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Architecture Fundamentals
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Student Guide
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Preface ............................................................................................................ ix
In this Guide ................................................................................................... xi
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Practice Files ................................................................................................. xv
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Introduction to BIM and Autodesk Revit .................................................. xvii
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Chapter 1: Introduction to BIM and Autodesk Revit ................................. 1-1
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1.1 BIM and Autodesk Revit ................................................................. 1-2
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Workflow and BIM ............................................................................. 1-3

Revit Terms....................................................................................... 1-4
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Revit and Construction Documents................................................... 1-5

1.2 Overview of the Interface ............................................................... 1-6
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1.3 Starting Projects ........................................................................... 1-19

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Opening Projects............................................................................. 1-20

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Starting New Projects...................................................................... 1-22

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Saving Projects ............................................................................... 1-23

1.4 Viewing Commands ...................................................................... 1-25
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Zooming and Panning ..................................................................... 1-25

Viewing in 3D .................................................................................. 1-27
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Visual Styles.................................................................................... 1-31

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Practice 1a Open and Review a Project ............................................. 1-33

Chapter Review Questions................................................................... 1-39
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Chapter 2: Basic Sketching and Modify Tools........................................... 2-1

2.1 Using General Sketching Tools ..................................................... 2-2
Draw Tools ........................................................................................ 2-2
Drawing Aids ..................................................................................... 2-5
Reference Planes.............................................................................. 2-8
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2.2 Editing Elements ............................................................................. 2-9

Selecting Multiple Elements ............................................................ 2-12
Filtering Selection Sets ................................................................... 2-13
Practice 2a Sketch and Edit Elements ............................................... 2-16
2.3 Working with Basic Modify Tools................................................ 2-21
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Moving and Copying Elements ....................................................... 2-21
Rotating Elements........................................................................... 2-23
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Mirroring Elements .......................................................................... 2-25
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Creating Linear and Radial Arrays .................................................. 2-26
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Practice 2b Work with Basic Modify Tools ........................................ 2-29
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2.4 Working with Additional Modify Tools........................................ 2-37
Aligning Elements ........................................................................... 2-37
Splitting Linear Elements ................................................................ 2-39
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Trimming and Extending ................................................................. 2-40
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Offsetting Elements......................................................................... 2-41
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Practice 2c Work with Additional Modify Tools ................................ 2-43
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Command Summary ............................................................................. 2-51
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Chapter 3: Setting Up Levels and Grids ..................................................... 3-1

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3.1 Setting Up Levels ............................................................................ 3-2

Modifying Levels ............................................................................... 3-4
Creating Plan Views.......................................................................... 3-6
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Practice 3a Set Up Levels...................................................................... 3-7

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3.2 Creating Structural Grids ............................................................. 3-10

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Modifying Grid Lines ....................................................................... 3-11

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3.3 Adding Columns ........................................................................... 3-12

Modifying Columns.......................................................................... 3-15
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3.4 Linking and Importing CAD Files ................................................ 3-17

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Practice 3b Add Structural Grids and Columns ................................ 3-21

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Command Summary ............................................................................. 3-28
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Design Development Phase ......................................................................... 29
Chapter 4: Modeling Walls........................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Modeling Walls ................................................................................ 4-2
4.2 Modifying Walls............................................................................... 4-5
Wall Joins.......................................................................................... 4-6
Wall Openings................................................................................... 4-7
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Practice 4a Model the Exterior Shell .................................................. 4-10

Practice 4b Add Interior Walls ............................................................ 4-16
Command Summary ............................................................................. 4-27
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Chapter 5: Working with Doors and Windows........................................... 5-1
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5.1 Inserting Doors and Windows ....................................................... 5-2
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Practice 5a Insert Doors and Windows ................................................ 5-8
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5.2 Loading Door and Window Types from the Library................... 5-14
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5.3 Creating Additional Door and Window Sizes ............................. 5-17
Practice 5b Load and Create Door Types .......................................... 5-19
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Command Summary ............................................................................. 5-25
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Chapter 6: Working with Curtain Walls ...................................................... 6-1
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6.1 Creating Curtain Walls.................................................................... 6-2
Creating Storefronts .......................................................................... 6-4
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6.2 Adding Curtain Grids...................................................................... 6-6

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Modifying Curtain Grids..................................................................... 6-7

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Practice 6a Work with Curtain Walls .................................................... 6-9

6.3 Working with Curtain Wall Panels ............................................... 6-13
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Creating a Curtain Wall Panel......................................................... 6-15

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Modifying Mullions........................................................................... 6-18

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Practice 6b Add Mullions and Panels to Curtain Walls .................... 6-19

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Command Summary ............................................................................. 6-27

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Chapter 7: Working with Views ................................................................... 7-1

7.1 Setting the View Display................................................................. 7-2
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View Properties ................................................................................. 7-8
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7.2 Duplicating Views ......................................................................... 7-13

Duplication Types............................................................................ 7-13
Practice 7a Duplicate Views and Set the View Display..................... 7-16
7.3 Adding Callout Views ................................................................... 7-20
Modifying Callouts........................................................................... 7-21
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Practice 7b Add Callout Views............................................................ 7-23

7.4 Elevations and Sections............................................................... 7-29
Elevations........................................................................................ 7-30
Sections .......................................................................................... 7-31
Modifying Elevations and Sections ................................................. 7-33
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Practice 7c Create Elevations and Sections...................................... 7-37
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Command Summary ............................................................................. 7-47
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Chapter 8: Adding Components.................................................................. 8-1
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8.1 Adding Components....................................................................... 8-2
Loading Components ........................................................................ 8-3
8.2 Modifying Components .................................................................. 8-7
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Working with Host Elements ............................................................. 8-7
Purging Unused Elements ................................................................ 8-8
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Practice 8a Add Components ............................................................... 8-9
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Command Summary ............................................................................. 8-17
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Chapter 9: Modeling Floors ......................................................................... 9-1

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9.1 Modeling Floors .............................................................................. 9-2

Modifying Floors................................................................................ 9-5
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Joining Geometry .............................................................................. 9-7

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9.2 Creating Shaft Openings .............................................................. 9-18

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9.3 Creating Sloped Floors................................................................. 9-19

Creating Multiple Slopes for Drainage ............................................ 9-20
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Practice 9b Add an Elevator Shaft and Slope Floors to Floor Drains 9-22
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Command Summary ............................................................................. 9-27

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Chapter 10: Modeling Ceilings .................................................................. 10-1

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10.1 Modeling Ceilings ......................................................................... 10-2

Sketching Ceilings........................................................................... 10-4
Modifying Ceiling Grids ................................................................... 10-5
10.2 Adding Ceiling Fixtures................................................................ 10-6
Practice 10a Model Ceilings and Add Ceiling Fixtures..................... 10-9
10.3 Creating Ceiling Soffits .............................................................. 10-12
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Practice 10b Create Ceiling Soffits................................................... 10-14

Chapter Review Questions................................................................. 10-20
Command Summary ........................................................................... 10-22
Chapter 11: Modeling Roofs ...................................................................... 11-1
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11.1 Modeling Roofs ............................................................................. 11-2
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11.2 Creating Roofs by Footprint ........................................................ 11-3
Attaching Walls to Roofs ................................................................. 11-5
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Practice 11a Create Roofs by Footprint ............................................. 11-7
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11.3 Establishing Work Planes .......................................................... 11-13
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11.4 Creating Roofs by Extrusion...................................................... 11-16
Joining Roofs ................................................................................ 11-18
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Practice 11b Create Roofs by Extrusion .......................................... 11-20
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Command Summary ........................................................................... 11-25
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Chapter 12: Modeling Stairs, Railings, and Ramps................................. 12-1
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12.1 Creating Component Stairs.......................................................... 12-2
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Creating Runs ................................................................................. 12-3

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Creating Other Types of Runs ........................................................ 12-6

Creating Landings ........................................................................... 12-9
Adding Supports.............................................................................. 12-9
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12.2 Modifying Component Stairs ..................................................... 12-10

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12.3 Working with Railings................................................................. 12-20

Modifying Railings ......................................................................... 12-22
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Practice 12b Modify and Add Railings ............................................. 12-26

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12.4 Sketching Custom Stairs............................................................ 12-31

Editing Sketched Stairs ................................................................. 12-33
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12.5 Creating Ramps........................................................................... 12-34

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Practice 12c Sketch Custom Stairs and Ramps.............................. 12-36

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Command Summary ........................................................................... 12-43
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Construction Documents Phase ................................................................. 45
Chapter 13: Creating Construction Documents ...................................... 13-1

13.1 Setting Up Sheets ......................................................................... 13-2
Sheet (Title Block) Properties ......................................................... 13-4
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13.2 Placing and Modifying Views on Sheets..................................... 13-5
Practice 13a Create Construction Documents ................................ 13-11
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13.3 Printing Sheets............................................................................ 13-17
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Printing Options............................................................................. 13-17
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Command Summary ........................................................................... 13-23
Chapter 14: Annotating Construction Documents .................................. 14-1
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14.1 Working with Dimensions ............................................................ 14-2
Modifying Dimensions ..................................................................... 14-5
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Setting Constraints.......................................................................... 14-8
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14.2 Working With Text....................................................................... 14-17
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Editing Text ................................................................................... 14-19
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Spell Checking .............................................................................. 14-23

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Creating Text Types...................................................................... 14-24

14.3 Adding Detail Lines and Symbols ............................................. 14-26
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Using Symbols .............................................................................. 14-27

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Practice 14b Annotate Construction Documents............................ 14-28

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14.4 Creating Legends........................................................................ 14-36

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Practice 14c Create Legends ............................................................ 14-39

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Command Summary ........................................................................... 14-43

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Chapter 15: Adding Tags and Schedules................................................. 15-1

15.1 Adding Tags .................................................................................. 15-2
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Practice 15a Add Tags ....................................................................... 15-10

15.2 Adding Rooms and Room Tags................................................. 15-14
Practice 15b Add Rooms and Room Tags ....................................... 15-18
15.3 Working with Schedules............................................................. 15-24
Modifying Schedules ..................................................................... 15-25
Modifying a Schedule on a Sheet ................................................. 15-26
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Practice 15c Work with Schedules ................................................... 15-28

Command Summary ........................................................................... 15-34
Chapter 16: Creating Details...................................................................... 16-1
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16.1 Setting Up Detail Views ................................................................ 16-2
Referencing a Drafting View ........................................................... 16-4
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Saving Drafting Views ..................................................................... 16-5
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16.2 Adding Detail Components .......................................................... 16-8
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Detail Components.......................................................................... 16-8
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Repeating Details.......................................................................... 16-10
16.3 Annotating Details ...................................................................... 16-12
Creating Filled Regions................................................................. 16-12
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Adding Detail Tags........................................................................ 16-15
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Practice 16a Create a Detail Based on a Section Callout ............... 16-17
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Practice 16b Create a Detail in a Detail View ................................... 16-23
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16.4 Keynoting and Keynote Legends .............................................. 16-27
Keynote Legends .......................................................................... 16-30
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Practice 16c Create an Additional Detail.......................................... 16-32
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Practice 16d Create a Detail Based on a CAD File .......................... 16-33

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Command Summary ........................................................................... 16-42

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Appendix A: Introduction to Worksets .......................................................A-1

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A.1 Introduction to Worksets................................................................A-2

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Saving Workset- Related Files.......................................................... A-4

Command Summary ...............................................................................A-6
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Appendix B: Additional Tools .....................................................................B-1

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B.1 Reusing Selection Sets ..................................................................B-2

B.2 Editing Wall Joins ...........................................................................B-5
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B.3 Wall Sweeps and Reveals ..............................................................B-7

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B.4 Creating Curtain Wall Types with Automatic Grids ...................B-10

B.5 Enhancing Views...........................................................................B-13
Splitting Faces................................................................................. B-14
Applying Materials........................................................................... B-15
Adjusting Linework .......................................................................... B-17
Editing Plan and Section Profiles .................................................... B-18
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B.6 Creating Dormers..........................................................................B-19

B.7 Working with Guide Grids on Sheets..........................................B-22
B.8 Revision Tracking .........................................................................B-24
Issuing Revisions ............................................................................ B-28
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B.9 Annotating Dependent Views ......................................................B-29
Annotating Views ............................................................................ B-30
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B.10 Importing and Exporting Schedules ...........................................B-33
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B.11 Creating Building Component Schedules ..................................B-35
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Schedule Properties........................................................................ B-42
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B.12 Creating a Repeating Detail .........................................................B-43
Command Summary .............................................................................B-45
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Appendix C: Autodesk Revit Architecture Certification
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Exam Objectives ...........................................................................................C-1
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Index ...................................................................................................... Index-1
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Preface
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The Autodesk Revit software is a powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM)
program that works the way architects think. The program streamlines the design
process through the use of a central 3D model, where changes made in one view
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update across all views and on the printable sheets.
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This student guide is designed to teach you the Autodesk Revit functionality as
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you would work with it throughout the design process. You begin by learning about
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the user interface and basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools. Then you learn
design development tools including how to model walls, doors, windows, floors,
ceilings, stairs and more. Finally, you learn the processes that take the model to
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the construction documentation phase.
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Since building projects are extremely complex, the Autodesk Revit software is
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also complex. The objective of the Autodesk Revit 2017 (R1) Architecture
Fundamentals student guide is to enable students to create full 3D architectural
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project models and set them up in working drawings. This student guide focuses
on basic tools that the majority of users need.
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Topics Covered:
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Understanding the purpose of Building Information Management (BIM) and

how it is applied in the Autodesk Revit software.
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Navigating the Autodesk Revit workspace and interface.

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Working with the basic drawing and editing tools.

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Creating Levels and Grids as datum elements for the model.

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Creating a 3D building model with walls, curtain walls, windows, and doors.
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Adding floors, ceilings, and roofs to the building model.

Creating component-based and custom stairs.
Adding component features, such as furniture and equipment.
Setting up sheets for plotting with text, dimensions, details, tags, and
schedules.
Creating details.
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default preferences during installation. Lectures and practices use the standard
software templates and default options for the Content Libraries.
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Architecture, MEP, and Structure. She started working with AutoCAD in the early
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1990s, adding AutoCAD Architecture and Autodesk Revit as they came along.
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After receiving a B.Sc. in Architecture from the University of Virginia, she worked
in the architectural department of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and later
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is skilled in leading individuals and small groups to understand and build on their
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Certified Instructor (ACI) and Autodesk Certified Professional designations for

Revit Architecture.
Martha Hollowell has been the Lead Contributor for Autodesk Revit Architecture
Fundamentals since its initial release in 2003.
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Introduction to BIM and
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Revit, Design Development, and Construction Documents.
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the Autodesk Revit software work
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hand in hand to help you create smart, 3D models that are useful at all stages in
the building process. Understanding the software interface and terminology
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Learning Objectives in this Chapter

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the Properties palette (where you make modifications to element information), and the
Project Browser (where you can open various views of the model).
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1.1 BIM and Autodesk Revit

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an approach to the entire
building life cycle, including design, construction, and facilities
management. The BIM process supports the ability to
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across disciplines.
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elements; when one element changes other related elements
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building model, as shown on the left in Figure 11. All views,
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as well as construction documents, are generated based on
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The Autodesk Revit software includes tools for

architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural
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It is important that everyone works in the same version and

build of the software.
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Introduction to BIM and Autodesk Revit
Workflow BIM has changed the process of how a building is planned,

budgeted, designed, constructed, and (in some cases) operated
and BIM and maintained.
In the traditional design process, plans create the basis for the
model, from which you then create sections and elevations, as
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shown in Figure 12. Construction Documents (CDs) can then
be created. In this workflow, changes are made at the plan level
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versions of the 3D model. Changes made in one view
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software takes much of
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producing a building
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Revit Terms As you start working with the Autodesk Revit software, you
should know the typical terms used to describe items. There are
several types of elements (as shown in Figure 14) as described
in the following table.
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can stand alone in the project.
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plans, elevations, sections, schedules, and 3D views.
You can change a design from any view. All views are
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Datum Elements that define the project context. These include

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levels for the floors, column grids, and reference planes

that help you model.
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information modeled in the project. These include
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dimensions, text, tags, and symbols. The view scale

controls their size and they only display in the view in
which they are placed.

The elements that you create in the software are smart

elements: the software recognizes them as walls, columns,
ducts or lighting fixtures. This means that the information
stored in their properties automatically updates in schedules,
which ensures that views and reports are coordinated across
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an entire project, generated from a single model.
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Revit and In the traditional workflow, the most time-consuming part of the
project is the construction documents. With BIM, the base views
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is updated, saving hours of work. The views are then placed on
sheets that form the construction document set.
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off (such as grids and section marks) while furniture elements
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the sheet.
Annotating views in the preliminary design phase is often not

required. You might be able to wait until you are further along
in the project.

1.2 Overview of the Interface

The Autodesk Revit interface is designed for intuitive and
efficient access to commands and views. It includes the ribbon,
Quick Access Toolbar, Application Menu, Navigation Bar, and
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Status Bar, which are common to most of the Autodesk
software. It also includes tools that are specific to the Autodesk
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3. Application Menu 8. View Window
4. Ribbon 9. Navigation Bar
5. Options Bar 10. View Control Bar

1. Quick Access Toolbar
The Quick Access Toolbar includes commonly used commands,

such as Open, Save, Undo and Redo, Dimension, and 3D
View, as shown in Figure 17.
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location of the toolbar to be above or below the ribbon, or to
add, relocate, or remove tools on the toolbar. You can also
right-click on a tool in the ribbon and select Add to Quick
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2. Status Bar
The Status Bar provides information about the current process,

such as the next step for a command, as shown in Figure 110.
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Shortcut menus help you to work smoothly and efficiently by
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used commands, and the available Browsers, as shown in
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settings, and documents, as shown in Figure 112. Hover the

cursor over a command to display a list of additional tools.

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icon, rather than the
arrow, it starts the
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document name to keep
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To display a list of open documents and views, click

(Open Documents). The list displays the open documents
and each view that is open, as shown in Figure 114.
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At the bottom of the menu, click Options to open the Options
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shown in Figure 115. Selecting a tab displays a group of related
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tab. This contains general editing commands and command

specific tools, as shown in Figure 116.
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When you hover over a tool on the ribbon, tooltips display the
tools name and a short description. If you continue hovering
over the tool, a graphic displays (and sometimes a video), as
shown in Figure 117.
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Many commands have shortcut keys. For example, type AL
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Any panel can be dragged by its title into the view window to
become a floating panel. Click the Return Panels to Ribbon
button (as shown in Figure 118) to reposition the panel in
the ribbon.
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shown at the top in Figure 119. When the Place Dimensions
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command is active it displays dimension related options, as

shown at the bottom in Figure 119.
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Options Bar for Dimension Command

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6. Properties Palette
The Properties palette includes the Type Selector, which enables

you to choose the size or style of the element you are adding or
modifying. This palette is also where you make changes to
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information (parameters) about elements or views, as shown in
Figure 120. There are two types of properties:
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type. If you modify these parameter values, all elements of
the selected type change.
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Options for the current view display if the Modify command is

active, but you have not selected an element.
If a command or element is selected, the options for the

associated element display.
You can save the changes by either moving the cursor off of
the palette, or by pressing <Enter>, or by clicking Apply.

When you start a command or select an element, you can set

the element type in the Type Selector, as shown in
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list by typing in the
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other dockable palettes, as shown in Figure 123. Click the
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7. Project Browser
The Project Browser lists the views that can be opened in the
project, as shown in Figure 124. This includes all views of the
model in which you are working and any additional views that
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you create, such as floor plans, ceiling plans, 3D views,
elevations, sections, etc. It also includes views of schedules,
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legends, sheets (for plotting), groups, and Autodesk Revit Links.
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the section, click (Contract).

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rename a view in the Project Browser.
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on its name in the Project Browser and select Delete.
The Project Browser can be floated, resized, docked on top

of the Properties palette, and customized. If the Properties
palette and the Project Browser are docked on top of each
other, use the appropriate tab to display the required panel.

How To: Search the Project Browser

1. In the Project Browser, right-click on the top level Views node
as shown in Figure 125.
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that you want to find, as shown on the left in Figure 126, and
click Next.
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5. Click Close when you are done.
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8. View Window
Each view of a project opens in its own window. Each view

displays a Navigation Bar (for quick access to viewing tools) and
the View Control Bar, as shown in Figure 127.
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expand (Switch Windows) and select the view from

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You can also type the shortcuts WC to cascade the windows
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9. Navigation Bar
The Navigation Bar enables you to access various viewing

commands, as shown in Figure 128.
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in the View Control Bar bottom of each view window. It controls aspects of that view,
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a 3D view. display parts of the view and hide or isolate elements in the view.
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1.3 Starting Projects

File operations to open existing files, create new files from a
template, and save files in the Autodesk Revit software are found
in the Application Menu, as shown in Figure 130.
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your work in the building model by adding elements, creating
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Family files (.rfa): These are separate components that can

be inserted in a project. They include elements that can stand
alone (e.g., a table or piece of mechanical equipment) or are
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or a lighting fixture in a ceiling). Title block and Annotation

Symbol files are special types of family files.
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information and settings for creating new project files. The
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projects. You can also create custom templates.

Opening To open an existing project, in the Quick Access Toolbar or
Projects Application Menu click (Open), or press <Ctrl>+<O>. The

Open dialog box opens (as shown in Figure 131), in which you
can navigate to the required folder and select a project file.
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Figure 132
You can select the picture of a recently opened project or use
one of the options on the left to open or start a new project
using the default templates.

Hint: Opening Workset-Related Files

Worksets are used when the project becomes large enough for
multiple people to work on it at the same time. At this point, the
project manager creates a central file with multiple worksets
(such as element interiors, building shell, and site) that are
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used by the project team members.
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on your computer as shown in Figure 133. Do not work in the
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the same software release. You can open files created in
earlier versions of the software in comparison to your own,
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Upgrade dialog box (shown in Figure 134) indicates the
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required, you can cancel the upgrade before it completes.
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Starting New projects are based on a template file. The template file
includes preset levels, views, and some families, such as wall
New Projects styles and text styles. Check with your BIM Manager about which
template you need to use for your projects. Your company might
have more than one based on the types of building that you are
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designing.
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(Project) (as shown in Figure 135), or press
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Locations pane. It might
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You can add (New) to the Quick Access Toolbar. At the
end of the Quick Access Toolbar, click (Customize Quick

Access Toolbar) and select New, as shown in Figure 137.
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<Ctrl>+<S> to save your project. If the project has not yet been
saved, the Save As dialog box opens, where you can specify a
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Figure 138. Select Save the project. If you want to set
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You can set the Save Reminder interval to 15 or 30 minutes,

1, 2, or 4 hours, or to have No reminders display. In the
Application Menu, click Options to open the Options dialog
box. In the left pane, select General and set the interval as
shown in Figure 139.
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Saving Backup Copies
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Save As dialog box, click Options... to control how many backup
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local file frequently, just like any other file, and save to the
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file, save the file locally again.
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session, use (Synchronize and Modify Settings) to

relinquish the files you have been working on to the central file.

1.4 Viewing Commands

Viewing commands are crucial to working efficiently in most
drawing and modeling programs and the Autodesk Revit
software is no exception. Once in a view, you can use the Zoom
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controls to navigate in it. You can zoom in and out and pan in any
view. There are also special tools for viewing in 3D.
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In a 3D view, hold <Shift> and the mouse wheel and move
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Zoom Controls
A number of additional zoom methods enable you to control the

screen display. Zoom and Pan can be performed at any time
while using other commands.
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the default command.
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(ZO) around the center of the elements.

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view.
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Zoom Sheet Zooms in or out in relation to the sheet size.

Size (ZS)
N/A Previous Steps back one Zoom command.

Pan/Zoom (ZP)
N/A Next Pan/Zoom Steps forward one Zoom command if you have
done a Previous Pan/Zoom.

Viewing in 3D Even if you started a project entirely in plan views, you can
quickly create 3D views of the model, as shown in Figure 142.
There are two types of

3D views: isometric
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view opens, as shown in Figure 143.
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Figure 143
2. Modify the view to display the building from other directions.
3. In the Project Browser, right-click on the {3D} view and select
Rename...

4. Type a new name in the Rename View dialog box, as shown

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A new view is displayed, as shown in Figure 146.

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size of the view and
press <Shift> + the
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the view.
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Figure 146
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In the Modify | Cameras tab>Camera panel, click (Reset

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Figure 147

Hint: Using the ViewCube

The ViewCube provides visual clues as to where you are in a
3D view. It helps you move around the model with quick access
to specific views (such as top, front, and right), as well as
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ViewCube
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the box, which rotates the model.
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Perspective-3D View. You can make more changes to the
model in a parallel view.

Visual Styles Any view can have a visual style applied. The Visual Style
options found in the View Control Bar (as shown in Figure 149),
specify the shading of the building model. These options apply to
plan, elevation, section, and 3D views.
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Figure 150

(Realistic) displays what is shown when you render the

view, including RPC (Rich Photorealistic Content)
components and artificial lights. It takes a lot of computer
power to execute this visual style. Therefore, it is better to
use the other visual styles most of the time as you are
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Hint: Rendering
Rendering is a powerful tool which enables you to display a
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clients and designers to understand a buildings design in better
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In the View Control Bar, click (Show Rendering Dialog)

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Practice 1a Open and Review a Project

Practice Objectives
Navigate the graphic user interface.
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Create 3D Isometric and Perspective views.
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commands, and their options. You will also open views through
the Project Browser and view the model in 3D, as shown in
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This is a version of the main project you will work on

throughout the student guide.
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Task 1 - Explore the interface.
1. In the Application Menu, expand (Open) and click

(Project).
2. In the Open dialog box, navigate to the practice files folder

and select Modern-Hotel-Final-M.rvt.

3. Click Open. The 3D view of the modern hotel building opens

in the view window.
If the Project Browser 4. In the Project Browser, expand the Floor Plans node.
and Properties palette Double-click on Floor 1 to open it. This view is referred to as
are docked over each Floor Plans: Floor 1.
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Browser tab at the 5. Take time to review the floor plan to get acquainted with it.
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bottom to display it. 6. Review the various parts of the screen.
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7. In the view window, hover the cursor over one of the doors. A
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Figure 153
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8. Hover the cursor over another element to display its

description.
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9. Select a door. The ribbon changes to the Modify | Doors tab.

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11. Hold <Ctrl> and select several elements of different types.

The ribbon changes to the Modify | Multi-Select tab.
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12. Click in an empty space to release the selection set.

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13. In the Architecture tab>Build panel, click (Wall). The

ribbon changes to the Modify | Place Wall tab and at the end
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of the ribbon, the Draw panel is displayed. It contains tools

that enable you to create walls. The rest of the ribbon
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14. In the Select panel, click (Modify) to return to the main

ribbon.
15. In the Architecture tab>Build panel, click (Door). The
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ribbon changes to the Modify | Place Door tab and displays
the options and tools you can use to create doors.
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16. In the Select panel, click (Modify) to return to the main
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You might need to 1. In the Project Browser, verify that the Floor Plans node is
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widen the Project open. Double-click on the Floor 1 - Furniture Plan view.
Browser to display the
2. The basic floor plan displays with the furniture, but without
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full names of the views.
the annotations that were displayed in the Floor 1 view.
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4. The walls and furniture display, but the furniture is grayed out
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and red lines describing important life safety information

display.
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This view is referred to 5. In the Project Browser, scroll down and expand Elevations
as Elevations (Building Elevation). Double-click on the East elevation to
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East view.
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6. Expand Sections (Building Section) and double-click on the

East-West Section to open it.
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click (Visual Style) and select Shaded. The elements in

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the section are now easier to read.
8. In the Project Browser, scroll down to the Sheets (all) node

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applied, (e.g., A2.3 - 2nd-8th Floor Plan (Typical) as shown
in Figure 154).
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Task 3 - Practice viewing tools.

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2. In the Navigation Bar, click and select Zoom In Region

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or type ZR. Zoom in on one of the stairs.

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the middle mouse button or wheel. Alternatively, you can use
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the 2D Wheel in the Navigation Bar.
4. Double-click on the mouse wheel to zoom out to fit the

extents of the view.

5. In the Quick Access Toolbar, click (Default 3D View) to

open the default 3D view, as shown in Figure 155.
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6. Hold <Shift> and use the middle mouse button or wheel to

rotate the model in the 3D view.
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7. In the View Control Bar, change the Visual Style to

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8. Use the ViewCube to find a view that you want to use.

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9. In the Project Browser, expand 3D Views and right-click on

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the {3D} view and select Rename.... In the Rename View

dialog box type in a useful name.
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10. Review the other 3D views that have already been created.
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12. In the Quick Access Toolbar, expand (Switch Windows)

and select the Modern-Hotel-Final-M.rvt - Floor Plan:
Floor 1 view.

13. In the Quick Access Toolbar, click (Close Hidden

Windows). This closes all of the other windows except the
one in which you are working.
14. In the Quick Access Toolbar, expand (Default 3D View)
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and click (Camera).
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15. Click the first point near the Lobby room name and click the
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second point (target) outside the building, as shown in
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1st Point 2nd Point

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16. The furniture and planters display although they did not
display in the floor plan view.
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This file is not set up to 17. In the View Control Bar, set the Visual Style to (Realistic).
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work with Raytrace.

18. In the Project Browser, right-click on the new camera view
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and select Rename... In the Rename View dialog box, type

Lobby Seating Area and click OK.
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19. In the Quick Access Toolbar, click (Save) to save the

project.
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20. In the Application Menu, click (Close). This closes the

entire project.

Chapter Review Questions

1. When you create a project in the Autodesk Revit software, do
you work in 3D (as shown on the left in Figure 157) or 2D
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(as shown on the right in Figure 157)?
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a. You work in 2D in plan views and in 3D in non-plan views.

b. You work in 3D almost all of the time, even when you are
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c. You work in 2D or 3D depending on how you toggle the

2D/3D control.
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d. You work in 2D in plan and section views and in 3D in

isometric views.
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a. It enables you to browse through the building project,

similar to a walk through.
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required to create the complete architectural model of the

building.
c. It manages multiple Autodesk Revit projects as an
alternative to using Windows Explorer.
d. It is used to access and manage the views of the project.

3. Which part(s) of the interface changes according to the

command you are using? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ribbon
b. View Control Bar
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c. Options Bar
d. Properties Palette
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4. The difference between Type Properties and Properties (the
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ribbon location is shown in Figure 158) is...
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Type Properties
Properties
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a. Properties stores parameters that apply to the selected
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that impact every element of the same type in the project.
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Type Properties stores the size and identity parameters of

an element.
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Properties stores parameters of model components.
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5. When you start a new project, how do you specify the base
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a. Transfer the base information from an existing project.

b. Select the right template for the task.
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c. The Autodesk Revit software automatically extracts the

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base information from imported or linked file(s).

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6. What is the main difference between a view made using
(Default 3D View) and a view made using (Camera)?

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interiors.
b. Default 3D View creates a static image and a Camera
view is live and always updated.
c. Default 3D View is isometric and a Camera view is
perspective.
d. Default 3D View is used for the overall building and a
Camera view is used for looking in tight spaces.

Command Summary
Button Command Location
General Tools
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Modify Ribbon: All tabs>Select panel
Shortcut: MD
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New Quick Access Toolbar (Optional)
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Shortcut: <Ctrl>+<N>
Open Quick Access Toolbar
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Application Menu
Shortcut: <Ctrl>+<O>
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Open Application Menu
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Documents
Properties Ribbon: Modify tab>Properties panel
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Shortcut: PP
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Application Menu
Save Quick Access Toolbar

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Shortcut: <Ctrl>+<S>
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Settings
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Synchronize Quick Access Toolbar>expand

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Type Properties Ribbon: Modify tab>Properties panel

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Properties palette
Viewing Tools
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Camera Quick Access Toolbar> Expand

Default 3D View
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Ribbon: View tab>Create panel>

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expand Default 3D View

Default 3D View Quick Access Toolbar
Ribbon: View tab>Create panel
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N/A Next Pan/Zoom Navigation Bar

Shortcut Menu
N/A Previous Navigation Bar
Pan/Zoom Shortcut Menu
Shortcut: ZP
Shadows View Control Bar
On/Off

Show View Control Bar

Rendering Ribbon: View tab>Graphics panel
Dialog/ Render
Shortcut: RR
Zoom All to Fit Navigation Bar
Shortcut: ZA
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Zoom in Region Navigation Bar
Shortcut Menu
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Shortcut: ZR
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Zoom Out (2x) Navigation Bar
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Shortcut Menu
Shortcut: ZO
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Zoom Sheet Navigation Bar
Size Shortcut: ZS
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Shortcut Menu
Shortcut: ZF, ZE
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Visual Styles
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Colors
View Control Bar
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Hidden Line View Control Bar
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Shortcut: HL
Ray Trace View Control Bar
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Wireframe View Control Bar

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Shortcut: WF
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In this Guide ................................................................................................... xi

Workflow and BIM ............................................................................. 1-3

Revit and Construction Documents................................................... 1-5

1.3 Starting Projects ........................................................................... 1-19

Opening Projects............................................................................. 1-20

Starting New Projects...................................................................... 1-22

Saving Projects ............................................................................... 1-23

Zooming and Panning ..................................................................... 1-25

Visual Styles.................................................................................... 1-31

Practice 1a Open and Review a Project ............................................. 1-33

Command Summary ............................................................................. 1-41

Chapter 2: Basic Sketching and Modify Tools........................................... 2-1

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2.2 Editing Elements ............................................................................. 2-9

Chapter 3: Setting Up Levels and Grids ..................................................... 3-1

3.1 Setting Up Levels ............................................................................ 3-2

Practice 3a Set Up Levels...................................................................... 3-7

3.2 Creating Structural Grids ............................................................. 3-10

Modifying Grid Lines ....................................................................... 3-11

3.3 Adding Columns ........................................................................... 3-12

3.4 Linking and Importing CAD Files ................................................ 3-17

Practice 3b Add Structural Grids and Columns ................................ 3-21

Chapter Review Questions................................................................... 3-26

Design Development Phase ......................................................................... 29

Chapter 4: Modeling Walls........................................................................... 4-1

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Practice 4a Model the Exterior Shell .................................................. 4-10

6.2 Adding Curtain Grids...................................................................... 6-6

Modifying Curtain Grids..................................................................... 6-7

Practice 6a Work with Curtain Walls .................................................... 6-9

Creating a Curtain Wall Panel......................................................... 6-15

6.4 Attaching Mullions to Curtain Grids............................................ 6-17

Modifying Mullions........................................................................... 6-18

Practice 6b Add Mullions and Panels to Curtain Walls .................... 6-19

Chapter Review Questions................................................................... 6-25

Command Summary ............................................................................. 6-27

Chapter 7: Working with Views ................................................................... 7-1

Hiding and Overriding Graphics ........................................................ 7-3

7.2 Duplicating Views ......................................................................... 7-13

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Practice 7b Add Callout Views............................................................ 7-23

Chapter 9: Modeling Floors ......................................................................... 9-1

9.1 Modeling Floors .............................................................................. 9-2

Joining Geometry .............................................................................. 9-7

Practice 9a Model Floors ....................................................................... 9-8

9.2 Creating Shaft Openings .............................................................. 9-18

9.3 Creating Sloped Floors................................................................. 9-19

Chapter Review Questions................................................................... 9-26

Command Summary ............................................................................. 9-27

Chapter 10: Modeling Ceilings .................................................................. 10-1

10.1 Modeling Ceilings ......................................................................... 10-2

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Practice 10b Create Ceiling Soffits................................................... 10-14

Chapter 11: Modeling Roofs ...................................................................... 11-1

Creating Runs ................................................................................. 12-3

Creating Other Types of Runs ........................................................ 12-6

12.2 Modifying Component Stairs ..................................................... 12-10

Practice 12a Create Component Stairs ............................................ 12-13

12.3 Working with Railings................................................................. 12-20

Practice 12b Modify and Add Railings ............................................. 12-26

12.4 Sketching Custom Stairs............................................................ 12-31

12.5 Creating Ramps........................................................................... 12-34