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Creating Curved '1930s' Style Bay Window - Revit
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How do I create a curved '1930s' style bay window?
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Well obviously you could create a specific f...
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Fit Views in Revit Architecture
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Is there a quick way to fit views in several open tiled views?
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When several views are tiled on ...
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Embed Curtain Walls in Revit Architecture
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Is it possible to embed a Curtain Wall into a Masonry Wall so that the Curtain Wall is visible and the Maso...
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Cannot create elevation view - Revit
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Cannot create elevation view when creating a 3D Family component?
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Use the Section View tool. Bu...
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Customise the Quick Access Toolbar - Revit
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How do you customise the QAT in Revit Architecture?
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To populate the QAT with frequently used to...
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Multiply a Parameter by Quantity - Revit
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How can I multiply a parameter by quantity (called Count in Revit)?
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Strictly speaking you can't...
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Revit Category & AutoCAD Layer Mappings
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I am using Revit Architecture and I frequently export my data to a customised AutoCAD format, with appropri...
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Placing a View on a Sheet - Revit
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When I place a view on a sheet, why do I have a large space around my plan?
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This is where your cro...
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Relocate Type Selector in Revit Architecture
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Is it possible to place the Type Selector in Revit Architecture somewhere else other than the top of the Pr...
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Sections available in some views but not others - Revit
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Why can I see my sections in some views but not others? I have checked VG and they are turned on?
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Trimming between 2 elements in Revit
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Can I trim between 2 elements in Revit, like trimming between 2 lines in AutoCAD?
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In short No. ...
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Create Mechanical Ducts - Revit
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Can I create mechanical Ducts in Revit Architecture?
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The Duct command in Revit MEP does not app...
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Need to find a clashing object in Revit
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Need to find a clashing object in Revit, after reading a clash report?
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Use the select by object...
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Increase Drawing Area in Revit Architecture
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Is it possible to increase the drawing area in Revit Architecture?
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You can easily shrink the Ri...
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Create notes in each view or directly on sheets - Revit
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Should I create notes in each view or directly on my sheets?
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Annotation should generally be add...
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Using Link CAD option and changing the CAD file - Revit
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If I use the Link CAD option and change the CAD file, will this automatically update in my Revit file?
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Selecting a Floor to Edit It - Revit
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Which is the easiest way to select a floor to edit it?
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Go to a view where you can easily see an...
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Question Marks in Project Browser - Revit
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In Revit MEP, why do I see question marks in project browser?
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When a view appears below questio...
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Section Box and 3D View - Revit
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I have ticked the Section Box tick box in my 3D view but cannot see it, why?
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This is because it ma...
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Placing Pipework in Revit MEP
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When placing pipework in Revit MEP, why can’t I see it in my Plumbing view?
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When using the Default...
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Changing the Length of the Title Line - Revit
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I have placed a view on a sheet in Revit and then changed the scale. What is the best way to change the len...
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Revit - Attach Wall Base
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How can you quickly attach the base of a wall to the top of a roof when creating a dormer window?
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Auto saves in Revit
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Where can I set up the Auto Save in Revit?
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You can’t set an Auto Save in Revit, only set a reminde...
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Revit Architecture- Changing Linework
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Is there a way to change the linework that Revit creates when you cut cross sections?
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Yes. This...
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Revit - Dormer Opening
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How do you cut through the main roof to create a dormer opening?
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Select the Dormer Opening tool fr...
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Revit - Importing Family Types
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I need to edit a family that I have created but because there are a large number of types, but when I creat...
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How do I find an elements ID number in Revit
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When I select an element in Revit I can’t find its ID number anywhere in the properties window. Where can I...
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How do I Purge my Model in Revit?
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How do I Purge my model in Revit?
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On the Ribbon Manage (Tab) > Settings > Purge Unused The Purge...
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Creating a Drawing Index In Revit
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How do you create a drawing index?
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To create a drawing list:
1. Click View Tab (Schedules pull-do...
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Revit Architecture - change the cut plane
I have a window above the cut plane that I need to display but I can’t change the cut plane without affecting everyth...