This session will outline a workflow for creating a Revit model of a steel composite cable stay bridge by using a combo of Grasshopper, Dynamo, and Informed Design for Inventor software. Modeling a bridge structure poses challenges due to its complex geometry, which adheres to a vertical, horizontal, and super-elevated roadway profile. Consequently, the steel girders, beams, and connection details must align with this 3D roadway profile, complicating the creation and placement of Revit families. For this challenge, COWI used Grasshopper and Dynamo to automate the creation of steel geometry, parameters, and insertion points, ensuring accurate orientation for family placement. Additionally, Informed Design was used to transform various iterations of intricate steel connections into families, which were then positioned using a Dynamo workflow. The integration of visual programming and Informed Design has been vital in efficiently producing complex bridge structures with a focus on Automation, Integration, & Customization.

We all love Dynamo. It introduces visual programming to our daily workflows and makes task automation accessible to nondevelopers. It's great for prototyping and testing. However, Revit macros and extensions and Forge APIs offer many automation opportunities that cannot be technically exposed through Dynamo. This class aims to help Revit and Dynamo users think outside the box by introducing real-case customer success scenarios in which these advanced and powerful Forge and Revit features have been implemented—proving that you can "Make Anything" with Forge and Revit when you explore both solutions deeply enough.

Throughout history, women have pioneered innovations that have shaped the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, laying the foundation for groundbreaking technologies and radical transformations. We’ll explore the powerful impact of women driving change across the industry, and look ahead to the future of how we design and make. Hear from Autodesk Expert Elites and influential product designers at the forefront of transformative technologies. These women have adopted AI-powered generative design solutions. They’re using Digital Prototyping technology to create climate-resilient architecture. And they’re driving the successful integration of cloud-based platforms across large-scale organizations. Whether you're a woman in AEC or an ally, this session will provide actionable insights, inspiring stories, and an opportunity to connect and ask questions with the trailblazers shaping the future of design, construction, and technology.

Meet "The Brænch"—an organic 3-meter-high steel structure fabricated with advanced 3D printing technology. This class showcases how our cross-disciplinary team used Fusion to unlock novel design workflows and create unique architectural elements that are 3 times cheaper than if they were die cast. We'll demonstrate why architects should consider adding Fusion to their toolbox for generative design, optimization, and FEA simulation to move beyond certain limitations of Rhino/Grasshopper. Through detailed examples, we'll present an integrated workflow improving material efficiency and structural performance in large-scale metal components. The class targets architects first approaching manufacturing, practically demonstrating how to align design with fabrication requirements, opening possibilities for applications such as façade components and structural elements while leveraging additive manufacturing to tackle material transportation, construction cost, and supply chain challenges.

Early-stage infrastructure planning involves tight timelines and complex trade-offs—yet making the right decisions early is critical to a project’s success. In this session, Infraspace Founder & CEO Andreas Kjølseth shows how outcome-based generative design can accelerate decision-making and improve results by enhancing familiar Autodesk workflows. Kristoffer Bugge from Norconsult will share how one of the Nordics’ largest consultancies is applying Infraspace in real projects to boost productivity and deliver greater value to clients—using automated 3D model generation, instant analytics, and AI-powered optimization. Join us to learn how generative design can help planners and engineers explore better options, faster—while integrating smoothly with Autodesk tools like Civil 3D, Navisworks, and Forma.

Data Exchange is a powerful neutral format you can use to store a subset of your design models in the cloud. Teams can easily use Data Exchange to share design data between Revit software, Rhino, Inventor software, Civil 3D software, and other authoring software through Forma Data Management using connectors. This class will explore the capabilities of Dynamo and Grasshopper connectors to build interoperable workflows between applications and systems to share and receive graphical and metadata. You'll learn the step-by-step process of setting up connectors in Autodesk Forma, Revit, and Rhino. Using the connectors, users will be able to easily create, update, and manage data exchanges between authoring software to share the model geometry and property data. You can use Dynamo and Grasshopper Connector nodes to retrieve available data exchanges, receive and send data exchanges, and convert them to geometries and parameters via the DxData object.

This class is all about actually getting the (promised) benefits of building information modeling (BIM) by connecting and integrating MEP engineering and Revit BIM data and workflows. We'll build on our 2022 session, and provide more insights into the actual benefits our colleagues have experienced and how we take on this challenge, as well give the specific technical details that make these integrations work. We'll share the lessons we've learned about how to take on the challenge of developing connected workflows, who you should include in the process, and how you can make it work. We'll cover the whole spectrum, from idea to testing to global rollout, also highlighting the benefits that our colleagues have shared with us. We'll also focus on the technical side of the implementation, to make sure you get some useful tips when creating the tools to facilitate connected workflows. You'll gain an understanding of how this connected and integrated way of working can positively benefit your business outcome.

Что такое Генеративный дизайн (Generative Design). Различные способы реализации этой технологии, а также пример реального использования этого способа проектирования на примере Генератора форм в Autodesk Inventor.

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot that OpenAI developed and released in November 2022 with an $11+ billion investment from Microsoft. Going from a prototype we developed during an Autodesk Hackathon, you'll learn how you can use ChatGPT to create modeling objects or take action on your existing model design by either voice or text input. You will also get a chance to hear firsthand about the benefits and challenges we learned while integrating this developing technology into a flagship application.

In the right hands, generative design in Fusion 360 has enormous capability to radically transform and improve your design process, using the power of intelligent algorithms to create complex, high performing designs in a fraction of the time it would take manually. To get there however, you need to learn to speak the language of generative design, understand how it works, when to use it, and to master some of the techniques and tools which are unique to this design process. In this hands on lab, we'll equip with a variety of practical tools and techniques you can use to get better results from generative design whether you're just starting out, or further along on your journey. We'll delve into some of the lesser used features that can have a huge impact on the quality of your final outcome and take your designs from good to great. Throughout, we'll focus on demonstrating these tools on a variety of relevant applications from a variety of different industries, so that you can have a better idea of where and how you can apply generative design to your own work.

To meet global demand for affordable and sustainable housing, the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry must streamline the design-to-construction process. Modular builders—like Factory_OS—are doing just that by productizing their building systems to generate customizable buildings from a catalog of construction-ready unit types. With Factory_OS, Autodesk Research has developed new design methods that connect their building unit catalog with AI-powered generative design to create multiple design options. This case study demonstrates how new procedural design systems enabled rapid, no-code design exploration while balancing trade-offs between cost, carbon, and habitability. The study also showcases how the prototype made it onto Autodesk Forma using the developer extension model to deliver customized novel design functionality and metrics. Going beyond existing capabilities, Autodesk Research and Autodesk Forma enabled Factory_OS to rapidly and intuitively evaluate new development projects in a data-informed manner.

Building configurators are essential in the industrialized construction (IC) space. By using tools like Dynamo with Revit software, we can efficiently create an assembled building using basic design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) assumptions. A configurator enables us to quickly search libraries for company assemblies and their parameter values, suggest previously engineered products (assemblies), and place these suggested products in their assumed project locations. Using this tool reduces a three-week process to one hour, and it unifies data with design, all while creating a reliable model. In this class, you'll learn the techniques involved in building a configurator with Revit and Dynamo software. You'll also learn how to evolve the process for continuous optimization, create custom searches for your products, filter methods that mimic DfMA logic and how to consume other massing inputs. Lastly, we will share lessons learned in our own experiences building configurators and discuss what resources were needed.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) are bringing disruption across industries, changing the way we create images, text, and code. Within architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), these tools will transform the design and construction process. Professionals in AEC must stay informed of this fast-moving technology to remain competitive and aware of the innovative design-and-make software. TileGPT is an LLM-powered prototype developed within Autodesk Research to generate optimized designs using intuitive and flexible text-based input. This session will cover the technical capabilities of this generative AI system, which uses optimization to enable rapid design exploration. It presents example use cases within AEC design, including performance-driven generation of building massing, site design, facade layouts, and more. With generative AI, Autodesk Research is expanding what's possible within design tools, and showcasing new design experiences that are fast, intuitive, and accessible.

In this class, you'll learn how to use generative design in Civil 3D software through Refinery. Starting with the prerequisite packages and initial setup, you will discover how to create a Dynamo graph for generative design purposes. You'll also learn how to create a study, assign methods, set constraints, and explore outcomes. This class assumes basic knowledge of Dynamo for Civil 3D. Join this class and take your design skills to the next level.

Generative Design technology in Autodesk Fusion 360 software is becoming a household name for those who want to achieve better engineering outcomes in less time. In this session, you'll get a look at how Generative Design technology in Fusion 360 has matured in 2023, and we'll take a deep dive into how these improvements will help enable your success in the future. In addition to our technology discussion, we will also review examples where Generative Design technology has played a role in helping customers achieve new levels of success.

Take a grand tour of the new Configurations capabilities in Autodesk Fusion 360 with members of the Configurations team. Learn how Configurations can help you save time in the design and manufacture of similar products by reusing shared logic and tracking differences in key parameters for individual components or full assemblies. Extend beyond design and consume Configurations in the Drawing, Render, Animation, Simulation, Generative Design, and Manufacture workspaces without leaving Fusion 360. We may also discuss what's coming next in the development of Configurations as a one-stop shop for design-to-make on the Fusion 360 platform.

When describing a concrete structural model in Revit, the model contains elements used in constructional projects and exported to Graitec Advance Design solution to apply loads and perform structural finite element analysis. The export process will take care of the required properties of elements such as material, sections, and geometry. Using the powerful mesh engine and finite element solver of Graitec Advance Design, the internal forces will be calculated based on the applied loads. Then the required area of reinforcement in elements will be calculated, considering the concrete design code and localization. Next, the model will be exported back to Revit. Graitec GTCX format can also transfer internal forces and rebar areas to Revit using the Powerpack tool. Based on the calculated forces and steel area, we will present how to perform 3D rebar placement in Revit for several structural elements. The process of model synchronization between Revit and Advance Design will also be covered.

No matter the challenge, Britten says yes! Britten Inc. is all about building up its customers brands, and is always looking for tools and opportunities to do so. During exploration of planned business objectives, we identified a perfect product to improve using Generative Design technology inside Autodesk Fusion 360 software which would achieve multiple targeted objectives. Travel with us through this case study to see how the project came together. We'll walk through the entire project setup, study iterations, and cover the current outcomes from this design study. We'll also see a sneak peek of some other projects that Generative Design insights might inform in the near future. Last year you saw a case study that highlighted rapid iteration, challenges, and the flexibility of using multiple solutions to find an answer. This year you'll see a true Generative Design success using Fusion 360 from start to finish!

Across the globe, individuals and companies are working together using various disciplines and tools to create remarkable products, buildings, and experiences for today and the future. With Data Exchange, distributed teams can easily share and consume geometry and parameter data without requiring access to the original design file or authoring app. Traditional data-sharing methods may result in incomplete translations, leading to time-consuming workarounds. Alternatively, using third-party plug-ins to capture the complete information being shared can also lead to problems. Come and see how Data Exchange connectors provide a durable solution for interoperability and collaborative work, resulting in better synchronization workflows for seamless design development. This enables teams to focus on essential aspects of the design rather than repetitive tasks, conserving their energy. This class will cover the creation of Data Exchange connectors and their seamless collaboration across distributed teams.

Generative design is often seen as an alien parts generator. In this session, we will share how we incorporated this design exploration method into our traditional design process, and how we applied the method on a very typical welded parts assembly of an automatic tools changer on a CNC machine tool. With no specific expectations, as we believed it was already fully optimized, we achieved almost 20% of mass reduction, positively impacting the overall machine precision. And as a side benefit—we got really good-looking parts. You'll learn which selection method we used to identify potential parts for generative design and how we defined the success criteria. We'll cover the whole process, from multiple designs exploration up to production and installation itself. We'll also discuss our generative design rollout plan.