When using Revit, the same mistakes are made over and over again. Here, we'll take a look at these common mistakes to avoid.

Opening the central file

When a file is shared, the central file must never be opened. Always create a new local copy:

  1. Click File tab → Open.
  2. Navigate to the folder where the central model resides and select it
  3. Under Worksharing, verify that Create New Local is selected → Open

Using fake labels and dimensions

In CAD, there's often a lot of “cheating” involved to get the desired visual result quickly. You can do the same in Revit, but you'll regret it later.

In the example below, a lazy user created a “false label” to annotate a wall. The user simply entered a text value. This means that if the wall type is modified in the properties, this tag will not be updated.

Using 2D elements

Knowing how much to model and when to annotate is a balancing act in Revit. If you don't have time to model an element, at least create a 2.5D file that can be tagged and is not view-dependent.

Using in-situ components

Use in-situ elements as little as possible. They can be used to model very complex shapes that cannot be quantified.

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Using groups incorrectly

See Groups

Using constraints