Tag Archives: Revit

Revit ‘dummy’ tags

Posted on September 19, 2010 by nmcclure

In the past week, I’ve had two requests for ‘dummy’ tags to use in Revit – something that really makes me cringe. I’m a firm believer that the incredible value of using a database system that Revit is, is in … Continue reading →

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How implementing Revit is like making Lasagne

Posted on September 16, 2010 by nmcclure

One of the most common questions I’m asked by firms who are starting their transition from a 2D design and documentation process (CAD) to a 3D visualization and data-rich documentation process (Revit) is whether to train a project team on … Continue reading →

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Creating Revit Titleblock Symbols with Instance Visibility

Posted on September 1, 2009 by nmcclure

Many firms want to have various symbols on their titleblocks, such as an Architect’s stamp, or a ‘Not For Construction’ block, but need to control visibility sheet by sheet. To create these types of elements, simply create a new symbol to … Continue reading →

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Revit – Graphic detail references in Door/Window (Faux) Legends

Posted on August 2, 2009 by nmcclure

Okay, some of you don’t want to add detail references to your schedules, you prefer to see things graphically. Legend views in Revit nicely recreate all your component families in 2D images derived from the family, but you can’t place … Continue reading →

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Revit – Add Detail References to Door/Window Schedules

Posted on August 1, 2009 by nmcclure

A typical office standard is to have head/jamb/sill details listed in the overall Door (or Window) Schedule. Revit does a great job of tracking and coordinating those references throughout the views, but doesn’t give the end user a way to … Continue reading →

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