3D content from interactive visualization of Axis cameras with Autodesk Revit

The innovative Axis Camera Families for Autodesk Revit provides 3D camera models to illustrate what the installed camera will look like in the real world and what areas of the surveillance system it will cover once operational.

Axis Communications launches a powerful addition to its offering of tools for security system designers. Camera models in Axis Camera Families include detailed, accurate metadata for modeling building information (BIM). 3D models will also allow security system designers to interactively visualize the range of cameras to help them choose the most appropriate camera model and optimize system configuration..

Peter Friberg, director of systems and services at Axis Communications, has highlighted that “Safety should be an integral part of the design process of any large building. To achieve the best level of safety and avoid blind spots that could potentially become a safety problem, Security systems should be planned at the same time as other essential services such as electricity or plumbing and sanitary facilities”.

With the new 3D models in Axis Camera Families, Security system designers can place Axis network cameras directly into CAD building plans and visualize the areas the cameras will cover. The software allows them to see exactly how the cameras will fit into the building layout and easily detect if views are obstructed by columns or walls., to reduce unforeseen blind spots.

This means that security systems planning can now be completed as an integrated part of the building design., integrating into the same flow the tool that is used for the design of the rest of the building. CAD system users can also access information about each camera, from model number to mounting accessories, power consumption and resolution.

Real 3D modeling

Todd Kotlaba, systems project manager and partner at TLC Engineering for Architecture, has been one of the first users of Axis Camera Families. “We have used Axis Camera Families in CCTV designs for our clients.

The real 3D model of the camera gives us the ability to detect collisions and avoid conflicts with other building systems, such as mechanical installations, electrical and plumbing, avoiding directing conflicts and obstructions to the field of view that the camera will cover. Axis Camera Families is also very useful for customers who, often, They cannot visualize what will be seen when the building is completed. The information also identifies the pixels per square meter for the selected camera, helping to meet customer expectations for viewable image quality and recording resolution”, Kotlaba highlighted.

Building information modeling (BIM) It is a concept in which all components of a building, like the walls, the doors, the pipes, etc., are included in a CAD database, giving a complete view of all the details included in the design. This database is subsequently used not only for planning and construction of the building, but also throughout its life cycle, to plan its maintenance and management.

Axis Camera Families for Autodesk Revit is available free of charge to Axis partners.

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