Quick Repetitive Scaling in Revit
If you have just scaled an object (such as a Raster Image) at a certain scale, did you know you can re-use that previous scaling method very quickly on other objects? Simply: Scale one element Select …
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Custom Text and Multiple Scale Types in Revit
If you want to show multiple scale types or use custom text in your Scale display, you can use a Custom Scale. Check out this tip from Enjoy Revit:…
Fix DWG Scaling in Revit after Re-saving File
We have come across a slightly annoying issue: someone modifies a Linked DWG file in AutoCAD, and upon reloading in Revit, the Import Scale will have been somehow automatically and incorrectly set to …
Take the Guesswork out of Scaling an Image in Revit
After inserting an image in Revit, sometimes the X and Y (Raster Image Width and Height parameters) values of the image are somewhat “warped” and need to be adjusted to match your model background. I …
Random Tree Heights and Locations in Revit – make a forest in just a few clicks
After spending some time trying to make a workable, geometrically driven random reactor, I decided that it was far easier to use dp Stuff Randomizer (get 2014 version for free from here or older 2013 …
How to scale families in Revit (download fully working nested configuration here!)
Dave Light gives the very concise version:So as others have shown, I have various nested generic model families, dropped them into a plant family template. This family is then nested into another plan…
How to reset the scale of an imported image to its original values
Once you have imported an image into Revit and then warped it (by unticking the Lock Proportions box and resizing it), then it is not immediately evident how you can reset it to 1:1 (its default X:Y s…
Revit is too smart for your dense hatch patterns
If you have problems with your Revit Filled Region hatch patterns displaying grayscale when they should be black, its probably because Revit thinks that the lines are too close together for the scale …
The Scale of the Universe 2012 (amazing)
The concept of ‘scale’ is vital in design and Architecture. Have you ever wanted to zoom in or out of your current field of reference? This Flash page makes it easy: Drag the scrollbar or use your mou…