1. Go back to using AutoCAD
One of the easy mistakes to make with extremely serious consequences is that while using Revit, you often use AutoCAD to “support and intervene” in the design. When starting to use Revit, people often do not exploit the detailed design of Revit compared to AutoCAD. Learn how to use Detail Components and Groups properly. Surely you will use Revit faster than AutoCAD software!
Not only the detailed implementation, many people use AutoCAD in many Views (CAD link). This will be a big barrier in design management, please try to use Revit completely (100%).
2. Only observe objects in 2D
If you do Revit and only observe objects in 2D, then you are invisibly treating Revit as the familiar AutoCAD. Working with Revit is the process of creating a model, observing the development of the model through a 3D view.
Many people who are new to using Revit spend a lot of time visualizing what is on the design screen, sometimes causing confusion in the design. Let’s create a 3D View, use the Window Tile command to divide the frame in half.
3. No subject to shortcut orders
Every software has shortcuts to use more effectively, save time and improve productivity, Revit is no exception.
You can view and download Revit shortcut commands in the following articles:
Revit MEP shortcut command: http://bim.edu.vn/thu-vien/lenh-tat-phan-mem-revit-mep/
Revit Architecture shortcut command: http://bim.edu.vn/thu-vien/lenh-tat-phan-mem-revit-architecture/
Revit Structure shortcut command: http://bim.edu.vn/thu-vien/lenh-tat-phan-mem-revit-structure/
4. Delete/move the wrong object
When you first use Revit, you may delete or move the wrong object, for example, moving the wrong column grid and elevation is not recommended. Use the Modify/Pin tool, objects will only be moved or deleted when we use Unpin again.
5. It takes time to set up the view
Oh don’t do that! Because Revit allows you to create view templates. For example, if you are setting up an initial view, use the View Templates tool to create sample views, from then on you just need to apply them to the remaining Views. Here is an example of creating a sample viewport for displaying a building facade:
Then apply them to each Views:
We can edit a sample view, which will automatically update other views:
6. Overuse of 2D objects
Sometimes, using multiple 2D objects will be effective for small projects, such as using Detailing Line or Filled Region to create Model Parts (model details). But in most cases, it will cause difficulties for users, especially when we work in groups according to BIM.
Invest the time to create 3D models and use quality Families. It may take you a lot of time at first, but it will be very effective later.
