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Is there a way to embed an image or pdf of a cut sheet into a family?
I am wondering if Revit is smart enough to allow you to embed an image of a cut sheet/picture into a family.  ...

Question promoted in topics families, Revit • 26th February 2013 5 Answers Add Answer

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Changing Level Height of Entire Model?
I have a model that was started a few months back and the loor levels were never changed from the default (i.e. Lev...

Question promoted in topics autocad revit, Revit, Revit help • 2nd February 2013 4 Answers Add Answer

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How to reduce file size in Revit?
I'm already at 390mb and I need to know how to reduce my file size, any suggestions?

Question promoted in topics Autodesk Revit, BIM, file ... • 29th January 2013 5 Answers Add Answer

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What render software to use for Revit?
Hi, could anyone tell me the best render software (and that is not to expensive), as I would really like to do some...

Question promoted in topics Autodesk Revit, BIM, BIM presentation ... • 21st January 2013 6 Answers Add Answer

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DWG into Revit? Do or don't?
I'm wanting to import DWG files to Revit, I hear it's not the best practice according to some people. What do you t...

Question promoted in topics BIM exchange, BIM file formats, BIM files ... • 15th January 2013 5 Answers Add Answer

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How do we model standing seam metal roof in Revit?
Standing Seam roofs drive me nuts. I have read a lot of forums. Nowhere can I find accurate information on that. An...

Question promoted in topics BIM, Revit • 10th January 2013 0 Answers Add Answer

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How do I lock Revit families?
Hi, I’m dipping my hand into creating Revit objects is there anyway to lock the files so no-one can edit them?

Question promoted in topics Autodesk Revit, BIM families, BIM help ... • 9th January 2013 4 Answers Add Answer

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Which formats can I export into Revit?
I would like to put some 3ds Max objects into my Revit projects, for example, is this possible?

Question promoted in topics BIM, BIM file formats, BIM importing ... • 19th December 2012 3 Answers Add Answer

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What is an 'average' file size for Revit?
I'm a little bit worried about my current file size, I'm at 350mb and not even finished yet! What is an acceptable...

Question promoted in topics Autodesk Revit, average file size, BIM ... • 10th December 2012 4 Answers Add Answer

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What is the Revit schema?
I just went to open a model I was working on earlier in the week and got a message stating that the file has an inc...

Question promoted in topics Revit, Revit 2012, Revit error ... • 28th November 2012 1 Answers Add Answer

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IFC import into Revit 2012?
I'm trying to import an IFC file from my engineer into my Revit 2012 project, however it is coming through as a mes...

Question promoted in topics IFC, IFC export, IFC import ... • 20th November 2012 2 Answers Add Answer

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Hosting a Revit family to a Linked Ceiling?
As far as I remember you can host a ceiling hosted lighting fixture to a ceiling in a linked model. Is my memory co...

Question promoted in topics ceilings, Hosted families, Lighting families ... • 20th November 2012 2 Answers Add Answer

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Can I zoom in a particular element only?
How can I select and zoom into a specific element in my Revit BIM model

Question promoted in topics BIM help, element, help ... • 16th October 2012 3 Answers Add Answer

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Could anyone recommend any Revit add-ins?
What Revit add-ins are people using and how much time do they save you?

Question promoted in topics add in, add on, add-ins ... • 16th October 2012 3 Answers Add Answer

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What to use for Clash Detection?
What tools are best for BIM clash detection.

Question promoted in topics BIM help, clash, clash detection ... • 16th October 2012 3 Answers Add Answer

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How do I get my Revit model to a PDF file?
How can I easily export my Revit model to a PDF file to share with others.

Question promoted in topics add-ins, add-ons, Adobe Acrobat ... • 15th October 2012 5 Answers Add Answer

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