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set correct origin, deal with inconsistent units, ‘constrain not satisfied’ errors, adjust visibility of different parts of geometries, add sub-categories in family editor, share nested family

Scan To BIM: Adjust Revit Pipes for Joining After Model Conversion

move pipe to adjust centerlines before trimming/extending pipes to create elbow in Revit

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Landscapeforms Tables

select table as component, set default dimensions for all types, scroll down to Top_U types to obtain top with umbrella hole in Revit, Landscape Architecture + BIM

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Revit 2015 R2 – Background Color

visit graphics section in options dialog to set any background color in Revit

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SLICE AND DICE

create revolve with splines, scale up with single width parameter, add segments, set segment that starts flat on ground, cuts away middle with wedge before setting distances in Revit

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Color Plans

open visibility graphics dialog to add fill pattern to one of model category, use rooms/areas to apply color legend that creates fill pattern, else visit annotation tab to form pattern

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Use Navisworks Batch Utility to convert Revit files

access Batch Utility from Navisworks main menu, select files to be included in file set, retrieve list of Revit files to be converted before setting path of Navisworks file

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Kicking Off Tasks In Revit With Clarity

locate, click launch task button, select task for project, click ok to run task while staying on with Revit

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Schedules Basics & Tips

identify type/category of schedule being searched, check necessity of shared parameters, troubles referencing shared parameter in key schedules, ways to manage bulk ‘issue dates’ for sheets, link Excel file in Revit, Revit Beginners

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Making Topo Follow Hardscape

open macro manager to access Revit API, run AlignTopo macro, observe distribution of points along interior edges in Revit, Landscape Architecture + BIM

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