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Category Archives: BIM/Revit
MGMT views – Work those schedules!
It’s taken me a while to get the more senior staff to open up a model file. They are rarely ever ‘hands on’ in the production aspect of the project, and are (the unspoken truth) a bit intimidated that they’ll … Continue reading
Little Things Matter
I’m still playing with the new features of Revit Architecture 2012, and while there are some new tools that are intriguing (parts, assemblies and analysis), THIS is what I’m currently appreciating the most: Ah, yes, the little things really do … Continue reading
ahhhh, ADA clearances! (fist shaking)
Everyone wants to have accessibility clearances built into families. Sure, why not? Pop in that door or drinking fountain, and BAM! (sorry, Emeril!) you got your clearances RIGHT HERE! This topic came up in a recent AUGI post, and I … Continue reading
Understanding Family hosting relationships
Component Family Template Hosting Options: When creating custom component families, be aware of which family template is selected at the onset, as each template can have built-in behaviors regarding required hosting conditions. Most common hosting options are: Wall-Based – Must … Continue reading
Troubleshooting Guide – sample
Initial training a team on new software is one task – educating them on the often analytical means of troubleshooting issues as the model progresses is a completely separate one. I’m working on an extensive Troubleshooting Guide – divided up … Continue reading
Realities of Revit implementation (and why I won’t answer to ‘guru’)
I consult for several architectural and engineering firms, and on occasion I hear the team(s) refer to me as their Revit ‘guru’. While the intention is innocent enough, it always makes me cringe. Guru seems to suggest someone who has … Continue reading
Proper application of a Type Catalog
I recently replied to an AUGI posting from a user who was struggling with a test case for building a Type Catalog. Type Catalogs are great tools for families that need many types, each with new parameter values, such as … Continue reading
Cautionary Tale?
A cautionary tale of #BIM? I say it’s a segway to an important discussion on LOD definitions on your projects! Interesting comments unfolding through the LinkedIn RTC Community group – join the discussion!
Weaning down the model warnings
As a design model grows in complexity, and multiple relationships between elements are created either by the system or by the user, it is inevitable that changes will either invalidate relationships, or create conflicts with intermediary items. Significant changes such … Continue reading
New Project Setup Guidelines
I’m often asked to outline definitive steps for a team to setup a new Revit project. If you review a typical Revit manual or handbook, the process seems pretty straight-forward: Start a New Project – Select a Template Setup Levels … Continue reading
