RP PRO Template Guide

REVIT PURE
PRO TEMPLATE GUIDE

Template Version 1.0 - September 2021
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PRO TEMPLATE GUIDE
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ABOUT THE PRO TEMPLATE

The Revit Pure PRO Template combines all the features from our previous
BASICS and DESIGN templates while adding new features.
The core of the template is based on creating robust organization systems

to manage your data properly. This template doesn’t have a large library of
families like doors and windows. However, it integrates all the best practices
to model the right way.
If you are using this template as the basis for your firm, don’t hesitate to make
it evolve, so it matches your standards.
Enjoy.
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BUILDING EXAMPLE
A small example building is included in the template. You can delete it
before modeling your project. It is used to illustrate all the components of the
template.
TEMPLATE STANDARDS VIEWS
In the Legends part of your project browser, you will find the two views
below. They describe all the important families and standards included in the
template.
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FAMILIES: PRIMARY PREFIX

Every family in the template has the “RP” prefix. The prefix helps to
distinguish between the standard families and the families loaded from
outside.
You should replace this RP prefix with your own office standard prefix. Use
the Family Reviser plugin by DiRoots to automate this task. To modify the
prefix of certain specific categories (text, dimensions, filled regions), use the
Dynamo scripts provided with the template.
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FAMILIES: SECONDARY PREFIX

In addition to a primary prefix, each family category has a different prefix:
Annotation Symbols: RP_ANN_Plan-Note.rfa

Detail Components: RP_DT_Glass.rfa
Doors: RP_DOOR_Simple.rfa
Profiles: RP_PRL_Gutter-Bevel.rfa
Railings: RP_RAI_Baluster-Steel.rfa
Site: RP_SITE_Parking-Space.rfa
Tags: RP_TAGS_Window.rfa
Title Blocks: RP_TB_ArchE.rfa
View Symbols: RP_VIEW_Section-Tail.rfa
Windows: RP_WIN_Fixed.rfa
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MATERIALS PREFIX
Each material has an “RP” prefix. Whenever you load an outside family, you
import a bunch of useless materials. Having a prefix helps you distinguish
between your core materials and the outsider materials you should delete.
The MANAGE package includes a Dynamo script that allows you to modify
the materials prefix to fit your office standards.
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THE “WELCOME PAGE”

Revit has the option to use a Starting View. This view is helpful to get
everyone to see the same thing when they open a project.
The template includes a custom “welcome page” title block, including

contact names, project numbers, and addresses. It also includes a “team
communication” section where users can type in messages.
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COORDINATE POINTS ON THE WELCOME

PAGE
Each of the Internal Origin, the Project Base Point and the Survey Point have
a unique view to represent its location on the welcome page.
Since the Internal Origin cannot be moved, we’ve contextualized the location
with building elements. In this case, we added a text to indicate that it is
placed at the intersection of grids A and 1.
When creating a new project, this is a solid reminder for your users to be
careful about where they place the building relatively to this point.
The Project Base Point and Survey Point are located at the same spot as
the Internal Origin by default. If you move them, indicate in the text file the
location they should be in relation to the Internal Origin. Then, if there is
a discrepancy between the text and the spot coordinates tag during the
project, you know that someone messed up and moved the points.
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PROJECT BROWSER ORGANIZATION -

VIEWS
This template uses the view type name for the organization. When you create
a new view, make sure to select the correct type. Each view has a proposed
nomenclature, although you can modify it to fit your needs. Here is the
complete list of views:
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PROJECT BROWSER ORGANIZATION -

SCHEDULES
A Sorting Parameter is used to classify the schedule. When you create a
new schedule, make sure to pick a precise classification parameter. You can
create new sorting parameters to fit your needs.
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WIDE VARIETY OF SCHEDULES

The PRO template contains a wide variety of pre-made schedules. We’ve
used colors in the title and headers to make them aesthetically pleasing and
to differentiate them.
You can visualize all the schedules on sheet A020-SCHEDULES.
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THE “WORK” SCHEDULE

Schedules classified under “WORK” are used internally. They might be
similar to sheet schedules but can include additional columns. In this
template, there is an example of a DOORS work schedule. Additional rows of
information are created to indicate how to use the schedule. In this case, they
indicate if the parameters are type, instance or automatically generated.
The columns that are not visible on sheets have a bright blue color. The bright
colors act as a deterrent for this schedule to be placed on sheets.
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SHEET ORGANIZATION
Sheets are grouped by the first letters of the sheet numbers. The sheets
starting with A, C and X are grouped together.
We’ve created a standard set of sheets that are typical for architecture
projects. You can see the main sheets:
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VIEW TEMPLATES
Each view type has a view template with a matching name. The view
templates are dependent on the views.
The view templates with a name starting with RP are bonus view templates,
mainly used for presentation purposes.
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VIEW FILTERS
The floor plans make use of multiple view filters. They are used to hide
specific elements. In the new floor plans, you can see we hide finishes walls
and floors, presentation views, site floors and demolition views.
Each view template has a different set of view filters.
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PRESENTATION + INTERNAL SHEETS

Sheets starting with the letter C are used for presentation purposes. The
ones beginning with the letter X are used internally. The sheet “X2 - ALL TITLE
BLOCKS” contains all title blocks available in the template
TITLE BLOCKS
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TITLE BLOCKS
The template contains 12 title blocks in the following formats: Letter, A4,
11x17, A3, ArchD, A1, ArchE and A0.
In addition to “regular” title blocks, it contains a 11x17 + A3 presentation title

blocks and ArchD + A1 cover page title blocks.
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LINESTYLES
The linestyles have been improved and clarified. There is a line style for each
thickness value instead of the usual Light Line, Medium Lines, Heavy Lines
you get in the default.
You will also find lines with a variety of styles, like RP-1-Red. The number
always refers to the thickness.
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MULTI-CATEGORY TAGS
This template contains multiple tags for each category. You can see the
complete collection in the RP Template Standards legend view.
You should enjoy the multi-category tag called “RP_TAG_Multi-Cat-Mark-

Type.rfa”. It allows you to switch from the Mark to the Type Mark parameter.
It also contains an optional label below the mark to indicate the type mark
parameter. In the example below, the multi-category tag is set to show the
mark value in the diamond shape and the type comments in the text.
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DETAIL COMPONENTS
The template includes a few popular, easy-to-use detail components. You

will find them all in the view RP Detail Components.
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PHASES
This template is fully operational for renovation projects. The phase filters are
set up for the new floor plans to look like this image. The existing walls have a
solid grey fill pattern in the background.
Demolition plans will look like this. The demolished elements will appear with
dashed lines.
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PLAN NOTE SYSTEM

The template includes the plan note system described in chapter 9 of the
MANAGE learning package.
To use this system, place the family called RP_ANN_Plan-Note.rfa.
It also includes 7 default Revit schedules to go along with the family, including
floors, ceilings and elevations. For each view type, there is a schedule for
demolition and new. It also includes a schedule called All Notes.
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TREE FAMILIES
This template contains six different planting families, each with a specific
graphic style for the plan view.
By default, the tree will appear black and white in a view. Use a Visibility/
Graphics override to set a color like in the image below.
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ENTOURAGE FAMILIES
You will find 10 families of people that can be used in elevations or in 3D

Views. Each family contains 3 type: Silhouette Only, which will display a
dark poche style. Silhouette + DWG has lines and provides more detail for
each character. RPC is used for renderings and realistic views.
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MATERIALS
This template contains materials with HD textures that are ready for
renderings.
These exclusive materials are divided in 2 categories: exterior materials and

finishes materials. The prefix XT and FINISH are used to differentiate.
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IMPORTANT: ADD RENDERING PATH

When you first open the template, the texture images will probably be
missing. You might get a warning like this:
Don’t worry, the issue can be fixed quite quickly. You must place the Texture
Images folder included in the package in your network or a strategic place
on your computer. Then, go to the Revit options and to the Rendering
submenu. Click on the three small dots to add the folder path. The images
links should be back.
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PARKING LINES
This template contains a parking line family. The family will only show a
line in plan view but a shaded rectangle in 3D views. They can be used for
renderings.
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PRESENTATION ELEVATION + LEGEND
If you go to page C01, you will see a colored elevation with an exterior finish
legend. The schedule is made with a “Material Takeoff” type of schedule.
Important: The prefix EXT has to be used in a material name to appear in this
schedule. That means you will have to rename some materials before they
appear in this legend. Also, a material has to be used in the project to appear
in this schedule. The elevation uses a custom Material Tag that displays the
material mark.
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INTERIOR FINISH LEGEND
This template includes an automated interior finish legend. See this link to
learn how to use this system: https://revitpure.com/s/RP-Pamphlet11-
Finishes.pdf
You have to model small floors and walls for this system to work.
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3D VIEW PRESENTATION
Here is the look you will get with the view template called “RP-3D View
Presentation”:
EXPLODED AXON
Here is the look you will get with the view template called “RP-Exploded
Axon”:
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ABOUT THE CREATOR
Nicolas Catellier is an architect, BIM specialist and founder of the
website revitpure.com. He started using Revit in 2011 and quickly
became passionate about BIM.
Nicolas worked at Atelier 21 Architects for almost ten years,

where he participated as a designer and BIM manager on
multiple large-scale projects.
In 2021 he went full-time on his business, BIM Pure Productions,

where he teaches Revit and acts as a BIM consultant for a wide
variety of AEC firms.
Nicolas teaches a BIM optimization course at Limoilou College

in Quebec City, Canada. He also spoke at multiple conferences,
including Autodesk University and BILT. In addition, Nicolas hosts
the Revit Pure Live show, a weekly YouTube streaming event
where BIM experts share their expertise on specific topics.
GOOD LUCK
Thank you so much for using the RP Pro Template. Good luck!
Any question about the template? Do you want a custom template? Send
an email at: nick@revitpure.com
ADDITIONAL CREDITS:
eBook cover Art: Denise Rashidi (aka Surudenise) - surudenise.com
Instagram: @surudenise
Marketing & Proofreading: Elizabeth Morin
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REVIT PURE

PRO TEMPLATE GUIDE

Version 1.0 - Revit 2022 - September 2021

ABOUT THE PRO TEMPLATE

The core of the template is based on creating robust organization systems

TEMPLATE STANDARDS VIEWS

FAMILIES: PRIMARY PREFIX

FAMILIES: SECONDARY PREFIX

Annotation Symbols: RP_ANN_Plan-Note.rfa

THE “WELCOME PAGE”

The template includes a custom “welcome page” title block, including

COORDINATE POINTS ON THE WELCOME

PROJECT BROWSER ORGANIZATION -

PROJECT BROWSER ORGANIZATION -

WIDE VARIETY OF SCHEDULES

You can visualize all the schedules on sheet A020-SCHEDULES.

THE “WORK” SCHEDULE

Each view template has a different set of view filters.

PRESENTATION + INTERNAL SHEETS

In addition to “regular” title blocks, it contains a 11x17 + A3 presentation title

You should enjoy the multi-category tag called “RP_TAG_Multi-Cat-Mark-

The template includes a few popular, easy-to-use detail components. You

PLAN NOTE SYSTEM

To use this system, place the family called RP_ANN_Plan-Note.rfa.

You will find 10 families of people that can be used in elevations or in 3D

These exclusive materials are divided in 2 categories: exterior materials and

IMPORTANT: ADD RENDERING PATH

PRESENTATION ELEVATION + LEGEND

INTERIOR FINISH LEGEND

Nicolas worked at Atelier 21 Architects for almost ten years,

In 2021 he went full-time on his business, BIM Pure Productions,

Nicolas teaches a BIM optimization course at Limoilou College

Marketing & Proofreading: Elizabeth Morin

© Copyright 2021 - BIM Pure Productions

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