Revit content 2023
Image background credit: Serpentine Pavilion by BIG Architects Post by: Nicolas Catellier, architect, BIM specialist and founder of Revit Pure and BIM Pure Productions. Nicolas has more than 10 years of experience with Revit and has worked on multiple large-scale projects as an architect and BIM manager. Follow Nicolas on LinkedIn or on Twitter. Last year’s Revit 2022 was the best release in a long time. It didn’t have significant new features, but it did fix dozens of minor problems users have been complaining about for a while. Revit 2023 is a... ok release? It doesn’t have many “real” new features. Instead, the update focuses on fixing issues with current tools. The big winners here are the advanced users and BIM managers. Beginners probably won’t see much difference beyond the logo. While the improvements are not very inspiring when observed individually, they add up for a decently helpful update. I wish the new releases were bolder. I hope there would be more fun, surprising and innovative new features beyond minor technical improvements and bug fixes. I’ve been the most riled up about the UI revamp + new branding, but it seems only Dynamo’s interface is updated. For Revit, we have a new logo. However, the rest of the interface hasn’t changed. REVIT 2023 NEW LOGOAutodesk unveiled their new logo and overall branding in September 2021. Revit 2023 includes a new logo as well: Overall, I like Autodesk new branding. Their apps are starting to integrate this visual image, but besides the logo, no change has been made to Revit UI. However, you’ll see that Dynamo has an interesting new user interface. TOP 20 BEST NEW FEATURES IN REVIT 20231- Revamped New Dynamo 2.13
Here is an example of the revamped UI from the main menu. It uses the new Artifakt font that has been created by Autodesk. The entire interface now has a dark theme by default. I like the turquoise text menus, although I’m not sure why they got rid of the preview image. New right-click menu also looks good. In addition to new menu, we now have black nodes! Each node now has a small image preview in the top left corner. Better Warning Window
Better Groups
Collapsed GroupIf you click the arrow on the group header, the group is collapsed. Only the open outputs are displayed. The amount of nodes is displayed at the bottom. Nested GroupsOnce a group is collapsed, it is possible to drag it into another group. It will be inserted as a nested group. Interactive Wires
25 New Units Nodes
Faster and Better Search
The new search is much faster. It also allows for a few typos like a Google search would. It is still not perfect though, some nodes can still be hard to find. Show and Install MIssing Packages
In the example below, Dynamo gently tells you that the Genius Loci package is missing from the script. You can click on Install Specified Version in the same menu. As you can see, the new Dynamo is truly awesome and helpful. 2- Filter Schedules By Sheet
In Revit 2023: You can check the “Filter by Sheet” box at the bottom of a schedule’s filter menu: For example, if views on a sheet only show doors from a specific level, the schedule will only show those doors as well. The “main” schedule in the project browser isn’t affected by the filter. This feature might reduce the amount of duplicated schedules in your projects. 3- New Icons For Views Placed On Sheet In Project Browser
If you don’t like the new icons, you can always turn them off. Right-click on the project browser and uncheck “Show View Placement on Sheet Status Icons”. 4- New Dynamo Player
- Search for scripts and create different sub-folders. - Add an image preview for each script. - Add a URL link to explain how to use specific scripts.
Once you select a script, you will be forced to enter the inputs before you can run it. As you can see, new information is displayed: a description, the author of the script and a URL explaining how to use it. A description of each input and output can be added as well. Also, it is now possible to run a script in the Dynamo player even if the script is open in Dynamo. Are you enjoying this post? Check out our triple threat Learning Package Bundle so you can effortlessly master Revit from start to end. Get 30% off compared to individual purchases.
5- Measure in 3D Views
In Revit 2023: The measure tool is now available in a 3D view. You can use the tool without having to set up work planes. It works similarly to SketchUp. You can even chain-measure on different 3D planes. I’m happy this feature is introduced and it will be helpful, but... we are in 2022 and I am excited for taking measures in a 3D view? Other modeling software had this feature for 20 years. 6- Duplicate Material and Its Shared Asset
In Revit 2023: You can now duplicate a material with the option “Duplicate Material and Assets”. You should always pick this option if you aren’t sure. The other option “Duplicate Using Shared Assets” has the same effect as Duplicate from 2022. 7- Support Material Textures and Decals With Cloud Paths
In Revit 2023: You can now use cloud paths, which should reduce the amount of images broken links and make it easier to work away from a local server. Images placed on BIM 360 folders should work. 8- Activate Controls & Dimensions
In Revit 2023: In the modify tab, you will find the “Activate Control” tool. If you leave it off, all the annoying icons and automatic dimensions will be gone. The automatic dimensions will only display if you select a single element. Initially, I wasn’t excited for this feature. But after trying it for a while, it makes a big difference in performance when you select a lot of elements. 9- Hide Worksharing “Make Editable” Icons
The problem is that when you select lots of elements, these icons can get annoying. You rarely need to use this tool. In Revit 2023: In the Collaborate tab, click on the arrow underneath the worksets. You can uncheck the “Show Worksharing Make Editable Controls” box to remove the icons. 10- Element Mapping for IFC Exports
The Export to IFC parameter lets you decide if you want to export the element by type, individually or not at all. The Export to IFC As lets you pre-map an IFC category for the element. You can also set an IFC Predefined Type and customize the unique IfcGUID. This is a great update for people who frequently work with IFC files. 11- Duplicate Family Parameter
Edit: this feature was actually introduced in Revit 2022.1. 12- Casework Category Supports Join GeometryIn Revit 2022: In the old Revit, you couldn’t use the “Join” tool with the casework category. In the image below, you can see 2 casework families that can’t be joined together. In Revit 2023: The join tool now works with the casework category. You can join casework families together. You can also join them to other categories such as walls. 13- Sort Page Order For PDF, Printing and Export
In Revit 2023: There is now a “Edit Print Order” tool that allows you to reorder pages. You can either use an existing Project Browser organization or manually drag & drop pages. Did you know that our Learning Package Bundle also includes our Revit Pure PRO template? Get the bundle now and save 30%.
14- Enabled Cutting in View Option For These Categories
In Revit 2023: 4 new categories are now cuttable, including: Furniture, Furniture Systems, Plumbing Fixtures and Specialty Equipment. You can set a cut line weight to them. For this feature to work, you need to check the box “Enable Cutting in Views” inside the family properties. 15- Tag Model Links and RVT Links
In Revit 2023: The model groups and Revit links categories can now be tagged. Multi-category tags will work as well. 16- Temporary Dimensions for Element with Nested Family Elements
In Revit 2023: The “Activate Dimensions” tool has been removed. Temporary dimensions will show up for all families, even if they have nested components. 17- Draw Filled Regions in 3D Families
In Revit 2023: You can now draw filled regions in 3D families. Of course, these regions are not visible in 3D views, only on the 2D views they were created. 18- Swap Views On Sheets
In Revit 2023: When a view is selected on a sheet, the “Swap View” tool becomes available. You can switch the selected view for a different one. A limitation of this feature is that you cannot swap the view with another view that is already placed on a sheet, else, you’ll get the warning below. Quite frankly, not sure how useful this is. Plugins and Dynamo scripts are still the best way to organize sheets. 19- Filter Walls by Base Constraint and Other Parameters
20- Conditional Formatting By Family and Type
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Where can I find Revit content?By default, Revit installs the content in the C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\RVT 20XX folder and the path within Revit looks to this folder path for the families and templates.
How do I load a family in Revit 2023?Load Families in Context. Click the contextual tab Mode panel (Load Family).. In the Load Family dialog, browse and locate the family that you want to load. ... . Preview any of the families (RFA): ... . Select the family or families that you want to load, and click Open.. Is Revit 2023 available?Additional Information: The full install of Revit 2023 released on April 5th, 2022 was version 23.0. 1.318. The full install version of Revit 2023 was replaced in early May 2022 with version 23.0.
What Revit 2023?Revit 2023 incorporates the latest updates to Generative Design in Revit, including improvements to study creation, new options for Generative Design tools in Dynamo, and a consistent experience with Dynamo Player.
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