Create Revit Levels (FAST!)

Credit goes to following link, click to see full description:
http://www.cad-notes.com/create-revit-levels-using-array/

In short:
1.  In an elevation view, use the Array tool to copy the uppermost Level "up".

Note: Be sure the existing levels are named as desired to reduce the amount of editing required to the new level names. Revit makes a good attempt at automatically naming them based on the Level that you copy from.

2.  Convert level to active (floor plan) views with "Plan Views" command found under View tab > Create Panel > Plan Views.
Use to convert / create to floor, ceiling or area plans.

UPDATE:
While this work great in the native environment (rvt2013), the Array command is not available in the Conceptual Mass creation toolset.

Alternatively, I used the copy command with the multiple option selected, this did the trick fairly painlessly.

Revit Screen Jump

View screen moves when clicking elements, sometimes moving said element. It is very annoying. I found a solution to this issue but it is happening again so decided to document the solutions here.


Here's a link with a pdf full of possible solutions: http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?120756-Screen-Jump-Comprehensive
#3 worked for me "Re‐dock the browser and any toolbars, maximize Revit in the primary
monitor, exit and restart Revit."

"Turn off open GL. It fixes the problem for us. Don't ask me why."
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?130618-Anyone-else-still-having-screen-jump-issues-in-2012-It-s-still-around!

Revit Implementation Blog

I found this great blog with an overview of the BIM implementation process with links to detailed information for each phase. At first pass this looks like a very thorough blog as a great BIM management resource from an experienced professional. These are not software how to's but more what and when to articles..

Initial BIM implementation advice:
http://bradleybim.com/2013/07/24/revit-implementation-puzzle-5-basic-planned-investments/#!

Family creation processes:
http://bradleybim.com/2012/10/30/real-costs-for-building-revit-families-1000-bradley-revit-family-library-models/

Staff training advice:
http://bradleybim.com/2013/02/24/keys-to-designing-your-successful-revit-101-basic-training/

Revit LT or Full Version (Dec 2013)

I am compiling a list of links to help in making this decision. Will be updating as I find more information.

Official Comparison:
http://www.autodesk.com/products/revit-lt/compare/compare-revit-products


Online Discussions:
http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Can-anyone-recommend-Revit-LT-68075.S.218014191

Export / Turn an In-Place Family to a Component File (.RFA)

This is golden! Works great!

http://whatrevitwants.blogspot.com/2011/07/save-in-place-family-as-rfa-for-use-in.html

AutoCad to Illustrator Hot Tips

I printed from CAD to highest resolution pdf that i then opened in illustrator. Watch out for hatch with circles, they tend to become faceted despite smooth circle lines overlapping them. I had to delete it first.

Additional tips at this forum: http://forums.adobe.com/message/4736023

Keynote File Error

On reloading keynote file I get the error message:  Duplicate key value '', text: ''

This forum discussion helped solve this, see the very last comment.
I had a blank line with a Tab in it. Deleted the tab, resaved, reloaded and the error was gone.

I have no issues with keeping blank lines in the keynote file as one of the comments states.

http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?145647-Keynote-File-Error-Duplicate-Key-Value