Introduction

I first became acquainted with Revit in 2008 and fell in love right away. However, I've since learned that Revit is a two-edged sword. For as simple as it is to use, it can be equally complex. My experiences as a member of the CAD Standards Committee at my previous job and my current position of BIM Manager at my new job have taught me a lot about these complexities. Over the course of this blog, I'll be covering topics ranging from basic modeling principles to template set-up to complex families. Please feel free to comment, request blog topics, or share your own experiences. I look forward to it and hope you enjoy!

Quick Tip - Sub-categories and Families

Sometimes it seems like half the families I create don't really fit into any of the specific categories provided by Revit, so they end up as Generic Models. Generic Models is a good catch-all, but one downside to this is that I want different generic models to have different line weights. The solution is simple to execute, but not straightforward to find. Inside the family, if you look under Additional Settings, you'll notice that the Line Styles button is greyed out. However, if you go to Object Styles, there is a button to create a new subcategory. Adding new subcategories to will allow you to differentiate your Generic Models or add an extra level of detail to your families in general.