tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176768902011-11-20T06:49:09.759+02:00The Revit Family EditorShaun van Rooyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14712975971326469047noreply@blogger.comBlogger681100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17676890.post-61974069349274840152008-08-28T16:35:00.008+02:002008-08-28T17:02:41.764+02:00

This comes up a bunch of times."How do I show roof sheeting properly with the profile and how can I schedule all the panels?""We do lots of warehouses and want to be able to schedule costs for roof as well as all the vertical paneling"1. Draw up the profile using the profile Family template. Save it (*-Remember the file name)2. Start a new family using the Structural Framing - Beams and

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Ja, it's been awhile......Here is one I get regularly!"How do I get to control the distance or nature of the wall closure wrapping of the exterior wall finish at a door or window?"Default scenarioControlled scenarioIt's easy! It's all in the Family!Edit the Family that you are using as an insert. In this case I am using a door.Using the "Ref Plane" tool draw a new reference plane along the inside

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Thank you very much for taking on this style of un-conference. An unconference is a conference where the content of the sessions is driven and created by the participants.This is where it’s at!!!!!! This is the bomb. Small personal sessions, where we not only learn, but also contribute. These sessions ROCK!!!! This is what it’s about. No slides, no pictures, no one sided talk, just pure passion

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I arrived at the halls that were hardly busy yesterday to find 10,000 new delegates. We had breakfast, all 10k of us in the basement parking in the hotel. This gave me the opportunity to showcase what MEP really does, to my manufacturing colleagues, as we sat bellow all the hotels exposed services. I suppose where else do you shove 10k hungry people. This is so large, it's huge, and it’s

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Doing what I do with regards to Revit, I surely do come across the skeptics. During negotiations, there are bunches off similar elements that crop up each and every time. Objections, Misconceptions, or as I would like to put it “You don’t have a ****ing clue do you, ***hole”. So in my frustration I have put this list together with explanations, in an easy format for all you non-Revit moron’s to

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WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!Coming to America III..........Finally got the ticket to AU 2007. "I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it. I'm about to lose control and I think I like it"the count down begins..........Vegas here I come!

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Through the last post of how much was out there, I was reminded by some, of how much more is out there.Revit 3D.com - Gregory Arkin -WOW! How did I miss this one. Awesome Revit BlogBIM & BEAM - For the Revit Structural bloggers.Already a stack of stuff covered._____If I have missed your blog, it wasn't meant intentionally. If you think you have a solid Revit blog let me know.

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I surely don't post here as often as I would like. It's not for the lack of trying or the lack of information. It is trying to do something different and unique that is the issue.If you follow all the Revit related blogs, as I do, you get to see just how much info is out there. To post stuff that hasn't already been covered is rather difficult. Sometimes it has happened that while I am busy

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My independent status is no longer. I have been snapped up by Worldsview Technologies – Authorized Autodesk Distributor. I have been fortunate enough that my knowledge and dedication to Revit and Revit itself, has provided me with the opportunity to keep the boat afloat since I decided to go independent.The Main objective was to return to the roots of architecture and specifically the drawing

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I have now completed what is about the 30th odd project in Revit. It is one of 8 large projects, and one of 3 completed using RAC 2008. I have just gotta say that RAC 2008 Rocks. After two months of Beta testing, and extensive use since its official commercial release, one gets so used to the tools that you quickly forget what it was like two years ago (never mind 7).Besides the name

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Revit Architecture 2008 is here……wooo hooo. OK admittedly I went into a cold sweat!! Aaagggggh what have they (the Factory) done with Visibility Graphics. I can’t switch the Surface Pattern Off (for Walls, Floors, and Roofs). It’s not there any more!!!!....................... Oh OK there it is (blush). Nice Subtle change. So Projection and Cut have got an upgrade, with a more

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Sometimes you sit and think........sometimes you just sit. Yes once again I have been very lazy with this Blog. You see I have been very busy doing other stuff????????? Just wait 'n see. “The Revit Family Man” So, Revit hits the 200 000 mark! Jeez, like 100% sales in one year. Pretty awesome, lots of work out there for some of you! (I still only have a 100 odd people reading here on a daily

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It wasn’t a month ago that I put a report together for the top management, based on the progress of Revit Users I have been implementing at a medium to large practice here in SA. It has been 6 months since I had started and I sat back with my broad shoulders almost expanding through the width of the door, patted myself on the back and thought “job well done”. Then…..with some extra

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On a number of occasions, have I had users complain about families, the lack of content and the ability to build custom stuff.The ability to build your own comes with lots of understanding and tons of practice.By lack of content, I simply mean that for example a client wants a window that is fixed on one side and double top hung on the other. Simple enough.Far too many users try re-invent the

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Here is a quick tutorial on how to create line styles in Revit whereby you can change the text values. We use this for lines like Fence, Hot water, Cold water etc.1. Start a new family - annotation symbol - generic annotation.2. Delete the Red text warning.3. Add a Label. Click mouse pointer at the intersection of ref Planes.4. In the Select Parameter Dialogue box click Add.5. In the Parameter

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In my first year working at an architectural practice all I did on the conveyor belt of construction documentation was toilet layouts, ceilings and basement parking. "Young man" (as the old man used to refer to me as) otherwise it was the run of the mill Jnr, Mik, Skivie, or just plain "The Ceiling guy". At least I wasn't just a number?????Why oh why, did I not have a simple tool like that of

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It's far to often that I come across Revit users not using the view capabilites and duplicate views with various options correctly. It is so easy to create many instances of the same view and have different visibility settings for each.A simple example of this is......In any given project (it's actually set up in my templates) I will have at least 10 various 3D views and slices. With the size

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After what seems like decades (I have actually posted something here) of waiting for Cadplan to get there act together, Marek Brandstater and his team have finaly launched Digital Building Solutions.Their product line is geared to provide the BIM users with much anticipated software solutions.Two products (out of the five) have been launched so far.The first - Shortcut Highway"Shortcut Highway is

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Few know, not only how to work with the browser organizer but also how to make it work effectively for you.One of the biggest issues I have when auditing and dealing with clients f*/&^ing messy files is the lack of discipline applied when creating levels and the naming convention thereof. How on earth is anyone supposed to know what the heck “Level U/S SS RC-B” is supposed to be, and on top of

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I have prepared a number of articles on the family editor mainly targeted for those just starting out, and for those just looking to pick up a few tips along the way. I will be posting a number of these articles over the next few weeks.Do enjoy!!Starting with.Family Templates and CategoriesThere are three types of families in Revit.1. System families which consist ofo Wallso Floorso Rampso Roofso

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I keep coming across people that are still modeling in Revit and detailing in CAD. Why oh why, would you want to do something so STUPID? Revit has the massive ability to use both 3d elements and an overlay of 2d components. The process of detailing in Revit is actually so much easier than anything I have used in the past!!!!Detail components are your biggest weapon to finally cross over to full

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How cool is this. I can now take my Revit model and "plonk" it on to the site in Google Earth.I originally came across this on David Lights Blog - a Plug-in for Revit to Google Earth. Downloaded….installed….. and my clients are going nuts!!!! Man, this works!!!!!!For those of you in SA if you have been on my Advanced concepts training with Cadplan, the whole exercise on specify coordinates truly

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While gaining momentum in total “Revit Blogshare Domination” (on Blogshares) I managed to stumble across a few new cool Revit blogs. The one that really caught my attention was Paradigm Shift by Sean D Burke.Some really great articles plus more links to even more great articles. Fresh reading, Be sure to check it out!!!!!Another, for the Portuguese tongue, check out Up to Work. I couldn’t really

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If you are looking for the most comprehensive list of Revit Rescources on the Web, be sure to check out Cadplans Revit Resource Page. If you would like your link added just drop Niki an email. Her address is found at the top of the page.

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When working with a “Subregion” on site topography, I have often come up with the issue of "Failure to triangulate surface". Well it's not really an issue, other than Revit’s Sub-region tool’s inability to correctly indicate where the line join problem is.The workaround I often use is to copy the sketch of the sub region. Then start a new floor sketch, and “Paste Aligned” the sketch lines. Finish

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Lets face it, it is so cool to rebuild real life components as they really are. However there comes a time when you need to draw the line!Take for example a stormwater mentis grid. It's very easy to setup a family with all sorts of array formulas to control the vertical and horizontal grids of the element. Just bare in mind that such a family is heavy and slow to manipulate. Now on a large

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Just a reminder that I have updated the Variable Shopfront Window for those who have requested so.It now works out the array of the mullions properly to equal center lines, so that all panels are equal. It also allows for one center mullion or two equal panels now.Available for download.Thanks to those of you who did remark on it's pitfalls.

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I am busy Implementing Revit at my third site now. I chose this architectural firm because of the challenges it presented, in terms of the lack of Revit skills as well as the various fields or sectors of design and construction they specialize in.The office consists of 11 CAD users, with only 2 that have been on Revit fundamentals training (over two years ago). Neither of them had used any of

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I have been meaning to build this family for months. I finally got a break to do so.For those of you that use sliding folding/stacking doors in your designs, this is the family for you.Download it at RFM FOTW

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My biggest issue with corner windows is that the families available, as well as the past families I have constructed, all act as one unit.Being one unit, makes it increasingly difficult to schedule and place on legend views, thus forcing you to create extra elevation views of the component. The scheduling problem is as such, that if one of the sides differs in width, by our standards it should

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Hi all!I have to apologize for the brief delay in the uploads to Revit Family Man, Family of the week as well as this blog.For the last month I have been implementing Revit at a remote site with variable if any internet connectivity. To upload a 1mb file was just ludicrous in terms of time taken to do so.However, the latest Family of the Week is now uploaded and will continue on a weekly basis!!

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Tagging double/triple or more volume space is now a breeze in Revit R9.In Revit’s gone by, the only way to annotate a double volume or more was to do it using the simple text tool. The room tag could be placed on the base level of the volume, but from there, any level above had to be annotated as apposed to tagged.With R9 and the new “Room” tool one can place the Room (with crosshairs) at the

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I have had a bit of time on my side. Family of the week has been updated somewhat over the last few days. Be sure to check out the new downloads available! More on its way!

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I have been asked a number of times if I have a Parametric timber truss. Well after digging around in the very orderly filling system I have (thank goodness for X1 desktop search) I managed to pluck a standard truss out an' posted it too Family Of The WeekReady for Download!

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I have uploaded some more 2-Pick families on Family of the Week, and will be doing so as the library grows. Feel free to download comment and rate the families.This family type has also created a great thread at AUGI with some more examples and tutorials.Please dont hesitate to use the Contacts on the contact page for further information or help.

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The sun screen two-pick family for Revit R9 is available for download at Family of the WeekI will be following up with more of these on a weekly basis. Enjoy!

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The greatest improvement to Revit 9 families is the introduction of line based families. Awesome!!! There are two new family templates added namely, Detail Component Line Based and Generic Model Line Based. This now means by simply clicking from a point to a point, will set up the family along the length of the line between the new points. This also works for the chain option, however

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As stated before, Revit is by far the easiest architectural software I have yet crossed paths with. However, there is a beast lurking in this software one needs to be aware of!The simplicity of creating simple small projects speaks for it self. Where do I go from there?Large projects in a medium to large office brings on a whole new dynamic, along with a hidden user interface and capabilities,

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My contract as a Revit/Architectural consultant to A3 Architects has come to an abrupt end.Over the past 12 months I have been assisting A3 Architects – Inc in achieving their full BIM status.The task of changing over to BIM was completed so successfully that they literally have no further need for my full time services.After spending three years in the Autodesk reseller channel and then applying

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Continued...A number of articles define these necessary strategies.Ensure Success in Your Transition to BIM - Author Rick Rundell-AIA“Implementation Strategy for BIMA formal implementation strategy is an essential component of any successful BIM deployment and must go well beyond a simple training and rollout schedule. It should address head-on the work-flow and organizational changes inherent to

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Revit Family Man has been revamped and is now far quicker.We are slowly upgrading as we go. Be sure to refresh your browsers.A new Family of the week has also been added for download!Be sure to check it out!Enjoy!

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Revit Family Man has now got a "Family Of the week" We will be posting some really cool families here, along with images. All parameters used, will be supplied with a detailed description.Feel free to download them, vote on them, leave comments and if you like your details.To get the concept going, we possibly will post a whole lot, so be sure to keep a watchful eye. There is a collection

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Revit Family Man is going BIG!!Besides a number of other pressing opportunities, I am beginning to find that the hosting of this Blog at blogspot is rather limiting and frustrating. The upload times are just massive.I have so much that I could share (family downloads, images, tutorials, help etc) and no where to put it all. So we went BIG and registered the domain name www.revitfamilyman.com

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I bet you have tried to print a shaded view of lets say floor layouts/patterns, and struggled endlessly with trying to match the pantone colours. It just doesn't come together.When turning to "shaded with edges", Revit (and most 3D apps) makes use of default sun light that shines down on your model, giving it a slight edge and depth. (Mr. Sun, Mr. Golden Sun, shine your light on me….jingle…..

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More often than not, the visibility issues you are experiencing in your project are closely related to the fact that your family components are not properly categorized.Both model objects and lines make use of “Object styles”, which is setup by default as a subcategory of the family category in every family template.This means, the elements of any family can be broken down into layers as you

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With special thanks to the Revit Blog hound dog,Steve Stafford has sniffed out yet another, Revit Beginners.Welcome to the community David.

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Building families is not always the only manner in which to assemble building components. In some cases one can achieve the same results using the tools provided. Take the sunscreen for example (image). This could easily have been done using the structural tools, namely, Beams and Beam systems, once grouped, this whole element can then be copied all around the building.So, I suppose, don’t always

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Before we get stuck into creating complex advanced families, there are a few tips and tricks I would like to start with.The first example of such a tip/trick, I would term as “Family Starter Kits”.A Family Starter Kit is a collection or library of common components, that you would end up using on a daily basis to construct families. As I hate to constantly do repetitive tasks, I adopted this

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I then have some standard horizontal and vertical solid Bars” which make use of these standard profiles. The profiles are assigned parameters in the bars family types so with one change to the radius, (in the case of the parallelogram the sides length) updates the profile, which in turn updates the bar. Yes you can set this setup in the sketch, but it’s just easier and quicker this way.

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Unfortunately Revit doesn’t allow nesting the Profile in a label parameter which would allow you to change from the circle profile to a square profile. Hopefully this will come with time.I can now simply load these families (I think of them as assembly parts), align them to reference planes, and presto I have a new Door Family very quickly.Door AssemblyComplete DoorNow, by using this method one

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Over the next few weeks I will attempt to show you the ease in creating multiple types in one family.I tend to build one family with many uses and types. With the great tools Revit provides in families, it’s easy to make many types from just one model. With the clever use of array formulas, visibility formulas, nested families and labels, on can create many types, even if they differ slightly,

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I have now completed my much needed 4 week vacation. I have to say that I am not particularly pleased to be back after spending so much time in such a remote, quite, backward, rural place. Note to self: look into that whole farming concept. Man, we caught a tan, plenty of waves, stacks of fish, (and hangovers), oh how delightful life could be.But, back to the slog or is that smog.I am quietly

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It's that time of the year hopefully for most of you.Its what we call Builders Break. All construction comes to a grinding halt from the 15th December to the 10th January, and every one in the built industry takes a much needed break!!Today is our last day of work for the year. I am off for a 4 week vacation. Sun, sandy beaches and ice cold beer await.As I am off together with wife and the kids

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When you alter the view rotation on a sheet to 90deg Clockwise or alternatively 90deg counterclockwise, inevitably the view title rotates with it.By creating two new view title families you can eliminate the problem.1. Open the existing view title family or alternatively your customized view title family.2. Select what you need and first rotate it 90deg.3. Reposition if necessary4. Save this as

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Not only is Revit gaining momentum in the Architectural Industry but in blogs as well.Bruce Gow, (or Beegee to most, from ZOOG days and now AUGI), has started his own….. Revitalize. I am sure with all his experience and knowledge, will add yet another informative Blog on Revit.Be sure to check it out.

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here are some images from a current project.Perspective ViewsJoinery/Casework Details and schedulesDetail SectionsHandrail DetailsAluminium Shopfront/window scheduleThis is one of the smaller hospitals I am involved with. Three Stories, plus basement parking. This was a new 10 000 sqm addition to an existing 20 000sqm hospital. We built the entire existing building in Revit, phased it and added

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Reference LinesReference lines were introduced from Release 7 of Revit. Its purpose being, to set up angle parameters. Reference lines together with an angular dimension parameter, control any geometry attached to the angular reference. For example, the web of a truss. Reference lines also provide two planes, one parallel to the plane the other perpendicular to the reference plane. Although

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When I asked student’s “What was the most difficult part of Revit to understand” the answer nine out of ten was “Reference Planes vs Work Planes”. To further continue building families we first need to understand a bit of Revit’s terminologies, i.e. Reference Planes, Reference Lines and Work Planes. Reference Planes, and the Family Editor.In the Family Editor, “Reference Planes” are the KEY

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All your life work and collection of suitable CAD symbols that make your documents unique need not be wasted. “How do we Transfer our Legacy Data into Revit” Is a question I had in every training course I have given. Not all Revit content or Families, have to be fully Parametric! We took the stand or view, that certain components unique to our block library need not be. For example, all the

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Just added RSS Feed with feedburner. Click on the Feedburner icon in the sidebar for more info!

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Here in lies the key to completing successful projects using Autodesk’s Revit. Without the ability to create or edit your own families, the whole Revit migration cause is lost. After purchasing the software, you generally get fixed into a training course, with hopefully a reputable Autodesk Accredited Training Centre, who teaches fundamentals for 5 days. There after you are left to your own

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So... I will just jump straight in here.Many of the formulae conditions can be replicated re-used etc.The Help files are most useful when starting out with formulae in Revit.Also hunt around in www.augi.comHere is some "help file" extrapulation.... You can enter formulas for calculating parameter values. Formulas may include numerical constants and other parameter names. For example, the family

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My good friend and Reviteer has joined me in contributing to this site.Welcome Mike!!

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The following image outlines the basic user interface for Autodesk Revit.Know your "Options Bar".Autodesk Revit’s User Interface is by far the easiest I’ve come across in terms of Architectural software.Behind the Standard UI is in fact a “Hidden UI”. It exists in the “Options Tool Bar”The biggest piece of advice I could give with regards to the User Interface is, constantly monitor the “Options

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Together with the “Options Bar”, the “Properties” dialogue box, is by far the most complicated parts of the UI.There are two parts to the dialogue box. Namely :1. Instance parameters: Parameters that effect only the selected object and no other.(found in the first part of the diag.)2. Type Parameters: Parameters which change every object in the project. (second Part of the Diag.)With every

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Before we get started on the “Best Practices for the Family Editor” you will probably wonder, as to what makes us qualified to give instruction.Together with an Autodesk Reseller, I started researching Revit from Revit 4.0.Autodesk then added Revit to their “stable”. Approximately 8 months later, we then selected a few reputable architectural firms, to run pilot sites of Revit 5.0. Only three

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Over the next year I continued to implement Revit at A3 Architects-Inc, who happened to be my first pilot site in South Africa. Combined, we have rolled out at least 8 projects, done only using Revit.Three of which are large Hospitals, the largest, a 27 000sqm 200mb complete database file.The smallest hospital of the three, benefited largely, on all the families we had already set up, and

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I have found Blogs! I find this concept quite fascinating, and thought,I too would start something in which I can share the knowledge.I am a Revit Implementation Specialist in South Africa. I started on Revit even prior to Autodesk’s buy out. Revit 4.0.I specialize in Large projects and the efficiency in running them using Revit. Through my experience I have become somewhat the Family Specialist,

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