Element must be in Main Model – workaround
While editing an In-place family (Sweep) inside a Design Option, I tried to unpin a sketch line using the Pin icon on the screen. I received this error:Element must be in Main Model To get around it, …
2012
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Are you sick of annoying BIM software fights?
I am. Ostensibly, they start along the lines of “my firm is implementing new systems, what software should we choose…” Then, very quickly they become a mud-flinging game of mirrors, misdirected passio…
Dividing a Blogger or WordPress feed by Label
Blogger: For example, I wanted a feed for AIA East Bay that only included posts with the label ‘Revit’. Here is what the split feed looks like:http://www.aiaeastbay.blogspot.com.au/feeds/posts/default…
Inhouse training videos – Revit Graphics For Engineers (by RevitAddict)
Open embedded content: www.youtube.com Open embedded content: www.youtube.com via RevitAddict…
How many shells does Revit want?
RevitPythonShell has some competition! Its called RevitRubyShell. RevitRubyShell on Github – installer What is Ruby? Ruby is a dynamic, reflective, general-purpose object-oriented programming language…
Are you suffering from Revit information overload?
I hoard information. And I like Revit. How do I keep up with the Revit world? I have a couple of Twitter searches set up, including #revit. This gets forwarded by RSS into my huge Revit blog reading l…
RTC Survival Guide
You are going to RTC. Will it be amazing? Probably. But will you get the most out of it? That is completely up to YOU. Here are a few pointers. Drink lots of coffee (in moderation, of course) Talk to …
Vasari Workshop videos (playlist)
AutodeskEd uploaded a bunch of Vasari Workshop videos late last week. I have put them all in a playlist and embedded it for you below. The playlist is just over 2 hours long: Open embedded content: ww…
Vectorworks can assume object identity when importing Sketchup
I haven’t really played with this, but theoretically you could: Import a Sketchup file into Vectorworks Vectorworks will attempt to create floors, roofs and walls Export to IFC Import into your BIM pr…
Room and Door Renumbering add-in for 2013
There are quite a few renumbering add-ins available for Revit. This free little package from CTC includes a tool to renumber both Rooms and Doors… Room and Door Renumber for Revit 2013 – CTCviaRevitti…