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So Alabaster on another thread suggested we start a thread to share how we are customizing ribbons and the quick access tool bar int 2010. I just got started so the only thing I have customized is adding 'Switch Windows' command to the quick access toolbar. So, what have you set up? Lorne
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As I posted in another thread.... Because knowing what workset you are in is important and is no longer always shown, I ripped the current workset off the ribbon and pasted it to the right of the ribbon amd almost off the work area. If you try to go too high, it just re-attaches to the ribbon.
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Coule you please explain how it is you customized your ribbon tool bar? I read you're post and it's nice that you can do that, but for those like myself who don't know how; can you please explain what you did to customize it in that way? I like to read into these forums first thing in the morning to start my day. I like to gleam bits of knowledge when I can to implement into my daily use of Revit. This seems like a pretty interesting concept. No doubt I'll be checking back in on this thread. Thanks!
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Sure ! - Click on the manage tab on the ribbon
- Left click & hold on the bottom bar of the Design Options section and drag that down into your drawing window.
- Now you can experiment with how far you can drag that back up before it jumps back onto the ribbon.
- Once you have this placed, it will remain there no matter what you are doing and it will be in the same place the next time you start Revit.
Now you share something you have discovered.
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Well I haven't done too much to mine, but I have right clicked on switch windows(under view tab) and put that on my quick access toolbar. I have more customized my keyboard shortcuts. I have that .txt file open all the time and whenever I run into a shortcut I want I add it. My shortcuts in 2009 were pretty extensive and I lost them all  Oh well, now they will be better than before. I am bummed you can't customize the ribbons as extensively as AutoCAD. Create custom ribbon panels, etc. Maybe int 2011.
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I would suggest using shortcuts. It is much easier and faster. Lorne17 had a very good suggestion to leave the txt file open. When I was at my last job I was twice as fast because I used shortcuts in 2009. I am sure this would be the same for 2010 or any software you use. I introduced a friend at work to revit shortcuts with the txt file and we really did notice the improved speed. It really depends on what you are working on but one example was using cut and paste aligned to the floor. Rather than using the tabs Just changed the txt file to PP. So all we were doing was CNTRL + C then PP. I think Trim is a great shortcut to start with rather than watching others I work with dragging the wall or line  If you use other software I think it is great to try and make the shortcuts similar so you dont forget.
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Well, one thing I have done is tried to keep my keyboard shortcuts narrowed down to the side of the keyboard I use most with my left-hand (mouse with my right). And example is, oridinarily 'DL' will start another Detail Line. I have changed this so I can just type 'DD' and it is quicker than tapping 'D' and looking over to see where the 'L' key is and moving my hand over to there. I have also made it a point to print out two columns of my shortcut keys on a heavy paper/card-stock and taped them to either sides of my monitor. This way I don't have to rack my brain trying to figure out what that keyboard shortcut was. Hey, while we are talking about shortcut keys; has anyone been able to make any shortcut keys using 'SHIFT', 'CTRL', or the 'ALT' key with them? I don't think you could with 2009, but I have not explored that possibility with 2010 as of yet. And I do like the idea of having the .TXT file open all the time to add others as you think of them.
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Jaybo - I agree keyboard shortcuts cause the use of Revit to speed up. It has been so helpful for me. I learn keyboard shortcuts in almost every program I use. I would much rather use the shortcuts than the mouse. My colleagues give me a hard time and say it's a drug, and I'm always craving to learn more, haha. As for leaving the shortcut menu open it comes in handy while working in a project (especially cuz 2010 is all new with shortcuts). Jaybo, I am confused on what shortcut you're using? for me 'PP' is Pin Position and 'CTRL + C' is copy. What I do when I want to paste something into the same position I use 'PC'. Correct me if I'm wrong but is this the command you're referring too? Mars - I also have to agree with you that I try to set up my shortcuts so I use my left hand without moving across the keyboard. For example. Align is no longer 'AL' it's 'AA'. Detail lines is 'DT', Reference Plane is 'RR', etc. etc. Obviously there are times you need to using the entire keyboard, if you want the shortcuts to somewhat resemble the name of the command you're referring to. In all, I agree with keyboard shortcuts, it increases productivity so much. I have put together an excel sheet for 2009 of all shortcuts that I have added and were existing if anyone wants it. I am planning on doing the same for 2010, but since I keep adding shortcuts, I am going to wait to create until I'm almost done with updating most of the shortcuts I use. Does anyone have anything similar or shortcuts they want to share that they use with 2010? I can post my 2010 file now to give you an idea of what I've been doing with them if you'd like. Thanks, Lorne
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I would love to see that excel spreadsheet. Is there some way to have Revit look at the excel spreadsheet or is it a simple matter of cut and paste?
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It's more of just printing it and using it for reference. I had to manually put the shortcuts in there. Let me know if this helps? Like I said, I don't have one set for 2010 as of yet. Thanks, Lorne
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I've always been a big keyboard shortcut user. There are ways to open the keyboardshortcuts.txt file directly with excel too... OO - Orient to Other View OP - Orient to Plane PA - Paste Aligned Current View PS - Paste Aligned Same Place LF - Load Family LG - Load Group TM - Tape Measure ETC, ETC... Regarding the QAT so far I've added: Show Mass, Active Workset, Switch Windows, Thin Lines, and a couple of others that I can't remember off the top of my head.
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" OO - Orient to Other View OP - Orient to Plane " Can you show how you did that? For some reason I can't figure that one out. My few shortcuts... "`" ribbon:"View-Windows-User Interface-Project Browser" "FF" ribbon:"ContextualTab-Filter-Filter" "MP" ribbon:"ContextualTab-Modify-Mirror-Pick Mirror Axis" "MI" ribbon:"ContextualTab-Modify-Mirror-Draw Mirror Axis" I've also thrown the worksets into the QAT. Almost everything else I use shortcuts for. If anyone knows how to shortcut Edit Boundary or Edit Profile let me know please!
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Is there a way to reload your workset as you are working in Revit? The only way I know is to close out and restart.
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Eventhough it is meant to be shortcut keys, you can also use three keys if you wish. For example, if "CS" is already assigned for CREATE SIMILAR, you can use "CSM" for CHECK MEMBER SUPPORT. If you run out of alphabets in Keyboard shortcuts, numbers can also be used. (I am sure all of you know!!) I prefer using keboard shortcuts as much as possible.
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