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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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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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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Preset your scales before you create callouts
Preset your callout (detail) scales before you draw their extents (Hint: Options Bar).
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Moving witness lines from temporary dimensions
Move witness lines from temporary dimensions (as and when you require) to assist you in positioning your objects. Pick up the square grip from the end that doesn't reference the object of your attention and drag it until it...
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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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2D vs 3D extents
Grids, Levels and Reference planes can all be set to show themselves by their 2D or 3D extents. Any 2D extents you set in a view can be propagated through parallel views (hint: Options Bar).
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Rapid dimensioning
You can dimension entire walls, with any adjacent objects picked up in the process. (Hint: Options bar!!!)
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Changing scales of views
If you should change the scale of a view, annotations should rescale appropriately. If you choose to change the scale back, you may have some cosmetic remedial work necessary (adjusting leader segments), so although changing...
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Hiding annotation objects
You can hide individual annotation objects (such has section and elevation markers) by right-mouse-clicking on them, and selecting 'Hide Annotation in View' (up to version 9.1), or 'Hide in View->Element' (from version 2008).
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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...
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READ THIS FIRST
This collection of articles is designed to be an evolving list. More information will be added over time, and your comments or questions are welcome. Please feel free to contribute.To sign up for access to the...
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HOW TO SIGN UP
To sign up for access to the knowledgebase, please email kbadmin@c3consulting.com.au with your Name and Company details and you will receive an email with your username and password for access to the knowledgebase.
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Choose 'Contact Us' from the menu to ask a question
The contents of your question will be used within a search in a further attempt to help you. You will have the option to continue submitting the question, or to cancel it if an answer is found.
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