Revit’s starting view is often overlooked, but can be a very useful way to show specific information that you want to draw attention to.
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This guide will teach you all the steps required to create a plan note system using a Generic Annotation family and the Note Block tool.
This post covers a lot of ground. You will learn about the mysterious, super secret Revit Internal Origin. You will learn the difference between a Survey Point and a Project Base Point. You will learn how to properly use the True North and the Project North. Good luck.
Creating a Rebar Schedule in Revit
This blog post will show you how to display an image in a schedule in Revit, creating a Rebar schedule as an example.
These tips should help you think more clearly about Worksets and how to use them.
Revit Tags Rotate with Component - Some Do & Some Don't!
This post by RevitIQ compiles a list of Revit Tags that DO and DO NOT rotate with component.
Quick Tip - How to Create a Metal Deck Profile Family
This is a quick guide on creating a Metal Deck Profile to be used within Structural decking flooring systems in Revit.
Autodesk Revit: Copying Elements
This Autodesk Revit tutorial shows how to use the Copy tool.
When I speak to clients switching from 2D CAD software to Revit, or Clients that want to improve their productivity with smarter Revit Families, I discuss the Revit OOTB Families functionality and if they are suited for the Client's needs.
Instead of manually drafting dashed lines to represent demolished walls, using phases automates the process and produce the correct graphic representation much more easily. All of this sounds confusing? Don’t worry, these tips got you covered.
This Autodesk Revit tutorial shows you how to use the “Align” tool.
5 Tips to Link CAD Files in Revit
A lot of people don’t really know what they are doing when they import CAD into Revit, resulting in chaos and poor management. Following these tips should help you avoid a lot of problems.
Blank Dimensions - How to Create a Dimension Without Text in Revit
Here is a tip about creating “Blank dimensions” in Revit.
This Autodesk Revit tutorial shows you how to use the Array tool to create both Linear and Radial Arrays.
Using Formulas with Nested Family Type Parameters
In this tutorial found on Evolve BIM's blog, you can learn how to use formulas with nested family type parameters.
To be a good draftsperson, you need to be efficient. You need to be able to produce models & documentation accurately – and as fast as possible! One way to achieve this in Revit is to use Keyboard shortcuts.
Autodesk made the View Range feature seem complicated, but it is actually quite simple. For most users, only a couple of parameters need to be adjusted.
The Best Methods for Modelling Revit Precast Panels
This blog post will look to explain the pros and cons of each of the methods we can use to model precast panels in Revit.
Creating a great template in Revit is challenging. Where do you even start? With years or refinement and experimentations, we found the best standards and features to use.
Revit Architecture: An introduction to Ceilings
This Revit Architecture tutorial, shows you how to create Ceiling elements both “Automatically” and by means of the “sketch method"