ProtoTech’s Most Compelling 3D PDF Exporter for Revit Used by North Carolina University Scholars

Client Name
US Based Client

 

  • Location

    US

  • Domain

    BIM, CAD

Client Overview

Meet George Poulos, a passionate graduate student pursuing a Construction and Facility Management degree at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. George was on a mission to streamline facility management workflows using cutting-edge technology.

Project Overview

During his research, George faced a unique challenge finding an efficient way to convert 3D laser scans into a format that everyone on his team could easily access and use. His search led him to ProtoTech’s 3D PDF Exporter for Revit, a perfect fit for his project goals.

Challenges

George’s project highlighted some common hurdles in the construction and facility management sectors:

  • Accessibility Gaps: Many stakeholders lacked access to advanced CAD software, making it difficult to view and share BIM models.
  • Preserving Model Quality: Ensuring the converted files retained the detail and accuracy of the original Revit models was essential for informed decision-making.
  • File Size Issues: Large Revit files posed challenges for quick and efficient sharing across the team.
  • High Costs: Purchasing additional CAD software licenses for every stakeholder wasn’t a viable option.
3D Scan Data

Solutions

ProtoTech’s 3D PDF Exporter Plugin for Revit emerged as a game-changer for George’s project:

  • Universal Accessibility: The plugin converted complex Revit models into lightweight, universally accessible 3D PDFs, eliminating the need for advanced CAD software.
  • Detail Preservation: The exported 3D PDFs maintained the integrity and quality of the original Revit models, ensuring critical details remained intact.
  • Streamlined Collaboration: Lightweight 3D PDF files were easy to share via email or cloud platforms, improving team efficiency and collaboration.
  • Cost Efficiency: By adopting ProtoTech’s plugin, George’s team avoided hefty software license costs, making it an economical solution.

Benefits

The impact of ProtoTech’s solution was transformative:

  • Increased Accessibility: Stakeholders without Revit could now seamlessly view and interact with 3D models, fostering better communication and understanding.
  • Simplified Sharing: Small, lightweight files made distribution hassle-free, whether through email or cloud-based services.
  • Significant Cost Savings: Eliminating the need for additional CAD licenses saved the team valuable resources.
  • Quality Assurance: The exported 3D PDFs retained the original Revit model’s high-quality visuals and data, ensuring no detail was compromised.

Testimonial

“My name is George Poulos and I’m working to complete my Masters in Construction and Facilities Management at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. As a part of my thesis, I am researching the conversion of raw 3D scan data so that it’s useful for facility managers. ProtoTech’s 3D PDF Exporter for Revit is an extremely useful tool in that process. I would like to thank ProtoTech for their fantastic technology and super support!”

George Poulos

Engineer

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