set workset visibility for the differing disciplines. Standard sheets can be set up including symbol legend sheets, plan sheets, and schedule sheets. Placing schedules on sheets allows for each schedule to have each column individually tweaked in a standard manner that will be consistent from job to job and user to user. Open the starter project, making sure to detach from central (see Figure 4).
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When prompted, detach and preserve worksets. Save As to the appropriate job folder using the any standard naming convention. Figure 3
Use the Sync to Central tool to save the project; check the box to Compact Central Model, and all of the “relinquish worksets and elements” boxes possible.
Redirect Linked the Files Use the Manage Links tool to reload the newly created architectural and structural backgrounds.
Standard Startup Project In this example, a starter project is used. The starter project is created with “dummy” architectural and structural files already linked. All the standards of a template file are included in the starter project with some notable additions. Worksets are created in the starter file that will translate directly into the new MEP Revit file made from it. This keeps workset naming standard and complete every time and saves the time it takes to create worksets. View templates can be created that
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Copy Monitor Levels There are a lot of things that can be copy monitored from the source architectural file, but at a minimum, the levels should be copied. 1. In the Project Browser, make an elevation view the current view. 2. Go to Collaboration tab and pick the Copy/ Monitor tool, then Select Link. See image on the right. 3. Select the building model. 4. Click Copy in the ribbon. Select Multiple in the Options bar if desired. 5. Individually click on each imported level of the building model. Allow time for the Revit to process the information after each click. Accept any warnings that may appear. 6. Click Finish in the ribbon to close the Copy/ Monitor menu.
Creating Views
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Floor plan views should be created for each floor based on the copy/monitored levels in the architectural file. In the Properties of the floor plans views, templates can be assigned to control www.augiworld.com
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