Does Tagitize run slower than expected on your model?
To create tags without overlaps, Tagitize does lots of computation so it runs slower than the default Tag All command. This is all to save you time in the end.
Luckily, here are some easy tips to speed up Tagitize on any file!
1 – Reduce the number of underlay categories #
Let’s say we’re in an MEP model and want your tags to not overlap elements in the Architecture link. It will be tempting to select all Arch categories as underlay in Tagitize Settings.
If performance is critical though, consider excluding some underlay categories. Do we really need Tagitize to analyze and avoid all curtain wall mullions? Is there so much furniture in each Arch room that it’s fine to cover some of it with our tags?
If possible, select those categories and click Remove. If we change our minds, we can always add these back later using the “Add more categories” button.
Also, consider unchecking “Include elements from Revit links” if the underlay items are in the same model as the things we want to tag. This will tell Tagitize to skip analyzing all links, speeding it up even more.
2 – Only select meaningful tag positions #
For each eligible element, Tagitize tries all selected possible tag positions to find the best place for the new tag. More positions selected means more computation.
Are elements of a category typically so small that any tags placed directly on top would completely hide those elements? Or are those linear elements like walls or railings? If so, consider disabling the central tag position for that category.
Do you always need leader lines to have elbows? Check other tag positions too, and save your settings.
3 – Reduce grouping distance #
Bigger tag groups are slower to create, as they have to move as a whole. Also, they’re more likely to overlap other objects because there may not be a clear space in the view that is big enough to accommodate the whole group.
To improve performance, consider lowering the grouping distance if it’s enabled. You will likely end up with smaller tag groups that are quicker for Tagitize to place.
