If you’ve ever tried to use Revit’s “Heating and Cooling Loads” tool, you probably gave up and returned to your trusty Trane Trace or Carrier HAP program. It required a perfect Revit model and produced untrustworthy results. Revit now has an “Easy Button” for heating and cooling load calculations (and more). It’s in the “Energy … Read more
Depending on which template you use when starting a project, Revit will provide up to 20 system line styles. These will be bracketed with <> (as in <Beyond>) and cannot be modified or deleted. Most of these are not intuitive, and you will want to create your own. You want to make new subcategories for … Read more
Project Object Styles in Revit allow you to control the graphical appearance of model element categories like walls, floors, doors, etc., across your project. These styles define how elements look in different views (like plan, section, elevation), and settings include line weight, color, pattern, and material. How to Access Project Object Styles Modifying an Element … Read more
Understanding Projection Lines Projection lines represent elements in your model that are not cut by the view’s cut plane but are between the top and bottom of the view range. All projection lines below the cut plane are visible. Some architectural elements (walls, ceilings) are not visible if they are above the cut plane. Cut … Read more
Revit’s cut line styles feature allows precise control over architectural, MEP, and structural design elements, significantly impacting drawing clarity. Here’s a comprehensive look at Revit cut lines, their customization, and importance. Customization Process To customize cut line styles in a view: Understanding Cut Line Styles Cut lines in Revit reveal internal details of elements intersected … Read more
Revit’s Phasing Feature: Graphic Overrides Revit’s phasing feature uses graphic overrides to visually distinguish elements based on their phase status. Here’s a simplified breakdown: Phase Status Overrides Additional Override Options Phase Filters Implementation Access these settings via the Phases dialog under the Manage tab, then navigate to the Graphic Overrides tab. These overrides help architects … Read more
Understanding “” Line Style and View Range in Revit The “” line style in Revit is an essential feature that works in conjunction with the View Range to enhance the clarity of plan views. Here’s a simplified explanation of how they interact: View Range Basics View Range in Revit defines element visibility in plan views … Read more
View Filters are essential tools in Revit that work alongside View Templates to create a standardized appearance for your or your company’s Revit projects. How View Filters Work Important Considerations Types of Parameters You Can Use Custom Solutions If you have a unique combination of categories without a common parameter, you can create a custom … Read more
Silhouette edges is a very specific view option that applies to 3D and elevation views for the Architectural Discipline. Access it from the bottom toolbar where you usually change from wireframe to hidden display. Select Graphic Display Options at the top of the menu: Choose a line type for your silhouette lines to display in … Read more
To access the tool, select the element you want to change, right click and choose “Override Graphics in View”: You can then choose from the following options to change the appearance of your selected element: Projection Lines Surface Patterns Surface Transparency Cut Lines Cut Patterns Half Tone A small check box in the View Specific … Read more