The Building Coder

System Family Predicate and Python Section Creation

Today, we shed some light on family and section view creation – System family predicate – Level-based family template – Create section view in Python... Read more →

Element Level and IFC Properties

Tips on handling IFC and recent discussions on controlling the level of BIM elements – TwentyTwo add-ins and tutorials – IFC tips for APS and Forge – IFC custom properties in Revit – Set level id of existing element – Set level in NewFamilyInstance... Read more →

Drilling Holes in Beams and Other Projects

I am working on a few side projects and proofs of concept for my own and other teams – RvtParamDrop exports visible element properties – RvtLock3r validates BIM element properties – Drilling holes in beams... Read more →

Revit Server and View Filter Alert

Non-API Revit Server access, exporting Outlook email text, and using a view filter to alert to missing data... Read more →

Creating Material Texture and Retaining Pixels

A bunch of interesting discussions on creating material with texture, modifying element level, cutting off image pixels and other things – Creating a material with texture in Revit and Forge – Export image cutting off pixels – Change level of existing element – Physics is cool – Forge job openings... Read more →