Revit TotD – 3.10.2010 | Ctrl+Z * 100


haHA!  So this is what it feels like to not be sick.  Well, that’s not my excuse for last week, but I can’t really show you why we had no TotDs last week… or rather can’t show you.  Yet.  Needless to say, I had a good reason.  Hopefully I’ll be able to make up for it the next week or so.  I have to admit, we have some good TotDs and some that you advanced people may find a little silly.  Just keep in mind, TotDs are for Revit users of all levels and come from actual questions asked, usually more than once 🙂

With that out of the way, let’s begin the race to catch up!  I’m going to finish today up with something that has saved me gobs of time while detailing.  If you’re familiar with tools such as the lineworks and Pick-a-Line detailing lines, you’ll know that if you make a mistake, Ctrl+Z isn’t really an option.  Let’s look at this time saving tip!

So it’s really simple.  If you look at the Undo button in your QAT (Quick Access Toolbar) you’ll notice there is a drop down arrow.

Click that to access a list of up to 100 of your latest commands performed in the project.

You can  use this list to back track and sometimes easily spot that obvious mistake (think “accidentally” moved that wall around.. oops!).  Select the command you want to rewind to, and click it.  BAM!  You’re back where you meant to start!

!BONUS TIP! Note that your redo button does the same thing!

Well, thanks again for stopping by.  It’s been my pleasure and hopefully you’ve come away with something new!  I look forward to seeing you here again for yet another, Revit TotD!

-Carl