I created this handy Detail Component for use in Commercial Structures. It is the same as the W-Flange Detail component but it also includes Adjustable thickness fireproofing. You can also change the radius of the fireproofing.
Beam Section With fireproofing
Text File
Just put these in the same folder and load the family.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
Window through double wall
I have a masonry exterior wall with a 6" stud interior plus insulation. Since these are seperate back to back walls, the window family won't cut through more than 1 of the walls.
To get around this. Here is an option.
Open the window you are using on the exterior brick wall.
Erase all geometry accept the window opening.
Do a Save As, and save the file.
Now you can place this in the interior wall and the opening is the same as the window.
In addition you could lock the blank window to the regular window with the align tool. Then lock button.
To get around this. Here is an option.
Open the window you are using on the exterior brick wall.
Erase all geometry accept the window opening.
Do a Save As, and save the file.
Now you can place this in the interior wall and the opening is the same as the window.
In addition you could lock the blank window to the regular window with the align tool. Then lock button.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Detail Component C-Stud Section
This is one of those things that probably bugs everyone. So I would like to share c-stud section family that I created.
I have just created a call out on a wall and want to start detailing. First I go to my trusty detail component library and load the c-stud file that came with Revit. After I insert it into the detail I notice that It is so thin that you can't see it very well. It's an easy fix, so I modified it and would like to pass it around to everyone, and maybe it will even end up in the new version of Revit so people won't have yet another needless hurdle to jump over.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2502012/C%20Studs-Section%20usable.rfa
I have just created a call out on a wall and want to start detailing. First I go to my trusty detail component library and load the c-stud file that came with Revit. After I insert it into the detail I notice that It is so thin that you can't see it very well. It's an easy fix, so I modified it and would like to pass it around to everyone, and maybe it will even end up in the new version of Revit so people won't have yet another needless hurdle to jump over.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2502012/C%20Studs-Section%20usable.rfa
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Any way to keynote linked files?
Does anyone know how to use the keynote system on linked files? I realize the standard answer is to use a detail component. Then tag the detail component. Although this works, it is counter productive.
What I don't understand is why I can read the element in the linked file but the keynote system can't.
What I don't understand is why I can read the element in the linked file but the keynote system can't.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Workset or not?
Worksets? Why? I don't really know accept that I have recently found that they are really not necessary. In fact I have found that working with a complex system of worksets actually hinders your performance because you are constantly asking for permissions.
The first two commercial projects we did were set up with worksets for each level. One of my co-workers who as used revit for sometime, was convinced that worksets would help many people work on the same project. But it just seemed like we were always asking for permission.
The current project we are working on, a large hospital type facility, was only set up with 2 worksets. 1. shared levels and grids. 2. Workset 1. These are the defaults that revit sets up. We found that working with several people was not as cumbersome in this scenario. Since revit uses a borrowing system that is element based. whenever you select an element you are effectively borrowing it. when your done, you release it. This is automatic, and doesn't require any additional work. Unlike when you set up many worksets. Because now you have to make sure that the element you create is on the correct workset. What a pain!
After doing some homework, I came to this conclusion. In older versions of Revit they didn't have element borrowing. So if you wanted to use many people on one project you had to have a lot of worksets. Since element borrowing was introduced in Revit 8 I don't think it's really necessary.
In conclusion, when we work on a project that has all the elements on one workset it goes much smoother, and you aren't constantly asking for permission. As you may have to with many worksets.
So, if anyone knows another reason why you would want a lot of worksets, I would be curious to know why because my experiencing more than just one was much more frustrating.
The first two commercial projects we did were set up with worksets for each level. One of my co-workers who as used revit for sometime, was convinced that worksets would help many people work on the same project. But it just seemed like we were always asking for permission.
The current project we are working on, a large hospital type facility, was only set up with 2 worksets. 1. shared levels and grids. 2. Workset 1. These are the defaults that revit sets up. We found that working with several people was not as cumbersome in this scenario. Since revit uses a borrowing system that is element based. whenever you select an element you are effectively borrowing it. when your done, you release it. This is automatic, and doesn't require any additional work. Unlike when you set up many worksets. Because now you have to make sure that the element you create is on the correct workset. What a pain!
After doing some homework, I came to this conclusion. In older versions of Revit they didn't have element borrowing. So if you wanted to use many people on one project you had to have a lot of worksets. Since element borrowing was introduced in Revit 8 I don't think it's really necessary.
In conclusion, when we work on a project that has all the elements on one workset it goes much smoother, and you aren't constantly asking for permission. As you may have to with many worksets.
So, if anyone knows another reason why you would want a lot of worksets, I would be curious to know why because my experiencing more than just one was much more frustrating.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Revit and Detailing
Yes, detailing in revit is a breaze, once you use it a bit.
Just like when you used a pencil to draw everything (or not) you maybe weren't so keen on the "Fancy Pencil" called Autocad that was pushed on you in the 80's and 90's.
Now that we actually have a software (faults and all) that is more than just a fancy pencil a lot of Archtects and Designers are clinging to AutoCAD like it's the greatest thing since sliced bread. Funny how perceptions change over time.
Revit is the new technology to follow. Whether we like it or not it is hear to stay. The main focus should be using Revit as a Drafting Coordination Tool in addition to just making drawings.
This Video Tutorial will focus on using Detail Lines and Detail Components to create Details.
Revit Detail Lines and Components
Just like when you used a pencil to draw everything (or not) you maybe weren't so keen on the "Fancy Pencil" called Autocad that was pushed on you in the 80's and 90's.
Now that we actually have a software (faults and all) that is more than just a fancy pencil a lot of Archtects and Designers are clinging to AutoCAD like it's the greatest thing since sliced bread. Funny how perceptions change over time.
Revit is the new technology to follow. Whether we like it or not it is hear to stay. The main focus should be using Revit as a Drafting Coordination Tool in addition to just making drawings.
This Video Tutorial will focus on using Detail Lines and Detail Components to create Details.
Revit Detail Lines and Components
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)