How to Tag & Keynote Elements

How to Tag & Keynote Elements

The below table outlines what tag to use for each element in the Revit model.

Element

Tag

Element Keynote

Material Keynote

Element

Tag

Element Keynote

Material Keynote

Air Terminals

T-Air Terminal-Xrev

 

 

Areas

T-Area-Xrev

 

 

Assembly

T-Assembly-Xrev

 

 

Cable Tray Fittings

 

 

 

Cable Trays

T-Cable Tray-Xrev

 

 

Casework

T-Casework-Xrev

 

T-Keynote-Xrev

Ceilings

T-Ceiling-Xrev

T-Keynote-Xrev

 

Columns

 

 

 

Communication Devices

T-Multi Category-Xrev

 

 

Conduit Fittings

 

 

 

Conduits

T-Conduit-Xrev

 

 

Curtain Panels

T-Curtain Panel-Xrev

 

 

Curtain Systems

 

 

 

Curtain Wall Mullions

 

 

 

Data Devices

 

 

 

Detail Items

T-Detail Item-Xrev

 

 

Doors

T-Door-Xrev

 

 

Duct Accessories

T-Duct Accessory-Xrev

 

 

Duct Fittings

T-Duct Fitting-Xrev

 

 

Duct Insulations

 

 

 

Duct Linings

 

 

 

Duct Placeholders

 

 

 

Ducts

T-Duct-Xrev

 

 

Electrical Equipment

T-Multi Category-Xrev

T-Keynote-Xrev

 

Electrical Fixtures

T-Multi Category-Xrev

 

 

Entourage

 

 

 

Fire Alarm Devices

 

 

 

Flex Ducts

 

 

 

Flex Pipes

T-Flex Pipe-Xrev

 

 

Floors

T-Floor-Xrev

T-Keynote-Xrev

 

Floors-Slab Edges

(EG: Skirtings)

 

T-Keynote-Xrev

 

Furniture

T-Furniture-Xrev

 

 

Furniture Systems

T-Multi Category-Xrev

 

 

Generic Annotation

 

 

 

Generic Models

T-Multi Category-Xrev

T-Keynote-Xrev

 

HVAC Zones

 

 

 

Lighting Devices

T-Multi Category-Xrev

 

 

Lighting Fixtures

T-Multi Category-Xrev

 

 

Mass

 

 

 

Mechanical Equipment

T-Multi Category-Xrev

 

 

MEP Fabrication Containment

 

 

 

MEP Fabrication Ductwork

 

 

 

MEP Fabrication Hangers

 

 

 

MEP Fabrication Pipework

 

 

 

Nurse Call Devices

T-Multi Category-Xrev

 

 

Parking

T-Parking-Xrev

 

 

Parts

 

 

 

Pipe Accessories

T-Pipe Accessory-Xrev

 

 

Pipe Fittings

T-Pipe Fitting-Xrev

 

 

Pipe Insulations

 

 

 

Pipe Placeholders

 

 

 

Pipes

 

 

 

Planting

T-Planting-Xrev

 

 

Plumbing Fixtures

T-Plumbing Fixture-Xrev

T-Keynote-Xrev

 

Property Line Segment

T-Property Line Segment-Xrev

 

 

Property

T-Property-Xrev

 

 

Railings

 

 

 

Ramps

 

 

 

Revision

T-Revision-Xrev

 

 

Roads

 

 

 

Roofs

T-Roof-Xrev

T-Keynote-Xrev

 

Roofs-Fascias

 

T-Keynote-Xrev

 

Roofs-Gutters

 

T-Keynote-Xrev

 

Rooms

T-Room-Xrev

 

 

Security Devices

 

 

 

Shaft Openings

 

 

 

Site

T-Multi Category-Xrev

 

 

Spaces

T-Space-Xrev

 

 

Specialty Equipment

T-Multi Category-Xrev

T-Keynote-Xrev

 

Sprinklers

 

 

 

Stairs

T-Stair-Xrev

 

 

Structural Area Reinforcement

T-Structural Area Reinforcement-Xrev

 

 

Structural Beam Systems

T-Structural Beam System-Xrev

 

 

Structural Columns

T-Structural Column-Xrev

T-Keynote-Xrev

 

Structural Connections

T-Structural Connection-Xrev

 

 

Structural Fabric Areas

 

 

 

Structural Fabric Reinforcement

T-Structural Fabric Reinforcement-Xrev

 

 

Structural Foundations

T-Structural Foundation-Xrev

 

 

Structural Framing

T-Structural Framing-Xrev

T-Keynote-Xrev

 

Structural Path Reinforcement

T-Structural Path Reinforcement-Xrev

 

 

Structural Rebar

T-Structural Rebar-Xrev

 

 

Structural Rebar Couplers

 

 

 

Structural Stiffeners

T-Structural Stiffener-Xrev

 

 

Structural Trusses

 

 

 

Telephone Devices

T-Multi Category-Xrev

 

 

Topography

 

 

 

View Reference

T-View Reference-Xrev

 

 

Walls

T-Wall-Xrev

T-Keynote-Xrev

T-Keynote-Xrev

Windows

T-Window-Xrev

 

 

Wires

 

 

 

 Any elements not covered by the above list will generally be keynoted as well, however please discuss with the BIM Project Manager and Project Architect prior to proceeding.

Annotating & Keynoting a Linked File

When working with linked files, typically all general annotation will be done in the linked file’s documentation.  The exception to this will be keynotes, as keynotes in a linked file are not picked up in keynote legends in the host file.  For the keynote legend to display keynotes for linked elements, please keynote these linked elements in the host file.

  • For more information on Keynotes.