BIMKIT User Instructions

Follow these simple steps to make the most of BIMKIT’s powerful tools.

1. Isolate Elements

• Isolate by Warning Types:

  1. Click the Isolate Elements button.
  2. Select a warning type from the displayed list.
  3. View isolated elements in the current view.

• Isolate in a New View:

  1. Choose Create New View from the options.
  2. Assign a name to the view or use the default naming format.

• Create Separate Views for Warnings:

  1. Select Create Individual Views for Each Warning to generate separate views for each warning type.
  2. Customize names if needed.

2. Align Tags

• Set Spacing and Leader Line Angle:

  1. Select the Align Tags tool.
  2. Define the spacing between tags using the slider or input field.
  3. Choose the desired leader line angle (90° or 45°).

• Align Tags Automatically:

  1. Drag to select the tags you want to align.
  2. Click Apply, and the plugin will align tags based on your settings.

3. Title-Block Editor

• Select Sheets:

  1. Open the Title-Block Editor.
  2. Choose individual sheets or use group selection filters by prefix (e.g., A101).

• Edit Properties:

  1. Specify the common properties to update, such as created by or revision date.
  2. Apply changes to all selected sheets with a single click.

4. Grid Bubble Toggle

• Toggle Grid Bubbles:
  1. Select the Grid Bubble Toggle tool.
  2. Click on the grids to open the options menu.
  3. Choose one of the following:
     • Show All: Display all bubbles.
     • Hide All: Hide all bubbles.
     • Show Left and Bottom: Display bubbles only on the left and bottom.
     • Show Right and Top: Display bubbles only on the right and top.

5. Grid Dimension Align

• Apply Dimensions:

  1. Launch the Grid Dimension Align tool.
  2. Select the grids where dimensions should be applied.

• Set Reference Point:

  1. Define a reference point for dimension lines.
  2. For diagonal grids, select alignment options: perpendicular, horizontal, or vertical.

• Generate Dimensions:

  1. Confirm the orientation and options.
  2. The plugin will automatically apply aligned dimensions.

Tips for Best Results

• Customize view names and settings for better project organization.
• Use filters and batch processes to save time in large projects.
• Review plugin settings to ensure compatibility with your workflow preferences.

These tools are designed to simplify complex workflows while maintaining precision and clarity in your projects.

Installation:

1. Download the BIMKIT installer from the Autodesk App Store.
2. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. The plugin will be installed in the following directory:

• • C:\AppData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\

Uninstallation:

1. Open the settings on your computer.
2. Navigate to "Apps".
3. Find "BIMKIT" in the list of installed programs.
4. Select it and click "Uninstall".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.

For additional resources and supporting files, please contact us via email or visit our website:

• Email:automation@bimcap.com
• Website: https://www.bimcap.com/

Our support team is available Monday to Friday. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.

- View Selection(Isolate Warnings tool): Please ensure you select a view before opening the "Isolate by Warnings" menu. The plugin requires a reference from the selected view to create a new view. If no view is selected, an error will be thrown indicating that a new view cannot be created.

- Align Tags: Tags with multiple value boxes will align properly, but the elbow to the leader's headline may slightly bend due to the random center position based on the leader head position of multi-value tags(ex. Room Tag with Area). We're working on this and aim to fix the issue in the next version.