Tag Archives: Formulas

Family Creation – Bi-Folding Windows or Doors

Did you ever want to create that single Bi-Folding window or door that could handle every possible configuration?  Well the other day I did… What is every possible configuration? Obviously Height/Width Control Obviously Position within the Wall Obviously Number of … Continue reading

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Family Creation – Sunshading System

I was recently asked to develop a sample family for a manufacturer’s sunshading system. Requirements: Adjustable Height/Length/Number of Blades Maximum Span Blade Rotation (within a given range) Optional Electronic Mechanical Operation Standoff Distance & Bracket Size/Position control Material Options, include … Continue reading

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Conditional Statements – pushing the limits of Revit

So last week I was tasked with create a duct mounted adjustable pitch axial flow fan.  I was told there were 672 variations permissable and provided a spreadsheet of sizes and a diagram explaining how it matched up. Sure I … Continue reading

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BIM Day Out – Revit Formulas

Xrev is currenty attending BIM Day Out in Perth, Australia.  We have 2 speaking spots.  A lab on Revit Formulas and a discussion panel on Revit Manufacturer Content.  The first, from the feedback seemed to very successful.  I was a … Continue reading

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