Clash Detection

Introduction

Are you tired of manually searching for clashes between model elements in your Autodesk® Revit® projects? Look no further than the Avant Leap Clash Detection tool, an innovative add-in designed to streamline the clash detection process. This powerful tool can identify, record, update, and solve collisions between Structural, MEP, Architectural, and even between different categories of elements in your Revit model. In this review, we will delve into the features and benefits of this plugin, and discuss how it can revolutionize the coordination process in your projects.

Features and Benefits

The Avant Leap Clash Detection tool offers a range of features that make it a must-have for any Revit user involved in coordination tasks. One of the key features of this plugin is its ability to detect clashes between various types of model elements, allowing you to identify potential conflicts early in the design process. Whether you are working on a structural, MEP, or architectural model, this tool can help you pinpoint clashes and take proactive steps to resolve them.

Once clashes are detected, the plugin records the data of conflicting elements in a data file, and places a Clash Identification Family at the location of each collision found. This visual representation makes it easy for users to visualize the clashes in the model, report them, and communicate the solutions effectively. The "solve clash" command in the toolbar allows users to mark clashes as "solved", changing the clash sphere's color to indicate progress and updating the project's clash database for further analysis.

Furthermore, the clash data is stored in a .json file for each project analyzed with the tool, providing valuable insights into the coordination process. This database records crucial information such as project details, building information, user data, clash locations, dates, descriptions, statuses, and more. This data storage ensures that users have access to comprehensive clash information for future reference and analysis.

Workflow and Usability

The Avant Leap Clash Detection plugin seamlessly integrates into the Revit UI, allowing users to analyze the elements of the active document as well as linked model elements. This versatile tool can be used with standalone documents or collections of linked documents, making it suitable for a variety of project setups. The intuitive workflow of the plugin simplifies the clash detection and solving process, providing a collaborative and trackable approach to coordination tasks.

It is important to note that this version of the plugin showcases the basic functionalities of the tool, with the potential for further development based on user feedback. The developers are open to suggestions and ideas for enhancing the clash detection and solving features of the plugin, making it a promising tool for future coordination tasks. Users are encouraged to provide feedback and share their experiences with the plugin to help shape its future development.

Conclusion

The Avant Leap Clash Detection plugin for Autodesk® Revit® offers a comprehensive solution for identifying, recording, updating, and solving clashes between model elements. With its user-friendly interface, visual representations of clashes, and robust clash database capabilities, this tool is a valuable asset for any Revit user involved in coordination tasks. By streamlining the clash detection process and providing a collaborative platform for resolving conflicts, this plugin enhances the coordination workflow and improves project efficiency. If you are looking to optimize your clash detection process in Revit, give the Avant Leap Clash Detection plugin a try and experience the benefits for yourself.