Revit

Importing AutoCAD .pat files into Revit
QuestionIf I have an AutoCAD pat file can I import it into Revit?   AnswerYes, you can do this and here is how: Se...
API for Revit
QuestionWhat is API for Revit and why do we need it?   AnswerAPI stands for Application Programming Interface. It’s...
Load a Hatch Pattern Into Revit Architecture
QuestionHow can you apply a gravel hatch pattern to areas of gravel (such as subfill) Material under a slab on grade)...
Customizing Revit Ribbons Orders
QuestionHow to I customise the order of my Revit Ribbons in my suite copy of Revit?   AnswerHold down the CTRL key ...
Changing Material On Walls Split Into Parts - Revit
QuestionWhen I split a wall down into parts, can I change the wall material type for each individual part?   Answer...
I cant see my beam in my 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...
Reference Planes Visibility in Linked Model - Revit
QuestionCan I switch off the Visibility of References Planes in a linked model?   AnswerYes you need to do this thr...
Autodesk Product Crashing On Opening
QuestionMy recently installed Autodesk product is crashing on opening (the previous version was ok).   AnswerThis i...
Reveal Hidden Elements - Revit
QuestionHow can you check which model / annotative elements/categories have been hidden in Revit?   AnswerClick the...
Remove extra riser from stairs in Revit
QuestionWhen I draw a stair in Revit it appears to draw an extra Rider at the top or it won’t complete the last riser...
Change Line Type in Revit Architecture
QuestionHow can you change a solid (continuous) line to a dashed line?   AnswerThere are two ways to do this: 1. I...
Changing Material On Walls Split Into Parts - Revit
QuestionWhen I split a wall down into parts, can I change the wall material type for each individual part?   Answer...
Remove Unwanted Families From Your Project - Revit
QuestionHow do I remove unwanted families from my model?   AnswerIf you go into the Project Browser and expand Fami...
Revit, Revit LT & Workshared Files
QuestionWhat are the implications of opening a Workshared File, that has been setup by a full Revit user. What is the...
Reference Planes/Lines - Revit
QuestionWhen I draw a Reference Plane or Line in my family will it show in the project I load it into?   AnswerNo, ...
Winder Styles with Revit Stairs
QuestionCan I customise the winders on stairs to turn on a point, rather than the default 'balanced' style.   Answe...
Revisions - Revit
QuestionI am using the Revit Revision tool, how do I hide old revisions off the view? I cannot delete them because Re...
Alignment of Views on Revit Sheets
QuestionI need to align views on sheets (and the automatic alignment facility is not giving the desired result)   A...
Correcting Stairs in Revit
QuestionStairs in Revit do not look like they should. How can I fix them?   AnswerTo turn off upward display of sta...
How do I Move one Beam Independently? - Revit
QuestionI have two separate beams that meet but when I try to move one they both move. How do I move one beam indepen...
Can’t Create A New System Classification. - Revit
QuestionI want to create a new System Classification, but it’s greyed out?   AnswerYou can’t create a new System Cl...
How to Create a DWF from Revit?
QuestionHow can I create a DWF from Revit?   AnswerGo to “R”>Export>DWF"
Why Can’t I Draw a Small line in Revit?
QuestionWhy can’t I draw a small line in Revit?   AnswerRevit has a limitation when it comes to drawing or moving o...
Methods for Company Logos in a Revit Sheet
QuestionWhat method should I use for my company logo in a Revit Sheet?   AnswerWith the 0.8mm limitation in Revit, ...
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...
Drawing Elements with Large Radii in Revit
Question'I cannot draw elements with large radii in Revit' (MEP, Architecture & Structures) AnswerThis problem came...
ViewCubes in 3D View - Revit
QuestionI am in a 3D view and my ViewCube is missing, how do I get it back?   AnswerIn a 3D view, click on the Ribb...
Finding and customizing the Revit.ini File - Revit 2015
QuestionWhere do I find the Revit.ini File and can I customize it?   AnswerYes you can customize the Revit.ini file...
Show Floor Plan Through Roof Overhang in Revit
QuestionHow can I show the footprint of a plan in the site plan when it is hidden below a roof overhang?   AnswerCh...
Value Calculations In Revit
QuestionDo you need to work something out in Revit and don't have a calculator handy?   AnswerJust modify a dimensi...