The Cut Geometry Extension is designed to automate the process of cutting geometry in Autodesk Revit. This tool simplifies complex tasks by allowing users to specify elements and voids, and then automatically performs the cutting operation. It is especially useful for architects, engineers, and designers working with Revit models.
The tool identifies elements and voids in your Revit model based on your input and performs the following actions:
- Cuts the specified elements using the selected voids.
- Provides a detailed summary of the operation, including:
- Number of successful cuts.
- Number of voids with no elements to cut.
- Number of failed cuts.
- Number of skipped cuts.
To use the extension, you need to fill in the following inputs:
- Description: Select the elements in your Revit model that you want to cut.
- How to Use: Use the filter to specify the elements (e.g., walls, floors, beams) that should be cut by the voids.
- Description: Select the voids in your Revit model that will be used to cut the elements.
- How to Use: Use the filter to specify the voids (e.g., openings, void families) that will perform the cutting operation.
- Open your Revit model and ensure the elements and voids you want to work with are present.
- Launch the CutGeometry Tool.
- Fill in the required inputs:
- Element Filter: Select the elements you want to cut.
- Void Filter: Select the voids that will cut the elements.
- Start the operation by clicking the "Run" button.
- Wait for the tool to process the cutting operation. This may take a few moments depending on the complexity of your model.
- Review the results:
- A summary message will display the number of successful cuts, skipped cuts, and any errors encountered.
- If no elements or voids are found based on your filters, the tool will notify you with a message.
- If the operation is canceled or an error occurs, the tool will roll back any changes to ensure your model remains intact.
Imagine you have a Revit model with several walls and voids representing openings. You want to cut the walls using these voids. Here's how you would use the tool:
- Set the Element Filter to select all walls in your model.
- Set the Void Filter to select all voids representing openings.
- Run the tool. It will automatically cut the walls using the voids and provide a summary of the operation.
- No Elements Found: Ensure your filters are correctly set to select the desired elements and voids.
- Operation Canceled: If you cancel the operation, no changes will be made to your model.
- Error Messages: If an error occurs, the tool will display a message explaining the issue.