Autocad Calculation FAQ

The GPU calculation requires a compatible Nvidia graphics card. The Nvidia card must have compute capability of 3.5 or higher. This can be checked on this NVIDIA site  https://developer.nvidia.com/cuda-gpus#compute Some older version supported cards are listed here https://developer.nvidia.com/cuda-legacy-gpus The Nvidia card...

In order to include Trees in the SDA annual calculation, the new Annualtree material should be used. It combines the existing TransTree material to specify Summer and Winter materials for trees. The dates for Summer and Winter trees is specified...

Why am I getting "Cannot modify group" errors? The Revit model group doesn't like if an object within the group is modified without entering the Edit group mode. And Revit API doesn't provide any simple option to edit the groups...

About Material Dialogue Material Dialogue can be opened by clicking on the material dialog icon on the tool bar or by clicking the Tools Menu then Materials. Using of the Material Table requires enabling the option by ticking the Use Material...

Registration Steps Open the Register Dialogue by clicking icon from menu bar. Go to Facade Tab Enter the Grid Spacing and select the Highlight Colour (Selectedobjects are highlighted using this colour) as per your requirement. Type name for facade in...

Filter Results Analysis Results Contour results can be filtered for room based calculations  such as DD and DF They appear on plan view respective to the level where the rooms exists. Facade Results Facade results can be filtered for calculations...

What unit is used by the software? Meters. The model will be automatically converted to meters during conversion/registration stage regardless of the unit used by Revit model. Why are the graphical results not visible in the model? The room results...

What are the steps to register Revit windows? Standard Revit Windows, Doors and Curtain panels with transparent glazing can be registered as windows. Windows modelled as Generic models can also be registered if they have faces with transparent glazing. Open...

Creating Groups Groups can be created by selecting from pre-populated common groups from the Type combo box or by selecting New Group, New Room Group, New Window Group option. Once the name is selected or input on the Name text...