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Changing family templates. I want to edit a family template, how do I do this?
I want to edit one of the Revit family templates, how can I do this?
in RVT 2013: 1) Create a new family from the desired family template 2) Edit as needed to get to your desired new family template 3) Save as a family (in the Templates folder or other appropriate location) 4) Change the extension from .rfa to .rft (accept the file extension change warnings) 3 More Answers
Are there regular seminars on/for Revit? If so, are these paid or free?
I'm looking for a place running regular Revit seminars, I'd potentially be happy to pay if it was going to kick start my learning of Revit and BIM.
Find a local RUG (Revit Users Group, such as LARUG, where we do monthly meetings in Los Angeles, San Francisco & Orange County: http://losangelesrevitusersgroup.blogspot.com/ We do live meetings as well as stream and record them for viewing later!!! I bet you have a local group near you, if not: Start one!!! Email me if you'd like to disc... 5 More Answers
Just started using Revit 2013. What books are good for beginners?
I've just begun teaching myself Revit 2013 and wondered if there were any good books out there for beginners. Some example projects would be handle too, to see how others are using BIM.
In addition to Mastering Revit 2013, This book is awesome for creating families: http://www.littledetailscount.com/index.php/products/revit-family-bundle-11-ebook-creating-custom-revit-architecture-2012--2013families Then, In Revit use the following: Function Key: F1 4 More Answers
The file addit_3d_autocad.zip is not to scale. Can this be fixed?
Thanks for the feedback. You can scale 3d Autocad model by following steps on this page > https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2016/ENU/AutoCAD-Core/files/GUID-E96829D6-A58A-48B6-8B65-A7C99C879262-htm.html
Downloaded file addit_archicad.zip and it does not have Revit symbols. Why?
Hi, it appears their file labeled ArchiCAD is for ArchiCAD only. We'll contact them to see if a Revit family of this product is available.