Knowledgebase
This collection of articles is designed to be an evolving list.
More information will be added over time, and your comments
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Setting Levels
It's a good idea to have a datum level in your template, which is distinguished from other levels for easy recognition. Pin this datum level, so it can't be accidentally moved.
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18.03.2009
Additional Library Shortcuts
Create additional library shortcuts in Settings->File Locations.
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18.03.2009
Optimise your Browser Organisation
Optimise your browser organisation – this can save you countless headaches over the life of your projects. Good use of Shared Parameters can provide excellent leverage.
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18.03.2009
Scheduling Area and Volume of Mass Objects
Ensure you have a schedule in your template to measure floor area and volume of mass objects. You can quickly establish if your overall project is within an acceptable tolerance of the project brief or cost plan.
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18.03.2009
Keep track of your Room Areas
Use Shared Parameters added to a Room Schedule to quickly ascertain how much your actual room areas differ from those specified in your project brief.
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18.03.2009
Pre-configure common schedules
Work out what you will always (or often) require, and create it as part of your template.
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18.03.2009
Avoid manually recreating Schedules
Don't manually recreate schedules you've made before in other projects. You can export schedules to new files, and copy (to clipboard)/paste from one project to another.Tip: Ensure that any custom shared parameters used within...
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18.03.2009
Keyboard Shortcuts
Learn keyboard shortcuts early and forget AutoCAD shortcuts. Pay particular attention to those relating to Snaps (Settings->Snaps).Keyboard shortcuts can be configured by customising KeyboardShortcuts.txt, usually found in...
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18.03.2009
Template creation
Don’t overload your template with too many things you won’t typically need. It's good to have some basics in it, but you would do well to create a library of sample files and use Transfer Project Standards (or copy/paste them...
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18.03.2009
Setting up Line Weights
Don't be daunted by the matrix of figures in the Line Weights dialog. Just start by looking at a single scale (column) you are used to working with (eg. 1:100) and work your way up and down the scales from there.The rule of...
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18.03.2009
Applying materials to objects
The most efficient way to apply materials is by category. Use the Object Styles dialog to do this. Make maximum use of ‘default …’ materials, as these may change from project to project.
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18.03.2009
Family Types
You can create family types within the Family Types dialog, but it is better to use Type Catalogs when you expect to be making more than a few.
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18.03.2009
Floor Plans and Internal Elevations
When creating internal elevations, it is customary to reference those internal elevations from a floor plan. Typically, you may also which to place a detail plan view onto the same sheet as the internal elevations for a...
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06.03.2009
Rapid access to Isometric Views
Adding shortcuts (to KeyboardShortcuts.txt) for quick access to Isometric views can save a great deal of time (particularly if you use a keypad).
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06.03.2009
Optimise View Templates
Make optimum use of View Templates. These will tend to be evolving creatures in your first few projects. Build in the scale with their description, as they are scale-specific.
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06.03.2009
Angle measurement for Property Lines
Ensure that your Angle measurement is set appropriately in your template. This is set in the Site Settings dialog, and should be set to ‘Degrees’ if you're in Australia, or 'Degrees from N/S' if you're in the U.S.
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05.03.2009
Adding Project (Geographical) Locations
Ensure common project locations are included in your Revit setup to save you from having to recreate them unnecessarily. Locations can be edited via: Go to Render Scene Settings dialog (from Settings Menu->Render Scene) ...
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05.03.2009
Build Layer export settings files
Ensure your organisation has a layer settings file created for rapid and consistent export to DWG format. Offer to create them for other consultant team members, but don’t forget to charge them for it.
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05.03.2009
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