c3 Consulting Services http://c3consulting.com.au/ Latest knowledgebase articles en c3 Consulting Services http://c3consulting.com.au/EXT:tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://c3consulting.com.au/ Latest knowledgebase articles TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:51:00 +1100 Upgrading Central File version http://c3consulting.com.au//nc/knowledgebase/single/article/upgrading-central-file-version-116.html When you want to upgrade your version of Revit across a project that uses worksharing, you must be... When you want to upgrade your version of Revit across a project that uses worksharing, you must be methodical to avoid further issues.

First, ensure that all users Save to Central and Relinquish All borrowed elements and worksets.  Nothing should remain borrowed from the central file.

Open the central file in your old version, performing an audit in the process.  This will check the file for problems before you upgrade it.

Save the file to it's normal location, then perform a Save As, making a new central file in a new location (as an archive version), using the Options from the Save As dialog.  This way, if you encounter errors during the upgrade you still have an up-to-date copy of your central file as a standalone backup.

Open your new version of Revit, and open the central file, performing an audit in the process.  This will likely take a while, so be patient.  It should only be required once per project.  When the file is open, Save To Central (this should be your only option, and again this will take a while).  All things going well, the task should be completed after this step.  Now simply create new local copies of the file for team members, and carry on.

Note: If the Central File refuses to save in the new format (you may get a message: 'File not saved!'), re-open and re-audit the file, then Save As to a new central file location. This will create a fresh central  file from the one currently open. This can solve the problem.

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]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:51:00 +1100 Renumbering Views http://c3consulting.com.au//nc/knowledgebase/single/article/renumbering-views-115.html To renumber views on sheets: Go first to the sheet containing the view you wish to renumber.Then... 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.

 

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:36:00 +1100 Creating 3D Details http://c3consulting.com.au//nc/knowledgebase/single/article/creating-3d-details-114.html You can create 3-D details by aligning a 3-D view to match an exting detail view (hint:... You can create 3-D details by aligning a 3-D view to match an exting detail view (hint: View->Orient to View…).

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]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:30:00 +1100 Hardware: What you need in principle http://c3consulting.com.au//nc/knowledgebase/single/article/hardware-what-you-need-in-principle-113.html Hardware is constantly changing, so this article seeks to establish what system will serve you best... 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 is not the result of having a single standout component or specification.  Many people presume that more RAM translates to more speed.  However this is only part of it.  In terms of hardware only, the performance of Revit will only ever be as good as the weakest part of the system.  Large amounts of RAM stand to be undermined by a slow CPU, or the Front Side Bus (FSB).  Therefore to have a high performance system requires high performance components throughout.

In a networked environment, particularly where worksharing is to be used on projects, consideration also needs to be given to the server on which the central files will be stored, and the bandwidth available between the server and the client machines.  Any weak component through which data is passed or written to is a potential bottleneck.

Moreover, it must be remembered that currently, keeping Revit performing the way we'd like it to requires more than just super-spec'd hardware.  The methods that the users employ also have a significant impact on the speed at which they can work.  Various tips can be used for keeping files (particularly large files) running smoothly.  Refer to the links below in this knowledgebase for more information.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:04:00 +1100 Stair Creation http://c3consulting.com.au//nc/knowledgebase/single/article/stair-creation-112.html Stairs can be created with a landing at the top or bottom if you turn off the appropriate type... Stairs can be created with a landing at the top or bottom if you turn off the appropriate type parameter. To do so, uncheck 'Begin with Riser' and/or 'End with Riser' type parameters.

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]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:45:00 +1100 Complex Stairs http://c3consulting.com.au//nc/knowledgebase/single/article/complex-stairs-111.html Don't waste too much time trying to get your stairs looking perfect. Unless it's a simple stair,... Don't waste too much time trying to get your stairs looking perfect. Unless it's a simple stair, it likely never will.

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]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:43:00 +1100 Phasing Explained http://c3consulting.com.au//nc/knowledgebase/single/article/phasing-explained-110.html TBA TBA

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:57:00 +1100 Audit Central File periodically http://c3consulting.com.au//nc/knowledgebase/single/article/audit-central-file-periodically-109.html Audit your Central File periodically (eg. weekly or fortnightly). Skill Indicative skill level:... Audit your Central File periodically (eg. weekly or fortnightly).

Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/Advanced Intermediate

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:56:00 +1100 Compact Central File periodically http://c3consulting.com.au//nc/knowledgebase/single/article/compact-central-file-periodically-108.html Compact your central file periodically, via File Menu->Save To Central, using the Compact (slow)... Compact your central file periodically, via File Menu->Save To Central, using the Compact (slow) option. Although this takes longer than a regular Save To Central, this can make a substantial change to filesize, and allows Revit to perform housekeeping within the Central File.

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Intermediate

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:55:00 +1100 Review Warnings periodically http://c3consulting.com.au//nc/knowledgebase/single/article/review-warnings-periodically-107.html Eliminate potential problems in your central file via. Tools->Review Warnings. Skill Indicative... Eliminate potential problems in your central file via. Tools->Review Warnings.

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