LindabRevitTools 2016.0 - Manual

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General information.................................................................... 3
Features ..................................................................................... 4
Definitions .................................................................................. 10
Toolbars ..................................................................................... 11
Tools .......................................................................................... 12
Working method ......................................................................... 16
Exterior wall scenario ................................................................. 17
Interior wall scenario .................................................................. 38
LindabRevitTools 2016.0
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1. General information
Platforms
LindabRevitTools 2016 is designed for Autodesk Revit Architecture 2016 and
Autodesk Revit Structure 2016.
Editions
The extension is available in two editions; Standard and Professional.
The Standard Edition is optimized for architects. It contains tools for

defining, selecting, creating, converting and tagging Lindab walls. It also
contains tools for work sharing and wall section schedules.
The Professional Edition is optimized for engineers, estimators, contractors

and builders. It contains tools for framing, material lists and wall sheets.
The tools available in the Standard Edition are also available in the
Professional Edition.
The extension is designed in two editions for ease of use purposes. The
toolbar and some of the dialogs will look different dependent on the edition
used.
Licensing
The following license options are applicable:
Single-User license, Internet based

This license type is given to members of Lindabs Information Gateway. If
you are not a member, apply for membership at
http://profilesolutions.lindab.com
Company license, Internet based

This license type is created upon request for large scale user scenarios.
Contact Lindab on lindabrevittools@lindab.com for more information.
Both license options are free of charge but the usage of the extension should
comply with the extension EULA (End-User License Agreement) given during
the installation.
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Display language
The extension is available in two display languages; Swedish and English.
The display language is chosen according to the settings made in the
Regional and Language Options in the Windows Control Panel.
2. Features
Work sharing
The extension is designed to
support sharing of families, wall
definitions and wall layer
definitions. The location of
these folders is given to a set of
pre-defined project parameters.
If a server or another shared
location is used, multiple users
can work with the same content
in the same project.
Clearance for walls

This feature makes it possible to design walls in its full sizes which speeds up
the design process considerably. The clearance values are first considered
when the framing or specification tools are used. The clearance values can be
assigned in general for different wall types (exterior, interior, bearing, nonbearing) or wall for wall using an override option. The clearance feature is
mostly used for infill wall projects.
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Clearance for windows, doors and gates

The clearance values for windows, doors and gates are handled using family
type parameters. The most time saving solution is to use clearance values for
walls and openings simultaneously.
Definitions for walls and wall layers

Wall and wall layer definitions are managed using graphical interfaces which
are easy and clear to work with. Each definition can be stored in different
libraries to increase control and reusability. Definitions can be created as user
specific or company/project specific depending on working method and project
type. The extension comes with a predefined library but new
libraries/definitions can be added when needed.
Wall types
The extension offers three alternatives for creating wall types in projects. The
first alternative is to create a wall type from a selected wall definition. This
option is suitable when starting from scratch. The second alternative is
appropriate when the project is designed with generic wall types, which are to
be changed into Lindab wall types. There is a special converter tool available
for this alternative which simplifies the work. The terms of contract for each
project are usually the governing factor here. The third alternative is to create
the wall types manually but it is a much more time consuming operation. The
third alternative is the only option for exterior walls.
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Wall identification and tags

Wall identification and tags are assigned with a special tool. One or multiple
walls can be handled simultaneously. The wall tag family can be changed to
comply with company or project guidelines.
Framing
Light gauge steel framing has never been easier. The customized framing
tools for exterior and interior walls are interactive and show the framing in
detail. The framing tools analyze the wall geometry together with the matching
wall definition resulting in a default wall design. Lintels, strip steel
reinforcements etc. can be added in the tool if needed before finalizing the
wall design. The finalized wall design tool data is stored if changes need to be
done later on.
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Wall joints
Both the framing and the specification tools analyze the wall joints and the
appropriate solution is given in the output results. Outer joints, inner joints and
T-joints are handled automatically no matter if the joining walls are
perpendicular or non-perpendicular to each other. The only exception to this
automatic handling is exterior walls with cross laid layers; they must be
perpendicular to each other.
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Wall section schedule

The wall section schedule for Lindab interior wall types are generated
automatically when needed. Both the predefined and user defined wall types
are included in the print-out. Exterior wall type sections must be created
manually.
Material list
The material lists for light gauge steel profiles and wall layer materials are
created easily with the specification tools available. Steel profiles are shown
with their exact length, amount, weight etc. Wall layer materials are shown
with their gross and net area. The material list is shown in a grid where it can
be filtered and grouped according to user requirements. The filtering and
grouping possibilities are dependent on the identification parameters given for
each wall in the project. If the walls are well specified, the filtering and
grouping options increase and vice versa. The material list can be exported to
excel when customized and ready.
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Wall sheets
The wall sheets are generated automatically and can be configured to comply
with company and project guidelines. A special title block can be used, view
templates can be assigned and sheets can be created as seen from the
exterior or interior face. The sheets and their views are given the same
identification parameters as the walls which gives alternatives for browser
organization.
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3. Definitions
These expressions are used frequently in the manual and their explanations
are:
Lindab wall elements

A Lindab wall element is an exterior or interior light gauge steel frame created
by the Exterior Wall or Interior Wall framing tool.
The reference wall for the element can be both a Lindab wall and a wall.
Lindab wall
A Lindab wall is any exterior or interior wall that has a matching wall definition.
Wall
A wall is any exterior or interior wall that hasnt a matching wall definition.
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4. Toolbars
Standard edition toolbar
Professional edition toolbar
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5. Tools
Ordinary tools
Account
This tool is used for configuring the account information.
Activate
This tool is used for activating the extension.
Edit Wall
This tool is used for specifying wall parameters for identification. A wall tag
is created simultaneously if desired.
Element Specification
This tool is used for calculating the material list for light gauge steel
profiles. The tool calculates the material list for Lindab wall elements.
Exterior Wall
This tool is used for light gauge steel framing of exterior walls. The tool is
interactive and shows the framing in detail before it is created in the
project.
Exterior Wall Configurator

This tool starts the Exterior Wall Configurator in which you can add,
remove and edit exterior wall libraries and definitions. The efficiency in a
project increases considerably when wall definitions is used.
Find Wall
This tool is used for finding and selecting walls with given wall id
parameters.
Interior Wall
This tool is used for light gauge steel framing of interior walls. The tool is
interactive and shows the framing in detail before it is created in the
project.
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Interior Wall Configurator

This tool starts the Interior Wall Configurator in which you can add, remove
and edit interior wall libraries and definitions. The efficiency in a project
increases considerably when wall definitions is used.
Material Specification
This tool is used for calculating the material list for wall layers. The tool
calculates the material list for Lindab walls.
Project Parameters
This tool is used for specifying Lindab project parameters. This tool starts a
new LindabRevitTools project and specifies the parameters that are used
throughout the design.
Quick Specification
This tool is used for creating a quick specification of a single Lindab wall.
The wall parameters for identification, the material list for light gauge steel
profiles and the material list for wall layers are included.
Support
This tool shows the contact information for support. Use this contact
information for all support issues and requests.
Wall Converter
This tool is used for converting generic interior wall types to Lindab interior
wall types by matching performance.
Wall Creator
This tool is used for creating Lindab interior wall types from Lindab interior
wall definitions. A matching wall section detail is created simultaneously if
desired.
Wall Layer Configurator

This tool starts the Wall Layer Configurator in which you can add, remove
and edit wall layer definitions. Wall layer definitions are used in the Interior
wall configurator when creating new definitions.
Wall Section Schedule
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This tool is used for creating wall section schedules for Lindab interior wall
types.
Wall Specification
This tool is used for calculating the material list for light gauge steel
profiles. The tool calculates the material list for Lindab interior walls.
Wall Sheets
This tool is used for creating wall sheets for Lindab wall elements.
Quick Tools
Set ID Parameters
This tool is used for assigning ElementID parameters for all Lindab walls in
one operation. The ElementIDs are created on the form wall type name +
- + 3 digit number. Ex. V01-001.
Update Navisworks Parameters

This tool is used for updating the parameters that can be read by the
LindabNavisworksTools plugin inside Navisworks Simulate or Navisworks
Manage.
The wall parameters for identification, the material list for light gauge steel
profiles and the material list for wall layers are included in export.
Update Opening Parameters

This tool is used for updating the ID parameters of windows, doors and
gates used in Lindab walls. The tools simply copy the ID parameter values
from the Lindab wall to the openings. Window, door and generic model
families are handled.
Update WallHeightID Parameters

This tool is used for updating the WallHeightID parameters of Lindab walls.
The tool calculates the wall height and writes the value to the parameter.
The parameter value can then be used in user specific tags etc.
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Analyze Unhandled Elements

This tool is used for analyzing walls that couldnt be handled when the Wall
Specification or Material Specification tool was executed. The tool lists
each and one of the unhandled walls and the reason why they couldnt be
handled. Each wall can then be selected in the model so that the problem
can be solved.
All unhandled walls should be stepped through before proceeding with
orders.
Analyze Wall Elevations

This tool is used for analyzing wall elevations of unhandled walls. Some
walls can indicate an elevation problem even if there isnt any.
Analyze Wall Joints

This tool is used for analyzing wall joints of unhandled walls. Some walls
can indicate a joint problem even if there isnt any.
Find Element
This tool is used for finding a specific element with the given UniqueID. The
element doesnt have to be a wall; it can be any type of element.
Show UniqueID
This tool is used for showing the UniqueID of an element.
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6. Working method
The LindabRevitTools extension contains a wide range of tools that can be
used in different order and for different purposes. The options are many and
there is no real right or wrong. However, there are limitations in the handling of
exterior and interior walls and they dont give the same opportunities for
output.
To reflect the differences in exterior and interior wall handling, two scenarios
will be described in detail.
Exterior wall scenario

Interior wall scenario
A normal project will most likely be designed using both the exterior and
interior scenario and perhaps not all of their steps. Choose the parts
applicable to the task.
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7. Exterior wall scenario
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Specify Project Parameters

The first thing to accomplish in a LindabRevitTools project is to specify the
project parameters. These parameters are used throughout the project and
can be changed during the design process if needed. There is a special
tool in the toolbar for this which is called Project Parameters. It opens the
project parameters dialog were all parameters can be specified. The
parameters in the dialog are shared parameters which are loaded into and
stored specifically for the project. The majority of the parameters is invisible
and can be changed in the project parameters dialog only.
The project parameters dialog will always be the starting point in a new
LindabRevitTools project, no matter what tool that is executed first.
Identification:
The identification section contains four parameters that are used when the
identification tool (Edit Wall) is executed on a single wall. The identification
values are then shown as default in the Edit Wall dialog. If multiple walls
are selected, they are not used.
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Identification tag:
The Create Tags parameter specifies whether identification family tags
should be added to walls or not. If it is selected, it is possible to choose
which identification parameters to use as the tag identification string.
Usually more identification parameters are assigned walls compared to the
ones shown in the tags. Tags are added to walls when the Edit Wall tool is
executed.
If any of the Show...InTag parameters are changed during the design
process all existing tags will update accordingly. If the Create Tags is
selected/deselected during the design process, existing tags will not be
added or removed.
Folder and file location:
It is possible to assign a folder location for family overrides. The extension
will first look in the overrides folder for the family and if it isnt found there, it
will look for it in the standard folder for families.
Nonstandard locations for wall definition libraries and wall layer definitions
can be assigned and used throughout the project. New library/definition
files can be created by copying a template file or a current user file to a
new location.
These options are useful when running work sharing projects.
Sill height tolerance:
This parameter sets a tolerance value used when analyzing window and
door geometry in walls. If the sill height measure of the opening is smaller
or equal to the sill height tolerance measure, the sill height measure will be
treated as 0.
Joints, corner stud:
Corner stud profiles (HR/HRT) can be used instead of standard studs if this
parameter is selected. Two parameters can be set for different joint types;
Exterior wall to Interior wall and Interior wall to Interior wall.
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T-joints, extra stud:

An extra stud in a T-joint can improve the stability considerably. Two
parameters can be set for different joint types; Exterior wall to Interior wall
and Interior wall to Interior wall.
Simplification:
A simplified algorithm can replace the standard algorithm when the
material list for light gauge steel profiles is calculated through the Wall
Specification function. The simplified algorithm always calculates with full
length runners and studs no matter what openings that interfere with them.
The material list will be simplified but the waist will increase. Two
parameters can be set; bearing interior wall and non-bearing interior wall.
This setting can also be done on wall type level and wall instance level
since a project specific setting can be to general.
Wall clearance:
Clearances values can speed up the design process considerably. This
means in general that walls can be designed in one size but handled in
another. A wall can start from the edge of the column and end at another. It
can start from the top of a floor and finish at the bottom of the next one.
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When the framing or the material list tools are executed, the wall clearance
values will be subtracted from the designed wall size to give the actual wall
size.
The wall clearance override parameter could be useful when working with
the Exterior Wall framing tool. If walls need different clearance values, the
Wall clearance override parameter should be selected. It will force an
override dialog to pop up just before the framing dialog opens. The values
can then be changed (from default) before the geometry is analyzed.
View template:
A wall sheet consists of four different views that can be customized with
the use of pre-defined view templates. The view template to use for
elevation, vertical section, horizontal section and specification can be
assigned here.
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View type:
Elevation, vertical section and horizontal section views are created as
detail views. The specification view is created as a drafting view. It is
possible to change these view types using parameters. The section mark
graphics can be customized and it can enable new grouping possibilities in
the browser tree etc.
View port:
When a view is placed on a sheet, the view is viewed through a view port.
A view port usually shows the view name and the view scale as text with
an extension line. If this standard appearance should be changed, the view
port settings are the one to use.
Prefix:
The names of the views/sheets are exactly according the identification
parameters given (wall identification string).
To avoid a naming conflict, a unique prefix for each view must be used. A
prefix for the sheet can be used, but it is not needed since there will only
be one sheet created for each wall.
View direction:
A sheet can be created as seen from the exterior or interior face. The
exterior face is set as default.
Title block:
The title block to use when creating wall sheets is assigned here. The
preferred scale or start scale is also set here. The wall sheet generator
will try to insert the content (four views) with a given scale on the sheet. If
the views are too big, the generator will increase the scale by a factor of
two and try again. It will continue until the views fit inside the title block. A
wide range of wall element sizes can support the use of different title
blocks in one project. The title block parameter can be changed whenever.
It is possible to generate one wall sheet, change settings and generate
another and so on.
Title blocks used in this extension must follow certain rules in order to work
properly. First of all, four parameters must be inserted into the title block
family.
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These parameters are:

o
o
o
o
LRT_TB_X
LRT_TB_Y
LRT_TB_Width
LRT_TB_Height
(Type-Length)
(Type-Length)
(Type-Length)
(Type-Length)
They should give the distance from the bottom left corner of the title block
to the bottom left corner of the free area. They should also give the width
and height of the free area.
There are also 7 other shared parameters that can be assigned
automatically if inserted into the title block family. They are however
optional.
o
o
o
o
o
o
LRT_S_ProjectID
LRT_S_BuildingID
LRT_S_ZoneID
LRT_S_ModuleID
LRT_S_ElementTypeID
LRT_S_ElementID
o LRT_S_Scale
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The shared parameters file including these parameters is the

LRT_SharedParameters.txt which can be found in the
LindabRevitTools 2016 installation directory. The path to the shared
parameters folder is usually:
C:\Program Files\Lindab\LindabRevitTools 2016\SharedParameters\
but it can be different depending on Windows version and language. The
parameters are found under the parameter group LRT_Sheets.
Create Exterior Wall Definition

Exterior wall definitions can be created and organized into libraries to
increase control and reusability. The Exterior Wall Configurator tool is
found in the ribbon toolbar and opens the configurator dialog that is used
for adding, deleting and editing wall definitions and libraries. The
libraries/definitions are stored as an xml-file and are connected to the wall
types in Revit by the wall type definition name. Wall definitions used in the
right way will speed up the light gauge steel framing considerably.
The following icons are used in the tree view:

Exterior wall definition
Exterior wall definition connected to a wall type in the model
If a wall definition is connected to a wall type in the model, the name of the
wall type will be shown in the end of the description string.
Create Exterior Wall Type

Exterior wall types are created manually. Simply select an exterior wall
type in Revit and make a copy of it using the duplicate option. There are
three important parts to consider when creating the exterior wall type:
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Parameters:
The type parameter Function should be set to Exterior.
Connecting wall type to wall definition:
The wall type is connected to the wall definition by the shared parameter
LRT_WT_Wall Type. The parameter is automatically loaded and
connected to all walls (type parameter) when the Project Parameters tool is
executed. The wall type parameter should have the exact same name as
the wall definition created for it.
Structure and Materials:

All materials that are assigned to the wall layer collection must be written
on the form thickness + space + material name. The string will be the
material name shown in the material list for wall layers. Wall layers that
arent of interest in the material list should be given a material name that
ends with the characters LRT_NI. Materials ending with these characters
will not be included in the material list. An air gap layer is a good example
of this.
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The layer collection for an exterior wall type should contain one structure
layer and one structure layer only. The thickness of the layer should match
the main frame dimension.
Create Exterior Wall

When the wall type is created and connected to the wall definition, the wall
design can start. These parts should be considered during the design:
o Only walls with one top edge will work in the extension. The edge
can be both horizontal and sloped.
o Instance parameter Top Constraint should be given with a level, not
Unconnected.
o Instance parameter Structural Usage should be set to either Bearing
or Non-bearing, depending on purpose of use.
o Instance parameters LRT_W_NoLayerWrappingLeft and
LRT_W_NoLayerWrappingRight can be used to control the
wrapping behavior in the ends, if they are different.
Specify Exterior Wall Identification

The wall identification parameters are assigned using the Edit Wall tool.
The tool can be executed when one or multiple walls are selected at the
same time. If the tool is executed first, one wall can be selected.
If one wall is selected, the dialog looks like this:
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If multiple walls are selected, it looks a bit different:
When the Save and Close button is clicked, the identification tag will be
created if the Create Tags parameter is selected in the Project Parameters
dialog. The identification string presented in the tag depends on the
parameter settings in the Project Parameters dialog.
The identification tag family consists of a label and a 3D model text. When
the identification string is changed using the Wall ID tool, the label and 3D
model text is updated accordingly.
The 3D model text will only show the identification string. The label
however, will show the identification string and a user defined string if
given. The user defined string should be assigned to the instance
parameter ElementText in the tag. It will then show the user string after the
identification string.
The identification tag has a type parameter called 3D Text Visibility that
controls whether the 3D model text should be visible or not.
Create Exterior Wall Framing

The light gauge steel framing module for exterior wall is detailed and full of
opportunities. When the Exterior Wall tool is executed and a wall is
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selected, the framing tool analyzes the wall geometry together with the
matching wall definition. That work result in a default wall design. Lintels,
strip steel reinforcements etc. can be added in the tool if needed before
finalizing the wall design. The finalized wall design tool data is kept in
memory if changes need to be done later on.
When a matching wall definition is found, its name can be seen in the
bottom right corner of the framing dialog. If there isnt any match, the
Template text will be shown instead.
Lintels, strip steel reinforcements etc. are added to the wall design
manually. Select that start and end circle in the wall layout by right clicking
on them. When the circles are selected, click the appropriate button to
insert the requested profile.
To finalize the wall, select the checkbox on the Export button and click
Export.
If the Export button is red instead of green, it is an indication that there are
conflicts in the stud arrangement. The location of the conflicts can be seen
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in the top view, also shown in red color. Use the Move studs slide bar to
find a solution.
If a solution is difficult to find, it is possible to click twice on the Export
button to finalize the wall design. The first click will make the button green
and the second will execute the export.
Create Element Specification

The material list for light gauge steel profiles is generated automatically
when the Element Specification tool is executed. All Lindab exterior wall
elements are handled by this tool.
Before exporting the material list to excel, there are three options to
consider:
Specification Type:
The specification type can be either Assembly or Order. The Assembly
option gives the exact lengths and amounts for the grouping option
selected. It generally means that the material list can include lengths or
amounts of products that cannot be ordered that way. Fasteners and rollbased products are examples of products that are affected by this option.
The Order option gives a material list ready for ordering.
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Columns:
The columns list to be exported to excel can be customized. Some
columns are static and some can be added if needed. Parameter filters can
be added to all visible columns. When a filter is added to a column, it
shouldnt be hidden in the columns list afterwards since it will lose its filter
criteria. The workaround for this is to add the filter criteria and then add the
corresponding Groupings column afterwards. The column will be hidden in
the columns list but shown in the groupings column list. The filter criteria
will be active.
Groupings:
The material list can be grouped according to different column values. One
or more columns can be used as group by columns at the same time.
When the material list is exported to excel, the assigned group by columns
will set the appearance of the pivot table created.
When the requested filters and groupings have been added to the grid, the
export button will transfer the customized data to Excel. A file location is
set before the file is saved and opened.
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Create Wall Sheets

The wall sheets are generated automatically when the Wall Sheets tool is
executed. All Lindab exterior wall elements are handled by this tool.
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The wall sheets dialog will specify all Lindab wall elements in the model. It
will show its Element name (Identification string) and if there is an existing
wall sheet created already. The blue icon to the right indicates and existing
sheet. Use the Create sheet column or the quick tools in the bottom left
corner to select which walls to create sheets for.
The majority of the settings for the wall sheet generator are set in the
Project Parameters dialog. Those are default settings but nothing says that
they cannot be changed during the wall sheet generation process.
It is possible to generate a couple of sheets, go back to the Project
Parameters dialog and change some settings, and return to the Wall
Sheets dialog and generate some more.
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In previous versions of LindabRevitTools, filters were needed in order to

exclude unwanted profiles (from nearby walls) in the views. In this version,
the filters are both created and applied automatically. To view the applied
filter:
o Select the view.
o Select the Edit button for Visibility/Graphics Overrides.
o Select the tab Filters.
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Repeat the procedure for all views.
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Create Material Specification

The material list for wall layers is generated automatically when the
Material Specification tool is executed. All Lindab exterior walls are
handled by this tool.
Before exporting the material list to excel, there are three options which are
similar to the ones available in the Element Specification tool. The only
difference is that the Specification Type always is set to Assembly.
Quantities of wall layer materials are shown as gross and net area.
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8. Interior wall scenario
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Specify Project Parameters

The first thing to accomplish in a LindabRevitTools project is to specify the
project parameters. These parameters are used throughout the project and
can be changed during the design process if needed. There is a special
tool in the toolbar for this which is called Project Parameters. It opens the
project parameters dialog were all parameters can be specified. The
parameters in the dialog are shared parameters which are loaded into and
stored specifically for the project. The majority of the parameters is invisible
and can be changed in the project parameters dialog only.
The project parameters dialog will always be the starting point in a new
LindabRevitTools project, no matter what tool that is executed first.
Identification:
The identification section contains four parameters that are used when the
identification tool (Edit Wall) is executed on a single wall. The identification
values are then shown as default in the Edit Wall dialog. If multiple walls
are selected, they are not used.
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Identification tag:
The Create Tags parameter specifies whether identification family tags
should be added to walls or not. If it is selected, it is possible to choose
which identification parameters to use as the tag identification string.
Usually more identification parameters are assigned walls compared to the
ones shown in the tags. Tags are added to walls when the Wall ID tool is
executed.
If any of the Show...InTag parameters are changed during the design
process all existing tags will update accordingly. If the Create Tags is
selected/deselected during the design process, existing tags will not be
added or removed.
Folder and file location:
It is possible to assign a folder location for family overrides. The extension
will first look in the overrides folder for the family and if it isnt found there, it
will look for it in the standard folder for families.
Nonstandard locations for wall definition libraries and wall layer definitions
can be assigned and used throughout the project. New library/definition
files can be created by copying a template file or a current user file to a
new location.
These options are useful when running work sharing projects.
Sill height tolerance:
This parameter sets a tolerance value used when analyzing window and
door geometry in walls. If the sill height measure of the opening is smaller
or equal to the sill height tolerance measure, the sill height measure will be
treated as 0.
Joints, corner stud:
Corner stud profiles (HR/HRT) can be used instead of standard studs if this
parameter is selected. Two parameters can be set for different joint types;
Exterior wall to Interior wall and Interior wall to Interior wall.
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T-joints, extra stud:

An extra stud in a T-joint can improve the stability considerably. Two
parameters can be set for different joint types; Exterior wall to Interior wall
and Interior wall to Interior wall.
Simplification:
A simplified algorithm can replace the standard algorithm when the
material list for light gauge steel profiles is calculated through the Wall
Specification function. The simplified algorithm always calculates with full
length runners and studs no matter what openings that interfere with them.
The material list will be simplified but the waist will increase. Two
parameters can be set; bearing interior wall and non-bearing interior wall.
This setting can also be done on wall type level and wall instance level
since a project specific setting can be to general.
Wall clearance:
Clearances values can speed up the design process considerably. This
means in general that walls can be designed in one size but handled in
another. A wall can start from the edge of the column and end at another. It
can start from the top of a floor and finish at the bottom of the next one.
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When the framing or the material list tools are executed, the wall clearance
values will be subtracted from the designed wall size to give the actual wall
size.
The wall clearance override parameter could be useful when working with
the Exterior Wall framing tool. If walls need different clearance values, the
Wall clearance override parameter should be selected. It will force an
override dialog to pop up just before the framing dialog opens. The values
can then be changed (from default) before the geometry is analyzed.
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View template:
A wall sheet consists of four different views that can be customized with
the use of pre-defined view templates. The view template to use for
elevation, vertical section, horizontal section and specification can be
assigned here.
View type:
Elevation, vertical section and horizontal section views are created as
detail views. The specification view is created as a drafting view. It is
possible to change these view types using parameters. The section mark
graphics can be customized and it can enable new grouping possibilities in
the browser tree etc.
View port:
When a view is placed on a sheet, the view is viewed through a view port.
A view port usually shows the view name and the view scale as text with
an extension line. If this standard appearance should be changed, the view
port settings are the one to use.
Prefix:
The names of the views/sheets are exactly according the identification
parameters given (wall identification string).
To avoid a naming conflict, a unique prefix for each view must be used. A
prefix for the sheet can be used, but it is not needed since there will only
be one sheet created for each wall.
View direction:
A sheet can be created as seen from the exterior or interior face. The
exterior face is set as default.
Title block:
The title block to use when creating wall sheets is assigned here. The
preferred scale or start scale is also set here. The wall sheet generator
will try to insert the content (four views) with a given scale on the sheet. If
the views are too big, the generator will increase the scale by a factor of
two and try again. It will continue until the views fit inside the title block. A
wide range of wall element sizes can support the use of different title
blocks in one project. The title block parameter can be changed whenever.
It is possible to generate one wall sheet, change settings and generate
another and so on.
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Title blocks used in this extension must follow certain rules in order to work
properly. First of all, four parameters must be inserted into the title block
family.

o
o
o
o
LRT_TB_X
LRT_TB_Y
LRT_TB_Width
LRT_TB_Height
(Type-Length)
(Type-Length)
(Type-Length)
(Type-Length)
They should give the distance from the bottom left corner of the title block
to the bottom left corner of the free area. They should also give the width
and height of the free area.
There are also 7 other shared parameters that can be assigned
automatically if inserted into the title block family. They are however
optional.
o
o
o
o
o
o
LRT_S_ProjectID
LRT_S_BuildingID
LRT_S_ZoneID
LRT_S_ModuleID
LRT_S_ElementTypeID
LRT_S_ElementID
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o LRT_S_Scale
The shared parameters file including these parameters is the
LRT_SharedParameters.txt which can be found in the LindabRevitTools
2016 installation directory. The path to the shared parameters folder is
usually:
C:\Program Files\Lindab\LindabRevitTools 2016\SharedParameters\
but it can be different depending on Windows version and language. The
parameters are found under the parameter group LRT_Sheets.
Create Wall Layer Definition

Interior wall layer definitions can be created and stored in a library to
increase control and reusability. The Wall Layer Configurator is found in
the ribbon toolbar and opens the configurator dialog that is used for adding,
deleting and editing wall layer definitions. The definitions are stored as an
xml-file and are used when adding customized Interior wall definitions.
The customized interior wall definitions can contain wall layers that are
different from standard plasterboards. Examples can be plywood, OSB, fire
board etc.
Wall layer:
The wall layer name is the material name that will be presented in the
material list for wall layers. The wall layer name will always be represented
by a Revit material (with the exact same name) which is assigned to the
specific layer in the wall type structure.
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The name must be written on the form thickness + space + material

name.
Thickness:
The thickness should be the exact layer thickness.
Template material:
The template material should be a Revit material that is available in the
project file. If it isnt available when needed, a default material will be used
instead. When a new wall layer material is created, the template material is
duplicated and renamed to the wall layer name.
This feature gives an opportunity to control the appearance of different wall
layers in the project.
Fill pattern family:
The fill pattern family should be a family that is available in the project file
or in the LindabRevitTools 2016/Families/DetailComponent folder. If it isnt
available when needed, the area that should be filled by the family will be
left empty. When a new wall section detail is created in the wall section
schedule, every wall layer is represented by a fill pattern family.
The fill pattern family is a simple family that contains a resizable filled
region. To create a new customized fill pattern family, copy an existing and
edit the hatch pattern to fit the needs. Fill pattern families have names like
DetailComponent_Lindab_Gypsum.rfa.
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Create Interior Wall Definition

Interior wall definitions can be created and organized into libraries to
increase control and reusability. The Interior Wall Configurator tool is found
in the ribbon toolbar and opens the configurator dialog that is used for
adding, deleting and editing wall definitions and libraries. The
libraries/definitions are stored as an xml-file and are connected to the wall
types in Revit by the wall type definition name.
The following icons are used in the tree view:

Interior wall definition
Interior wall definition connected to a wall type in the model
Interior wall definition connected to a wall type in the model that has an
incorrect layer structure
If a wall definition is connected to a wall type in the model, the name of the
wall type will be shown in the end of the description string.
Clicking the blue arrow will expand the dialog and show options for
acoustics, fire classification, insulation, wall layer overrides etc. The button
next to the Layers drop down list will open the Wall layer overrides dialog.
This is used when other wall layers are used then standard plasterboards.
Wall definitions used in the right way will speed up the light gauge steel
framing considerably and make the Wall Specification tool possible to use
for Lindab interior walls.
Create Interior Wall Type

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The Create Interior Wall Type and the Create Interior Wall chapters
represent a sub part in the scenario diagram. This sub part is suitable
when designing from scratch.
Interior wall types can be created in two ways. The first and easiest way is
to use the Wall Creator tool. The tool opens the wall creator dialog that is
used for creating wall types and wall section details.
The grid presents all interior wall definitions available in the interior wall
libraries file used in the project. An interior wall type is created by selecting
a wall type definition followed by a click on the Create button. The sub
dialog for the wall creator opens in which a new wall type name and
description can be entered. Here it is possible to select weather the wall
type and/or the wall section detail should be created or not. If the wall
section detail is selected, it will also be possible to select if identical layers
should be grouped and which detail length to use.
New wall type name:
This will be the name of the wall type.
Wall type:
This is the referenced interior wall definition.
Description:
This text describes the usage of the wall type.
Create wall type:
Indicates if a wall type will be created or not.
Create wall section detail:
Indicates if a wall section detail will be created or not.
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Group identical layers:

Indicates if identical layers should be written as one or not.
Detail length:
900 mm or 1200 mm.
When the selections are made and the Create button is clicked, the
selected content is created. The operation can be repeated as many times
as needed.
If the task is to find the most suitable wall, column filters can be a valuable
assistance. Every column header shows a filter button which makes it
possible to add performance filters to narrow down the search. Multiple
filters can be added in the same time.
The second way is to create interior wall types manually. Simply select an
interior wall type in Revit and make a copy of it using the duplicate option.
There are three important parts to consider when creating the interior wall
type:
Parameters:
The type parameter Function should be set to Interior.
Connecting wall type to wall definition:
The wall type is connected to the wall definition by the shared parameter
LRT_WT_Wall Type. The parameter is automatically loaded and
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connected to all walls (type parameter) when the Project Parameters tool is
executed. The wall type parameter should have the exact same name as
the wall definition created for it.
Structure and Materials:

All materials that are assigned to the wall layer collection must be written
on the form thickness + space + material name. The string will be the
material name shown in the material list for wall layers. Wall layers that
arent of interest in the material list should be given a material name that
ends with the characters LRT_NI. Materials ending with these characters
will not be included in the material list. A stud layer without insulation is a
good example of this.
The layer collection for an interior wall type should contain one or two
structure layers depending on if it is a single or double frame wall. The
thickness of the layer should match the main frame dimension.
Additionally, there are two wall type parameters available that are named
LRT_WT_Group and LRT_WT_Index. Those parameters are of interest no
matter what method that is used to create the interior wall types. It is
possible to group wall section details according to the LRT_WT_Group
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parameter and to sort them according to the LRT_WT_Index parameter. A

correct set up can improve the wall section schedule print out.
Create Interior Wall

When the wall type is created and connected to the wall definition, the wall
design can start. These parts should be considered during the design:
o Only walls with one top edge will work in the extension. The edge
can be both horizontal and sloped.
o Instance parameter Top Constraint should be given with a level, not
Unconnected.
o Instance parameter Structural Usage should be set to either Bearing
or Non-bearing, depending on purpose of use.
o Instance parameters LRT_W_NoLayerWrappingLeft and
LRT_W_NoLayerWrappingRight can be used to control the
wrapping behavior in the ends, if they are different.
Convert Generic Interior Wall

The Convert Generic Interior Wall chapter represents a sub part in the
scenario diagram. This sub part is suitable when the project is designed
with generic wall types, which are to be changed into Lindab wall types.
The Wall Converter tool is available for this project scenario. This tool
opens the wall converter dialog that is used for the exchange work.
The grid in the top shows the existing interior walls in the project. The walls
are grouped depending on Usage, Wall type name and Wall height. The
icon to the left can be used to show the wall type parameters and their
values. This function is valuable when matching performance later on.
Acoustic and fire performance values are usually stored in wall type
parameters.
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The empty fields are wall type, new wall type name and description which
are exactly the same as the ones used when creating new wall types using
the Wall Creator tool.
New wall type name:
This will be the name of the wall type.
Wall type:
This is the referenced interior wall definition.
Description:
This text describes the usage of the wall type.
The grid in the bottom shows all interior wall definitions available in the
interior wall libraries file used in the project. The content and appearance of
the grid is similar to the one that is used in the Wall Creator tool.
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The process of converting a generic interior wall to a Lindab interior wall

can be divided into six different steps:
o Select the row in the top grid that contains the post to convert.
o Double click on the post in the bottom grid that contains the wall
definition that should replace the post in the top grid. It is possible to
select the appropriate wall definition directly using the drop down list
in the wall type column of the top grid. Filters can be used in the
bottom grid to find the most suitable wall.
o Enter the New wall type name text.
o Enter the Description text. This is optional.
o Press the ENTER key.
o Click the Convert button.
These steps are valid if the new wall type doesnt exist in the project file.
The extension will first create the new wall type and then change all walls
of that wall type to the new wall type.
However, it is also possible to use this dialog to change amongst existing
wall types in a project. Select an existing wall type in the project directly
from the new wall type name column and press ENTER.
It can also be done manually but it is easier to change wall type directly in
the dialog. The grouping of the walls in the top grid is valuable and cannot
be achieved using the Select All Instances etc.
Repeat this procedure for each wall or enter all the information at the same
time and convert all of them at the same time. Converted walls are shown
in top grid with an icon in the most right column.
Specify Interior Wall Identification

The wall identification parameters are assigned using the Edit Wall tool.
The tool can be executed when one or multiple walls are selected at the
same time. If the tool is executed first, one wall can be selected.
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If one wall is selected, the dialog looks like this:
If multiple walls are selected, it looks a bit different:
When the Save and Close button is clicked, the identification tag will be
created if the Create Tags parameter is selected in the Project Parameters
dialog. The identification string presented in the tag depends on the
parameter settings in the Project Parameters dialog.
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The identification tag family consists of a label and a 3D model text. When
the identification string is changed using the Wall ID tool, the label and 3D
model text is updated accordingly.
The 3D model text will only show the identification string. The label
however, will show the identification string and a user defined string if
given. The user defined string should be assigned to the instance
parameter ElementText in the tag. It will then show the user string after the
identification string.
The identification tag has a type parameter called 3D Text Visibility that
controls whether the 3D model text should be visible or not.
Create Interior Wall Framing

The light gauge steel framing module for interior wall is detailed and full of
opportunities. When the Interior Wall tool is executed and a wall is
selected, the framing tool analyzes the wall geometry together with the
matching wall definition. That work result in a default wall design. Lintels,
strip steel reinforcements etc. can be added in the tool if needed before
finalizing the wall design. The finalized wall design tool data is kept in
memory if changes need to be done later on.
When a matching wall definition is found, its name can be seen in the
middle of the dialog. If there isnt any match, the Template text will be
shown instead.
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Lintels, strip steel reinforcements etc. are added to the wall design
manually. Select that start and end circle in the wall layout by right clicking
on them. When the circles are selected, click the appropriate button to
insert the requested profile.
To finalize the wall, select the checkbox on the Export button and click
Export.
If the Export button is red instead of green, it is an indication that there are
conflicts in the stud arrangement. The location of the conflicts can be seen
in the top view, also shown in red color. Use the Move studs slide bar to
find a solution.
If a solution is difficult to find, it is possible to click twice on the Export
button to finalize the wall design. The first click will make the button green
and the second will execute the export.
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Create Element Specification

when the Element Specification tool is executed. All Lindab interior wall
elements are handled by this tool.
consider:
Specification Type:
amounts of products that cannot be ordered that way. Fasteners and rollbased products are examples of products that are affected by this option.
Columns:
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will be active.
Groupings:
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Create Wall Sheets

The wall sheets are generated automatically when the Wall Sheets tool is
executed. All Lindab interior wall elements are handled by this tool.
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The wall sheets dialog will specify all Lindab wall elements in the model. It
will show its Element name (Identification string) and if there is an existing
wall sheet created already. The blue icon to the right indicates and existing
sheet. Use the Create sheet column or the quick tools in the bottom left
corner to select which walls to create sheets for.
The majority of the settings for the wall sheet generator are set in the
Project Parameters dialog. Those are default settings but nothing says that
they cannot be changed during the wall sheet generation process.
It is possible to generate a couple of sheets, go back to the Project
Parameters dialog and change some settings, and return to the Wall
Sheets dialog and generate some more.
In previous versions of LindabRevitTools, filters were needed in order to

exclude unwanted profiles (from nearby walls) in the views. In this version,
the filters are both created and applied automatically. To view the applied
filter:
o Select the view.
o Select the Edit button for Visibility/Graphics Overrides.
o Select the tab Filters.
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Repeat the procedure for all views.
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Create Material Specification

The material list for wall layers is generated automatically when the
Material Specification tool is executed. All Lindab interior walls are handled
by this tool.
Before exporting the material list to excel, there are three options which are
similar to the ones available in the Element Specification tool. The only
difference is that the Specification Type always is set to Assembly.
Quantities of wall layer materials are shown as gross and net area.
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Create Wall Section Schedule

The wall section schedule is generated automatically when the Wall
Section Schedule tool is executed. All Lindab interior walls used in the
project are handled by this tool.
Before generating the wall section schedule, there are some options to
consider:
Drafting view name:
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The drafting view name is the name of the wall section schedule in the
project.
Columns and Rows:
Use the Columns and Rows drop down list to arrange the wall section
details.
Distance between columns and rows:
These textboxes controls the distance between each column and row in
the wall section schedule. The default values can be changed to make the
schedule more or less compact.
Layout:
Arrange wall section details in Columns or Rows.
Detail Length:
900 mm or 1200 mm.
Group schedule:
Details with the same group parameter value (LRT_WT_Group) will be
arranged in the same Column or Row.
Group identical layers:
Wall layers with identical name (that comes after each other) can be
grouped and presented like amount + x + wall layer. Ex. 2 x 13
Plasterboard.
By default, all wall section details are pre-selected for the print-out. By
changing the values in the Create column, details can be removed from the
print-out.
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Create Wall Specification

when the Wall Specification tool is executed. All Lindab interior walls are
handled by this tool.
When a Lindab interior wall is used as a reference for the Interior Wall
framing tool, and the Lindab interior wall element is created, it will no
longer be handled by the Wall Specification tool. The Element Specification
tool will handle it instead. This means that as soon as a Lindab interior wall
is framed up using the Interior Wall framing tool, the Element Specification
tool is the one to use.
This is possible due to the connection between a Lindab wall element and
its referenced Lindab wall. Each Lindab wall element is always connected
to one Lindab wall and they work together as one.
consider:
Specification Type:
amounts of products that cannot be ordered that way. Fasteners and rollLindabRevitTools 2016.0
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based products are examples of products that are affected by this option.
Columns:
will be active.
Groupings:
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