Roof forms – How do I make a 'xxx' roof?
Okay, xxx means “insert your desired roof type here”. One of the best and easiest ways to find find the answer you are looking for is by downloading this file on Roof Forms from the Revit 2011 Content…
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Hidden and Unknown Free Content
I read the following on the Revit 2011 help today:Ketiv’s Modern Medium Library has been converted into Revit Architecture families and made available on the Web Okay, I didn’t really know what Ketiv’…
Saving a Dying Hard Drive
I recently spent some time troubleshooting a netbook that was unceremoniously ‘dropped’, and I thought I would share the things that I found most helpful. Basically, there was physical damage to many …
HOW-TO View the Revit Database (2011 Secret #14)
This guide is for beginners who want to view the Revit database in 2011. I have previously posted about rvtmgddbg. This has been replaced in 2011 by RevitLookup. This is an API tool that allows you to…
Structure for Architects – Beam System Tips
Structural Beam Systems are a very quick way to make your Architectural model more intelligent. Depending on your workflow and your consultants, it may be up to you to ensure that structural elements …
Direct Jump to Sheet from Section Mark
I just found a very interesting trick. Have you ever wanted to jump directly to a sheet in Revit, from a section or elevation reference mark? Usually, if you double click a section mark, it will take …
Locking Parameters in the Family Editor
A new feature in Revit 2011 allows you to ‘lock’ or ‘unlock’ parameterised dimensions in the Family Editor. In practice, this allows you to instantly flex a family without having to open the Type Prop…
How to Reset the 2010 User Interface
If you are having problems related to the Ribbon or the dockable palettes in 2010, you should start by resetting the user interface: You would like to reset the Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2011 user…
Is this blog Boring?
It seems there is either a technical problem, or people are un-subscribing from my blog. If you are bored by this blog, please let me know. And if you are having some technical problem with the Feed, …
Superfast Project Browser Sorting
A sure-fire way to become more productive when using Revit is to utilise the Project Browser effectively. It can allow you to quickly find and navigate your project, instead of laboriously searching f…