In Revit schedules, the 'schedule properties' option Itemize Every Instance can be used to quickly enter the same data in every element listed. For example, let's look at the cost estimating schedule I wrote about here: Cost Estimating Directly in Revit... what if we wanted to update the Tax Rate to be the same, and not blank, value for every instance? Here's how...
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The image above shows how the schedule is currently sorted. When Itemize Every Instance is unchecked, things are collapsed/grouped according to the sorting options selected above. Thus, a quick way to edit every element is to turn off all sorting. The result is shown below, which is a single row where blanks cells have multiple and/or blank values.
Now, simply click in the single cell for Tax Rate and enter a value. This value is instantly applied to every element scheduled. When a cell has a value in this version/state of the schedule, it means every instance has the same value.
Set the Sorting/Grouping back to its original settings and notice the Tax Rate is updated for every element.
In this example, it might be helpful to create a special "coordination" schedule which lists constant values you wish to track, perhaps Labor Rate is also another example. Making changes like this on an "official" schedule runs the risk of forgetting to set it back to its original formatting and messing up the printed drawings; actually, this could happen if someone else prints while you are working in this modified state.
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Keep reading to learn more...
The image above shows how the schedule is currently sorted. When Itemize Every Instance is unchecked, things are collapsed/grouped according to the sorting options selected above. Thus, a quick way to edit every element is to turn off all sorting. The result is shown below, which is a single row where blanks cells have multiple and/or blank values.
Now, simply click in the single cell for Tax Rate and enter a value. This value is instantly applied to every element scheduled. When a cell has a value in this version/state of the schedule, it means every instance has the same value.
Set the Sorting/Grouping back to its original settings and notice the Tax Rate is updated for every element.
In this example, it might be helpful to create a special "coordination" schedule which lists constant values you wish to track, perhaps Labor Rate is also another example. Making changes like this on an "official" schedule runs the risk of forgetting to set it back to its original formatting and messing up the printed drawings; actually, this could happen if someone else prints while you are working in this modified state.
For BIM Chapters updates, follow @DanStine_MN on Twitter or connect on LinkedIn
I also write blog posts for Enscape - a new paradigm in rendering, animation and VR for AEC.
