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External vs. In-place Components
Maximise use of external components (families), and minimise use of 'in-place' components.
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18.03.2009
Minimise use of linked Imported Files
Minimise use of linked imported files. Each one is another thing for Revit to remember.
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18.03.2009
Keep level of detail appropriate to the task
Don't model elements (particularly detailed objects) unnecessarily. Use simple, generic objects as placeholders for as long as possible.
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18.03.2009
Minimise Open Views
Minimise the number of open views you have (in the background), as Revit will seek to regenerate edits within those views as well.
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18.03.2009
Families vs. project overhead
Although it would be fair to say that two-dimensional components are less demanding on Revit, three-dimensional components are not something you should avoid simply to save on project overheads.Specifically relating to...
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18.03.2009
Potent Web Design