Introduction to REVIT concepts
Ans.1) From the file menu, create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template ) and name the project appropriately
Aim :- From the file menu, create a new project (Structural /Architectural / Construction template) and name the project appropriately in REVIT
Introduction :- From the file menu, create a new project (Structural /Architectural / Construction template) and name the project appropriately in REVIT
TOOLS USED
- File menu
- New
Procedure :-
- First open REVIT Software
- Click on file menu which apperar on top left corner
- Click new and then click to project
- Selct construction template
- Select the BRowser option and name the Prject (e.g. Residential Project)
- Select new Project option
- NEw project dialog box will open on template file, you will see different templates
- Click on Archetectural Template and click OK
Result :-
The new project file of Architectural template is created and appropriate name is given for eg. Project 1
Ans.2) Save the new project file. Close and open using icons from file toolbar in REVIT
Aim :- Save the new project file. Close and open using icons from file toolbar in REVIT
Introduction :- Save the new project file. Close and open using icons from file toolbar in REVIT
TOOLS USED
- File
- Save As
- Open
- Close
- Project
Procedure :-
- Click on file tool bar
- Click on save as option
- Click on Project, the dialog box will open
- Give name to the file and Give the path at desired location in computer
- Click on save menu and click on open icon dialog box appear, select on file you want to open and click open
Result :-
The new file name of Example 1 is given
Ans.3) From the architecture/ structure toolbar familiarize with options to draw a wall. Create a rectangular layout of walls of about 40’-0” X 35’-0” in REVIT
Aim :- From the architecture/ structure toolbar familiarize with options to draw a wall. Create a rectangular layout of walls of about 40’-0” X 35’-0” in REVIT
Introduction :- From the architecture/ structure toolbar familiarize with options to draw a wall. Create a rectangular layout of walls of about 40’-0” X 35’-0” in REVIT
TOOLS USED
- Architecture
- Wall
- Place wall
- Rectangle
Procedure :-
- First open REVIT Software
- Click on architectural tool bar, there we can find wall icon, Click on that
- Select on wall desried wall as Architectural
- A tool bar pop up, in that go to Place wall
- Select on line or rectangle
- Draw rectangle of the given specific lenght and width as 40’-0” X 35’-0”
Result :-
The new file of rectangular layout of walls is drawn of dimension o 40’-0” X 35’-0” in REVIT
Ans.4) From the Annotate toolbar use the aligned option to add dimensions to the layout
Aim :- From the Annotate toolbar use the aligned option to add dimensions to the layout in REVIT
Introduction :- From the Annotate toolbar use the aligned option to add dimensions to the layout in REVIT
TOOLS USED
- Annonate
- Alligned
Procedure :-
- Click on annonate toolbar
- then click on Allign icon
- Select two reference point and the click enter
- The dimension are displayed
Result :-
The rectangle layout with dimension is displayed
Ans.5) Use the properties browser to switch to different wall types
Aim :- Use the properties browser to switch to different wall types in REVIT
Introduction :- Use the properties browser to switch to different wall types in REVIT
TOOLS USED
- Properties
- Edit type
Procedure :-
- Select any wall drawn in question no.4
- Click on properties which appears on left side
- Click edit type, a dialogue box appear which lead to wall type by clicking on dropdown menu
- Select the wll type as per the requirement
Result :-
The wall is being changed to wall type which we selected as per the requirement
Ans.6) Create a 3D view from the view toolbar and save the view with the appropriate name
Aim :- Create a 3D view from the view toolbar and save the view with the appropriate name in REVIT
Introduction :- Create a 3D view from the view toolbar and save the view with the appropriate name in REVIT
TOOLS USED
- View
- Properties palatte
- 3D Default view
Procedure :-
- Cretae the model
- Click view on tool bar
- View the 3D view icon and selcet the default 3D view
- Then go to properties and identify the data in that click on view name
- Change the name and click to apply
Result :-
The 3D view of the wall is created sussesfully and change of name is done to {3D}
Ans 7) Navigate through the 3D model using the view cube. Orbit/pan through the model layout created
Aim :- Create a 3D view from the view toolbar and save the view with the appropriate name in REVIT
Introduction :- Create a 3D view from the view toolbar and save the view with the appropriate name in REVIT
TOOLS USED
- View
- 3D view
- View cube
- Navigation wheel
Procedure :-
- Create the 3D model view
- Click on view cube at right corner
- Click and drag to swtich between the standard and isometric view of the model
- Click on orbit in full navigation wheel to view the model in different angles
Result :-
The 3D model using the view cube is sussesfully drawn.
Ans 8) Use the visibility settings option below to switch model to shaded, realistic, hidden lines
Aim :- Use the visibility settings option below to switch model to shaded, realistic, hidden lines in REVIT
Introduction :- Use the visibility settings option below to switch model to shaded, realistic, hidden lines in REVIT
TOOLS USED
- View
- 3D view
- Visual Style
- Graphic design options
Procedure :-
- Create the 3D model view
- Click on view tool bar, we will find cubiod at bottom Click on it
- The graphic display box appear
- Select to Realistic, Shaded and hidden lines
Result :-
We can sussesfully switch in any mode of model at different visuals
Ans 9) Turn the sun path on and off to view shadings in the layout created
Aim :- Use the visibility settings option below to switch model to shaded, realistic, hidden lines in REVIT
Introduction :- Use the visibility settings option below to switch model to shaded, realistic, hidden lines in REVIT
TOOLS USED
- Manage toolbar
- Additional Setting
Procedure :-
- Create the 3D model view
- Select Sun, which at the bottem left, you will see the view the Sunsetting, in that you will find Sunpath On and Sunpath Off option
OR
- We can go to mange toolbar and then select to additional setting options
Result :-
We can successfully ON and OFF the Sunpath model
Ans 10) Use the Manage toolbar to enter project settings, project name, and project issue date (choose according to your convenience).
Aim :- Use the Manage toolbar to enter project settings, project name, and project issue date (choose according to your convenience). in REVIT
Introduction :- Use the Manage toolbar to enter project settings, project name, and project issue date (choose according to your convenience). in REVIT
TOOLS USED
- Manage toolbar
- Project Information
Procedure :-
- Go to manage toolbar
- Go to Project Information bar
- Give details of of Project name and issue date etc
- A dialogue box appear, in that we can view Project status, Project issue date, Project Setting
- Enter all of them
- Click OK
Result :-
Project status, Project issue date, Project Setting are sussefully done by using Project Information icon on toolbar
Ans 11) What is the Analyze toolbar used in Revit? How it is beneficial for design and modeling
Aim :- Analyze toolbar used in Revit and its beneficial for design and modeling in REVIT
Introduction :- Analyze toolbar used in Revit and its beneficial for design and modeling in REVIT
Procedure :-
- Analyse toolbar helps us to analyse on our structural building.
- It consists of different options like BOUNDARY CONDITION which helps us to define line, point, area condition.
- In the analytical model and verifies the boundary condition family type are loaded and assigned in the Structural setting menu.
- By using the LOADS icon we can add and edit the loads to analytical model
- CONSISTENCY option verifies the analytical and physical model for consistency
- HEATING and COOLING LOADS prepare load analysis report based on the existing building model
- Create the energy analytical model and generation design options and potenetial performance outcomes with insights
- Specifies the suitable geographic location for the project and examine the warning and makes changes to the model as needed to rectify.
Result :-
Thus, Analyze toolbar used in Revit and its beneficial for design and modeling.
Ans 12) What are the links that Revit supports to be linked to the model?
Aim :- The links that Revit supports to be linked to the model in REVIT
Introduction :- The links that Revit supports to be linked to the model in REVIT
Procedure :-
- Link Revit : We can link another revit model to the current model
- Link IFC : It links an IFC file to the current project to reference its information for additional design works. If we makes any changes in the original IFC file reflects in the current project
- Link CAD : Link AutoCAD file to the current project. Later any changes made in CAD file reflects in the project
- DWE markup : Links marked-up DWF file into a revit project so we can see the marksup on the corresponding sheet
- Manage Links : We can also link REvit files and CAD files to the current project
- Load family : It loads a Revit family into the current file
- Import CAD : It imports data or 3D geometry from other CAd Programs to revit projct/family
Result :-
Thus, all the above links that Revit supports to be linked to the model in REVIT
Ans 13) Why do you need the Collaborate tab in Revit? How it supports modeling and its efficiency
Aim :- The Collaborate tab in Revit, How it supports modeling and its efficiency in REVIT
Introduction :- The Collaborate tab in Revit, How it supports modeling and its efficiency in REVIT
Procedure :-
- Collaborate tab is used combine the work of different displanes inthe same project.
- Revit offers multiple features to different disciplines of engineering such as Architectural, Structural and Mechanical.
- Plumbing - It helps to work independently on each discipline.
- To complete the project Alltogether is necessary to get view on
- Collabration is used to combine all the work to acheive the progress
- it enebless collabtration so team members can work on the model simultaneously. You can edit and sync a model in cloud
- On local netwrok or On wide area network
Result :-
Thus, all the above Collaborate tab in Revit, its supports modeling and its efficiency is seen