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Autodesk® Revit® Tips and Lessons from Large Complex Projects
Phil Read Autodesk Revit Implementation [email protected]
Session Code: BD33-1Date: Dec 4, 2003 Start Time: 03:00 PMEnd Time: 04:30 PMIndustry: Building Design and Construction Expertise: Intermediate
Outline
Introduction Basic ConceptsFamilies Groups WorksetsProject LinkingDocumentationVisualizationMemory ManagementTips and TricksQuestions
Introduction
Me •Undergraduate Degrees in Communications and Architecture
•Masters Degree in Architecture•Professional background in Engineering and Architecture
•Started with Release 1.0
Introduction
•Implementation Architects – We work directly with the client/project team on site.
•Process Assessment•Training•Project Implementation•Desktop Consulting•Project Evaluation
autodesk.com/revit > Consulting
Introduction
Audience•Familiarity with Revit
•Presently Use•Planning to Use
•Familiarity with Working on Large Projects•Presently Use•Planning to Use
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Basic Concepts
What is a “Large Project” ™ ?Setting Expectations•Hardware - Don’t Skimp (Dual 32 or Single 64)•Memory – 2 gigs RAM•Save Local - +/- 1 minute•Save Central - +/- 5 minutes•Linked Databases (Site/Architectural/Structural)•Project Team
–Content–Building–Documentation
Families
Parameters•Not all Families Require Parameters for Geometry•Generic Place Holders
Families
Visibility and Detail Level
Groups
Best for Component AssemblagesUse Explicit Heights for Interior Walls
Groups
Avoid Independent Groupings Host Elements– Walls/Curtain Walls/Floors/Roofs/Ceilings
Don’t Group View Specific Annotation– Dimensions/Text/Tags
Groups
Don’t Group Datum – Levels and GridsAvoid Nesting GroupsAssign Groups to their own Workset(s)
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Worksets
Use Selective Open/Close
Worksets
Use Selective Open/CloseSpecify Visibility when Creating Worksets
Worksets
Use Selective Open/CloseSpecify Visibility when Creating WorksetsVisibility/Graphic Overrides for Worksets
Project Linking
Schematic Design Studies–Façade Iterations–Multistory Design Studies
50 Stories•3 Linked Files•1.2 MB
Project Linking
Design/Documentation–Architecture/Structure/Site
Project Linking
Inter Discipline/Intra Discipline•Architectural/Structural/FFE
Remote ConsultantsRepresentations or Relationships?•Does it need to Schedule?•Visual Representation?
Nested Links in Groups•Hotel/Multistory/Multifamily Furniture Layouts
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Documentation
Link “Current View Only”Link to Workset Not Visible by Default
Documentation
Link “Current View Only”Link to Workset Not Visible by DefaultDon’t Explode Linked Files
Visualization
AVI’s Take Time•Good Rule of Thumb – 1 Day per 30 Seconds
Panoramic Files•Can be manipulated as *.JPG•3-4 Hours Rendering
Export – Don’t “Capture” RenderingsTurn Off Unnecessary Worksets/Objects
Memory Management
Avoid 3D/Perspective Views Keep Unnecessary Windows Closed
Memory Management
Avoid 3D/Perspective Views Keep Unnecessary Windows ClosedFinal Save in Drafting View
–Allows Revit to open with minimal memory overhead
Tips and Tricks
Creating Repetitive Floors in Family Editor •(Structural Framing)
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Tips and Tricks
Creating Repetitive Floors in Family Editor •(Structural Framing)
Creating Complex/Repetitive Roofs in Family Editor
Tips and Tricks
Feature Stairs•Create in Family Editor•Complex Tread as “Baluster”
Tips and Tricks
Create Railings in Family Editor
Outline
Introduction Basic ConceptsFamilies Groups WorksetsProject LinkingDocumentationVisualizationMemory ManagementTips and TricksQuestions
Questions?
Thanks!