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Wall loc line
Get to grips with the wall loc line parameter early. Draw the wall in it's correct position first go.Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/AdvancedIntermediate
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18.03.2009
Column placement
Use Structural Columns in preference to Architectural Columns, particularly where you require to place them at grid intersections (Hint: Check the Options Bar).Skill Indicative skill level:...
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18.03.2009
External walls
External walls should be full height where possible - not duplicated on each successive level.
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18.03.2009
Boundary Lines
When you get a message about 'more than one set of boundary lines', it usually means what it says, OR, it makes reference to the boundary lines needing to extend past risers (usually by one tread). There is no substitute for...
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18.03.2009
How to stop an element from moving
The best method of preventing an element from moving is to lock the element with the pushpin method. This simply fixes its position, rather than adding another constraint to the model.Skill Indicative skill level:...
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18.03.2009
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
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
Shared Parameters
Name Shared Parameters carefully and consistently.
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18.03.2009
