Material takeoff as a template in Revit

[Anonymous]

Hey

Is it not possible to make a template for a material takeoff in Revit? So I don't have to create a material takeoff every single time I make a new model, but I just can use a template on every models.

Best Regards
Steffen Christensen

[Sahay_R]

You can add the material takeoff to your Project Template. As a matter of fact, you can add all the Schedules / Takeoffs / Legends / Sheets you need to your template. This will get a lot of legwork that you will not need to do on a repetitive basis and ensures consistency over projects.

[Anonymous]

Thanks

rsahayUZMK9!

But how do I do that?

[Sahay_R]

Create a new Schedule - in the Project Browser, right click on New Material Takeoff. Add the parameters that you would like to show. 

Click on R>>SaveAs>>Template.

It will save with the RTE file extension. You will need to open a new project with it, and then save as a Project .RVT.

This template will be available for you to use and re-use as needed. You can also set up any repetitive tasks like titleblocks etc in your template.

[Anonymous]

Thank you so much

rsahayUZMK9!
It helps a lot.

I have now made my Material takeoff template and a new project, but how do I connect my template with the new project and will the template update the parameters by it self when its connected to the new project?

Best Regards
Steffen    

[Anonymous]

Right now I have made a template of a material takeoff located in "Project Browser"-->"Schedules/Quantities".. Next, I create a new project and the template is gone at the location. I seek on the internet and found the link below, but it doesn't work because I don't know how to place it on a sheet.

Steffen

Attached link: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/C...

[Anonymous]

I have now created a new sheet but cant copy still.

[Sahay_R · Accepted solution]

Firstly, you need to tell Revit where to find the Template

R>>Options>>File Locations

Click on the green +. Navigate to the location where you have saved your RTE. Select it.

Then

R>>New>>Project

Revit will bring up a box that shows your template. Click OK

[Anonymous]

Thank you!

Best
Steffen

[Anonymous]

well getting started the basics please

how is the material in schedule connected to the model design  like quantities or length of wall one story is different wall expenses ,?