Customize Revit keyboard Shortcuts

Just as I like to customize my AutoCAD commands I like to customize my Revit shortcut commands also. This makes it easier for me to remember the commands by assigning my own abbreviations. If possible, I like to use one letter, because it is easy and fast when typing. If...

Creating HVAC zones

In the previous blog tutorials we talked about how to create MEP spaces. In this blog we will show you how to create HVAC zones. You will use the MEP spaces you have created earlier to generate HVAC zones. One of the purposes of zoning spaces in HVAC system is to provide ...

Creating Revit MEP Spaces

Spaces need to be created first in the project file in order to run any HVAC loads in Revit MEP, even if the architectural link you are using as the background has defined spaces created already. Spaces are defined by the same elements that define a room from...

Reconciling hosting

Using face-hosted families is a very convenient way to attach your your components to 3D faces within a linked file.The problem that we encounter with this strategy is when the host delete the families from his file. Then, you no longer have reference to your attached components....

Creating a Section Box

Creating a section box is really simple than one might think. Below are the few steps to take:  Go to the 3D view of the model.      2.   Right click and select the Properties for the view.      3.  ...