Revit

Creating Curved '1930s' Style Bay Window - Revit
Question How do I create a curved '1930s' style bay window?   Answer Well obviously you could create a specific f...
Fit Views in Revit Architecture
Question Is there a quick way to fit views in several open tiled views?   Answer When several views are tiled on ...
Embed Curtain Walls in Revit Architecture
Question Is it possible to embed a Curtain Wall into a Masonry Wall so that the Curtain Wall is visible and the Maso...
Cannot create elevation view - Revit
Question Cannot create elevation view when creating a 3D Family component?   Answer Use the Section View tool. Bu...
Customise the Quick Access Toolbar - Revit
Question How do you customise the QAT in Revit Architecture?   Answer To populate the QAT with frequently used to...
Multiply a Parameter by Quantity - Revit
Question How can I multiply a parameter by quantity (called Count in Revit)?   Answer Strictly speaking you can't...
Revit Category & AutoCAD Layer Mappings
Question I am using Revit Architecture and I frequently export my data to a customised AutoCAD format, with appropri...
Placing a View on a Sheet - Revit
Question When I place a view on a sheet, why do I have a large space around my plan? Answer This is where your cro...
Relocate Type Selector in Revit Architecture
Question Is it possible to place the Type Selector in Revit Architecture somewhere else other than the top of the Pr...
Sections available in some views but not others - Revit
Question Why can I see my sections in some views but not others? I have checked VG and they are turned on?   Answe...
Trimming between 2 elements in Revit
Question Can I trim between 2 elements in Revit, like trimming between 2 lines in AutoCAD?   Answer In short No. ...
Create Mechanical Ducts - Revit
Question Can I create mechanical Ducts in Revit Architecture?   Answer The Duct command in Revit MEP does not app...
Need to find a clashing object in Revit
Question Need to find a clashing object in Revit, after reading a clash report?   Answer Use the select by object...
Increase Drawing Area in Revit Architecture
Question Is it possible to increase the drawing area in Revit Architecture?   Answer You can easily shrink the Ri...
Create notes in each view or directly on sheets - Revit
Question Should I create notes in each view or directly on my sheets?   Answer Annotation should generally be add...
Using Link CAD option and changing the CAD file - Revit
Question If I use the Link CAD option and change the CAD file, will this automatically update in my Revit file?   ...
Selecting a Floor to Edit It - Revit
Question Which is the easiest way to select a floor to edit it?   Answer Go to a view where you can easily see an...
Question Marks in Project Browser - Revit
Question In Revit MEP, why do I see question marks in project browser?   Answer When a view appears below questio...
Section Box and 3D View - Revit
Question I have ticked the Section Box tick box in my 3D view but cannot see it, why? Answer This is because it ma...
Placing Pipework in Revit MEP
Question When placing pipework in Revit MEP, why can’t I see it in my Plumbing view? Answer When using the Default...
Changing the Length of the Title Line - Revit
Question I have placed a view on a sheet in Revit and then changed the scale. What is the best way to change the len...
Revit - Attach Wall Base
Question How can you quickly attach the base of a wall to the top of a roof when creating a dormer window? Answer ...
Auto saves in Revit
Question Where can I set up the Auto Save in Revit? Answer You can’t set an Auto Save in Revit, only set a reminde...
Revit Architecture- Changing Linework
Question Is there a way to change the linework that Revit creates when you cut cross sections?  Answer Yes. This...
Revit - Dormer Opening
Question How do you cut through the main roof to create a dormer opening? Answer Select the Dormer Opening tool fr...
Revit - Importing Family Types
Question I need to edit a family that I have created but because there are a large number of types, but when I creat...
How do I find an elements ID number in Revit
Question When I select an element in Revit I can’t find its ID number anywhere in the properties window. Where can I...
How do I Purge my Model in Revit?
Question How do I Purge my model in Revit? Answer On the Ribbon Manage (Tab) > Settings > Purge Unused   The Purge...
Creating a Drawing Index In Revit
Question How do you create a drawing index? Answer To create a drawing list: 1. Click View Tab (Schedules pull-do...
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...