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Tag Archives: Details
Rotating Project North
Yes, it happens. A project file is started, then more data comes in, and the survey finally arrives, and it turns out that what you’ve started designing in response to isn’t quite oriented how you thought. Or, the team does … Continue reading
Converting CAD Details
Every firm needs to invest time in converting their detail library from legacy CAD format into smart, editable Revit details. This is NOT a ‘push the EASY button’ process, but there are different methods with different (in value and future … Continue reading
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Linework of embedded elements
Users often complain about ‘missing lines’ where complex assemblies overlap/embed into each other: The easiest resolution for this is to use the Join Geometry tool, and select the two elements that overlap, however if the elements are (as in this … Continue reading
Revit/CAD Hybrid Projects
This topic came up in a consulting session today, and it echos an exchange I recently had over LinkedIn, so I’ll recap things here: LinkedIn email from a past colleague: How do you recommend to handle details and front end … Continue reading
Revit – Graphic detail references in Door/Window (Faux) Legends
Okay, some of you don’t want to add detail references to your schedules, you prefer to see things graphically. Legend views in Revit nicely recreate all your component families in 2D images derived from the family, but you can’t place … Continue reading
Revit – Add Detail References to Door/Window Schedules
A typical office standard is to have head/jamb/sill details listed in the overall Door (or Window) Schedule. Revit does a great job of tracking and coordinating those references throughout the views, but doesn’t give the end user a way to … Continue reading
