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AUGI Forums http://forums.augi.com Autodesk User Group International (AUGI) discussion forums. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:32:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.augi.com/images/misc/rss.jpg AUGI Forums http://forums.augi.com <![CDATA[AutoCAD Arch Desktop v2006 & Windows 7]]> http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110897&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:25:36 GMT Hi, welcome to AUGI.
A2008 is the earliest version that will run reliably on Windows_7.
A2007 (vanilla) will "run" despite a "known compatibility problems" message but may not be reliable. A2006 will probably fall into the same category.
Safe answer - NO. ]]> AutoCAD General jaberwok http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110897 Import from Inventor into Revit, then export to IFC http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=109826&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:12:12 GMT Open>Building Component" command in Revit. I'm still in 2009 version. Thanks. Larry C.]]> Scott,

I finally have the .adsk files in hand, but there's not a "File>Open>Building Component" command in Revit. I'm still in 2009 version.

Thanks.

Larry C. ]]> Revit Architecture - General ldcampbell http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=109826 New array elements afected by voids http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110824&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:22:20 GMT Thanks for your reply cory The problem that i had is the void is not always the same, vary through the array. Thanks for your reply cory

The problem that i had is the void is not always the same, vary through the array. ]]> Revit Architecture - Families cesarr http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110824 Using vlisp to access scales list http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=107333&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:45:07 GMT Browse Drawing Database --> Browse Selection ... then pick the entity(ies) you want to investigate. Usually double clicking drills into entity data values,...]]> To figure out how the entity is linked to the scale you could use the VLIDE's inspection tool. E.g. in Visual LISP for AutoCAD go to View --> Browse Drawing Database --> Browse Selection ... then pick the entity(ies) you want to investigate. Usually double clicking drills into entity data values, sometimes you're asked what to do - usually just select Inspect raw data.

I don't like the working of this though, it doesn't make it easy to understand how you'd do it programmatically - since it doesn't always indicate from here the DXF code is (especially when working with dictionaries).

For that reason I've added a RawDisplay command which uses a portion of my DictEdit code (as linked to by my previous post). ]]> AutoLISP irneb http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=107333 Polyline dim to excel http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110896&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:49:51 GMT ---Quote (Originally by dcabilin2009)--- Guys, is it possible to modify this lisp routine that I have found to extract the aligned dimension in excel with respect to their sequence. I think it would be very useful for me. I attached the lisp and photo of the routine. Thanks ---End Quote--- I...

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcabilin2009 (Post 1027443)

Guys, is it possible to modify this lisp routine that I have found to extract the aligned dimension in excel with respect to their sequence. I think it would be very useful for me.

I attached the lisp and photo of the routine.
Thanks

I added a few lines into this code
The Excel file will be created in the same folder
with the same name as per as your drawing name
Give that a try

~'J'~

Attached Files

PdimX.LSP (7.4 KB)

]]> AutoLISP fixo http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110896 <![CDATA[comment créer un profil de meneau d'angle ?]]> http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110782&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:17:13 GMT Le principe est de dire qu'il y a un meneau d'angle et pas forcément de le reprèsenter comme la réalité. Et dans ce cas il faut utiliser les vues de détail...(repère) pour en expliquer son fonctionnement... et là tu seras BIM ;) ]]> Revit Architecture - Familles FB_ReviTmAN http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110782 Re charger des familles purgées? http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110611&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:44:40 GMT Attention cette solution ne fonctionne pas pour les meneaux d'angle.
voir ce post ! ]]> Revit Architecture - Général FB_ReviTmAN http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110611 Revit 2010: Концептуальное моделирование http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=106215&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:57:59 GMT Большое спасибо Алексей за исчерпывающий ответ. Вся суть вопроса уложилась в несколько строк. Как говориться, слона то я и не заметил. Да, хотелось бы иметь возможность наносить на поверхность рисунок с управляемыми рамерами ячейки. Но видимо эта задача очень сложная. Большое спасибо Алексей за исчерпывающий ответ. Вся суть вопроса уложилась в несколько строк. Как говориться, слона то я и не заметил.
Да, хотелось бы иметь возможность наносить на поверхность рисунок с управляемыми рамерами ячейки. Но видимо эта задача очень сложная. ]]> Русский - Revit elena-marhi http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=106215 Rampe courbe http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110566&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:53:11 GMT Bonjour,

tant que l'on peut faire à Revit, on le fait... nullement besoin de sat ou autre.
Je vous conseille vivement de vous documenter sur les fonctions de base (voir prendre une formation) - commencer par l'aide de revit... c'est un début. ]]> Revit Architecture - Général FB_ReviTmAN http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110566 How to project alignment vertex to a profile easily http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110713&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:09:47 GMT ---Quote (Originally by dcabilin2009)--- I tried to load the lisp routine and returned to me with this error. Command: lps Select objects: Automation Error. Key not found. ---End Quote--- That means that some layer, textstyle etc. does not exist

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcabilin2009 (Post 1027441)

I tried to load the lisp routine and returned to me with this error.

Command: lps
Select objects:
Automation Error. Key not found.

That means that some layer, textstyle etc. does not exist
Did you tryed it on your attached sample drawing?

~'J'~ ]]> AutoLISP fixo http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110713 Accuracy of shadows - daylight saving http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110823&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:24:26 GMT Thanks Ian,
I learn a new thing every day.
I'll mention it in my next class to my students.

peter ]]> aussiebiff http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110823 Hello à tous http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110877&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:23:30 GMT Bonjour t bienvenue sur le forum. Bonjour t bienvenue sur le forum. ]]> gravelin http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110877 <![CDATA[Nouvelle utilisatrice d'autocad 2010]]> http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=109261&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:22:32 GMT bienvenue sur le forum bienvenue sur le forum ]]> gravelin http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=109261 Première fois... :) http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110793&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:19:31 GMT Beau début.... Merci de poser les questions techniques dans le forum technique ! Dans ce forum, il convient de poster des images et les réactions à ces images. Beau début....

Merci de poser les questions techniques dans le forum technique !

Dans ce forum, il convient de poster des images et les réactions à ces images. ]]> Revit Architecture - Gallerie gravelin http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110793 日照光とスポットライトの同時使用(3D) http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110735&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:11:36 GMT 　やってみました。　段取り　　密閉下部屋と、解放した部屋、解放のほうには、蛍光灯と、机に、スポット、　　位置は、日本東京、タイムゾーン　ダーウィン　結果、　　解放部屋、表の光で、陰が部屋内にできます。　　室内の照明で、陰に、グラデェーションができました。テーブルに、スポット、うっすらと、丸い光の、外郭が・・・・　結果２　　密閉部屋、（ドアで閉めてみました）　　カメラビューからレンダリング、テーブルの上から、床にかけて、光の、外郭がみえます。　やってみました。

　段取り　　密閉下部屋と、解放した部屋、解放のほうには、蛍光灯と、机に、スポット、　　位置は、日本東京、タイムゾーン　ダーウィン

　結果、　　解放部屋、表の光で、陰が部屋内にできます。　　室内の照明で、陰に、グラデェーションができました。テーブルに、スポット、うっすらと、丸い光の、外郭が・・・・

　結果２　　密閉部屋、（ドアで閉めてみました）　　カメラビューからレンダリング、テーブルの上から、床にかけて、光の、外郭がみえます。

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]]> 日本語 - AutoCAD zeppeki http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110735 <![CDATA[Fatal error - 64-bit & 12 GB RAM]]> http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110853&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:20:06 GMT Well, boss had another crash, and this time it seems to be because our server suddenly dropped all connections for some reason. He had a Revit file on the server (not workshared) open, and apparently when trying to save w/o being connected to the server, Revit just crashed. Has anyone else... Well, boss had another crash, and this time it seems to be because our server suddenly dropped all connections for some reason. He had a Revit file on the server (not workshared) open, and apparently when trying to save w/o being connected to the server, Revit just crashed.

Has anyone else experienced this if trying to save a file stored on a server if the connection was lost? ]]> Revit Architecture - General patricks http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110853 Publish to PDF http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=78429&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:11:06 GMT create a all black pen setting.... create a all black pen setting.... ]]> AutoCAD Sheet Set Manager josepajelani http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=78429 PDF Plotting http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=87736&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:08:43 GMT the last time i encountered this problem, i set the color (of the wipeout) to 255 and the pen width to 0. Plotting fro autocad to OCE should be fine. But plotting an Acrobat file, before plotting.. go to advance setting then click click print as image, then plot! good luck the last time i encountered this problem, i set the color (of the wipeout) to 255 and the pen width to 0. Plotting fro autocad to OCE should be fine. But plotting an Acrobat file, before plotting.. go to advance setting then click click print as image, then plot! good luck ]]> ACA General josepajelani http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=87736 <![CDATA[Survey>Menus>Data Collection/Input]]> http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110892&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:04:57 GMT Just installed LDD 2009 but I cannot access the data collection command to import files from my data collector. I have used the following advice from a LDD 2006 user, but the Data Collection/Input box is not available to put a check in.

This is the process in LD2006 (hopefully it's similar in 2009):

1. Select: Tools>Customize>Interface (or cui on the command line)
2. Click on "Survey" in the "Customizations in All CUI Files" box (top left)
3. Click on "Customize Workspace" in "Workspace Contents" (top right)
4. Expand the tree in "Customizations in All CUI Files" (top left) under Partial CUI Files>Survey>Menus
5. Place a check mark in the box labeled "Data Collection/Input"
6. Click "Done" under "Workspace Contents" (top right)
7. Click "OK"

Note: You can use this same process to enable that drop down menu in any of your workspaces. ]]> AutoCAD Land Desktop - General dhunter.235266 http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110892 Mac Pro and Autodesk Revit 2010 http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=103335&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:13:31 GMT alright, someones in the same boat. thanks. for other reading this: i run Fusion with these settings 1.5GB RAM/2 processors and my video card is a GeForce 8600M GT.

I still can't figure out if it is better to accelerate 3d graphics... ]]> wbi http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=103335 Cracking The 2010 UI - Go back to classic http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=103069&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:05:59 GMT As I have completely moved to the SpeedyUI - Autohotkey method of command control for Revit and now have the ribbon minimised to the fullest possible extent for 98% of the time, I have less individual concerns about the ribbon. Nevertheless, I still rate the Ribbon as an epic fail. Completely... As I have completely moved to the SpeedyUI - Autohotkey method of command control for Revit and now have the ribbon minimised to the fullest possible extent for 98% of the time, I have less individual concerns about the ribbon. Nevertheless, I still rate the Ribbon as an epic fail.

Completely disregarding the design of the ribbon for a moment, I am astounded that an organisation the size of Autodesk and with all of the resources it has at its disposal would offer up a user interface which is so slow and is so RAM hungry. Particularly for a 3d modeling application which needs and uses a heck of a lot more computer resources than an average Word document or an Excel spreadsheet.

As many others in this thread have noted, the design, layout and functionality of the ribbon is also pretty poor.

Undoubtedly, Autodesk will continue to refine (redesign?) the ribbon over the coming releases. I just hope that whomever is in charge of this process in the factory has written in big, bold, black letters, "must be resource light and efficient to use", on the whiteboard in the Ribbon team's office.

Ian ]]> Revit - Platform iankids http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=103069 Stepped footings RAC 2010 http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110879&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:03:44 GMT Thanks Patricks for the response.

I found out that you can take the new structural slab tool and sketch a 4" slab x 24"wide and set it in place and it will join correctly to make the stepped footing look right in 2d and 3d. The new structural tools really work like a charm a lot better than previous versions. I've been using Revit since 2.0 just not full time. Thanks again for the response.

James ]]> Revit Architecture - General jkh http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110879 Central file crashes after two consecutive people save? http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110863&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:05:06 GMT Had a similar issue in my office....for some reasons I found the folder containing the central file having "rights" removed to users...basically, when the "Modify" and "Read & Execute", "Read" and "Write" were added, no more problem...
hmm...sounds so familar...what firm do you work for?

Quote:

Originally Posted by andymeyer50 (Post 1027266)

Our office is experiencing the central file crashing after two consecutive people try to save to central. For example: The first person opens the project and starts working and everything works fine. He can save to central and to his local and continue working just fine. The second person opens the project and saves to central and both are able to continue working but once the "first person" goes to make their next STC after the second person has made their first STC then Revit says a fatal error has occurred and kicks the first person out. The second person can then continue working just fine until a third person gets on. Once the third person makes their first STC, then the next time the second person goes to save it will give them the fatal error and kick them out. The latest person to open the project seems to always have control until the next person gets on and "trumps" the others control......Any thoughts?

]]> Revit - Worksharing/Worksets luigi http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110863 Levels will not change Workset http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=108357&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:01:18 GMT ---Quote (Originally by sthedens)--- The only solution on this issue that worked for us was to open a subscription center ticket ---End Quote--- Just did this, thanks. matthew g.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sthedens (Post 1025867)

The only solution on this issue that worked for us was to open a subscription center ticket

Just did this, thanks.

matthew g. ]]> Revit - Worksharing/Worksets matthew g. http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=108357 Isolating Elements... http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110844&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:52:45 GMT ---Quote (Originally by GirlForRevit)--- U are in the right..... Sorry But view range solves the problem. Or am I wrong again_ ---End Quote--- This may work with walls or doors. But not on all windows or roof that is sometimes above the cut plane.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GirlForRevit (Post 1027252)

U are in the right..... Sorry
But view range solves the problem.
Or am I wrong again_

This may work with walls or doors. But not on all windows or roof that is sometimes above the cut plane. ]]> Revit Architecture - General Jun Austria http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110844 Como hago un grid de coordenadas http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=82532&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:45:34 GMT Estimado, Para el asunto de crear la grilla de coordenadas, por lo menos en mi caso, ocupo un lisp, en el que se hace un rectángulo y se le da el espaciado entre las líneas. No tengo claro si es que se pueden compartir esos archivos en el foro, pero si no, lo dejo en esta página... Estimado,
Para el asunto de crear la grilla de coordenadas, por lo menos en mi caso, ocupo un lisp, en el que se hace un rectángulo y se le da el espaciado entre las líneas.
No tengo claro si es que se pueden compartir esos archivos en el foro, pero si no, lo dejo en esta página http://www.4shared.com/file/15631147...IA_GRILLA.html
Espero y te sirva.
Ignacio Alvarez ]]> Español - AutoCAD Civil 3D alvarez.ignacio1 http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=82532 Se puede instalar civil 3D 2009 y civil 3D 2010 en un mismo Windows http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110820&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:34:37 GMT Estimado, No hay problema al tener instalados los dos programas, por lo menos a mi me funciona. Te recomiendo que el al configurar el Design Review, lo instales en la carpeta C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Autodesk Design Review 2010, aunque igual desinstala la versión anterior, no arroja errores de... Estimado,
No hay problema al tener instalados los dos programas, por lo menos a mi me funciona. Te recomiendo que el al configurar el Design Review, lo instales en la carpeta C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Autodesk Design Review 2010, aunque igual desinstala la versión anterior, no arroja errores de sobreescritura.
Espero que te sirva.
Saludos ]]> Español - AutoCAD Civil 3D alvarez.ignacio1 http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110820 Continuity in wiring http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110891&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:32:43 GMT Hi All, I am kinda new in revit and I wanted to ask if there is a way in revit to add continuity symbols to wires. Currently I am just using fake drafting but I was wondering if there is a way to indicate wires continuity?? Thanks in advance. Hi All,

I am kinda new in revit and I wanted to ask if there is a way in revit to add continuity symbols to wires. Currently I am just using fake drafting but I was wondering if there is a way to indicate wires continuity??

Thanks in advance. ]]> Revit MEP - General sammar_shafik http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110891 Super Elevated Lane (SA) http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110826&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:29:37 GMT http://screencast.com/t/OTllYTNiZ http://screencast.com/t/OTllYTNiZ ]]> AutoCAD Civil 3D - Corridors Brian Hailey http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110826 Simple Regen? http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110803&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:47:54 GMT ---Quote (Originally by GreenMan415)--- Disregard, I found a fix. I threw a app update after the regen and it works fine. ---End Quote--- Glad if so Nice code btw I like it Keep programming All successes

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenMan415 (Post 1027350)

Disregard, I found a fix. I threw a app update after the regen and it works fine.

Glad if so
Nice code btw I like it
Keep programming
All successes

~'J'~ ]]> Dot Net API fixo http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110803 block editing with refedit http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110890&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:45:08 GMT as a follow-up, it seems that certain things can be modified, and some other can't.

I cannot delete something out of the working set, but I can change the layer, and layer properties ]]> ACA General cr_gixxer http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110890 comando pintar http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110889&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:17:21 GMT Hola soy nuevo en Revit recien estoy realizando un curso via internet si alguien me pudiera explicar como realizo el comando pintar,gracias a los que me puedan ayudar. Hola soy nuevo en Revit recien estoy realizando un curso via internet si alguien me pudiera explicar como realizo el comando pintar,gracias a los que me puedan ayudar. ]]> Español - Revit manuelantonio.martinez http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110889 Material Takeoff Schedule Calculate Totals http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110878&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:04:53 GMT i had a similar issue before, just curious why it won't total for Length? a bit tired of endless workaround! ]]> Revit Architecture - General joe.zhou http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110878 Revit MEP Systems http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110724&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:56:22 GMT I have seen them show up typically when I use some kind of grouping in Revit, array for example. Did you create your layout with the Array command? Or are they grouped in some other manner? I have seen them show up typically when I use some kind of grouping in Revit, array for example. Did you create your layout with the Array command? Or are they grouped in some other manner? ]]> NavisWorks - General bwiab http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110724 <![CDATA[Architect can't modify MEP link]]> http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110834&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:51:46 GMT by category" find the category then hide if necessary. But once custom is...]]>

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jrobker (Post 1027384)

Pictures are worth one thousa...

Using the Custom setting on links always creates a hassle to work with. What i usually do in these cases is "override graphics in view >by category" find the category then hide if necessary.

But once custom is checked is a whole new ball game. ]]> Revit MEP - General macedogerardo http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110834 Separate IDW Files from DWG In the File Open Selection List http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110888&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:49:50 GMT *Summary:* In Inventor I would like to see the file types seperated between dwg and idw instead of being lumped together. *Description:* In Inventor I would like to see the file types seperated between dwg and idw instead of being lumped together. *How Used:* Most of the time I opt to select... Summary: In Inventor I would like to see the file types seperated between dwg and idw instead of being lumped together.

Description: In Inventor I would like to see the file types seperated between dwg and idw instead of being lumped together.

How Used: Most of the time I opt to select files with all of the Inventor file types available, but sometimes I like to select them by their types. Inadvertantly selecting dwg when you want IDW can be confusing and take a fair amount of time to load. I'd rather not even see the dwg options. I am sure there are others who would like to see only the dwg files.

Feature Affinity: Drawing Manager

Submitted By: Byron Funnell on November 20, 2009 ]]> INV-011 (Current Submission Cycle) Inventor Wishes http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110888 AutoCAD 2010 Crashes all the time now!!! http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110720&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:32:24 GMT Thanks for all the replies. I was not running any custom profiles, but do have my system customized alot with workspaces. I am not running any registry cleaners and my anti-virus is not set to Autoprotect. Yesterday I totally uninstalled AutoCAD 2010 and deleted all folders that the uninstall... Thanks for all the replies.

I was not running any custom profiles, but do have my system customized alot with workspaces. I am not running any registry cleaners and my anti-virus is not set to Autoprotect.

Yesterday I totally uninstalled AutoCAD 2010 and deleted all folders that the uninstall leaves behind. I then ran windows update to update all the way to SP3 with all the security patches. I then after all that, did a fresh install of AutoCAD 2010 and it is working for now. :roll: ]]> AutoCAD 2010 General Grumpy http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110720 Reload/relink families question http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110833&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:19:11 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by twiceroadsfool (Post 1027115)

Families dont get linked, they get loaded. If you edit one thats in another "project directory" it wont change ANYTHING in the other project..... UNLESS someone loads it again.

Now, thats dangerous, since multiple projects are now *pointing* at the same family definition, even if that definition isnt affecting the projects daily. People could hit Edit Family from each project, and write over one anothers stuff. It wont affect whats IN their projects, but its annoying nonetheless.

My advice?

1. NEVER start a project, WITH another project. take a GOOD LONG TIME to set up your template and standards.

2. Put all the families in a networked location, with only one person having write privileges to the content. This will keep less experienced users from wrecking office standards.

3. Keep seperate "project libraries, but dont keep copying things from one to another. If its worth having on multiple jobs.... Move it to the library mentioned in number 2!

4. As CDA mentioned, if its stuff youll use a lot, load it from the office lbirary in mumber 2, in to your TEMPLATE. Itll be there when everyone needs it. But they wont be able to edit the family AND SAVE IT. They can edit it, and save it to the PROJECT library, or edit it and load it back in, which is safe.

I would agree with these previous two responses. The only thing that is different is, we have several people designated as power users who have access to write to the content folders. This takes away the responsibility/pressure to produce from one person and allows several people to provide content for the firm. The danger is when we modify something one a project level. But, it has been beaten & ground into us that we 'Save-As" right away to the specific project (as mentioned already). The other benefit is that there is several people looking at the content generated, and are able to voice opinions.

Best of luck.

Jeff S. ]]> Revit Architecture - Families jsteinhauer http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110833 <![CDATA[C'mon, now. Please, can't anyone help me with this simple problem?]]> http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110887&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:15:58 GMT I'm still trying to solve this simple problem (selecting an element when I have the ID number as a text string). Here's my code.

Code:

String idString = "262828";



ElementId elID = new ElementId();      

            

elID.Value = Convert.ToInt32(idString);



Element elCurrent = document.get_Element(ref elID);



MessageBox.Show("The level is: " + elCurrent.Level.Name);

The messagebox throws an exception: "Object reference not set to an instance of an object." Using Revit's built-in menu item to select an element by ID works just fine, and displays element 262828. What am I missing here?

Thanks, in advance, for any help/suggestions you can supply. ]]> Revit - API ppirtle http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110887 <![CDATA[Schedules - Family & Type Total Length]]> http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110885&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:13:39 GMT My apologies for this post. I have been reading way too much on this and other sites that I failed to see the post just 7 entries below mine. The same problem. Good Night Irene My apologies for this post. I have been reading way too much on this and other sites that I failed to see the post just 7 entries below mine. The same problem. Good Night Irene ]]> Revit Architecture - General gvluisi http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110885 generic model floor based http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110886&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:12:03 GMT :?
Bonjour, j'ai créer une famille de toilette qui est basée sur "generic model floor based" et je change la categorie ensuite ( je veux inclure le trou du drain pour la convertir vers un autre logiciel) elle fonctionne tres bien mais lorsque je veux la placer, je n'arrive pas à la faire tourner avec la barre d'espacement et ça devient agacant. Est-ce du à la categorie? Ya-t-il qqc à faire?

Merci
Isabelle ]]> Revit Architecture - Familles idorion http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110886 Different Pipe Sizes have different prices How do I specify for each? http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110874&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:39 GMT Remember REVIT will calculate lengths of pipe in the model but doesn't take into account scraps. Don't use the pricing you get out of REVIT as gospel. Add at least 10%. Experience over the span of several jobs will give you a better rule of thumb. ]]> Revit MEP - General david.faubion http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110874 Window not flexing correctly in project http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110692&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:58:32 GMT Of course uploaded the correct family file might help you out. Opps! Try this one. Of course uploaded the correct family file might help you out. Opps! Try this one.

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]]> Revit Structure - Families d.altman http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110692 Drawing Sheet Parameters - deleting unused? http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110838&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:41:13 GMT Curses! Foiled Again!
I would've gotten away with it too... if it wasn't for those meddling kids! ]]> Revit Architecture - General johnnypeso http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110838 Expanding a project ...your experience http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110880&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:29:21 GMT Just remember this used to happen in the old days, when we would draw on a flat stone with another stone. In all seriousness, late-in-game changes can prove costly, and there isn't always an automated software fix to make those changes easy to swallow. While the issue is related to the drafting process, the solution at this point still seems to be a contractual one: request more money to make the change. ]]> Revit Architecture - General Mike Sealander http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=110880