Knowledgebase
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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
Troublesome wall intersections
You won’t always end up satisfied with the way walls intersect in plan. Don’t waste time – use a masking region as a last resort and move on.Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/AdvancedIntermediate
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18.03.2009
Choose method of Repeating Units carefully
There are a number of ways to duplicate objects. On each occasion, consider your approach. You may be best served by using a Group vs. Family or a Linked File. You might be better off Arraying something instead of copying it. ...
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18.03.2009
Know when to stop wasting time and move on
You won’t always end up satisfied with the way walls intersect in plan. Don’t waste time – use a masking region and move on.Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/AdvancedBeginner
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18.03.2009
Make the most of cosmetic tools
Don’t underestimate the value of cosmetic editing tools like Paint, Split Face and Edit Cut Profile.Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/Advanced Beginner
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18.03.2009
Defaults for Control (flip) arrows
Control (flip) arrows should reside on the external side of an object (eg. wall, curtain wall, window).Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/AdvancedBeginner
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18.03.2009
Creating Constraints
You can create a constraint in a number of ways (eg. lock a dimension, or lock after aligning objects). However, it is best practice to only ever lock padlocks if you know you have to.
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05.03.2009
Completing Dimensions
When completing a string of dimensions (ie. with your final click to finish), click in an empty space, not over existing geometry.
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05.03.2009
Preset your scales before you create callouts
Preset your callout (detail) scales before you draw their extents (Hint: Options Bar).
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05.03.2009
Keeping text objects aligned
Revit is programmed to help you keep text objects aligned vertically or horizontally (keep an eye out for green dashed lines appearing on screen) - you've no excuse for messy drawing notes.
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05.03.2009
Rapid dimensioning
You can dimension entire walls, with any adjacent objects picked up in the process. (Hint: Options bar!!!)
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05.03.2009
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