AB1712 - Schedules: Beyond the Basics

Michael Massey
Senior AEC Application Specialist

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About Me
Mike Massey

B. Environmental Design Texas A&M Senior AEC Building Application Specialist, Applied Software 21 Years of AEC Experience Autodesk Revit Implementation Certified Expert Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Certified Professional Co-Author of Autodesk Official Training Courseware Repeat speaker at Autodesk University and AIA events Speaker at Revit Technology Conference (RTC) 2012 Published author in magazines and newsletters http://knowingwhatyoudontknow.blogspot.com

mmassey@asti.com

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Class Summary
If you can model it, you can schedule it. Using schedules in Autodesk Revit software is a powerful way of viewing the information in your Building Information Modeling (BIM) projects. Most users create basic schedules and have a good understanding of how to create schedules. What most users do not know is some of the more powerful features of schedules. This class will explore some of the lesser-known aspects of creating schedules, such as creating embedded schedules, using conditional formatting in schedules, and understanding key schedules. We will also dive into shared and project parameters and how to use them in calculated formulas.

Learning Objectives Understand how to work with Parameters in Schedules

Know when and where to use Key Schedules Create an Embedded Schedule

Know how to use Conditional Formatting in Schedules

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About You

Thanks for spending your valuable time with me today!

Who is in the audience?

Architects MEP Structural BIM Managers Other

Why did you come to our class?

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How to work with Parameters in Schedules

Formulas Inconsistent Units Divide by 1 Special Characters if((x), Graphic, )

Editing All Fields Uncheck Itemize Every Instance

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Inconsistent Units

Formulas Inconsistent Units Divide by 1

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Special Characters

Formulas Inconsistent Units Divide by 1 Special Characters if((x), Graphic, )

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Editing All Fields

Formulas Inconsistent Units Divide by 1 Special Characters if((x), Graphic, )

Editing All Fields Uncheck Itemize Every Instance

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Shared Parameters

Shared Vs. Family Vs. Project Parameters External Text File

Have one master shared parameter file for the entire office Take advantage of Groups to organize parameters Used in Families and in Project Parameters
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Shared Parameters

Shared Vs. Family Vs. Project Parameters External Text File Have one master shared parameter file for the entire office

Take advantage of Groups to organize parameters Used in Families and in Project Parameters
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When and Where to use Key Schedules

Define Key Schedule A schedule for a schedule Setting up the Key Schedule Add Keys by selecting New Row

Scheduling the Keys Add the Key Schedule Parameter to the schedule

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Key Schedules

Define Key Schedule A schedule for a schedule Setting up the Key Schedule Add Keys by selecting New Row

Scheduling the Keys Add the Key Schedule Parameter to the schedule

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How to Create an Embedded Schedule

A schedule in a schedule Available in Room Schedules Specifying Room Information in Door Schedules

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Embedded Schedules

A schedule in a schedule Available in Room Schedules Specifying Room Information in Door Schedules

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Using Conditional Formatting

Used to visually identify parameters Used for Design Validation Only Appears in views (not sheets)

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Conditional Formatting

Used to visually identify parameters Used for Design Validation Only Appears in views (not sheets)

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Other Types of Schedules

Material Schedules Note Block Schedules

View Schedules Sheet Lists

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Material Schedule

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Note Block

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View & Sheet Lists

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Exporting/Importing Schedules

Exporting to Excel Saving to a Revit File

Inserting a View from another project

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Exporting Schedules

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Importing Schedules

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Conclusion

Schedules are a vital part of documentation. Parameters are needed on a project level and an office wide level. Custom parameters and Calculated Value parameters are needed. Schedules should be used throughout the project to assist in meeting design requirements.

Learning Objectives Understand how to work with Parameters in Schedules

Know when and where to use Key Schedules Create an Embedded Schedule

Know how to use Conditional Formatting in Schedules

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Questions?

Michael Massey
Senior AEC Application Specialist mmassey@asti.com

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