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In Revit 2015, you can use the IfcOpeningElement subcategory of Generic Models (and possibly other categories) for a Linked IFC to hide the orange “void” elements that appear in certain situations, as…
I worked with a Structural Engineer recently who used to model Void Forms in his Structural Columns so that he could “cut” them into walls and other geometry. However, this created a bit of an issue w…
You may have struggled to cut a pattern based form with a loaded void, where you have modelled extrusions or other forms directly into the Pattern based family template. If you actually replace your p…
From Philip Chan’s blog:The concept is simple, I make a Generic family (it can be any category actually) as a solid (in this case, just a simple extrusion), let the family intercept the curtain wall, …
Ever wanted to “hide” a void, or stop it from cutting? There are at least two ways: 1) parametrically moving the void outside of the solid form when you dont want it to cut (this is the “old way”) or …