Vasari shows off to its big brother
Hey Revit, look what I can do! if you bring a #Revit model into #Vasari the grid lines show up in 3D like reference planes-that can be really useful for coordination via @pete1352 Matt Petermann onTwi…
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4 Minute introduction to Parts, Assemblies and Assembly Views
If you want to learn more about the Revit 2012 Construction Modeling features, including:: Parts Assemblies Assembly Views then check out the video below: viaRevit Architecture 2012: Construction Mode…
Built-in Energy calculations in Revit Architecture
Depending on where you live in the world, you likely have to satisfy certain regulatory authorities as to the environmental performance of you building. Various external tools may be used for this. Ho…
How long until this lizard is modelling in Revit?
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Making unhosted components like unhosted Doors and Windows
Sometimes you may want to use a Door or Window family that is not hosted by a particular wall. That way, if the host wall is deleted, the unhosted component will still persist. Here’s how: New – Famil…
Confused about BIM Terminology?
You may be interested in this list of abbreviations and definitions. For example, have you ever wonder what IFC means? IFC’s – Industry Foundation Classes, is a data exchange method that specifies ele…
Revit API Resource page
If you head over to this link, you will find a nice collection of Revit API resources, including: My First Revit Plug-in (self-paced tutorial guide for a smooth introduction into the programming world…
Adding the Run as Administrator option for .VBS and .JS files
Here is how to add the ‘Run as Administrator’ right-click option for .VBS and .JS scripts: 1. Download script_runas.reg and save to Desktop 2. Right-click on the file and choose Merge 3. Click Yes whe…
Struggling to keep up with all of the 3D PDF offerings? Read this …
It looks like 3D PDF technology is starting to ‘wake up’. Another company, Intratech, plans to release a Revit 3D PDF export plugin in January 2012. This will likely be in direct competition to the Te…
Warning! Power users only … Journal Folder Cleanup script
Dante van Wettum from The Netherlands has posted a brilliant little Journal File cleanup script at this link. What I like about it is that the paths are all automatically set – all you need to do is c…