Use 2D drafted AutoCAD steel details in Revit for three main reasons: AutoCAD is the best 2D drafting software out there. Revit is not as good in the 2D drafting space. You have a large 2D CAD library in AutoCAD, why re-draw it?Copy and paste from other projects in AutoCAD is way faster than Revit. Watch this video to learn how: … [Read more...] about Revit Power Hack – How to link 2D AutoCAD steel details into Revit
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Display Coordinate Origin Points – New to Revit 2021
Base datum coordinates and making it work with linked in other files, like DWG and RVT, isn't the easiest thing to get your head around. I have been using Revit for over 10 years and it is still a mystery to me. For new projects, I never get it right first go. I have to have a couple of stabs at it before the coordinates are all set right and everything links it correctly. … [Read more...] about Display Coordinate Origin Points – New to Revit 2021
Stripe Rows in a Schedule – New to Revit 2021
Something long time Revit users have asked for many times. The ability to set alternate rows to display a contrasting color in a schedule. It makes our drawings easier to read and gives more of a - that is a good looking drawing feel. There are some limits however, stripe rows does not apply to panel schedules or graphical schedules. But striped rows are presented in a sheet … [Read more...] about Stripe Rows in a Schedule – New to Revit 2021
Home Office Hack – Really good looking renders – How to.
Just because you work from a home office, does not mean you have to be anything less than world class, with anything that is produced. A building designer with Revit can produce incredible renders with a contest on freelancer.com. But you must have the right method to succeed. With this video I show you my method. It works! A sample when using this method. … [Read more...] about Home Office Hack – Really good looking renders – How to.
How to model a gutter on a sloping roof edge – Revit
Problem: Revit 'Roof: Gutter' tool only works on horizontal edges. How do I model a gutter on a sloping roof edge? For example a skillion roof with a 45 degree edge. Applies to: Revit 2014. but probably applies to all previous versions too. Solution: Use 'Model In-Place' with a sweep and use "Pick 3D Edges". Step-by-step guide: Step 1: Model your roof, in this example a … [Read more...] about How to model a gutter on a sloping roof edge – Revit
How to ‘harvest’ a hatch pattern
Problem: A hatch pattern is in an AutoCAD drawing I have, but the original .pat file is unavailable. I want use the same pattern in Revit, so the two drawings match.Solution: Harvest the hatch pattern using a LISP routine. Download GETPAT.LSP from: http://www.turvill.com/t2/free_stuff/index.htm … [Read more...] about How to ‘harvest’ a hatch pattern