Snaps are great in Revit and assist us with aligning many objects, but sometimes get in the way or inadvertently cause us to make an error. Let’s say for this example we have placed a Section Annotation (Building or Wall) and didn’t quite make it perpendicular to the wall we want to section. If the [...]
How to Reference Multiple Detail Views from a Single Revit Callout
One of the great things about Revit is that annotation is linked to the objects it annotates, whether that is a component, view, etc. The Callout tool allows us to draw a boundary and directly reference the view, or detail, that this refers to. Sometimes, however, you might have more than one detail that is [...]
Revit Switchback in Navisworks 2012
I wanted to create a written post for this topic since I had posted a video regarding the new Switchback functionality in the Revit products. Here is the video link; http://bit.ly/tF5SRf. This is found on our 2012 Learning Videos page which can be accessed from the Media pull down on our website. With the Revit 2012 [...]
Showing elements from a ceiling plan in a floor plan
From time to time it’s nice to see overhead items in a Revit floor plan. Dropped ceilings, soffits, light fixtures, etc. are all useful to see in plan view, especially when arranging furniture and such. Here’s a great and incredibly simple technique to show these items in plan using whatever line style you choose, while [...]
Autodesk Project Varsari Technology Preview
Autodesk Project Vasari – Importing Site Images. Want to see something really easy? Take a look at Project Vasari. Besides looking just like a Revit toolset, it works as a conceptual site studies tool too. In addition, it imports results into Revit. First off, as anything else related to BIM, you need to set the location. [...]
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