Knowledge Base Revit
Getting Started
Get basic information about the structure, function, and interaction of the LINEAR Solutions programs in Revit and LINEAR Building.
First Steps with LINEAR Solutions in Revit
Learn basic information about the structure and function of LINEAR Solutions.
User Interface
Learn more about the structure of the user interface and the navigation in the LINEAR Solutions.
Details on Further Options
Information about the Further options context menu on the control board.

New Features
Learn about new features in LINEAR software.
System Requirements
Learn more about the system requirements for using the LINEAR solutions.
Supported Norms and Standards
Learn which norms and standards support the LINEAR Solutions modules.
LINEAR Installation and Administration
Learn how to install, your LINEAR software, license and keep it up to date.
Getting Started
Get basic information about the structure, function, and interaction of the LINEAR Solutions programs in Revit and LINEAR Building.
- First Steps with LINEAR Solutions in Revit
  Learn basic information about the structure and function of LINEAR Solutions.
  - User Interface
    Learn more about the structure of the user interface and the navigation in the LINEAR Solutions.
    - About the LINEAR Template
      Explains the concept of the LINEAR template.
    - About the LINEAR Tab
      Explains the concept of the LINEAR-tab.
    - About Standard Elements of the User Interface
      Explains the concept of standard elements of the user interface.
    - About the CB Workflow
      Explains the concept of the workflow in the CB.
    - Details on Further Options
      Information about the Further options context menu on the control board.
    - About the Project Tab
      Explains the concept of the project tab.
    - About the Construction Tab
      Explains the concept of the construction tab.
    - About the Library Tab
      Explains the concept of the library tab.
    - About the Analyse Tab
      Explains the concept of the Analyse tab.
    - About the Issues and Tasks Tab
      Explains the concept of the issues and tasks tab.
    - About the Properties Dialog
      Explains the concept of the Properties dialog.
  - Setting the Program
    Explains the concept of program settings.
  - Setting a Project
    Explains the concept of project settings.
  - View Control
    Explains the concept of the view control of the LINEAR Solutions for Revit.
  - About Classification
    Explains the concept of classifying components and model elements.
  - About the Excel Export and Import of Component Lists
    Explains the concept of exporting and importing component lists in XLSX file format.
- First Steps with LINEAR Building
  Learn basic information about the structure and function of LINEAR Building.
Preparing Building
Learn how architects prepare plans and models to create a building model for building analysis.
Pre-Concept Design
Learn how to collaboratively localize and dimension equipment rooms and how to create pipeline corridor concepts.
Analyzing Buildings
Get information about the requirements analysis of a building. The demand analysis includes the calculation of the heat load, the cooling load and the ventilation concept.
Dimensioning Components
Learn how to dimension radiators, convectors, panel heating and concrete core activation systems on the basis of the requirements analysis in LINEAR Building and manufacturer-specific.
Inserting Components
Learn how to insert components from the LINEAR CAD Browser, from the libraries and configurators of the library tab or from LINEAR Building into the model.
Constructing Networks
Learn how to create pipe and duct networks, design slots and openings and manage discipline-related reports and tasks.
Calculating Networks
Learn how to calculate pipe and duct networks.
Construction Design
Get information about the workflow Construction design in connection with pipe and duct networks.
Labeling
Learn how to label section parts and components in the model.
Output
Get information about material compilation in LINEAR Building. You will also learn how to print or export calculation results and material lists in your CAD program.
Troubleshooting
Get information about possible sources of errors when working with LINEAR Solutions.

Details on Further Options

Information about the Further options context menu on the control board.

The button opens the Further options context menu.

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Menu items


Menu item	Description
Open Help...	Opens the help, where you can find instructions for standard tasks and information about the program interface.
E-Learning...	Opens the LINEAR E-learning platform that offers courses on how to use the various LINEAR software solutions and a forum for exchange.
What’s new?	Opens the LINEAR web page with information about new features of the latest program versions.
Idea Channel...	Opens the LINEAR Idea channel. The Idea Channel is a customer portal where you can submit suggestions for improvements in the software and vote for suggestions already listed.
Installation Center...	Opens the LINEAR Installation Center, where you can install software updates and manufacturer data sets.
Show shared parameter file...	Opens the folder where the shared parameter file is provided.
Remote support...	Opens the TeamViewer for software maintenance by LINEAR support.
Options...	Opens the Options dialog, in which you can set basic functions and processes.
Program licenses...	Opens the Program licenses dialog, where you can activate or deactivate licensed modules of the software locally.
Data set licenses...	Opens the Dataset licenses dialog, where you can activate or deactivate licensed Manufacturer data sets of the software locally.
User Customizations...	Opens the Manage customizations dialog, where you can, for example, save your own labels or customized print layout in a central directory to make them available to other users.
Program info...	Opens the Program Info dialog, which displays the current version of the software, currently loaded modules and contact information for LINEAR. Note: If warnings are also displayed in the Program Info dialog (e.g. "Files too old" or "Files too new"), this indicates that an installation was not performed correctly. In this case, close all programs and run the update again. If the message still appears, please contact the LINEAR support.

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