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Revit Tip - Import DWG File

We've been hearing from contractors that they're getting 2D drawings from architects. Need to import a DWG file into Revit Architecture and model directly on top of it? Here's how you can do it...



Submitted by:
David Haynes, AIA, LEED AP – Director of AEC Services
David is a Registered Architect and a LEED accredited professional who previously had his own practice and was President of a commercial design-build construction company for 15 years. A graduate of University of Arizona, he has worked as an Architect, contractor, developer, educator and as a national construction manager for a national retailer. David currently develops and implements targeted AEC business solutions – including Revit Architecture, Revit Structure, AutoCAD Architecture, and Navisworks – for clients across the United States involved in the design and building process.

What Operating Systems Are Supported For Revit Products?

To get details on operating System Compatibility for Revit Products applicable to:

• Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2010
• Revit® Architecture 2009
• Revit® Architecture 2008
• Autodesk® Revit® Building 9.1
• Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2010
• Revit® MEP 2009
• Revit® MEP 2008
• Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2010
• Revit® Structure 2009
• Revit® Structure 2008
• Autodesk® Revit® Structure 4

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Revit Tip - Reference 3D View Locations

Many users want to reference the location of 3D views in their project documentation, and find that a standard Revit process does not do this.
Ideate’s technical team created a short tutorial on how to achieve a plan view reference to a 3D view.



Submitted by:
Nancy McClure, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP – AEC Solutions Application Specialist
Nancy holds an accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree with a minor in Construction Management from University of Houston, Texas and has over 12 years of experience in the architecture industry. She has worked as a Project Manager and Project Architect for traditional architecture and design-build firms in the Pacific Northwest and the Bay Area handling various phases of design, contract document production and construction administration. Nancy has been instrumental in establishing and implementing CAD standards and operating procedures with firms of various sizes, aiding their transition to new technologies.

Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 - Easily Rotate Views with Scope Boxes

Did you know you can use Scope Boxes to easily rotate views in Revit projects?

• Create a Scope Box (View tab>Scope Box) and name it from its Element Properties



• Rotate the Scope Box



• Open the view that you need to rotate



• Access its View Properties (Right Click>View Properties)



• Apply the Scope Box to the view from under Extents>Scope Box



• Click OK and there it is!
  
  
  
  

  

Replicate Consultant’s sheet set up by copying Scope Boxes from consultant’s linked file.

If consultants use Scope Boxes to crop views in Revit, you can easily replicate the sheet set up and the view cropping by copying the Scope Boxes from the consultants linked model.

The steps to do so are as follows:

1. Copy/Paste the Scope Boxes from the linked file into the host file
(It is easier to do this in a 3D view - use the ‘tab’ key to select the Scope Box)

2. Create Dependent View in the Host file
Right Click on the View name>Duplicate as a dependent
Name the View appropriately>Example: Furniture Plan-Level 1-Sector

3. Apply the appropriate Scope Box to the Views
Right click on the View>View Properties>Scope Box>

4. Create Sheets and drag the dependent views to the sheets
Right Click on the Sheets category>New Sheet
Drag and drop the views on the sheets

Submitted by:
Shruti Harve, MS, LEED AP – AEC Solutions Application Specialist
Shruti holds a Master of Science degree in Architectural Computing from University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom and is a LEED accredited professional. Her experience includes working in architecture and construction firms in India and the United Kingdom as well as structural engineering firms in the Bay Area providing design, 3D modeling and drafting services. Shruti is an Autodesk Architectural Desktop Certified Expert and provides training and support for Revit Architecture and AutoCAD Architecture.

Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 - Curtain Wall Type

Trying to create a Louver system, but struggling with arrays and formulas and parameters in a Revit family?

Try using the Curtain Wall tool instead!

• Create a custom mullion type (Select a mullion>Element Properties>Type Properties>


• Specify the Louver angle under ‘Angle’ and the size of the louver under Thickness and Width.
  

• Now create a new Curtain Wall Type and check ‘Automatically Embed’, the Panels to ‘Empty Panel’, Set the spacing as desired, Border Mullions to None and Interior Horizontal mullion to this custom mullion type.


• And there it is!

Submitted by:
Shruti Harve, MS, LEED AP – AEC Solutions Application Specialist
Shruti holds a Master of Science degree in Architectural Computing from University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom and is a LEED accredited professional. Her experience includes working in architecture and construction firms in India and the United Kingdom as well as structural engineering firms in the Bay Area providing design, 3D modeling and drafting services. Shruti is an Autodesk Architectural Desktop Certified Expert and provides training and support for Revit Architecture and AutoCAD Architecture.

Update 2 Available for 2010 versions: Revit Architecture, MEP, Structure and more

If you have been concerned about stability in the 2010 versions, our Technical team anticipates you'll find a lot of improvements in Update 2.

This download is the latest update for Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2010 software as a standalone product and as part of AutoCAD® Revit® Architecture Suite 2010 and AutoCAD® Revit® Architecture Visualization Suite 2010 software. It is available to users who have purchased a valid license for Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010, AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite 2010 or AutoCAD Revit Architecture Visualization Suite 2010. For a complete list of improvements, download the Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2010 Update Enhancement List at:
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=12828862

This download is the latest update for Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2010 software as a standalone and as part of the AutoCAD® Revit® Structure Suite 2010 software. It is available to users who have purchased a valid license for Autodesk Revit Structure 2010 or AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite 2010 software. For a complete list of improvements, download the Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2010 Web Update Enhancement List at:
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=12856705

This download is the latest update for Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2010 software as part of the AutoCAD® Revit® MEP Suite 2010 software. It is available to users who have purchased a valid license for AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite 2010 software. For a complete list of improvements, download the Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2010 Update Enhancement List at:
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=12899931

Revit Tip - Adding graphic detail references to Door/Window Type Legends

Graphically link details to Window/Door Legends

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 referenced section callouts in a Legend View.

A workaround to place detail section symbol graphics over a window/door elevation requires creating isolated views of each window/door type, assembled on a sheet into a (composite) legend.

Isolate window/door views:
1. Create elevation views of the various window/door types (TIP: rename these views to clearly identify their purpose, ie: Legend_WindowType1A, etc)

2. Select the desired element in the view, and using the Temporary Hide/Isolate tool from the View Control Bar, Isolate by Element. (TIP: I select Levels as well, so I have a finish floor reference that I can dimension to)

3. Adjust plotscale, crop boundary, etc., to what you want to see in on your sheet.

4. Place Section callouts referencing the appropriate sill/jamb/head details in your project. (TIP: Section View – Detail type locks you to a vertical symbol - switch to Detail View: Detail to place a horizontal symbol.)

Assemble these isolated elevation views onto your sheet, and there you have it! Graphically referenced details over views of your door/window types!

(TIP: After placing the first view on the sheet, I use a viewport type with no viewtitle for the remaining views, so they have one unbroken line beneath them all, which is the same approach I take with assembling grouped interior elevations)

Contributed by: Nancy McClure, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP – Ideate AEC Solutions Application Specialist