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We have uploaded to the _QARC 2016 folder, an amended support article called Creating a Building Envelope. It goes into considerable detail in how to model one of those pesky building envelope ‘boxes’ that combines setback distances and height restrictions. The addendum in Version 2 goes further and describes how to create a Building Envelope […]

As per the last post, we are uploading over 1300 timber windows, into a new folder “_QARC 2016”. If you are a financial user of ours, you will be receiving a Dropbox invite. These windows have adopted the very best worldwide practice, after a year of research, and much testing.  Kaylene has dedicated a lot […]

Just a quick update note to our loyal ARC users. We are working hard on new material, which includes lots of revisions to the ARChetype. An example is a simple filtering system for the Project Browser sheets.  Another is total revision of green notes. We are about to release a very large quantity of timber […]

Your ARC team has been busy. Gutter End Caps Example – Gutter End Cap for 150 quad We have finally solved Gutter End caps, which once done was easier than we thought. It all came down to making a face based element. We have added these to the “ARC BuildingElements Rooves 2016.rvt” farm, which is […]

Ever had the problem of modelling in 2D and then wanting to see that item in 3D to see it’s progress?  Here is a quick and easy way to go direct to a section or elevation in 3D to check your progress: Model something like a stair Cut a section through or near that stair […]

In Revit, every time you create a new view, that view’s Discipline is determined by Options. Discipline is Architectural, Structural, etc or Coordination. Here’s how to set it to your industry or other choices. Click on the big R (top left of screen). Choose “Options”. On the “General” tab, there’s a “Default view Discipline”. Choose […]

Why is it hidden? with thanks to revitforum.org. Checklist: 33 steps to being able to ‘find stuff’. Check to see if: The object or category is temporarily hidden. The object or category is hidden in the view. The object is being obscured by another element. The object’s category or subcategory is hidden in the view. […]

Jayne H’s tip – Thanks Jayne! How to create new plan views & use all ARC template Goodies Say 2 buildings on one site each with different levels. So need multiple sets of plan views Go to a section create the levels for 2nd building. (Noah note: Be aware that every time you create a new […]

Rotating your project to reflect Revit True North using Project Base Point Scenario 1 – Nothing Modelled as yet You start your project by drawing in the property lines from the survey, using a table. We recommend that you do this in the working view 01.02 Site True North. At this point Project North = True […]

As mentioned in our post “Exporting to CAD for Consultants like Engineers”, this post is about ARC’s suggested way to provide a Revit file to someone, if you must. Firstly – Avoid It. This is better, because however you do it, you’ll inevitably pass on some IP of ARC and your own.  Our agreements discourage […]