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ACIS

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3D ACIS Modeler, geometric
modeling kernel contained in DWG, DXF
and SAT files

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ADSK

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Autodesk, product maker of Revit,
AutoCAD, BIM 360 and many more design
tools

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AECO

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The Architecture, Engineering,
Construction, and Owner Operated

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AI

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Artificial Intelligence, the use of BIM
data to explore opportunities, and assess
resource efficient solutions

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AOR

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Architect Of Record

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AR

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Augmented Reality, visualizing virtual
information like a 3d model in the context
of the real world, helping inform decisions

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BEP/BIMX

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BIM Execution Plan, an agreed
plan for modeling standards and process to
prevent wasted uncoordinated efforts

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BOD

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Basis of Design

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BPM

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Business Process Management

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CA

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Construction Administration

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CAD

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Computer Aided Design/Computer
Aided Drafting, the ability to use computer
modeling or drafting without embedded
information

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CD

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Construction Documents/Construction
Drawing

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CDE

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Common Data Environment, the
ability for embedded BIM data to be used
across multiple platforms

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CM

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Construction Manager

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CMS

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Content Management System, a
software or service that allows for
findability, management, and
standardization of content used in design
applications

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CSI

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Construction Specifications
Institute, most widely used standard
for organizing specifications for
building projects in the U.S. and
Canada

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DD

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Design Development

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DFMA

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Design for Manufacture and
Assembly, a design approach that
focuses on ease of manufacture and
efficiency of assembly

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DWG

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Drawing/AutoCAD Drawing
File Extension, typically 2d line
drawings but sometimes 3D as well

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DWF

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Design Web Format, like a
PDF for design and engineering,
smaller and easy to markup

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DYN

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Dynamo Graph File
Extension, open-source visual
programing for Revit that enables
computational design and
automation

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DXF

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Data Exchange Format, a
format for sharing Autodesk formats
like DWG with other non-Autodesk
software

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IFC

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Industry Foundation Classes,
open-source 3d file format for
sharing BIM files

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IPD

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Integrated Project Delivery

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LOA

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Level of Accuracy

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LOD

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Level of Detail/Level of
Development, a way to clarify the
reliability of BIMs at different stages of
design and construction

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MIDP

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Master Information Delivery
Plan

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ML

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Machine Learning

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MR

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Mixed Reality see AR

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OBDC

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Open Database Connectivity

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PA

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Project Architect

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PE

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Professional Engineer/Project
Engineer

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PEP/PXP

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Project Execution Plan

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PIC

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Principal in Charge (project level)

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PM

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Project Manager

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QA

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Quality Assurance

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QC

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Quality Control

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RFA

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Revit Family, a single Revit file
that can be loaded into a model and
used repeatedly

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RFI

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Request For Information

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RPC

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Remote Procedure Call

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RTE

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Revit Project Template File, Extension, used to start a new Revit
project

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RVT:

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  • Revit/Revit Project Model File
    Extension, an individual model that
    contains the 3D elements and 2D
    drawings for completing a set of
    drawings
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SAT

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Is the file format for ACIS
components

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SD

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Schematic Design

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SKP

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Sketchup File Extension

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TIDP

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Task Information
Delivery Plan

47
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TXT

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Plain Text File/Shared
Parameter Definitions

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VDC

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Virtual Design and
Construction

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VR

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Virtual Reality,
visualization of virtual
information like a 3D model
without any real-world context

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XR

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Virtual/Augmented/Mixed
Reality, supporting both AR &
VR

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3DM

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An open-source file
format which is used for 3D
graphics software such as
Rhino and other CAD
application

52
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Asset Lifecycle

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Is the sequence of stages that an organization’s information technology
asset goes through during the time span of its ownership

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BIM Coordinator

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Leads and coordinates the process of generating digital models and
integrated data often referred as ‘Information’ about a project, from the design stage to the
construction stage

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BIM Specialist

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Has the responsibility of coordinating the process of generating and
managing digital models of places or objects

55
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BIM Manager

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In charge of implementing all the procedures in BIM and Digital
Construction during the design, construction, and handover of a project

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Change Order

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Is work that is added to or deleted from the original scope of work of a
contract

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Computational Design

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Is the application of computational strategies to the design
process

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Cut Sheet

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An equipment information sheet that provides and describes the specifications,
performance data, dimensions, etc for products, materials, elements, components for
buildings and infrastructure (roads, bridges, etc)

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Deliverable

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A thing able to be provided, especially as a product of a development process
e.g. model and/or drawing packages

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Design Technologist

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Is a designer with front-end development skills. They tackle front-end programming, design, and UX all at the same time

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Detail

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Specific information for installation, materials, assemblies, etc to provide a closer
more detailed view that clarifies specific means/methods, connections, features, and
installation requirements

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Detailer

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A person who prepares detailed construction plans in support of fabrication,
installation efforts during the build

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Digital Engineering

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An integrated digital approach that uses authoritative sources of
systems data and models as a continuum across disciplines to support through the life of
design, build and operational lifecycle of building up to decommissioning of facility

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Digital Transformation

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Is the adoption of digital technology by a company. Common
goals for its implementation are to improve efficiency, value or innovation

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Drawing

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A picture or diagram e.g. floorplans, one line diagrams, riser diagrams, etc

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Generative Drawing

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Is a 3D CAD capability using AI to autonomously create optimal
designs from system requirement

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Interoperability

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The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use
of information

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Laser Scanning

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Involves using a laser to capture detailed data and get accurate
information for every detail on a construction site or within an existing building

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Model

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A 3D representation of a proposed structure, typically on a smaller scale

70
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Model Manager

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Monitors model performance from inception, to usage, to retirement

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Modular Design

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Is an approach used to design various products or applications – by
breaking it down into separate or independent parts

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Parametric

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Is the creation of a digital model based on a series of computer-generated
rules or algorithms

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Prefabrication

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Is the practice of assembling components of a structure off site in a
factory or other manufacturing/fabrication facility and transporting complete assemblies or
sub-assemblies to the construction site where the structure is to be located/installed

74
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Project Delivery Method

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Is a system/process used by an agency or owner for
organizing and financing design, construction, operations, and maintenance services for a
structure or facility by entering into legal agreements with one or more entities or parties
for the delivery of project including commissioning and potentially ongoing facility
management and operations

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Project Lifecycle

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All of the phases and the list of actions necessary to
successfully fulfill all of the project’s goals and demands

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Reality Capture

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Is photogrammetry software for creating 3D models out of
unordered photographs or laser scans without seams

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Rendering

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Is the 3D computer graphics process of converting 3D models into
2D images on a computer

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Scan To BIM

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Is a Building Information Model developed from a 3D Scan

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Shop Drawing

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Is the manufacturers or the contractor’s more detailed drawn
version of information shown in the construction documents to support those
executing the installation/construction

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Sketch

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Is a rough drawing, rudimentary diagram or brief outline

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Walk-Through

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An activity in which someone walks the site, area, building, etc.,
to review conditions, assess progress, evaluate completion, etc

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BIM and LOD

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BIM Level of Development (LOD) is an industry standard that
defines how the 3D geometry of the building model can achieve different levels
of refinement, is used as a measure of the detail/service level required

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Data Wrangler

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Someone who specializes in standardizing and cleaning up
data

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Lean

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The practice of keeping a process or standard as simple and streamlined
as possible for efficiency

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PICNIC

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Problem in chair, not in computer

86
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Rig / Box / Machine

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A computer

87
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Script

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Some form of automation such as a Dynamo Graph, Python script, Revit
macro

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Sync

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Synchronize your local model with the central mode

89
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The Blue Screen of Death (BSoD)

A

The screen that appears when Windows
completely crashes due to an unrecoverable error

90
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Add-in

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It enables the identification of the
command or the application that will be added
to Revit

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Central Model

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Stores the current ownership
information for all worksets and elements in the
project, and acts as the distribution point for all
changes made to the model

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Cloud Model

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Is a very useful data format
optimized for cloud storage and syncing

93
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Drafting View

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A view that can be used for any
purpose such as detailing

94
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Dynamo

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Is a visual programming tool that
works with Revit

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Dynamo Graph/Script

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A graph that
automates repetitive tasks, explores complex
design problems, and streamlines BIM
workflows in a Revit model

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Family

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Describes the basic geometry of the
Revit element, the behavior/relationships of the
geometry, and defines the element’s parameters

97
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Family Type

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Create basic elements that you
would assemble on a construction site

98
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Federated Model

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Combined Building
Information Model that has been compiled by
amalgamating several different models into one

99
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Formula (in parameters)

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Is a powerful way
to drive and control parametric content in a
model

100
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Local File

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It is once you copy the central
model and save it to become a local copy, giving
you the ability to create changes that are made
to the local copy and synchronized to the central
copy

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Macro

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Is a user-created command that is
coded using Revit’s API

102
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Material

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The substance of which an element
is made, controls how model elements display in
views and rendered images

103
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Model Category

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Include all elements that
comprise the building model such as: Walls,
Doors, Floors, Stairs and Beams

104
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Model In-Place / In-Place Family

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Is made up
of various 3D forms that are created on different
levels or workplanes. Each 3D form gets
assigned a workplane

105
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Parameters

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Are a generic form of data
storage within elements

106
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Project Model

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Stores the current ownership
information for all work sets and elements in
the project, and acts as the distribution point
for all changes made to the model

107
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Project Parameters

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Are containers for
information you define and then add to
multiple categories of elements in a project

108
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Purge

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It removes families or types

109
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Schedule

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Defines specific parameters in
Revit

110
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Shared Parameter

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Is a definition of a
container for information that can be used in
multiple families or projects

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Sheet

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Is where multiple drawings or
schedules can be placed

112
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Type Catalog

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Lists all of the types in a family,
allowing selection and loading of only the types
required for the current project resulting in a
smaller project file size

113
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View

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Is an additional plane beyond the
primary range

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Workset

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Is a collection of elements in a
workshared project

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