From our Revit Architecture tutorial series, this step you learn how to create railings.
Archives for August 2009
Block vs XREF
“Why would I use reference file in AutoCAD? I can use AutoCAD blocks to manage my typical design…” True, some people use blocks to draw typical designs. When they need to change the design, they can simply edit one definition, and all blocks using the same definition will be updated. I saw an architect use […]
When It’s Freeze, It’s Not Always AutoCAD Fault!
Last week, I had troubleshoot inquiry from my company customer (I work for an AutoCAD reseller) After he’s doing some system upgrades, then suddenly his AutoCAD always freeze when he tried to create a new file, or using save as command. He use AutoCAD LT 2008. He’s been using it for 2 years without a […]
Adding Command to Your Right Click
We have discussed how to add a new command to AutoCAD. We added it to the toolbar. Now let’s discuss how to add it to the context menu. We want this command to appear when we select a particular type of object. This is what a contextual menu all about, right? This time we will […]
Creating New Command in AutoCAD
If I’m not mistaken, AutoCAD use CUI since 2006. Not MNU or MNS as it used to be. CUI (customize user interface) is a XML file. It’s easier to manage. In this post, we will create a new command to set all properties to ByLayer. This is a request from my colleague. He likes to […]
Creating Staircase
We completed our Revit model exterior by creating roof. Now we start working on the interior by creating staircase. If you always create stairs by drafting it in AutoCAD, you will love stair tool in Revit! Revit create stairs automatically, it will also calculate how many risers you should create to the next level. It’s […]
Using Rendering Material Template
Do you confused when you need to set up your rendering materials? How much you should set the opacity value, shininess, and the other values? Don’t be. AutoCAD (and other rendering software) has a template that define standard materials. All you need to do is select the type and template. In this example, I use […]
What Caused Fatal Error Messages in AutoCAD?
I’ve seen a lot of people snapped when their AutoCAD showing the deadly fatal error message. Of course, the first one to blame is AutoCAD. After using and troubleshooting AutoCAD for several years, I found out that it’s not always AutoCAD problem. There are a lot of things can cause this. Bugs maybe there, but […]