Revit Tutorials

Applies To:Revit Structure 2008,2009. May apply to other versionsTip:Hold down the “delete” key and pick individual objects. On every click the object will be deleted. Try using a crossing window to delete multiple objects. … [Read more...] about Quicker deletion of objects

Applies To:Revit Structure 2008,2009. May apply to other versionsTip:When entering distances or other parameters interactively, you can use a handy calculator built into in Revit. Prefix a formula with '=' to envoke the inbuilt calculator.Example: Copy a wall three times a given distance: In the Copy command enter pick the first point and instead of picking a second point … [Read more...] about Embedded calculator for entering distances

15-August-2008Applies To:Revit 2008,2009. May apply to other versionsProblem:How can I change an architectural column to a structural column?Suggested Solution:Select the column.Select "Edit Family" and open the family for editing.Select "Settings" on the top menu bar, then select "Family Categories and Parameters"A check box at the bottom that reads "Automatically joins … [Read more...] about Changing “columns” to “structural columns”

By Allan, 18-April-2008Applies To:Revit 2008. May apply to other versionsProblem:Our company wants to preserve our existing color based drafting standard, but this is hard to view with a white background. How do I make Revit have a black background?Solution:Tools > Options > Graphics Tab > Colors > Invert background color > Tick onI recommend changing the … [Read more...] about Getting a black background

Applies To:Work with Revit Structure 2008. May apply to other versionsProblem:How to add a rotation parameter to a component family with fixed geometry. Suppose you would like to add a rotation parameter to some 2D or 3D geometry (component family) that otherwise does not have any parameter attached to it. This would most likely happen for any imported geometry (DWG) or any … [Read more...] about Rotation parameter to a component family with fixed geometry

By Allan, 14-July-2008Applies To:Revit Structure 2008,2009. May apply to other versionsProblem:How can I model a suspended slab with a flat soffit but the top surface varies in level?Suggested Solution:Tick on the "Variable" setting in "Edit Assembly" dialog box.Note: The desired results will only happen using the modify sub-elements tool buttons. Option 2 in the image below. … [Read more...] about Sloping top of slab and a flat soffit