Tag: assemblies

A few notes on Revit 2013 features, including double-click and Grids

Luke Johnson

Double Click Middle Button in a view = Zoom to Fit
Double Click on a component Family = Edit the Family (open in the family editor)

Some people like the new Stairs functionality?
http://blogs.rand.com/architectural/2012/03/what-really-matters-for-2013.html

Sketch stairs can be added to an Assembly, but Component Stairs can’t…

Multi-segmented grids:
To create a multi-segmented grid, select the Multi-segment tool in the Draw panel of the Modify|Place Grid context tab.  This will enable sketch mode for you to draw the grid line.  This will work on linear and radial grids or a combination of lines and arcs in the sketch, but must be a continuous segment.
http://blogs.rand.com/support/2012/03/revit-2013-miscellaneous-improvements.html

Arc grids are also available:

10 Tips on how to use the 'Create Assembly' tool

Luke Johnson
1. Warning message displays if the current selection contains elements that cannot be included in an assembly.
The following elements cannot be included in an assembly:
  • Annotations and detail items
  • Assemblies and elements that are already part of another assembly
  • Complex structures (trusses, beam systems, curtain systems, curtain walls, stacked walls)
  • Elements in different design options
  • Groups
  • Imports
  • Images
  • Links or elements in a link
  • Masses
  • MEP-specific elements (ducts, pipes, conduits, cable trays and fittings, HVAC zones)
  • Model lines
  • Rooms
  • Structural loads, load cases, and internal loads

See the rest at:
Assembly Usage Tips – WikiHelp