Extracting MSP Files
Had a pretty persistent error which wouldn’t allow Recap to install SP1. In hindsight, it was probably related to the error at this post:http://upandready.typepad.com/up_and_ready/2013/07/autodesk-rec…
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Public Macro Repository for Revit
If you want to submit Revit API code and macros for public review and use, check out: https://bitbucket.org/BoostYourBIM/revit_api_public Now, we just need someone to make an API add-in that hooks int…
Experiencing a lot of lag when using Revit?
Try changing the Worksharing Update Frequency setting: (this will only help if you are using workshared projects) Help: Controlling Worksharing Display Update Frequency…
Deployment Shorthand
In less than 10 steps, can you set up all the PCs in your office with all required software? Here’s one way: Set up a Windows PC with all required programs Navigate to %WINDIR%system32sysprep and run …
Macros for Deleting Views and Sheets (Troy Gates)
Use with care! Delete All Sheets and Views Delete Sheets And Views (except floor & ceiling plans) Delete Views (except floor and ceiling plans) Get them at:Revit Coaster: Macros for Deleting Views and…
View Depth override macro
EDIT2: new version (January 2014) atCode: codice sorgente, Compiled DLL and ADDIN (copy to C:ProgramDataAutodeskRevitAddins2014 and Unblock the DLL) via http://puntorevit.blogspot.it/2014/01/view-dept…
Good RFO discussion on BIM, LOD, Co-ordination and BEPs
I think that every BIM decision, for standards, LOD, deliverables etc will always be project based, and while you can have a preferred company standard and champion it, different requirements will mea…
BIOS Implementation Test Suite (BITS)
… provides a bootable pre-OS environment for testing BIOSes and in particular their initialization of Intel processors, hardware, and technologies. BITS can verify your BIOS against many Intel recomme…
How to make a Structural Column Room Bounding
In almost every case, I prefer Structural Columns over architectural Columns in Revit. However, the architectural versions can easily be made Room Bounding. How do we do this for Structural Columns? C…
Something everyone involved in Autodesk software Deployment may want to do…
Make this registry setting: Note: The creation of a client log file is optional for network deployments. You must enable the option in the Autodesk® Deployment Wizard. Not all products create a client…