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Sheet List with keys?

wkohn — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:51:38 GMT

Hello All,

I was wondering if it's possible to create a sheet list that uses keys. I'm trying to create a sheet list that will also have key dates listed with whether or not changes occured to that sheet (something our project managers like to see). In the attached image you can see how we're doing it today.

I can get everything with the exception of the dates that allow a yes/no style for them. Is there anyway to recreate this in Revit? If not could I make a separate key schedule for just the date portion and align it with the sheet list. In essence creating two separate schedules aligned so it looks like one schedule? I tried setting up that, but cant seem to create a key schedule that will allow me to use sheet items for sorting purposes. I'm stuck so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

~Wes~

Re: Sheet List with keys?

rosskirby — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:41:32 GMT

You can add the Revision parameter to the schedule, and as long as you have your revisions set to by project (and not by sheet), the box will display the number or letter of the latest revision on that sheet.

However, if you're set on having all revisions automatically displayed as well as whether or not a given sheet was affected, I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed. The only way to do this would be to create a custom project parameter, assign it to the Sheets category, and manually put an X in the box. A bit tedious, and not automatic, but if it's essential to you, then that's probably the best way, unless someone else can come up with something better.

Good luck.

Re: Sheet List with keys?

wkohn — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:03:56 GMT

Thanks Ross! I was afraid that would be the answer though. And while I can live without it, my pm's don't seem to be able too. Looks like manual X's is the way to go.

Re: Sheet List with keys?

rosskirby — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:26:39 GMT

Glad I could (sort of) help. I know it's hard for some people to give up what they've grown used to. In the 10+ years I've been working in architecture, I've never once worked on a project where it was necessary to have a matrix like you're trying to get, and that's among 4 different firms of varying sizes throughout the southeast and midwest.

Maybe the matrix is a regional thing, maybe it's a legacy thing, but whatever the reason, if it doesn't bring any value over the display of just the latest revision to the sheet (via the revision parameter), then why do it? Can't hurt to ask them the question, right? I mean, do they really want you to spend quantifiable billable hours filling out a schedule, where the gist of the end result (latest revision) can be obtained automatically?

Re: Sheet List with keys?

wkohn — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:16:07 GMT

I completely agree and the only reason for it boils down to a form of laziness. With the matrix they can look at it when a new revision comes out and say, "Oh, sheet A4.2 never changed, I'll completely disregard it then." And the other reason I've heard is that they have a list of sheets changes over time in which they can track in the event something goes awry.

Although to be honest, I'm not sure it's ever been used. We orginally set it up in excel so our pm's could use it if necessary. I'm not sure they could even find the excel sheet these days. Maybe you're right, I'll ask about keeping this archaic thing around and maybe I'll get lucky.