Revit Tutorials

Using schedules for checking

create multicategory schedule, add family, type, assembly code, description fields, avoid including elements from linked files before sorting, filtering files in Revit,

Structural – Architectural Wall Coordination

check wall usage by applying filters to view, transfer view templates, filters into model, convert walls to parts, turn off architectural finishes before linking another model to current Revit model

2D BIM

create parametric detail items representing 3 main pod types, set dimensions, generate variations by duplicating views with detailing or by simply swapping out family types in Revit

How to Override the Lineweight of a Nested Generic Annotation in a Linked File while working in a Host File

set family category to halftone to override linked, nested generic annotation, tick ‘replace halftone with thin lines’ option while printing in Revit,

Coordinate your Revit BIM Off

keep files loaded, visible in project when working with federated models, encourage communication, hire contractor early to avoid coordination issues, observe meetings to resolve interferences, gaps, misalignments, general model problems

Revit Curtainwall Doors

build curtain wall, select panel where door is to be inserted, change type of panel to wall, select door button, door type before placing door into panel that is changed into wall,

Color Fill Walls

apply drafting fill pattern to fill wall, edit wall properties to change course view, adjust cut property to set appearance of material, visibility graphics dialogue to change pattern of walls, Revit object,