RDS (Room Data Sheets) are used to document the information and requirements of each space in a project. These are typically prepared by the client during the briefing (also known as architectural programming in the US) phase of the design process, but they can also be revised during the design process to reflect changing requirements or to give an accurate and complete overview for those who are responsible for the project’s delivery.
The Room Data Sheets SmartTool allows users to create room (or space), data sheets using a Revit project. It is a quick and precise tool that can be used to create sheets, elevations and schedule views. The tool can generate 3D plans elevations, sheets, and schedule views of spaces or rooms.
The tool will default to https://searchstreams.info/what-is-an-alternate-data-stream the Room Numbering Template and Sheet Format that is defined by the Revit Project. However you can choose the preferred sheet style and name by clicking the Tool Options tab. Click the button ‘Load configuration …’ on the toolbar to replace current settings with previously saved configurations. This will reduce the amount of manual work needed for each room or space size and type.
In the ‘Naming: tab, users can choose whether to include the room or space name in the sheet’s ‘Sheet Name Text Box’ that appears on the left side of the screen. The ‘View Title’ option specifies what text appears in the title bar for each view. ‘View Increment’ specifies the number of increments that exist between each view on the sheet. The ‘Spacing:’ option can be turned on to regulate the space between each view on the sheet and the ‘Exclude View Names when estimating the size of views on Sheets:’ will ensure that titles are not included in determining the amount of views that are able to fit on a sheet.