Revit – Understanding Parameters
Great ‘glossary’ post on parameter categories in Revit:Parameter Project Parameters Family ParametersShared ParametersType Parameters Instance Parameters Revit ST: Revit – Understanding Parameters…
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Revit and Inconsistent Units in Formulas
“if you have a Length parameter, and try to use a (Length * Length) formula, you´ll get the ” Inconsistent Units” error, because (Length * Length = Length Squared). Only way around is to neutralize th…
Free Revit Journal Analysis Program (Keyboard Shortcut Use)
Jose Guia has also responded to the challenge. Here is a direct link to the program he created:RevitUsageAnalyzer.zip EDIT: Jose’s blog seems to be down, here is a link that workshttps://docs.google.c…
Parts and Assemblies
Are these the most powerful and significant changes in Revit 2012? Open embedded content: YouTube video player YouTube – New in Revit 2012: Construction Modeling & Assemblies…
Shooting photos from an RC heli
If you have 2 mins, watch this! Open embedded content: YouTube video player I can definitely see architectural applications for this: aerial photography high rise building analysis (check if maintenan…
Sloping Slab Edges
Revit does not want you to place a slab edge on part of a slab that is sloping (because it has been shape-edited). However, you can ‘trick’ Revit into letting this happen by: Setting the edge you want…
View Google Maps Locations With A 45-Degree Plane’s-Eye View
View Google Maps Locations With A 45-Degree Plane’s-Eye View | Lifehacker Australia…
Funny twit
Just spent two minutes trying to select an errant object in #Revit. It was a piece of dust. viaTwitter / Patrick Spear: Just spent two minutes try ……
Section Boxes in perspective views
“the solids’ cut material when in Course Detail Level is controlled by a special Material called “Poche”.“ Revit Learning Club Blog: Section Boxes in perspective views…
Revit Journal Analyzer – boost your productivity!
Rod Howarth has done a great job in responding to the challenge I presented a fortnight ago. He has created a simple yet effective program that analyzes your journal files and tells you the Top 20 com…