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2009-07

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Exposing the Revit Database (RvtMgdDbg method)

As a follow up to my previous post (Exposing the Revit Database), I will now explain how to install and use the RvtMgdDbg add-in for Revit, which allows you to “Snoop” the Revit database.What does Rvt…

2009-07-31 · Luke Johnson
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Use 2009 UI with Revit 2010 (cya Ribbon!)

If you really hate the ribbon (also widely known as DLM – Drunken Leprechaun Mode) in 2010, give this a go: Create this file:C:Program FilesAutodesk Revit Architecture 2010ProgramDebug.ini In this fil…

2009-07-30 · Luke Johnson
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Exposing the Revit Database (very cool)

Ooh La La! Does Revit really want you to see what goes on under the hood? Well, if it can help you understand Revit better, then I would suggest that it does (because it will help you know how to ‘tre…

2009-07-29 · Luke Johnson
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Free Revit Content

Have you heard of Andekan? Well, they have released four new Revit Content Starter Packs. If you want to download a free sample, go to http://www.andekan.com/revit-family-free-sample…

2009-07-28 · Luke Johnson
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Copy between Project and Family

Sometimes you really want to copy some model lines from a project RVT to a family RFA, but Revit says NO! This is the workaround: In the Project, create detail lines that describe the elements you wan…

2009-07-24 · Luke Johnson
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Make a Good…Impression Workflow (simple guide from Revit)

Autodesk Impression 3 has been readily available for some time now. But would you like to know how to turn your Revit drawings into ‘sketchy’ looking plans? Its simple:1) Install Autodesk Impression 3…

2009-07-23 · Luke Johnson
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Revit 2010 Macro Manager – AUGIWorld Magazine

There is a nice, basic guide on using the Revit 2010 Macro Manager in the latest AUGIWorld Magazine.(LINK UPDATED 14/03/2011) Check it out if you are interested in the API. Picture from AUGIWorld Maga…

2009-07-15 · Luke Johnson
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Contextual 3D Views – Shaded vs Rendered

There are many ways to present a building in context (with trees, vehicles and other entourage) in Revit 2010, but they fall into two main categories – using a Shaded view or using a Rendered view. At…

2009-07-15 · Luke Johnson
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Great Webcast – New York City Revit User Group

***applause*** (as I finish listening…) I really enjoyed listening in to a Webcast through the New York City Revit User Group. Its the morning for me here in Australia, and it was a refreshing start t…

2009-07-09 · Luke Johnson
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Revit 2010 Web Update…who posted it first?

We are all grateful for Update 1 for Revit 2010. But who in the blogosphere posted it first? According to my research: EDIT: Steve from Revit OpEd has quite rightly noted that he was actually the firs…

2009-07-09 · Luke Johnson