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    How do you import .TXT files into Revit for sheet notes or specifications etc.?

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    11-11-2012 09:07 PM

    I am new to Revit and just finished a residential project modeling in Revit 2010. I am working on construction set and need to import .TXT files from previous project for general notes, code compliance report, etc. I have my custom keynote file (.TXT) for user notes. Can anybody help?

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    Re: How do you import .TXT files into Revit for sheet notes or specifications et

    11-12-2012 04:48 AM in reply to: avolet

    1.  Create a Legend view or a Detail view, depending on how there are to be referenced.  2.  Create one 'word' using the Text routine.  3.  Open your external .txt file highlight all of the text you want to bring into RAC, and hit Ctrl>C to copy it.  4.  go badck to RAC, Highlight the one "word" you just created, and hit the Ctrl>V keys to replace with the txt text....5  Edit as needed.  6.  Drag view(s) on sheets.

     

    Mike

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    Re: How do you import .TXT files into Revit for sheet notes or specifications et

    11-12-2012 04:50 AM in reply to: avolet

    FYI............One thing to remember..........Legends can be copied multiple times on multiple sheets...........Detail Views can only be put on one sheet at a time.

    Michael L. Maloney
    Virtual World Designs
    VDC & BIM Model Design, Clash & Coordination
    mike@VirtualWorldDesigns.com
    Building Design Suite Ultimate 2013
    Charlotte/Gastonia, NC & Jacksonville, Fl.
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    Re: How do you import .TXT files into Revit for sheet notes or specifications et

    11-12-2012 08:06 AM in reply to: mike

    Thank you, MIke.

    I opened a drafting view and did copy & paste per your directions. With some editing, it was great.

    Thank you for a great forum in support of Revit.

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    Re: How do you import .TXT files into Revit for sheet notes or specifications et

    11-12-2012 09:07 AM in reply to: avolet

    You're Welcome...glad to help.

     

    Mike

    Michael L. Maloney
    Virtual World Designs
    VDC & BIM Model Design, Clash & Coordination
    mike@VirtualWorldDesigns.com
    Building Design Suite Ultimate 2013
    Charlotte/Gastonia, NC & Jacksonville, Fl.
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