact your account manager for more information. Attend FREE online training courses on all of our products. Visit our Events Page for details. “Switching from an office with [Ideate] Explorer to without is a jarring experience. This app puts the filter tool in Revit to absolute shame - it is simply THE tool for finding elements in Revit models.” ~Gavin Crump, BIM Guru

Precisely Manage Revit Models | Introduction to Ideate Explorer 

Ideate Query and its Value to All Revit Users

Ideate Explorer

Ideate Explorer and IdeateApps: Safely Moving Revit Content to Another Level 

IdeateApps is a set of Revit plugins designed to give users easy access to the data in their models, so they can reduce the time they spend verifying and manipulating that data. Developed with specific tasks in mind, these Revit Architecture, MEP and Structure plugins address the challenges identified by people who use Revit software every day. IdeateApps will decrease the time spent on common tasks and increase the accuracy of BIM data in a Revit model, helping to keep projects of all sizes and complexities on time and on budget. Tools include: ViewCreator SpellCheck Align Clone SheetManager ReNumber XRay SmartDelete QuickSelect Annotate Boost the Power of IdeateApps with Ideate Automation Ideate AutomationDecrease the time your staff spends on repetitive tasks even more by adding Ideate Automation to your subscription*. This scripting tool, released in June 2022, performs time-consuming tasks in the background, so people can spend their time on more interesting design tasks. Here are examples of ways to use Ideate Automation with two tools included in IdeateApps: Annotate: Ensure high-quality documentation deliverables by offloading long running, complex annotation clash process SpellCheck: Save time and gain greater control of project quality by silently checking spelling while working on other activities *Ideate Automation is included in the cost of an Ideate Software Enterprise subscription. Others can purchase it as a separate subscription. View subscription options or contact your account manager for more information. Attend FREE online training courses on all our products. Visit our Events Page for details. Read our blog posts for specific examples of how you can use IdeateApps to streamline your daily activities. “Ideate Software brings you so many [Revit] tools and their interface is incredibly sleek and intuitive." ~Dana De Filippi, SmithGroup

IdeateApps - Reduce Your Liability with the IdeateApps SmartDelete Tool

IdeateApps - Expedite Renumbering of Doors in Revit with the IdeateApps ReNumber Tool

IdeateApps

For this project WRNS used Revit and Dynamo for Modeling, and Lumion for making Renderings. They picked those tools because they were very flexible and allowed for the development of design and production of working drawings in one platform. There is seamless file transfer between Lumion and Revit using Live Sync, and using Dynamo was the way for automation and making complex geometries in Revit.

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Dynamo helps to automate repetitive tasks in Revit

Dynamo

Revit is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) software developed by Autodesk, widely used across architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines. It allows users to design, model, and document buildings and infrastructure in a single, coordinated environment. In Revit, every element in a project is part of an interconnected database. Changes made to one view&mdash;such as a plan, elevation, or section&mdash;are automatically reflected in all other views of the model. This parametric relationship ensures consistency and reduces the risk of errors in documentation.
<h2 data-start="760" data-end="782">Core Capabilities</h2>
Revit supports both 2D drafting and 3D modeling, but its primary strength lies in its data-rich modeling environment. Each object in Revit is not just geometry; it carries information about its physical properties, materials, and relationships to other components. Revit includes tools for architectural design, structural engineering, and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) systems, enabling multiple disciplines to work within the same model.
The software also allows for the creation of schedules, material takeoffs, and detailed construction documentation directly from the model. Because Revit stores all information in one file, edits are reflected across all drawings, schedules, and sheets automatically. This feature is particularly valuable for coordinating complex projects where multiple people and teams are contributing to the design.
<h2 data-start="1643" data-end="1674">Collaboration and Workflow</h2>
Revit is designed to support collaboration in various forms. Worksharing enables multiple team members to work on a single project file simultaneously, with a central model managing updates. For distributed teams, Revit can integrate with cloud-based platforms like Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro, allowing real-time collaboration across locations.
Revit also facilitates interoperability with other software used in the AEC industry. It supports import and export in multiple formats, including DWG, IFC, and DGN, and can connect with analysis tools for energy performance, structural analysis, and daylight simulations. Its API (Application Programming Interface) allows for customization and automation through tools like Dynamo, enabling advanced workflows and repetitive task automation.
<h2 data-start="2473" data-end="2500">Practical Applications</h2>
In architecture, Revit is used for conceptual design, detailed design development, and construction documentation. Engineers use Revit for structural analysis and to coordinate MEP systems with architectural and structural elements. Contractors and project managers use Revit models for quantity takeoffs, construction sequencing, and clash detection, ensuring fewer conflicts on site.
Revit is also applied in facility management, as the detailed model can serve as a digital twin of the completed building, providing valuable data for operations and maintenance.
<h2 data-start="3073" data-end="3085">Summary</h2>
Revit provides a unified environment where design, documentation, and analysis coexist in one coordinated model. Its parametric nature, data integration, and multi-disciplinary capabilities have made it a standard in the AEC industry. Whether used for designing a single-family home or a large-scale infrastructure project, Revit enables teams to work more precisely, maintain consistency across outputs, and manage complex building information in an organized way.

Revit

Lumion is a 3D visualization software that helps designers, architects, and urban planners create realistic renderings, animations, and videos of their projects.

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