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Optimize Fittings. Summary. The Optimize Fitting feature merges duct straights with connected fittings based on a user-defined tolerance. eVolve tab ⮞ Quick Tools panel ⮞ Optimize Fitting button. IMP…
Updated 6 months ago
Copy Elements. Summary. Copying common layouts to other runs is often painstaking; from first having to copy the parts and then manually making the connections to the new run, Revit sure doesn't make…
Updated 2 years ago
Connect Elements. Summary. The Connect Elements feature allows for elements to be quickly connected without having to switch between multiple views. After the connecting elements are defined, the con…
Disconnect Elements. Summary. When moving parts in Revit, connected elements are also moved, while this is sometimes helpful, it may also be a nuisance. The Disconnect Elements feature can separate o…
Reconnect Elements. Summary. Disconnects often occur due to constant changes made to content these contribute to poor model health and become a nuisance for situations that require connectivity. The…
Remove Elements. Summary. The Remove Elements tool allows for elements in a run to be quickly removed. eVolve tab ⮞ Quick Tools panel ⮞ Remove Elements button. Usage. From the eVolve ribbon, in the Q…
Multi-Trim. Summary. Typically, creating rack runs can be monotonous and incredibly time-consuming, especially corners, as Revit requires each element to be individually moved and adjusted. The Multi…
Assign Level. Summary. The Assign Level tool allows elements to be copied, moved, or reassigned to different levels. eVolve tab ⮞ Quick Tools panel ⮞ Assign Level button. Usage. From the eVolve ribbo…
MEP Rotate. Summary. The MEP Rotate tool can quickly rotate elements or entire runs. eVolve tab ⮞ Quick Tools panel ⮞ MEP Rotate button. Usage. From the drawing area, select the desired elements. Fro…
Set Angle. Summary. The Set Angle function defines angle values utilized by the Rotate, X, Y, Z, and MEP Rotate features. The Rotate X, Y, and Z buttons utilize the specified angle to rotate a single…
The Spacing tool allows the distance between parallel runs to quickly and easily be adjusted. The spacing may be based off the runs outer edge or its center points. NOTE : The Spacing Tool's predefin…
Alignment Tools. The alignment tool allows parallel runs of various elevations to quickly and easily be adjusted. Runs may be aligned to another run, edge, or reference plane. Additionally, runs of d…
Pick Plane Tool. Summary. Models often have a lot going on, and occasionally that can make it difficult to measure or draw off of certain items. The Pick Plane tool may be useful in these situations…
Show Plane. Summary. When placing and working with families, understanding your current plane is paramount to getting your desired result. eVolve tab ⮞ Quick Tools panel ⮞ Show Plane button. Usage. F…
Updated 1 month ago
Add/Remove Unions. Note : This is for Revit system families only, not ITMs. Summary. The EVOLVE Add/Remove Unions feature allows the insertion of couplings along a selected run of conduit (or any sys…
Updated 6 months ago by Kerry Poe
Insert Offset. Summary. With Insert Offset , you can quickly add an offset with specified angles and offset distances on RFA MEP elements. eVolve tab ⮞ Quick Tools panel ⮞ Insert Offset button. Limit…
Updated 8 hours ago
Quick Dimensions. Summary. Creates dimensions between selected system elements and/or element edges. eVolve tab ⮞ Quick Tools panel ⮞ Quick Dimensions button. Usage. From the EVOLVE ribbon , in the Q…
Updated 3 months ago
Move Straight Along Run. Summary. Moves the selected straight along a run of connected elements in the specified direction. This can be used to avoid a branch landing on a connector or moving a short…
Updated 8 hours ago by Kerry Poe
Connect Offset. Summary. With Connect Offset, you can quickly connect two parallel elements with an offset. eVolve tab ⮞ Quick Tools panel ⮞ Connect Offset button. Limitations. Runs must be parallel…
Updated 1 week ago by Kerry Poe
Add Straight. Summary. Adds a length of straight pipe or duct off of an open ITM connector. The length can be specified in Add Straight Settings based on material. eVolve tab ⮞ Quick Tools panel ⮞ Ad…
View Selector. Summary. The View Selector displays all non-template views in the model/project. Once a view is selected, if already opened, the focus will shift to the tab containing the view. If the…
Updated 1 year ago by Kerry Poe
Element Swap. Summary. Swaps the position of one selected element with another chosen element. eVolve tab ⮞ Quick Tools panel ⮞ Element Swap button. Usage. IMPORTANT : This is an advanced feature; co…
Updated 10 months ago by Kerry Poe (2nd)
Extend and Align. Summary. Extends and aligns one or more elements to a selected element. eVolve tab ⮞ Quick Tools panel ⮞ Extend and Align button. Usage. From the eVolve ribbon, in the Quick Tools p…
Move Straight to End of Run. Summary. Moves the selected straight to the end of a connected run in the specified direction. This can be used to avoid a branch landing on a connector or moving a short…
Slice Elements. Summary. Creating a gap in a section of a conduit run, cable tray run, or any run of system elements takes multiple actions. The Slice Elements feature shortens this project to just a…
Updated 10 months ago by Kerry Poe
Add Straight Settings. Summary. Allows the user to define the length of the straight based on material. eVolve tab ⮞ Quick Tools panel ⮞ Add Stright menu ⮞ Add Straight Settings button. Usage. From t…
Spacing and Alignment. Summary. Move and align the elevation and/or spacing of selected straight elements. eVolve tab ⮞ Quick Tools panel ⮞ Spacing and Alignment button. Usage. Aligning to a run. NOT…
Updated 7 months ago by Kerry Poe
Add Fitting. Summary. Adds an elbow and a short straight off of an open connector. This allows for quick and easy changes of direction from existing ITMs. eVolve tab ⮞ Quick Tools panel ⮞ Add Fitting…
Move and Align. Summary. Moves and aligns one or more elements to a selected element. eVolve tab ⮞ Quick Tools panel ⮞ Move and Align button. Usage. From the eVolve ribbon, in the Quick Tools panel,…
Multi-Run Select. Summary. The Mutli-Run selection quick tool allows users to easily select all elements within 1 or more runs. A run is a series of 2 or more elements that are connected together (du…
Align Run Intersection. Summary. Aligns branch elevation with the apparent intersection of the main. eVolve tab ⮞ Quick Tools panel ⮞ Align Run Intersection button. Usage. From the eVolve ribbon, in…
