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Revit is Autodesk's Building Information Modelling (BIM) software and maybe in 5 year's time we'll all be using it. Better find out what it's all about!

  1. Material Take Off from Revit

    Hello, I was given a .nwd (Navisworks) file today, with the end goal of doing a fairly accurate MTO of the amount of cable tray work in a building. The different sizes of tray work...

    Started by SAA84‎, 23rd May 2013 06:11 pm
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  2. How to control visibility filters with nested families?

    Hi folks me again still plugging away with my hamburger model and learning more about Revit. My problem today is how can I turn off the visibilty of a nested family part in just one view? I...

    Started by Keywordkid‎, 21st May 2013 04:36 pm
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  3. Parametric copies?

    Hoping someone can advise, I currently have a working parametric family where I have set up an array to add additional items within the component and realign everything as the numbers increase or...

    Started by Keywordkid‎, 17th May 2013 10:15 am
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  4. can you export a 3d model so it can be opened up in autocad

    as above really, working on a project with another company, they are using revit and we are using autocad. We have requiested some drawing from them but they say they cannot save the revit files...

    Started by raj banerjee‎, 15th May 2013 02:34 pm
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    16th May 2013 03:18 pm Go to last post

  5. Exploded Axon view of a Family?

    Is it possible to create an exploded view of a nested family? I have a parametric nested family which I want to load into a project and create an exploded view, I don't know if this is possible. ...

    Started by Keywordkid‎, 15th May 2013 12:48 pm
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    16th May 2013 01:31 pm Go to last post

  6. Identity Data from child to parent

    Continuing with doing Revit the hard way... I have been adding data to my child/nested families, purging and reloading to my parent family, this was going well until I tried adding an email data...

    Started by Keywordkid‎, 14th May 2013 12:09 pm
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  7. Section cut display not showing from family

    I am attempting to learn Revit the hard way, preparing a parametric model (non building related - it's food!) for a BIM talk - demonstrating that almost anything can be BIM compliant (not my idea!). ...

    Started by Keywordkid‎, 13th May 2013 03:08 pm
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    14th May 2013 09:50 am Go to last post

  8. Can I import my 2D floor plans from AutoCAD into Revit to create the Model?

    We are just starting to convert to Revit. I have around 100 buildings with about 350 floor plans. Can I import my 2d floor plans from AutoCAD into Revit to create the Model?

    Started by wsucad‎, 9th May 2013 04:51 pm
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    9th May 2013 08:53 pm Go to last post

  9. AutoCAD ground model imported to Revit?

    I have a survey, and created a ground model which consists of points and lines, both in 3D in AutoCAD. The Architect has Revit (don't know which version). Can he import my AutoCAD ground model? ...

    Started by eldon‎, 30th Apr 2013 07:49 pm
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    2nd May 2013 04:12 pm Go to last post

  10. Exclamation Revit Tip - Yes/No conditional

    I thought I'd share something I learned form a coworker today. This is how you have a "Yes/No" conditional in Revit. if (, 1 < 2, 1 > 2) Notice the screenshot below. I have multiple...

    Started by StykFacE‎, 25th Apr 2013 05:30 pm
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  11. Importing CTB Settings

    I thought there was a way to import CTB settings from AutoCAD into Revit. However, I cannot find directions on how to do this. All I can find is how to set them manually. Is there a way to do it...

    Started by RobDraw‎, 22nd Apr 2013 07:40 pm
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    22nd Apr 2013 08:49 pm Go to last post

  12. Question 30"monitor

    OK: I am looking for a new Monitor. I currently use a 28" HD monitor 1920x1200 resolution. I am thinking about the 30" Dell Ultrasharp 2560x1600 or the 30"HP monitor. My concern is with my...

    Started by olecarman‎, 19th Apr 2013 06:30 pm
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    22nd Apr 2013 04:44 am Go to last post

  13. Revit 2014 - Trial Download Links

    These were live at one point, now they're not, but here they are regardless. This is where the downloads should be once they go live again. Revit LT 2014:...

    Started by Lee Roy‎, 17th Apr 2013 06:14 pm
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  14. autocad mep or revit mep

    Hello everyone, I set my mind on learning a new program. Drawing HVAC for example would be a lot easier and faster in a specific CAD software than in AutoCAD. I watched a few youtube videos and I do...

    Started by VTI892‎, 13th Apr 2013 12:07 pm
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  15. Smart Elevations

    Is it possible to have two different level elevations with the same name? I know that you cant have the same name, but my company does not like that it is not possible. I am hoping there may be a...

    Started by addesigns‎, 4th Apr 2013 04:21 pm
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  16. where can i download templates in revit architecture 2013

    im new in revit, pls help

    Started by KharizzaJeh‎, 4th Apr 2013 01:18 am
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  17. Purge

    At work I run Revit Arch 2013. I am wondering if it is possible to see if anything is "tied" or associated to a level that exists. There is someone at my workplace that is notorious for nto...

    Started by addesigns‎, 26th Mar 2013 03:02 pm
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  18. hardware spec for revit

    We,ve decided to take a look into the revit world, upgraded 2 full acad licences to Building Design Suite Premium 2013 and now just need to purchase a couple of PC/Laptops to run the sofware. We...

    Started by A393‎, 21st Mar 2013 04:48 pm
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  19. Question Revit Revisited

    Last summer I was on the forum talking about how I was planning on purchasing Revit. Things changed. I ended up getting a new job, and then was laid off 3 months later. Now I find myself in a...

    Started by wings‎, 13th Mar 2013 02:05 pm
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    14th Mar 2013 02:19 pm Go to last post

  20. From feet to meters

    Hi, Can I change the unit settings permanently from feet to Meters? I know what I got here when I browse in templates panel are construction-default metric.rte or default metric.rte Which...

    Started by kililio‎, 4th Feb 2013 01:16 pm
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    13th Mar 2013 07:30 am Go to last post

  21. Embarrassed Default Instance Parameters

    I am modifying a pre-existing electrical panel family and the goal is to create text on the panel in elevation view to reflect the panel name. The issue I have seems to be that even though I type...

    Started by magic_man1‎, 20th Jun 2011 07:36 pm
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    11th Mar 2013 08:30 am Go to last post

  22. Why cant revit keyboard shortcuts be the same as AutoCAD?

    I know that you can change the keyboard shortcuts in Revit. My question, or rather statement, is why did Autodesk not set up the same shortcuts in Revit as they are in AutoCAD? I dont want to...

    Started by addesigns‎, 8th Mar 2013 05:31 pm
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    8th Mar 2013 09:10 pm Go to last post

  23. Opinions please. Would revit be a better option for our drawings?

    I realize that this question will be subjective, but currently we are using ACAD for all of our drawings. The company I work for builds custom site trailers (think ATCO style) and are generally...

    Started by jiggly_jelloo‎, 4th Mar 2013 07:00 pm
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    6th Mar 2013 09:21 pm Go to last post

  24. Revit or Revit MEP

    Our company is electro mechanical only. Mosty we are working simple villa,tower, markets. I am electrical draftsman yesterday some american give us a embassy project and they demand revit so our boss...

    Started by sajid‎, 19th Feb 2013 10:33 am
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  25. Preparing Revit content

    Hi all, I am getting a problem in installing Revit, my computer always stuck at "preparing revit content", I have tried to reinstall it but of no use. I have been waiting it to finish up for...

    Started by waseem038‎, 21st Feb 2013 06:08 am
    revit installation
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    21st Feb 2013 03:35 pm Go to last post

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