[Revit] Change fittings reference level without moving it

 

A common pain in Revit is to manage object’s reference level :

    If you change a duct/pipe reference level. It stays at the same location which is great.
    If you change any fitting/accessory reference level. It move at the same offset on the defined level. It generates many errors when you change a level elevation during a project…

 

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[Revit] Copy shared parameters from rooms of a linked file to your own spaces

It is very useful to be able to copy shared parameter from a linked file to you own file especially if you want to make a stable link to an external database or maintain data consistency between different models.

The Autodesk Space Naming Utility is very useful but limited to room/space number and name. With the following script methodology you are able to copy any shared or built in parameter.

 

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[Revit] Adding fluids using CoolProp

Sometimes you need to add new temperature in your project for at least 3 reasons :

  • When you use SI units Revit default fluids are bugged. I have seen them bugged for more than 5 years… Templates were made in Fahrenheit and some temperatures just don’t work when converted into °C or K.
  • Revit default fluids don’t have enough temperatures. About 5K between each and they usually just don’t fit the temperature you need in your project.
  • Water, ethylene and propylene glycol are the only default fluid available.
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