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Posted onSeptember 22, 2016September 28, 2016Knowledge

[Solved] Revit can’t create a new module in the macro manager

by Jay Merlan3 Comments on [Solved] Revit can’t create a new module in the macro manager

This morning, I ran into an interesting bug in Revit 2016. I opened up my Macro Manager per the norm, but when attempting to create…

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Posted onAugust 24, 2016September 28, 2016Downloads

IronPython UI Generator and Script Library for Autodesk Revit

by Jay MerlanLeave a comment on IronPython UI Generator and Script Library for Autodesk Revit

I just stumbled on this script library for Revit users who wish to use Python with the Revit API. In it’s simplest form, it’s a folder…

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Posted onAugust 19, 2016September 28, 2016Knowledge

Here’s why your Revit families hosted to reference planes may appear upside down

by Jay Merlan2 Comments on Here’s why your Revit families hosted to reference planes may appear upside down

Hosting elements to reference planes in Revit is a technique used by many, but only fully understood by few. The most overlooked part of the entire…

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Posted onAugust 18, 2016September 28, 2016Knowledge

[Solved] Error When Attempting to Rotating Multiple Connected Elements in Revit

by Jay MerlanLeave a comment on [Solved] Error When Attempting to Rotating Multiple Connected Elements in Revit

There are times when you may have attempted to rotate multiple connected objects and receive an error: “Can’t rotate element into this position.” At this…

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Posted onAugust 18, 2016September 28, 2016Knowledge

A quick fix for gridline bubbles that do not copy/monitor on the same ends of the gridlines

by Jay MerlanLeave a comment on A quick fix for gridline bubbles that do not copy/monitor on the same ends of the gridlines

Occasionally, you may copy/monitor gridlines from a linked model only to realize that the grid bubbles are all over the place. Some are at the…

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Posted onAugust 16, 2016September 28, 2016Downloads

Best Practices: Managing Sheet Lists in Revit

by Jay Merlan8 Comments on Best Practices: Managing Sheet Lists in Revit

The task of managing drawing lists has typically been a daunting one; Particularly on large projects. With the dawn of Revit adoption, we now have…

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Posted onJuly 29, 2016May 20, 2021Knowledge

Exporting an AutoCAD MEP model as an IFC and then linking it into Revit

by Jay Merlan4 Comments on Exporting an AutoCAD MEP model as an IFC and then linking it into Revit

In the BIM world, there are several platforms and file types. AutoCAD has many flavors most of which are discipline specific and are used in…

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Posted onJuly 26, 2016September 28, 2016Knowledge

Using a filter to show a future phase in Revit

by Jay Merlan6 Comments on Using a filter to show a future phase in Revit

If you are at all familiar with Revit’s phasing capabilities, you have undoubtedly run into an issue with showing future phasing. Revit currently does not…

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Posted onJuly 21, 2016September 28, 2016Articles

We should all be using Revit’s worksets for efficient worksharing, not visibility / graphic overrides.

by Jay Merlan2 Comments on We should all be using Revit’s worksets for efficient worksharing, not visibility / graphic overrides.

More and more I’ve had debates regarding worksets being used for visibility. My stance is to avoid using worksets to control visibility and graphic overrides…

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Posted onJune 3, 2016September 28, 2016Knowledge

Inconsistent Units in Revit Schedule

by Jay MerlanLeave a comment on Inconsistent Units in Revit Schedule

At some point in your career you may need to use a Calculated Value in a schedule. In doing so, you will most likely receive…

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