Revit Tutorials

By Allan, 18-April-2008 Applies To: Revit Structure 2008. May apply to other versions. Problem: We have hundreds of standard details drawn in AutoCAD using the color dependant system. How can I imported them into Revit so the line widths show correctly? Solution: 'File > Import/Export Settings > Import Line Weights DWG/DXF Here you can map a pen number line weight to … [Read more...] about Importing AutoCAD Color Dependant Details

By Allan, 10-March-2008Applies To:Revit Structure 2008. May apply to other versionsProblem:The sheet list, in the project browser, this is too long, can it be organized better?Suggested Solution:If you have a logical drawing numbering system you can use the folder to group it better.Step 1Select the "sheets" propertiesStep 2Type > Sheet Prefix and the click the … [Read more...] about Organizing Sheets/Drawings

By Allan, 6-Jan-2008Applies To:Revit 2008, 2009Problem:How should I send my structural model to the Architect? As an Architect, what procedure will be best to issue my model, to the consultants who also use Revit?.Procedure:COPY the model to an “issued models” directory. Do not use “Save As”. If you have worksets this will create a local model with a link back to the original … [Read more...] about A Procedure for Issuing the Model to Third Parties

By Allan, 16-Nov-2007Applies To:Revit Structure 2008. May apply to other versionsProblem:I have lines in plan view of a slab I don't want to be displayed.Solution:Individual lines can be hidden using the linework button on the tools toolbar.Select the linework tool button.Select <Invisible Lines> from the drop down box.Select the lines to hide. … [Read more...] about Remove/Hide linework from plans

By Allan, 01-Nov-2007Applies To:Revit 2008. May apply to other versionsProblem:I want to automatically create a drawing list in Revit. For example I would like to display all my drawings for my project on the cover sheet.Solution:Assuming you have already created some sheets, Revit has an automatic drawing list feature built in. Navigate to the following pull-down:View > New … [Read more...] about How to create a drawing list

By Allan, 25-Sep-2007Applies To:Revit Structure 2008. May apply to other versionsProblem:I want to trim the top and bottom of my walls around the slab profiles. I want to notch or create and opening in a wall.Solution:Step 1 Step 2 Step 3  … [Read more...] about How to trim walls around slab profiles – Revit