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How can I override the dimension text? - Revit "
QuestionHow can I override the dimension text?
AnswerSimple answer, you can’t. Workarounds are best explained her...
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Viewing Levels in Elevations/Sections - Revit
QuestionI can’t see some of my levels in one of my elevations/sections?
Answer
All levels/grids/sections (referr...
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Modifying Ribbon Tabs in Revit
Question How do I modify the Ribbon tabs in Revit?
Answer Select the Ribbon tab you wish to move, hold down and d...
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Press and Drag' Tick Boxes - Revit
QuestionWhat does the press and drag tick box do in the bottom corner?
AnswerThe press and drag box, when ticked,...
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Creating a View to show the Analytical Lines - Revit
QuestionHow do I create a view which just shows the analytical lines?
AnswerThere are two options for creating a ...
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Warning: Floor sketch is invalid - Revit
QuestionWarning: Floor sketch is invalid.
Issue: Revit failed to regenerate the floor geometry upon executing your l...
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Removing Lines Around Filled Regions - Revit
QuestionI have placed a filled region in Revit but it has lines around the outside. Can I remove the lines? If so how...
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How Do I Place a Door in a Curtain Wall? - Revit
QuestionHow do I place a door in a curtain wall?
AnswerCurtain walls do not behave the same as normal walls and d...
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Exporting Multiple Views or Sheets in Revit
QuestionCan I export multiple views or sheets in Revit?
AnswerYes you can. On exporting to AutoCAD or DWF, “R”>Ex...
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Warning: The dimension cannot be made constraining - Revit
QuestionWarning: The dimension cannot be made constraining.
Issue: While creating a family, you have tried to make a...
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Text and Background Mask - AutoCAD/Revit
QuestionWhen I export my drawings to AutoCAD from Revit the text has a background mask applied. Is there a setting wi...
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Creating a Drawing Index - Revit
QuestionHow do you create a drawing index?
AnswerClick View (pulldown) menu > New > Drawing List.Select the Fields t...
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Re-establish a Constraint Between Two Elements - Revit
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How do I re-establish a constraint between two elements in Revit Architecture?
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If a constraint ...
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Properties Window Missing - Revit
QuestionMy properties window has disappeared, how do I get it back?
AnswerRight-click and select Properties from ...
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Stairs Not Showing in 3D View - Revit
QuestionI am using Revit Structure and have drawn a set stairs in a plan view of my model but it won’t show in a 3D v...
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Getting a Beam to Show in Section/Elevation - Revit "
QuestionI placed a beam but I can’t get it to show in section/elevation (it only shows as a line)?
AnswerChange t...
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Overconstrain a Model - Revit
QuestionIs possible to overconstrain the model in Revit Architecture?
AnswerYes it is possible to over constrain ...
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Move Datum Lines such as Levels and Grids? - Revit
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In Revit Architecture can I move datum lines such as levels and grids independently?
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To unconst...
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Fitting schedules onto a single A3 sheet - Revit
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Cannot fit schedules onto a single A3 sheet?
Answer
Duplicate the schedule view.
Call it e.g. Door S...
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Shortening Schedules on Revit
QuestionEvery time I create my schedules it always lists any families such as columns, beam, and foundations as every...
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Reposition Ribbon Tabs - Revit
QuestionCan you reposition the Ribbon Tab in Revit?
AnswerYes. Hold down <Ctrl> and hold down left mouse button t...
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Importing PDF’s in Revit
QuestionCan I import a PDF file into Revit?
AnswerRevit currently doesn’t support importing PDF files. You can ho...
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Warning: Element is too small on screen - Revit
QuestionWarning: Element is too small on screen.
Issue: Revit prevents you from accidentally drawing the element,...
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Reference Civil Construction Model Drawn in Revit
QuestionI have a civil construction model drawn in Revit that I need to reference in to my AutoCAD Plant 3D project f...
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Adding Multi Segmented Grid Lines in Revit
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Can I add multi segmented grid lines in Revit?
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Yes in the 2013 and newer versions of Revit prod...
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Change a Solid (Continuous) Line to a Dashed Line - Revit
QuestionHow can you change a solid (continuous) line to a dashed line?
AnswerIn the view in which you want an object...
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Parts Visibility - Revit
QuestionI have selected some elements and divided it into parts but I can only see it as one full element in the view...
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Apply Different Materials to Individual Wall Faces - Revit
QuestionHow do I apply different materials to individual wall faces or similar without having to make a new type?
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Save Back to a Previous Version of Revit
QuestionHow do I save back to a previous version of Revit?
AnswerThis is not possible. Revit is bought on a subscrip...
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Roads and Footpath Objects in Revit
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How do I represent Roads and Footpath objects in Revit?
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Slabs are an obvious answer but one cou...