Locked parameter values
When creating a Family and you would like to have a parameter value such as Model or Manufacturer to be the same across all...
Drawing arcs quickly
When you would like to draw a quick succession of Arcs, try using the 'Tangent End Arc' tool on the Draw panel.
Bear in mind...
Save as to compact project
Perform a Save As command on your project at the end of each day to compact the file size. It may not be much,...
Working view markers
In order to more easily and visibly identify unreferenced 'working' views such as sections and elevations, try putting a big 'W' in a view's...
Revit.ini customisation
The Revit.ini file allows you to further customise how Revit behaves through the use of switches.
Here is an entry in the Help for the...
Trimming circles
In some instances you are able to Trim a circle without needing to Split it first.
Take this image. It has a full (un-split) circle...
Quicker filter creation
You can speed up the process of creating a new Filter.
Select an element (or Part) and go into Filters and create a New filter....
Instance parameters
There are some categories (like Casework) that come with a range of starting parameters such as Width, Depth, and Height, which are initially set...
Workshared project file management
When working on a Workset enabled project, it is good practice to create a new local file every few days to help reduce project...