This used to drive me crazy. I’d be putting together some sheets in Revit. I’d create the first sheet, typically a floor plan, then I would add the views. Pretty standard stuff. These sheets usually include only a single plan view and maybe a legend or two. Once I had everything organized on the sheet, […]
Learn to Code with These Resources
As I’ve stated previously, I’m a big proponent for learning to code. Coding and programming helps you think logically, it increases your productivity and it is actually quite fun. But how do you get started? Which language should you learn? The answer depends on what you ultimately want do. Do you want to generate and […]
How to Better Manage Your Project Data (or the Architect’s guide to databases)
I had a problem on my hands. I was working on a large project. I mean REALLY large – multiple buildings, millions of square feet and lots and lots of information. One of my tasks was to keep track of all the room specific requirements. The owners had their requirements, the engineers had theirs, and […]
The Ultimate Guide to Revit Shortcuts
For all the work you do in Revit, there’s a keyboard shortcut that can help you do it faster. Here’s a roundup featuring some of my favorite Revit keyboard shortcuts to create and organize your model. Keep reading to learn how to create your own shortcuts. Exclusive Bonus! Click here to download a convenient PDF […]
Automatically Convert DWG Details to Revit Lines
Can you really save three days of work with one Revit Macro? Here’s how I did it using a Revit macro to automatically convert DWG details to Revit lines. A while back, I was working with a client to convert some of their office standard wall types to Revit. I created new wall types […]
How To Copy Your Revit Macros To Other RVT Files
So you wrote a super useful Revit macro that automates some really tedious tasks in Revit. You’ve saved yourself at least twenty hours on your last project. Now you want to use that same macro on your current project. How can you copy the macro code over to another RVT file? Unfortunately there’s no magic […]
Link Multiple DWGs With This Revit Macro
So you’re working on a high-rise residential project and you’ve been assigned the task of coordinating all the mechanical systems with your unit layouts. Sounds like fun. Problem is, you’re working under a deadline and need to make changes fast before you issue drawings at the end of the week. You’ve got a killer Revit […]
10 Revit Apps You Should Be Using in 2015
Happy New Year! Welcome back to another year of ArchSmarter. Like many of you, I always try to start the new year with some resolutions. One thing I want do this year is to get really efficient in my work. I want to squeeze every ounce of productivity out of my working time so I […]
Easily Delete Unused Views With This Revit Macro
Here’s the scenario – you’re heading out of town for a much deserved vacation. Before you leave, you spend some time cleaning up your project’s Revit model. You delete all the extraneous views, purge out unused families and compact the central file. You leave the office on Friday with your model looking neat and tidy. […]
Rename Rooms, Sheets and Views with these Revit Macros
A client of mine is working on a large multi-building project. As often happens on these big projects, the names and designations of the buildings changed mid-way through the project. This kind of thing happens all the time and it’s always a headache. Updating all those names is tedious and it takes a lot of […]
