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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 1 month ago by Kerry Poe
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…
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…
Updated 1 month ago by James Simpson
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…
Updated 1 month ago by Joshua Paggett
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…
Add/Remove Unions. Note : This is for Revit system families only, not ITMs. Summary. The EVOLVE add/remove union feature allows the insertion of couplings along a selected run of conduit (or any syst…
Updated 1 month ago
by Joshua Paggett
