Great job Mike. I'm architect from Brazil, I'm always watching your videos, your didactic way of teaching makes me understand a lot about revit. Thank you !
thank you! what a wonderful explanation i have one question, if in my firm we have projects in two diferent versions of revit like 2022 and 2023, the same template could work for those versions?
Unfortunately not... you will need to use two separate templates. I usually only update the template of the most current version of Revit. The older versions just don't get updated and it helps people NOT to start new projects using the old template. :)
I’m completely fascinated on how you teach revit. Keep it up! I have one questions how can I create concrete wall panels in revit or can I find a website to download a revit family for a wall concrete panel
Revit has Object Styles pre-set for each category, and you can simply change them to whatever you want. There are also many Line Styles to choose from and a button to make more. There are only 16 different Line Weights in Revit. You can’t make more. But 16…That’s plenty. :)
Mike, I have made an .rte. did all the families and everything. but now, I create a new project. So, where and how do I bring in that .rte file or how do I bring in my template into my .rvt file thanks
You are easy to listen to and learn, thanks. Ok, I finished a new Residence and it's under construction. Now the Client wants to add an ADU and a Storage Barn on the same property. I would like to make separate building files for these but, within the original project file so I can easily make different permit submittals using the same Site and Grading Plan information. I tried setting up the new structures as new Groups, but I found that that was not going to work. What's the best way to separate multiple structures in one project. Or is this advisable ?
You can easily add other structures to the project. Yes they will be separate models...linked into the main model... but they are ONLY GEOMETRY. You can do all the dimensions and annotation in the one main model.
To reduce the size of the template you should look for what is causing the biggest issue. Like: get rid of any extra IMAGES or FAMILIES that you do not absolutely need. Those can bring the template size down if you purge them. A material will only be about 1K size.
Yes.. Worksets have to be added to each project. Worksets are only available AFTER a project has Worksharing turned on. One time: I tried creating a Generic Project, turned on Worksharing and setup the Worksets. I then used THAT project as my template. To do that you simply open it and use SaveAs to start a project. I fount it was simpler to just start from scratch each time since all projects are different. Hope that helps.
@@miketaylor-fantastic If you use pretty much the same worksets for each project. Is there a way to "Copy Paste" (for lack of a better expression) them from one project to another?
Enjoyed the video. Very good beginning thoughts on template creation. Wondering if you might create a video on best practices for naming conventions.. Such as for families, system families etc? Thanks
@@miketaylor-fantastic That would be great! Just something thst would help guide to some sort of method. There are so many elements in Revit to name its difficult to organize without being overly complex! All the best!
Great teaching style! Always enjoy seeing other peoples' takes on templating. Big fan of including explanation/info views as well!
Templates are always changing too. Whenever I discover something new... I quickly implement it into my template. =)
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Great job Mike. I'm architect from Brazil, I'm always watching your videos, your didactic way of teaching makes me understand a lot about revit. Thank you !
great technique to share what you know with someone who wants to learn !
Great Information!! Really enjoy your videos! Very informative!
thank you! what a wonderful explanation
i have one question, if in my firm we have projects in two diferent versions of revit like 2022 and 2023, the same template could work for those versions?
Unfortunately not... you will need to use two separate templates.
I usually only update the template of the most current version of Revit. The older versions just don't get updated and it helps people NOT to start new projects using the old template.
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@@miketaylor-fantastic is very helpful, thank you Mike! hugs from mexico
this is great. Please do a video on callouts. Great teaching style
I’m completely fascinated on how you teach revit. Keep it up! I have one questions how can I create concrete wall panels in revit or can I find a website to download a revit family for a wall concrete panel
Very informative Revit Template Video....Thanks Mate !
Thanks, could you also show how to include object styles, line styles and weights, fonts, etc. in your template?
Great suggestion! I'll make a new video to show those items!
@@miketaylor-fantastic sir.plz.a.make.a.video.on how to add object style,line style ,and line weight font etc in templates..thanku
Revit has Object Styles pre-set for each category, and you can simply change them to whatever you want. There are also many Line Styles to choose from and a button to make more. There are only 16 different Line Weights in Revit. You can’t make more. But 16…That’s plenty.
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@@miketaylor-fantastic Sir is the video is ready- I love to watch :) love your way of teaching- you are an amazing person.
Mike,
I have made an .rte. did all the families and everything.
but now, I create a new project.
So, where and how do I bring in that .rte file
or how do I bring in my template into my .rvt file
thanks
What about if we just copy the Revit file and paste it with different name and then start a new project ?
Excellent video.
Please use a gray solid color for face cam it will be more eye-pleasing.
You're doing great.
You are easy to listen to and learn, thanks. Ok, I finished a new Residence and it's under construction. Now the Client wants to add an ADU and a Storage Barn on the same property. I would like to make separate building files for these but, within the original project file so I can easily make different permit submittals using the same Site and Grading Plan information. I tried setting up the new structures as new Groups, but I found that that was not going to work. What's the best way to separate multiple structures in one project. Or is this advisable ?
You can easily add other structures to the project. Yes they will be separate models...linked into the main model... but they are ONLY GEOMETRY. You can do all the dimensions and annotation in the one main model.
Super useful, thank you. Now could you please show us how to make that family?
how to minimize the template sizes such as how to delete default material which is regenerating even if i delete
To reduce the size of the template you should look for what is causing the biggest issue. Like: get rid of any extra IMAGES or FAMILIES that you do not absolutely need. Those can bring the template size down if you purge them. A material will only be about 1K size.
Thanks Mike great ExPLANation
Great video
Just what I was looking for! Thanks for the great content sir!!
What about Worksets? Do they have to be added for each project.
Yes.. Worksets have to be added to each project. Worksets are only available AFTER a project has Worksharing turned on.
One time: I tried creating a Generic Project, turned on Worksharing and setup the Worksets. I then used THAT project as my template. To do that you simply open it and use SaveAs to start a project.
I fount it was simpler to just start from scratch each time since all projects are different.
Hope that helps.
@@miketaylor-fantastic If you use pretty much the same worksets for each project. Is there a way to "Copy Paste" (for lack of a better expression) them from one project to another?
Dynamo or pyrevit can make worksets fairly easily. Try out my package called Crumple in dynamo which can make worksets from a list of strings (text).
Enjoyed the video. Very good beginning thoughts on template creation. Wondering if you might create a video on best practices for naming conventions.. Such as for families, system families etc? Thanks
Great idea. Naming conventions really help keep organized. Each firm has their own way of doing it, but I will make a video about naming! Thanks.
@@miketaylor-fantastic That would be great! Just something thst would help guide to some sort of method. There are so many elements in Revit to name its difficult to organize without being overly complex! All the best!
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Great job done sir
template created...ahhh...now on with some hempcrete projects!
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