Revit Starting View – What you see First!
The starting view in Revit is the very first thing you, your team members or other consultants see when they open a project. It is often overlooked, but can be a…
Creating a Rebar Schedule in Revit – with Images!
Schedules are very powerful tools in Revit. They are a really useful way to display model information and are essential when documenting your project. There are times when we would like to…
Attachment vs Overlay when Linking Revit Files
Once you link a Revit or IFC model into your project, you have the option to change the Reference Type to either Overlay or Attachment. What the heck does that mean? If you select…
Creating Revit 3d Presentation Views That Look Cool!
Recently my company was updating our pitch documents and brochures that we give to potential clients. We didn't want to show just drawings, or photos of the finished building, but…
Export Revit models – Local files, Archiving, and eTransmit
Have you ever been asked to send a client or consultant your Revit file for them to use? If you have worksharing enabled, do you send your Local file or…
Creating Structural Floors with A Metal Deck Profile in Revit
Composite steel decking is a common floor system used in multi-storey buildings. It's something I work with a lot when modelling and detailing in Revit. In this blog post I will share…
Quick Tip – How to Create A Metal deck profile family
This is a quick guide on creating a Metal Deck Profile to be used within Structural decking flooring systems in Revit. To find out how to create a structural decking floor…
The best methods for Modelling Revit Precast Panels
Like most things in Revit, there are many ways to achieve a desired outcome. Take mitered beam joints for example. Modelling precast panels is another prime example of this. A lot…
Blank Dimensions – How to create a dimension without text in Revit
Here is a tip I picked up recently about creating "Blank dimensions" in Revit, which I wanted to share with you all quickly. Often times when Drafting we need to add…
