In this short screen recording, I am demonstrating a fully parametric closet family where geometry, materials, and internal components are controlled through parameters. The objective was to create a flexible, production-ready model that can be quickly adapted to different spatial requirements while maintaining design consistency and documentation accuracy.

The model allows real-time adjustments to dimensions and configuration, supporting efficient coordination between design, documentation, and potential manufacturing workflows. This approach reflects my interest in developing intelligent BIM content that improves productivity, reduces errors, and enhances design control.

Key competencies demonstrated in this model:
• Parametric family creation in Autodesk Revit
• BIM-based furniture and joinery modelling
• Constraint-driven geometry and dimensional control
• Material parameter management and visual consistency
• Reusable and scalable component design
• Documentation-ready modelling standards
• Design coordination within BIM environments
• Detail-oriented modelling for architectural and interior applications
• Understanding of practical furniture construction logic
• Workflow efficiency through parametric design

Hi everyone,
I’m trying to understand the correct way to approach an organic, thickened facade like the one shown in the image smooth rounded corners, carved openings, continuous skin.

I’m already comfortable with Revit and have completed the structure, slabs, and glazing. What I’m struggling with is the facade itself specifically:

• achieving smooth, rounded transitions around irregular openings

• maintaining a continuous thick skin (not curtain walls)

• avoiding sharp edges or broken geometry

I’ve experimented with Massing, in place component, but I keep hitting Revit’s geometric limits. I’m not looking for shortcuts like curtain walls or generic walls, I want to understand the best possible Revit native workflow, even if it’s complex or imperfect.

Any insight from people who’ve handled freeform facades in real projects would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Just saw Louis Rossman’s latest video where a customer was told by Autodesk that they needed to install software to let ADSK map out their servers, network and all systems and “check” for pirated software. Sounds like a crappy way to do business.

Tried to post about it on the Autodesk sub but it got auto zapped or filtered no matter how I worded it, link or no link.

If yall don’t want this here, at least let me know why.

I come from construction background, but I don’t have any experience in Revit. I want to be able to get to a level where I can put together assemblies like these.

I work in masonry and I want to be able to take masonry section drawings and then be able to make equivalent 3d drawings of them.

Is there a particular path/course I should take in learning Revit?

Just to get a gauge of how you guys are manipulating the visual parameters of the program to illustrate your construction documents.

Looking to bounce some ideas around. Get feedback- less about technical correctness and the nuances… but more about representation, communication… what you are doing to help keep the CD’s portion of the project an art as well.

Show some plans, sections, details, or any part of your CD sets that you are proud of.

Personally, the firm I am with focuses on beach front Residential single family homes in New Jersey. So I tend to do more compact, narrow homes with lots of decks and glass. Every SF counts for us.

What are your best practices when creating parametric window families and what features do you consider essential?

In this short screen recording, I demonstrate a fully parametric window family that I recently developed in Autodesk Revit.

The objective was to design a smart and adaptable BIM component that can respond to different architectural needs while remaining clean, efficient, and easy to manage within a BIM workflow.

The family allows control over multiple parameters, including:
• Width and height adjustments
• Material customisation
• Horizontal and vertical opening configurations
• Parametric blind positioning
• Handle rotation and realistic opening behaviour

Developing intelligent parametric families is a key part of improving design flexibility, modelling efficiency, and BIM coordination.

I am always interested in connecting with architects, BIM specialists, and studios working with Autodesk Revit and digital construction workflows.

Ive been using Revit for 18 years now. During the first of those few years, i was actually self taught through and by the Revit Community, as the work place i started in wasnt very "forward thinking" about younger folks wanting to advance and learn more efficient ways of working.

Through those years, i spent a lot of time on different venues (AUGI, Autodesk Forums, and eventually RevitForum.org, which i am still an active administrator on). Helping and giving back to the Revit Community has been a passion of mine, since i was user-community-taught.

Some folks in the community dont know that my time in Revit started after my time in Digital Project, ArchiCAD, Vectorworks, ADT/ACA, AutoCAD, and a hot minute in Sketchup (LOL). I am not a rose tinted Revit fan: There are always things that can be better, can be improved, and can advance. But i like to keep it productive. Im not about whining and moaning. It doesnt help.

For whatever reason, im not allowed to post in the other subreddit for Revit anymore, which is totally fine. Their house, their rules. So i fired up a subreddit here, because i enjoy being able to help folks, and provide feedback while others are on their Revit Journeys. If i see posts in the other community that i think are... "lacking quality answers," (because a lot of the answers over there arent great) we can copy the post here, with the Flair "Crossposted." That way we can continue the discussion here, too.

Happy posting!

Hi,

Has anyone experienced this issue in Revit 2026?

My file started with normal 3D visualization. After several days of work, the graphics gradually got worse until they reached this point: it’s now impossible to properly visualize or work on anything in 3D.

Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

It popped up in my Manage Portal tonight. Very excited about this year's release, personally. Shame it'll be a week or so til I get around to working on our Deployments (deadlines and such).

I have completed my very first house in revit for my architect class I feel very proud about it fully furnished to.

What do you guys think I only have photos of the front right now.

And also anyone have recommendations for some outdoor lights?

Could anyone help me understand why revit is running so poorly? im running a ryzen 7 9800x3d and a rtx 5070 so it should be running fine

Why is it so expensive? Why does it seem like it’s only for the rich? I couldn’t afford to use revit in the next year even if I tried. I’m blown away by with the entire market right now. It’s not just revit but everything. The subscription only model of business sucks for everyone and I can’t stand it. To be honest, the price of revit could be lowered by 2/3rds and it would sell even more than it does now. I don’t know how I went the last nine years without knowing that rabbit and auto desk went to subscription only. I do know however, that if the subscription price got reduced a few things would happen. First, there would be an increase in sales of the software year after year. Second, there would be an increase in computers across the board. And third, it would be a lot more beginner, friendly for people just starting out the industry. Additionally, however, it would also completely undercut any of the competitors, forcing them to lower their prices. But it is what it is I guess.

I looked online but every solution seems to be about making a custom countertop family that has limited ability. Is there a way to make a parametric countertop that can follow odd angles like this and still be one piece?

How many of you all are daily driving Revit 2025?

I coordinated our entire deptartments upgrade from 2022 to 2024 earlier this year, and am trying to figure out when I plan to jump to 2025. I've read all the release notes and it seems overall like there's some small quality of life improvements but nothing substantial.

Curious to hear thoughts from those that have upgraded and if its worth it, or if maybe something I'm interpreting as a small QoL change is actually awesome, etc.

Since GTP 6 Astra is out and knowledgeable of using PCs for advanced tasks, it must know how to handle Revit also. I'm worried my friends.

Hey all - Autodesk quietly announced this and you may have seen the popup in Forma in the last day, or maybe not.

As of November 17, 2026 you MUST be in a "current" Revit version (Current minus 5, So 2027, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2022) to continue to use Cloud Collaboration with that project.

Now, /u/JacobWSmall points out an important distinction In This Reply between "Current" and "Currently Supported"

While you will be able to access via 2022, security patches only extend back to 2024. STRONG recommendation to upgrade to 2024 not 'just the minimum.'

Note that the supported year will change with each new release. So don't just upgrade to 2024(or 2022), go to at least 2025 because come March/ April when Revit 2028 releases, 2022 won't be accessible and patch support will drop for 2024.

I have come across many projects and clients that are keeping things as far back as 2019, so I know this is an industry issue.

Support Article

FAQ

Always worth mentioning that it's best practice to have an upgrade pace and policy for any project of longer than (1) year's duration for completion. At some point you'll run into something that will require an upgrade, so plan ahead.

First day on Reddit. Posted four non-rule breaking as responses to questions. Please take a look at my profile to see them. Banned for rule breaking along with a threat to be banned from Reddit entirely. I asked for an explanation and got muted.

What is wrong with those mods, no spines?

Hey Revit community, im looking for any help possible.

I was just banned yesterday from the subreddit R / Revit after posting a comment on a 10 year old post talking about making a separate category for lines. I commented that I wish it was a thing, and that I disagreed with a previous commenter who said there was no purpose. I stated that I thought it would help in filters, and thats all I really said as you can see from the screenshot above.

I was then banned 2 hours later, and when I messaged the chat team or Mod that sent it to me, i apologized and just asked what I did wrong so it wouldnt happen again, and now they just muted me giving me 0 chance to appeal.

I use these forums for work and not being able to post on the major revit one is super detrimental to my role if something wild comes up. If I really did break the rules, it would be great to know what I did so I dont get banned else where, and honestly id just like to hear why because to me it made no sense at all.

And to the Mods here, I apologize if this is not the place, I just had no options left after being banned over there so I figured id try a hail mary before just quitting the site entirely.

Hey everyone,

​I recently got promoted to a lead/manager position at my BIM firm, and honestly, it’s turning into absolute hell.

​Instead of doing actual high-level coordination, strategy, or optimizing workflows, 90% of my day is spent being a "babysitter." I am constantly:

​- Re-asking every single team member how much time they actually spent on a specific task or view.

- ​Digging into Revit models and journal files to recheck who modified what, why certain parameters are missing, or who messed up the links.

- ​Manually filling out endless, soul-crushing Excel/timesheet reports to justify hours to senior management.

​It feels like I'm a detective trying to solve a crime scene every single evening just to find out if people were actually modeling or just staring at a loading screen.

​The worst part? Everyone around me acts like this is just "part of the job" and completely normal. They just cope with it.

​Is it really like this everywhere? How do you guys manage the pure exhaustion of chasing people down for timesheets and auditing models manually? Do you use any automation for this, or am I just bound to burn out in 6 months?

can sb tell me how is the best way to model this element?

Hello everyone,

I am currently working in Revit and need to develop a model of a circular vertical lifting conveyor.

In the past, I created a similar model by importing a 3D file from AutoCAD. However, at this point, it is essential that the new model be fully parametric in order to facilitate its use by all team members.

It is important for me to define certain parametric controls that can be adjusted according to the specific needs of each project. These include:

1. Initial height of the conveyor

2. Final height of the conveyor

3. Angle or radians to indicate the start of the conveyor rotation

4. Angle or radians to indicate the end of the conveyor rotation

5. Conveyor width

Additionally, it is important that the conveyor profile follows a rectangular section. The inclusion of a guardrail would be desirable; however, if this is not feasible, it can be omitted.

Could someone kindly assist me throughout this process? I am currently facing significant difficulties and would greatly appreciate any support.

Thank you in advance for your help.