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2012-03

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Form Randomization using RevitPythonShell

You can implement randomization in your scripts using the .NET Random class. For example the following code will return a random double number between 0 and 1 in the RevitPythonShell… Read more at:Rev…

2012-03-30 · Luke Johnson
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Autodesk Exchange Apps for Revit 2013

Finally, an easy way to access and install Revit add-ins! There is already a good selection of free tools available, like Auto Section Box and an alternate IFC Export UI: To get there, just press the …

2012-03-28 · Luke Johnson
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Project Browser Search – Revit 2013

Right-click anywhere in the Project Browser to start a ‘search’ from that point downwards for the text that you Enter: Its not quite as functional as a proper ‘filtered list’ type Search, but maybe ne…

2012-03-28 · Luke Johnson
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Does your Materials UI Load Really Slowly in Revit 2012 ?

We found that on one project, the Materials Browser would load very slowly when the ‘Appearance’ tab was activated. If the dialog was closed and re-opened with the ‘Materials’ tab activated, there was…

2012-03-28 · Luke Johnson
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Download proper Windows 7 SP1 ISO

If you don’t have access to your Windows 7 installation media, perhaps these links will help. NOTE – you still need to own a legitimate copy of Windows 7 of the appropriate type to activate these. Eng…

2012-03-28 · Luke Johnson
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Looking for Material Identity information in Revit 2013?

I anticipate there will be a lot of posts about the changes to Materials in 2013, on such topics as: Why did this happen? “I am angry about Materials 2013 for xyz reason” How do I use this? Will this …

2012-03-28 · Luke Johnson
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Where to find your Autodesk Revit 2013 Product key

You want to know the product key for your Autodesk® Revit® 2013-based product. Solution Autodesk’s 2013-based software requires both a serial number and product key to successfully activate.Product ke…

2012-03-28 · Luke Johnson
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Revit 2013 Trial Download

You can download Revit 2013 trial version before it is available on the Subscription site for certain Suite users… go figure? EDIT Go to this link if you want to avoid using Akamai at all and download…

2012-03-28 · Luke Johnson