Room data sheets are used to communicate the client’s requirements for a specific space type to the design teams. They are typically designed during the meeting and architectural programming phases. The information they contain could include general requirements and guidance notes or detailed specifications for finishes, fixtures and fittings (F&F) and mechanical and electrical equipment.
The information is typically presented on one sheet for each room (hence the name) but based on the scope could be spread out over more than one sheet. They are usually issued to contractors together with drawings and specifications.
A range of software is available to assist with the creation of RDSs. Some software is designed to connect Revit models so that the contents of the model and room data sheet is the same. This makes the document easier to manage and eliminates duplicate entries in both.
Layer is a highly efficient management tool that manages room data. It has an easy-to use interface for capturing room data, and it can create multiple sheets for each space type. It also allows you to backfill existing Revit projects by adding room types as well as create custom reports. Layer permits users to specify naming conventions on sheets, and can modify properties such as scale, browser organisation, and names.
The Layouts panel http://www.searchstreams.info/what-is-an-alternate-data-stream/ provides settings to regulate the layout of the views on a page including margin values and the location of the titleblock. The option to prevent view titles from estimating the size of the sheet’s overall view is also available. This will prevent titles from taking over views on the sheet and will also allow more elevation views to be created on sheets.