Revit Shortcuts: 50 Basic Tools and Commands

These are the 50 most common Revit shortcuts I use every day, to model, draft and annotate my projects. This is not an in-depth discussion of every single item, but a quick review of the basic Revit tools you'll want to be using right away. Sometimes it helps to just know what button to press!
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In this video we're covering 50 Revit keyboard shortcuts, tools and tips in 7.5 minutes. We’ll briefly demonstrate:
Align, Array, Place Component, Copy, Create Similar, Cut Profile, Dimensions, Detail Lines, Mirror, Doors, Override Graphics by Element, Edit Type, Filter Selection, Grid Lines, Temporary Hide and Temporary Isolate, Halftone Elements and Categories, Keyboard Shortcuts, Loading Families, Material Settings, Match Type, Move, Paint, Edit Linework, Scale, Filled Regions, Room, Rotate, Room Tags, Select All, Sections, Split Face, Split Line, Sync to Central, Tag Objects, Thin Lines, Trim, Create Text Notes, Visibility Graphics, Walls, Windows, Wall Reveals, Wall Sweeps.
This tutorial is based entirely on Revit shortcuts, because they are one of the quickest ways for you to increase your productivity. You can download my custom shortcuts and a one-page PDF at www.hyperfinearchitecture.com/resources

[@jayduplessie]

Best training type video I’ve ever watched on anything!! Fast, to the point, and ALL great usable fast keys for everyone!! Great job!!!

[@kapimataio3139]

LOL bro where have you been? This is the kinda tutorial video we need more in this world. Straight to the point, no muck around. Love the video bro and very helpful.

[@ayaz3118]

GREAT THANKS FOR GIVING YOUR PRECIOUS KNOWLEDGE....

[@CR-pf1es]

Thank you so much for sharing great production tips!!!

[@rahulpote983]

Great tips.. amazing in 7 minutes.. hats off..

[@jestfuldemigod]

This is so good!!! Straight to the point and succinct!!!
Thanks man!!!

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

Thank you and you are very welcome!

[@arkplato2186]

Crisp and to the point

[@gregstera1646]

Thanks for the tips

[@albertodonella7828]

Great video, I'm an Italian architect (Verona) and I think your channel is really good ... I thank you for every precious advice

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

Thank you!

[@ObitoUchihaVEVO]

Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial!!

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

You are so welcome!

[@oiyjfghgfl]

Thank you!

[@soeumchoeun]

Thank you so much dear sir, for sharing this.

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

You are very welcome!

[@robpacheco1215]

😎 Cool thanks. Very helpful.

[@Donquijote007]

Amazing thank you sir

[@ashishirabatti5943]

Thanks bro for your amazing knowledge about revit

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

You are very welcome!

[@aholland6689]

Great ! Thanks !

[@mogotsishimaswimbo7285]

Thank you so much.

[@joelwesterveltaia2196]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

Thanks, Joel! Make sure to read the video description too...it has links to a free PDF cheat sheet and a discount for the pro course.

[@fah2009ful]

Thanks ... Great job

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

Thanks!

[@RodolfoMartinez-hr9gz]

Very great video!👍🏽

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

Thank you!

[@ZeeshanHaiderSyed]

Thanks

[@smoke7617]

THANKS MAN!!!

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

Happy to help

[@osamagubarah4763]

THANK U A LOT SIR SO APP

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

Thanks, Osama!

[@karuppuswamys3239]

super sir

[@islam56898]

Perfect

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

Thank you!

[@sttarch5150]

I like the quick approach. Too many videos take an hour to describe something that should take 5 minutes. Thx

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

Thanks and you are very welcome!

[@GrowingWardFamily]

Great tips, thanks for sharing. Although, I think your keyboard is on fire after that speed typing :)

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

Haha, thanks! Yeah I'm pretty rough on my keyboard. Check out the new "Faster at Revit" video for a more real time example.

[@hm3d974]

very good

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

Thank you, Hassan!

[@hectoruvh]

Great

[@zeeshansaid3545]

level brp........ you mak me proud

[@greenbean5059]

Suggestions for future tutorial. In Electrical systems, you click on object, and expect the power button to appear but it doesnt. What to do? I can think of 4 or 5 possibilities that work for me. Similarly, in other revit topics, you expect something to happen and it doesn't, what possibilities to look for?

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

Good idea. I was planning on a tutorial about 25 things to try if an object isn’t visible. That could be similar.

[@archi-kawaii8069]

could you please do a tutorial about how to create a parametrical shape , im doing my masters and i need to create an interesting shape with a functional plan as well . Thanks for ur videos tho they are helpful

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

That's starting to get outside of where my skills are. The most I usually do is a parametric rectangle that helps me figure out general floor areas. Try Balkan Architect or BIM After Dark. I think what you want is to use Dynamo, which I unfortunately do not know. You can send me an email if you have some specific questions and I can point you in the right direction.

[@jainathkumar2203]

I need short key in pdf sir .
it is very good job sir

[@mohamedwasimakram2351]

❤

[@jaysojitra1827]

it's to good.

[@Dorlak21]

Good job how can i get the shortcut list

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

Thanks! You can find the shortcuts on my new site: www.revitstuff.com/free-stuff

[@edwardyandoc2004]

Hi do you answer questions on old content?

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

This isn't old content, YOU'RE old content! Also, yes.

[@shadowvapour8372]

I need a job bro ❤️

[@pinkhead6857890]

how did you activate Edit Type without clicking on the upper left hand corner? There isnt even a setting available for this command under Keyboard Shortcuts and it kills me to have to keep the properties panel open in order to execute this command. I cant stand how your expected to just use the mouse for everything in BIM. In CAD there are always at least 3 ways that you can do anything, in Revit you dont even get a command line.

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

I used the shortcut ET to activate Edit Type. That's a custom one, but you can download all the shortcuts in the video description. Also comes with a PDF cheat sheet, a desktop background and a discount for my pro course.
If you want to make your own shortcut for Edit Type search for Type Properties in the shortcuts menu.
You should ALWAYS have your properties panel open, it has a ton of vital information about your project. Check out this video for some screen setup options and other efficiency tricks: czcams.com/video/mJEXiopIvQQ/video.html
Lots of ways to do what you want in Revit also. It's a lot to learn when you have a strong CAD background, but keep at it! I promise in a year you'll be glad you did, and you will be as annoyed as I am when I have to spend hours doing something in CAD that would take seconds in BIM.

[@roseanneameril6651]

Are all these commands are working or applicable on 2021 version?

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

A lot of them are custom shortcuts. As long as you load up my shortcuts file, or make your own, they will work the same.

[@ravikamalay]

Sir can send the short keys list in pdf

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

It’s on my site. Link is in the description.

[@pushkartrivedi5859]

I had to watch this video in -1x speed to slow down his speed of typing and commanding.

[@maxfuriousprathesh786]

Rocket speed
difficult to follow ur speed

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

You can slow the video down, but it's not meant to be literally followed along with. Just watch it and see what's possible, then you can go practice later.

[@scoastg]

XLM FILE DOES NOT EXIST

[@HyperfineArchitecture]

That sounds terrible.

[@theMORGAN8R]

Something is wrong with this CZcams video. It won't play without hanging up. I have a brand new gaming computer with brand new router & Spectrum modem.

[@GhouZ29]

Same I got it too

[@maracaobomari]

Thanks