Create Plan Regions in Revit (Multiple View Ranges)
Plan regions are like portals to other levels in your Revit plans. They allow you to select an area in a plan to change its level (view range). A window (family) is…
How to Duplicate Revit Views and Sheets
How can you save time when duplicating Revit views and sheets? This article starts with an introduction to the basics and then moves on to advanced tips. A duplicate view in Revit…
How to add North Arrows into Revit Views
I often forget to include north arrows in my Revit plan views, despite knowing that they are the best way to orient myself and others when viewing a project. It was finally…
How To Use Spot Elevations in Revit
As a student, the Spot Elevation tool convinced me that it was time to switch from AutoCAD to Revit. I tried to add this little annotation on a roof in the site…
How to use Underlays in Revit
The underlay feature in Revit allows you to display all elements of another level in your active plan view. Elements in the underlay level appear behind the active plan view as a…
3 Ways To Change The Associated Level in Revit
One of the most time-consuming tasks is adjusting the levels of a group of elements. You’ll learn three ways to simplify your workflow when changing associated levels. An associated level is a level that…
How to Use Snaps in Revit
Ever wondered why your Revit models feel off, no matter how hard you try? Misaligned walls, stubborn grids, and endless tweaking can drain your time and patience. Here’s the secret: mastering Revit…
How to UnHide in Revit (Elements/Interface)
Do you think something is missing from your Revit project or user interface? Sometimes we hide elements and tools by mistake. Don’t worry, you can unhide all again by following the steps…
How to Export From ArchiCAD to Revit (Model/Family)
Are you an ArchiCAD user thinking about switching to Revit? Great news – just update your software to the latest version and you will be able to export an RVT file. Export…
How to Create Filled Regions in Revit (Hatch Patterns)
The Filled Region tool adds 2D hatch patterns to Revit views, sheets, and annotation families. Filled regions include two types of patterns: Drafting (based on the scale of the view) and Model…
