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, …
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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…
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…
Using Note Blocks for Numbered Notes
I recently posted a method of twisting Keynote Legends around to do exactly what you want. However, maybe using Note Blocks with numbered notes would better suit your documentation process? Read more …