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Upgrading Central File version
When you want to upgrade your version of Revit across a project that uses worksharing, you must be methodical to avoid further issues.First, ensure that all users Save to Central and Relinquish All borrowed elements and...
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20.03.2009
Renumbering Views
To renumber views on sheets:Go first to the sheet containing the view you wish to renumber.Then choose the view and go to the element properties. Change the detail number parameter as required.
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20.03.2009
Creating 3D Details
You can create 3-D details by aligning a 3-D view to match an exting detail view (hint: View->Orient to View…).Skill Indicative skill level: Beginner/Intermediate/AdvancedIntermediate
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20.03.2009
Hardware: What you need in principle
Hardware is constantly changing, so this article seeks to establish what system will serve you best without getting too specific. Hopefully it will then remain valid for longer.Keeping Revit performing at an optimum level is...
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20.03.2009
Stair Creation
Stairs can be created with a landing at the top or bottom if you turn off the appropriate type parameter. To do so, uncheck 'Begin with Riser' and/or 'End with Riser' type parameters.Skill Indicative skill level:...
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20.03.2009
Complex Stairs
Don't waste too much time trying to get your stairs looking perfect. Unless it's a simple stair, it likely never will.Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/AdvancedIntermediate
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20.03.2009
Audit Central File periodically
Audit your Central File periodically (eg. weekly or fortnightly).Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/Advanced Intermediate
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18.03.2009
Compact Central File periodically
Compact your central file periodically, via File Menu->Save To Central, using the Compact (slow) option. Although this takes longer than a regular Save To Central, this can make a substantial change to filesize, and allows Revit...
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18.03.2009
Review Warnings periodically
Eliminate potential problems in your central file via. Tools->Review Warnings.Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/AdvancedAdvanced
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18.03.2009
Determine Worksets carefully
Determine appropriate assignment of worksets (and don't rush this process). The needs of each specific project will best drive such decisions. There are no simple rules (eg. each level of the building should be its own...
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18.03.2009
Create fresh Local files periodically
Create fresh local files periodically (especially after time away from the project, eg. after time off).Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/Advanced Beginner
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18.03.2009
Unload/Don't load Worksets that are not required
Unload worksets that you don't intend to use (during your Revit session).Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/AdvancedIntermediate
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18.03.2009
Don't check out Worksets
Don’t check out worksets unless absolutely necessary. Use automatic element borrowing instead.Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/AdvancedBeginner
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18.03.2009
Relinquish regularly
Always relinquish your borrowed items at the end of each day.Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/AdvancedBeginner
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18.03.2009
Don't rename a Central File
Don’t rename Central Files (it doesn't work) – open them up and Saveas (check ‘Make this Central after save’).Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/AdvancedAdvanced
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18.03.2009
Tracking items by Element ID
You can find misbehaving elements via Tools->Select by ID. Feed in the ID from your error or warning and Revit will find it for you.
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18.03.2009
Scheduling non-modelled objects
You can schedule items without them having to be modelled. For example the number of seats within an area could be expressed as area/area per seat. Consider this carefully before rushing into more modelling next time.
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18.03.2009
Get accustomed to Schedule Properties dialog
Consider the way you want to see your data when your schedule is completed. You can accomplish much more than you think. Each tab on the Schedule Properties tab has a useful purpose.
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18.03.2009
Grouping Fields
You can group fields at the top of your schedule to create new group-wide headers.
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18.03.2009
