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Calling all Revit users! Learn how to maximize your efficiency with design options and groups. Watch this video from IMAGINiT's Revit Guy and discover valuable tips and tricks for organizing your design process.

Parametric Revit Rainbow. #bimcoordination #parametric #revitapi #revitmacros #revitposts Want to quickly colour selected background elements 'grey' to de-emphasize them within a view? Want to quickly colour altered elements 'red' in a file export to consultants? Want to not have to spend ages with view filters and templates to get that work done? Yes? That is why I wrote this macro :) Note, this macro is only colouring elements within the selected active view and colour changes are retained by that view. It runs on all view types, plans, elevations, etc. It does not affect other views. Also I see no reason why a rendering palette macro couldn't be done for quick images. Please note, this is just a Revit out of the box sample project file. EDIT: A variation of this macro here, https://lnkd.in/gMkswDuY? Yeah but what is this? This is a macro for colouring selected elements while within the Revit environment.

Calling all Revit users! Learn how to maximize your efficiency with design options and groups. Watch this video from IMAGINiT's Revit Guy and discover valuable tips and tricks for organizing your design process.

Flat IQF 3D Unit revit (.rfa) downloadable file

From layout to intricate details, BASE4's 3D REVIT designs ensure that every aspect of your project is meticulously planned. Say goodbye to guesswork! #DesignInnovation #3DDesign #BASE4

Why doesn´t it work with Scope Boxes? 🤯 🔎 Don´t get me wrong! I found this Revit tool very helpful, specially when working with elements in ceiling and floor plans and verify their geometry. 😞 However, there are a few limitations that could make this Revit default tool much better. I mean the tool to isolate elements in a 3D View (aka Selection Box). 👨💻 So, I decided to rebuild this Revit button to make it a little bit better. I made two options; the simple click-and-go button and a button with a few more settings. Some nice improvements are: ·        Sizing: Possibility to change the extra size of the box. ·        From Scope Box: The section box also takes the shape of rotated scope boxes. (Used sb.get_Geometry(options) to get the edges/points) ·        Side-by-side window: Adds the 3D view to the side of the active view. (Some of this used to be in Coins 😅) I published a new version of these two Revit buttons for free in NonicaTab FREE. Let me know if you have any other ideas to improve them :) Have a good day! #bim #revit #nonicatab 

Revit Family Creation Revit Family Step By Step #revit #revitarchitecture #revitfamilies 1. Start with the basics. Before you start drawing, think about how you want the family to act and how you want the user to interact with the final family. A. Choose a Template There are a lot of template options, but most of the time, “Generic Model Face Base” should be a good template to use. B. Create a Skeleton It’s best to start by drawing left and right reference planes, use the aligned dimension tool to snap to the center origin point, then do the same for front and back (don’t forget to make them equidistant). If you want to snap to them when loaded into a project, give the reference planes specific names such as “width” or “depth”. Beginning Tip: Constantly check on your project. Flex the model to make sure it is functioning how you want it to. Beginning Tip: Always name your parameters. This will help in the long run to know what you are editing.

The most beneficial tool for preparing shop drawings, building components, schedules, and clash checks is Revit software. However, creating the façade architectural component in all its aspects is challenging. Using the Revit model to create the fabrication drawing is not feasible. According to the project specifications, a detailed façade model must be submitted. It can be difficult to create a façade shop drawing with Revit software. Especially paying focus to the details. But if you use keynotes settings, Shared parameters, Curtain Wall Panel, Generic Model line based & Profile-Mullion, you can make shop drawing in the details level. #curtainwall #facade #facadesystems #EFPEuropeanFacadeProducts #shopdrawings #revitbim #keynotes

From layout to intricate details, BASE4's 3D REVIT designs ensure that every aspect of your project is meticulously planned. Say goodbye to guesswork! #DesignInnovation #3DDesign #BASE4

5. Finalize your Revit family. A. Add All Pieces Put the leg in place and make several instances of it. Now that this is done, all 4 of the legs will act the same. Optional: Swap Out for Another Leg Style Take the nested piece and add a label (this allows you to swap it out for another family in the same category). Make the other leg style by editing the family with the desired features and saving it as a new one. Swap out the other legs to the new one and you're good to go! B. Add Parameters and Constraints to the Family Now that you have your table set up, think about all the other parameters and constraints you might want to add to this family. For example, you don’t want someone making a 300’ table. Test these values out to make sure they respond in the way that they are supposed to. C. Add the Parameters on the Draw You have to associate the parameters to the constraints so they don’t move if they don’t meet the condition that is found. Do the same thing with the nested family. If you don’t, the formulas won’t do anything and the geometry won’t respond as you had hoped. Also, make sure to use the constraint parameters in the formulas or they won't work. D. Test the Family Make sure to test out your family and make sure that it works. This stage is very important especially if it is being sent out to other users. E. Make Preset Family Types By creating a few preset family types, you can express the design intent and provide the different variations you were intending to have for this family. If you create more than 6, make a type catalog (.txt file) that goes along with the Revit family. F. Finish Adding Materials Apply a tabletop parameter and assign a couple of materials (you can use the generic materials). Make the materials use their render appearance. G. Clean Up the Preview Hide the host in the families on a different layer to clean up the file preview images. Click "Save As" and select the "3D View: Preview" in the dialog box. #revit #revitbim