Workset assignment can be a pain – @Ideate Explorer for Revit makes it easier.

Workset assignment can be a pain – Ideate Explorer for Revit makes it easier.

Have you struggled trying to select specific objects to assign to worksets in one step? For example- all the “Interior” wall types in a project need to be assigned to an “Interior Partitions” workset. Assigning objects to worksets in Autodesk Revit can be quite daunting especially because the selection ‘Filter ‘tool allows you to only select objects by ‘category’. Ideate Explorer for Revit can simplify this process because it allows you to select objects by type not only in one view but also the entire project.

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Shruti Harve, LEED AP, AEC Solutions Application Specialist
Shruti holds a Master of Science degree in Architectural Computing from University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom and is LEED accredited. Her experience includes working in Architecture and Construction firms in India and the United Kingdom as well as Structural Engineering firms in the Bay Area providing design, 3D modeling and drafting services. At Ideate, Shruti provides training and support for Revit Architecture, Revit Structure, 3ds Max, Ecotect and AutoCAD Architecture.

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Use @IdeateBIMLink to Set If/Then Statements for Door and Room Parameters

Q: Can I use an IF/Then statement with a Door parameter to drive behavior based on Room or wall data in Autodesk Revit software? For example, you want to automatically set the fire rating of the door based on the wall host or you want to set a door undercut value based on the room usage.

A: Revit does not allow Room-based parameters to be used within formulas for non-room categories such as Doors. Ideate BIMLink, however, can be used to export both the door and room (or wall host) parameters. Once exported to Excel, an If/Then statement can easily be created to drive a Project or Shared Parameter to achieve these types of goals.

Shruti Harve, LEED AP – AEC Solutions Application Specialist
Shruti holds a Master of Science degree in Architectural Computing from University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom and is LEED accredited. Her experience includes working in Architecture and Construction firms in India and the United Kingdom as well as Structural Engineering firms in the Bay Area providing design, 3D modeling and drafting services. At Ideate, Shruti provides training and support for Revit Architecture, Revit Structure, 3ds Max, Ecotect and AutoCAD Architecture.

Get your copy of Ideate BIMLink before January 31, 2011 and receive a “no-charge” license of Ideate Explorer for Revit 2011 – a $399 value!

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