Revit (Structure, MEP, Architecture)

Overview of BIM

From AutoCad to Revit

Bidirectional Association

Parametric Relationships

Analytical vs. Physical Models

Three Major Elements (Model/View/Annotation)

User Interface and Common Tools

Menu Bar

Tool Bar

Design Bar

Options Bar

Status Bar/Mouse Tool Tips

Type Selector

Ending a Command

Object Snaps

TAB Key

Editing (Move/Copy/Rotate/Array/Mirror)

Viewing the Building Model

View Window

Project Browser

Close Hidden Windows

Tile Windows

Duplicate a View

Delete a View – Model Elements Remain, Annotation Elements are Deleted

View Properties (VP) – View Specific

View Control Bar – View Specific

Visibility/Graphics (VV or VG) – View Specific

Moving Around in a View

Dynamically Modify View

Selecting Elements

Filter

Dimensions, Elevation Symbols, and Text

Creating New Dimension Types

Placing by Individual Reference (Options Bar)

Placing by Entire Wall (Options Bar)

Edit Witness Line Location

Aligned vs. Linear

Temporary Dimension Settings (Settings>Temporary Dimensions)

Spot Elevation Symbols (Drafting>Spot Dimension)

Creating New Text Type

Add/Remove Leader (Options Bar)

Legends

Create New (View>Legend)

Symbols vs. Legend Components (Set Scale Based on Legend Components)

Schedules/Quantities

Type vs. Instance Schedules

Create New (View>New>Schedule/Quanties)

Schedule Properties (Fields, Filter, Sorting/Grouping, Formatting, Appearance)

Calculating Values and Adding Parameters

Changes Made in the Schedule are Reflected in the Model

Exporting the Schedule

Graphical Column Schedule (View>New>Graphical Column Schedule)

Graphical Column Schedule Properties

Typical Details

Drafting View

Detail Component (2D)

Repeating Detail Tool

Fill Region

Publishing Drawing Sets

Create a Titleblock

Printing Sheets

Exporting to CAD

Revisions

Working with Building Elements

Element Categories

Element Families

Element Properties (Options Bar)

Type Properties

Instance Properties

Loading Families

Catalog vs. Non-Catalog Family Libraries

Component vs. System Families

Creating Floor Decks and Slabs

Floor Properties

Creating Floor Types

Pick Support vs. Lines

Changing Span Direction (Span Direction Symbol)

Add Openings

Sloping Slabs (Mono-Slope Only) – Define Slope vs. Sloped Arrow

Attaching Framing Members

Rotating Framing Members Back to Vertical

Define Elevation at Ends of Beam

Attach Top/Bottom of Columns

Copy Framing to Other Levels

Copy to Clipboard (Edit>Copy to Clip Board or Ctrl+C)

Paste Align to Other Levels (Edit>Paste Aligned>Select Level by Name…)

Creating Walls

Wall Types

Wall Categories

Wall Usage

Creating Wall Types

Options Bar

Location Line for Placement and Editing

Modify Wall Profile

Add Openings

Attach Top/Bottom of Wall

Creating Foundations

Continuous Footings and Pilasters

Isolated Footings and Grade Beam

Slab-on-Grade

Edge Condition

Creating an Elevator Pit

Using Wall and Foundation Slab

Elevator Pit (Solid/Void Extrusion)

Creating Views

View Range

Underlay

Visibility Graphics vs. Object Styles

Project Set up

Transferring Project Standards

Project Information

Project Browser Organization

Datum Elements

Levels

Grids

Structural Columns

Type Selector (Load if Necessary)

Specify by Height or Depth

Place Individually (Space Bar to Rotate)

Place by Grid Intersection

Place by Architectural Column

Floor Framing

Structural Beams

Structural Beams

Type Selector (Load if Necessary)

Geometry Offset (Element Property)

Select Work Plane

Usage

Place Individually (Chain in Options Bar)

Place by Grid (Need Structural Columns)

Cantilever Moment Symbol (Element Property)

Beam Systems

Useful for Placing Multiple Beams in a Bay

Properties (Layout Rule, Spacing, Justification)

Pick Supports vs. Lines

Beam Direction

Reset Structural Beams System

Creating Floor Plans

Creating Enlarged Plans (Duplicate/Crop Box)

Duplicate with Detailing vs. Duplicate (Annotation is View Specific)

Creating Elevations and Sections

Creating Elevations

Building vs. Framing Elevations

Far Clip Plane

Appearance of Elevation Symbol (Circle or Square)

Creating Sections

Building vs. Wall vs. Detail Sections

Section Symbol Options

Split Segment (Options Bar)

Splitting Sections Horizontally

Splitting Sections Vertically

Reference a Similar Section (Options Bar)

Appearance of Section Head/Tail (Customizable)

Creating Callouts

Enlarge a Floor Plan (Annotation is View Specific)

Rotate a Callout

Enlarge a Detail

Appearance of Callout Head (Customizable)

3D View

Section Box (View Property)

Orient to Other View (View>Orient>To Other View)

Camera Perspective (Set-up Camera in Plan View; View>New>Camera)

Changing Material Properties

Drag and drop views.

Viewports and View Titles

Activating Views and working on the sheets

Component Tags

Adding Tags Individually (Drafting Menu Bar)

Adding Leader with Free End (Options Bar)

Tag All Not Tagged (Drafting Menu Bar)

Creating New Tags (Family Based – Edit Family in Options Bar)