October 16, 2020
Cut Profile Tool in Revit
Revit’s 3D geometry can overload our models. Luckily, we can use the “Cut Profile” tool to edit our models in 2D. This tool can be used to cut “boundaries” and “faces”. It allows us to properly modify typical features in our details. The “Cut Profile” allows us to edit 3D elements in 2D. For more…
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James Cuervo
September 3, 2020
Working with Groups & Filters in Revit
We can easily select specific categories or object families by using the “Filter” function. Since components can’t be selected, we can create groups and use the group as an item. These groups can be isolated and designated a specific color for organizational purposes just like categories and object families. Revit saves us time by allowing…
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James Cuervo
September 1, 2020
Using the “Load Autodesk Family” Dialog Box in Revit 2021.1
We can browse and download families from Autodesk directly in Revit 2021.1 If we have access to the cloud via an internet connection and have an active subscription, we can take advantage of the new “Insert Autodesk Family” dialog box. This gives us access to a ton of 2D and 3D families to use in…
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James Cuervo
June 19, 2020
Creating Custom Lines with Text in Revit
Although Revit doesn’t have line types with embedded text, we can create them with the help of family templates. We can create specific labels and line-based families, and when we combine them, we can control their labels (GAS, HW, X, etc.), text spacing, and the amount of repeating text along the line. This tutorial shows…
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James Cuervo
June 17, 2020
Creating Basic Line Types with Revit
Revit contains many “Line Patterns” that can be used to identify specific details. We can create new line types and customize existing patterns. We can create a specific line type called a “Cut Plane Line”, for example, by using the line pattern and line type tools. By defining line patterns with dashes, dots, and spaces…
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James Cuervo
June 10, 2020
Creating Cuts with Voids using Revit
We can model sinks in counter tops, recessed lights in ceilings, and other objects that require perforations in their “host” object. We can use a counter top with a sink hole in it, but if we wanted to adjust the sink’s location, we would have to adjust the counter top’s sink hole to match the…
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James Cuervo
April 21, 2020
Blocks Palette Improvements in AutoCAD 2021
Our Blocks Palette in AutoCAD 2021 has changed and gained more features. We now have a new tab called “Libraries” that contains a specialized search bar and history tabs. Blocks can be previewed before opening the file in which they reside. Filters help us find specific blocks amongst a multitude of choices. Managing our Blocks…
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James Cuervo
April 17, 2020
Quick Measure Improvements in AutoCAD 2021
Making fast calculations just got easier with the new and improved Quick Measure tool in AutoCAD 2021. Not only can we see distances and angles with this multi-faceted tool, but we can also calculate areas in seconds. By using the Shift key, we can add and subtract multiple areas to one another. This saves tons…
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James Cuervo
April 2, 2020
Creating Simple Crickets with Revit
After creating a chimney, we’ll need to create a cricket to prevent water from building up around where the roof and chimney meet. Since Revit doesn’t have a specialized tool for creating crickets, there are some procedures that can help us make them in minutes. By using reference planes, the roof tool, and proper parameters,…
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James Cuervo
April 2, 2020
Creating Dormers in Revit
When using Revit, it might seem complicated to create a dormer on a pitched roof. However, the process is surprisingly straightforward and rewarding. While you could use a projected roof, we will be using a pitched roof. This is a simple and elegant way of creating nice dormers that enhance our designs. In this tutorial,…
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