The Bottom Line

Use the Phasing tools to create, demolish, and propose a new design. Time is such an important element to the design process and nearly impossible to capture with traditional CAD tools. Don't use phasing for construction sequencing (there's a better way). Embrace phasing for communication, not just illustration.

Master It How can you use phasing to communicate your design across a series of key stages? What kind of project is best suited to phasing?

Better uses for groups. Groups are great for creating collections of both host and family component geometry. Just remember to use best practices and you'll avoid a lot of common roadblocks. Everything still schedules, as you'd expect. And creating exceptions in groups allows you ...

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