September 2022

ADB 2022 – Software release

ADB 2022 now integrates with both AutoCAD and Revit 2023.

Enhanced Revit functionality:

  1. Arrange Tags (Horizontal/Vertical)
  2. Linked models now supports ceilings (Revit 2022/2023 only).
  3. User Definable C Sheet layouts.
  4. Option to save room data parameters only.
  5. Library loading update, supports subfolder and user  defined families and types.
  6. Ability to add user defined parameters to all families.

Exemplar Content:

  1. ADB Table family, ADB_TAB.rfa (Revit 2018/19/20/21/22/23)
  2. Simple dataset to show ADB_TAB functionality.
  3. Components and Assemblies for the two rooms (Revit 2018/19/20/21/22/23).
  4. Linked model Structural and Equipment loading, with a generated C-Sheet (Revit 2018/19/20/21/22/23).

Supplementary Dataset:

HBN 00-03: Clinical and clinical support spaces

September 2021

ADB 2021 – Software Release

ADB 2021: features an updated graphical editor, together with support for the latest version of SAP Crystal Reports.

ADB 2021 now integrates with both Revit 2022 and AutoCAD 2022.

Enhanced Revit functionality now incorporates the following: Area Mismatch, Room Data Sheet preview and the option to save room height in addition to area.

Incorporated within ADB 2021 is the ability for ADB 2020 users to now use the latest version of SAP Crystal Reports seamlessly.

ADB 2021 includes an updated Revit Library.

ADB 2020 – Dataset

Updated Dataset release

ADB2020 Dataset is now the default dataset.

This updated dataset incorporates the ADB2017 dataset together with isolation and bariatric exemplars.

All assemblies and components present in ADB20.4V2 are incorporated resulting in a complete assembly total of in excess of 1000 and a united component library of 3000+

The ADB dataset is always intended as a generic start point for any project and whilst we understand many clients tailor it for more specific delivery it is our intention moving forward to continue the development and maintain the integrity of the initial dataset within ADB wherever possible.

January 2021 COVID-19

During this latest period of countrywide lockdown due to COVID-19, the Talon office at
Leaton Knolls will remain closed to visitors.

All sales and support activities will continue to be provided online.

ADB training  together with a number of client workshops will be provided via MS Teams as required.

Many thanks to all our clients for your understanding and please remain safe in these testing times.

October 2020

ADB 2020 – Software Release

ADB 2020 is a major software release with new features and functions:

  1. Component models, brands and suppliers added to ADB Explorer and Revit.
  2. Graphical Editor DXF export now includes walls/enclosures.
  3. Revit project specific family library.
  4. AutoCAD project specific C-Sheet output folders and templates.
  5. Extended Notes fields for Microsoft SQL Server based projects.
  6. Support for AutoCAD and Revit 2021.

This has been released as a two part download, upgrading users will need part one, new users will need both parts.

ADB Revit Library – Version 4

The Revit Library has been updated to Revit 2018 and all families now have the full ADB component parameters added to them.

This is a five part download.

July 2020

ADB 2019 – SP1

ADB 2019 – SP1 includes various bug fixes and provides additional functionality, users can now add models/brands/suppliers data and scripts to update Microsoft SQL Server ADB databases for this update.

Bariatric Exemplars

A 5No. room package of standard ADB spaces giving examples of bariatric equipment.

Although every effort has been made to maintain the accuracy of guidance, please note that this example is for information only and all legislative data must be checked by the user prior to  its use in a live project.

The ADB data set is compatible for ALL versions of ADB, including Data Sheet and layouts supporting AutoCAD users and can be downloaded from the Data categories download.

The Revit model is compatible for Revit 2016 and above and can be downloaded from the Revit categories download.