Introduction to REVIT concepts
1) From the file menu, create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template ) and name the project appropriately
Aim: To Create a new project and name the project appropriately
Introduction:
Revit is an Autodesk product and is a building information modeling software for architects, landscape architects, structural engineers, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers, designers, and contractors. Using REVIT, we can create different templates respective to architectural drawings, structural drawings,s and MEP drawings and can work simultaneously using collaborate tool.
Procedure:
Step 1: Open REVIT
Click the windows button and type REVIT and press enter
- Once the REVIT is open the home page will be like this as follows
step2 : Creating The Construction Template
Click on NEW from the home page which was at left side top corner
- In the dialoge box click on the Construction Template Metric.
- Click on create New "project".
- Click on the save button to open dialoge box to set file name
Step3 : Creating Architechtural Template
Click on NEW from the home page which was at left side top corner
- In the dialoge box click on the Architechtural Template Metric.
- Click on create New "project".
- Click ok to open the Architechtural template metric.
- Click on the save button to open dialoge box to set file name.
Step4 : Creating Structural Template
Click on NEW from the home page which was at left side top corner
- In the dialoge box click on the Structural Template Metric.
- Click on create New "project".
- Click ok to open the Structural template metric.
- Click on the save button to open dialoge box to set file name.
Result:
The main aim of the challenge is to create a new drawing with different templates. These are construction architechtural and structural templates. These projects are saved with different titles as shown below in the figure.
2) Save the new project file. Close and open using icons from file toolbar
Aim: To Create a new project, close and open using icons from the toolbar
Introduction:
Revit is an Autodesk product and is a building information modeling software for architects, landscape architects, structural engineers, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers, designers, and contractors. Using REVIT, we can create different templates respective to architectural drawings, structural drawings,s and MEP drawings. These files/ drawings created can be opened from the File tab in REVIT.
Procedure:
Step 1: Open REVIT
Click the windows button and type REVIT and press enter
- Once open the REVIT, the home page will as shown in the figure given below.
- Open the template drawing created in the Q1.
Step 2: Saving drawing
- Draw any components in the drawing
- A wall boundary with physical measurement is drawn as shown in the given figure below
- Save the file by clicking the save option given on the top left corner.
- Close the file
- open any new template and
- Go to file tab in the top left corner
- Click the open button in the file tab
Result:
The main aim of the challenge is to save a drawing created in any template of question 1 and close and open the file saved from the file tab. Initially, a wall boundary is drawn in any template and the file is saved with the name created earlier, and the file is closed. To open the file again, go to the File tab and click on the "Open" button and click on the project. Then in the dialogue box open the required file.
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”
Aim:
To Create an architecture/ structure toolbar familiarize with options to draw a wall. Create a rectangular layout of walls of about 40'-0" X 35'-0"
Introduction:
Architectural walls inherit the material of other elements to which they are joined. Compound layers in walls wrap at architectural columns. This does not apply to structural walls. Structural wall are used to model vertical load bearing elements in building. Although the structural walls are many of the same properties as architechtural, structural walls have additional properties defined by there configuration and industry stantards.
Procedure:
Step 1: Open REVIT and create new file
Click the windows button and type REVIT and press enter
- Once open the REVIT, the home page will as shown in the figure given below.
Click on the New from the home page
- In the dialogue boc click on construction template metric
- Click on the new project.
- Click ok to open the Architechtural template metric.
- Click on the save button to open dialogue box to set file name.
Step 2 : Create the Architechtural wall
The open the architechtural drawing template Imperial is as follows
- Keep the cursor on the wall on the top left corner to view a description of the non-structural wall
- Click the wall-architechtural button as shown below
- Specify the first point as any point on the model space
- Specify the second point as 40'0'' as shown below
- Specify the next point vertical downwards of lenth 35'0'' as shown in the figure given below
The final drawing is shown in the result given below
Step 3 : Create the Structural wall
The open the structural drawing template Imperial is as follows
- Keep the cursor on the wall on the top left corner to view a description of the non-structural wall
- Click the wall-architechtural button as shown below
- Specify the first point as any point on the model space
- Specify the second point as 40'0'' as shown below
- Specify the next point vertical downwards of lenth 35'0'' as shown in the figure given below.
Result :
The main aim of the challenge is to create the structural and architechtural drawings using imperial template with an a measurements of 40' X 35'.
Architechtural wall :
Structural wall :
4) From the Annotate toolbar use the aligned option to add dimensions to the layout
Aim:
To annotate a drawing using aligned dimension
Introduction:
Annotation of a drawing is very important because it specifies the geometric details of the component. Annotate objects generally means showing geometric features like length, width, and height. In this case length of the wall is drawn.
Procedure:
Step 1: Open REVIT and create new file
Click the windows button and type REVIT and press enter
- Once open the REVIT, the home page will as shown in the figure given below.
Step 2 : open a drawing
- Open any drawing created in the question 3.
Step 3: Annotate
Go to the "Annotate" tab
- Click on the "ALIGNED" dimension
- Select center to center points of two edges
- The final drawing is shown in the result
Result:
The main aim of the challenge is to annotate the drawing using an aligned dimension. Initially wall layout drawings of 40'X35' are opened in REVIT. Then dimensions of the walls are shown. Below are two figures architectural walls and structural walls.
5) Use the properties browser to switch to different wall types
Aim :
To change the wall types by using the properties browser.
Introduction :
The wall types is based on the requirements and design changes accordingly. Different wall types are present in the wall families in the project browser of revit, such as basic wall, curtain wall and stacked wall. The wall types can be changed accordingly in properties.
Procedure:
Step 1: Open REVIT and create new file
Click the windows button and type REVIT and press enter
Step 2 : Open drawing
- Open any drawing in the question 3
Step3 : Change the wall types
- To change the wall types, Open the project browser left corner
- Click on + Families
- click on + Walls to see the different wall types
- Click on + Walls to different wall sub
Go to the properties browser to change the wall type
- Click on the wall properties Right click to change the properties.
- Click on the wall type which want you required.
Result :
The main aim of the challege is to change the wall properties by using project browser. Initially the wall layout is open in the revit software. By using the project browser the wall types will changed. the result will be shown in the figure as given below.
6) Create a 3D view from the view toolbar and save the view with the appropriate name
Aim :
To Create a 3D view from the view toolbar and save the view with the appropriate name.
Introduction :
The wall types is based on the requirements and design changes accordingly. Different wall types are present in the wall families in the project browser of revit, such as basic wall, curtain wall and stacked wall. The wall types can be changed accordingly in properties.
Procedure:
Step 1: Open REVIT and create new file
Click the windows button and type REVIT and press enter
Step 2 : Open drawing
- Open any drawing in the question 3
Step 3 : change the view
- To change the view of the opened drawing go to the view option on main tool bar which was at top of the drawing.
- Go to the project browser
- Under 3d view rename the 3d view as 3d isometric view
Result :
The main aim of the challenge is to create the 3d view of wall by using the revit. Initially the wall layout is taken from the question 3 and result shown in the figure given below.
7) Navigate through the 3D model using the view cube. Orbit/pan through the model layout created
Aim :
To navigate through the 3d model using the view cube. Orbit/pan through the model layout created
Introduction :
Once the 3d model view is created we can navigate the view by view cube which can changes the views like top,front,side and bottom views etc,.. and also isometric view.Orbit/pan we can also get the most appealing when the standard view is not appealing.
Procedure:
Step 1: Open REVIT and create new file
Click the windows button and type REVIT and press enter
Step 2 : Open drawing
- Open any drawing in the question 3
Step 3 : Navigate through view
Open the 3d view of selected drawing
- From view change different to different we can change as per requirement.
Step 4 : Orbit/Pan
Using the full navigation we can Orbit/pan the drawing
Result :
The main aim of the challenge is to navigate the 3d isometric view drawing in the different positions. The result as shown in the figure given below.
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8) Use the visibility settings option below to switch model to shaded, realistic, hidden lines options
Aim :
To switch model to shaded, realistic, hidden lines options using visibility setting.
Introduction :
Once the 3d view is created. We create th 2d wireframe which is transparent model with lines which is not asthetic if many walls and components are present.
Procedure:
Step 1: Open REVIT and create new file
Click the windows button and type REVIT and press enter
Step 2 : Open drawing
- Open any drawing in the question 3
Step 3: changing the view
Open the 3d view which was created in 3d isometric.
Open the visual browser at the bottom left corner
- Change the view as per the requirements
Result :
The main of the challenge is change the view of the 3d isometric view of the drawing for the better visibility of the drawing view.
1.Hidden view
2.Shaded view
3. Realistic view
4. Rendered realistic view
9) Turn the sun path on and off to view shadings in the layout created
Aim :
To Turn the sun path on and off of view shadings in the layout created.
Introduction :
Procedure:
Step 1: Open REVIT and create new file
Click the windows button and type REVIT and press enter
Step 2 : Open drawing
- Open any drawing in the question 3
Step 3 : Create a sun path
Go to the button tool bar
- Click on the sun button to open sun path setting
- From the dialogue box click on three dots to set location
- Set the location as per your requirement
- Click on ok button to set the loaction
- set as summer solstice
- Time 3:17 PM
- Click on apply and Click on set location
Step 3 : Creating the shadow
Result :
The main of the challenge is to create the sun path off and on and also to view the shadow is created in the drawing.
10) Use the Manage toolbar to enter project settings, project name, and project issue date (choose according to your convenience).
Aim :
To switch model view to shaded, realistic, and hidden lines options using visibility settings
Introduction:
Some of the major advantages of Revit are as follows
- Parametric Modeling
- Collaboration
- Coordination
- Scheduling
- Energy Analysis
- Rendering Presentation
- Construction Documentation
As of these advantages, REVIT has coordination with the project with a database containing all the details about such a project. Project details are the initial ones.
Procedure:
Step 1: Open REVIT and Open Drawing
• As per previous questions, REVIT is opened and the Drawing Q3 struct is opened 3D Isometric view is opened
Step 2: Project settings
Go to the Manage tab
• Click on "Project Information" Dialogue box of
Result :
The main aim of the challenge is to create the Manage toolbar to enter project settings, project name, and project issue date and result is shown in figure given below.
11) What is the Analyze toolbar used in Revit? How it is beneficial for design and modeling
Analyze tab is REVIT consist of tools for detailed analysis of the structures/layout created. An analytical model is created using Analyze tab.
Some of the components of analyze tab are as follows
1. Analytical Model:
Adding boundary conditions, types of load such as point, line, and area loads, load cases, and load combinations of point, lines, and area conditions using this toolbar.
2. Analytical Model Tools
It contains tools to adjust the analytical model, check for consistency, reset the model and check member supports in this tab.
3. Spaces & Jones
The toolbar is used to create space separators. Space separators are drawn to separate different rooms of the plan to differentiate the rooms. It also contains a tab to name the space that is separated.
4. Reports & Schedules
Reports & schedules are prepared of the following
• Heating and cooling loads report • Duct Pressure Loss Report
• Pipe Pressure Loss Report
• Panel Schedules
• Schedule/Quantities
5. Check Systems
Check systems for components such as duct, pipe, and circuits and showing disconnects
6. Color Fill
7. Energy Optimization
Energy Optimization for Revit is a fast, reliable, building energy performance.
• Analyze tab Energy Optimization panel
• Location
• Create Energy Model
• Generate
• Optimize
• Energy Settings
Energy Optimization for Revit provides clear guidance and direction towards better building energy performance for the entire design team,
from concept to detail and design to the operation of new and existing
buildings
8. Route Analysis
to another point in the model.
and scalable tool for better
Use route analysis to calculate distance and time of travel from one point
9. Structural Analysis
Using this toolkit structural designers and engineers can optimize their workflows in the cloud and on the desktop by using the analytical model built in Revit software by extending the Revit model to Autodesk Robot™ Structural Analysis Professional software, or supported third party analysis solutions. Once complete, analysis results can be easily stored and explored in the Revit environment.
12. What are the links that Revit supports to be linked to the model?
In Revit other models can be linked to the current model that is under production. The linking of models helps to create an optimized and efficient model in REVIT. The link supports in Revit are
1. Link REVIT:
Using this link between two Revit models can be created i.e., one past and one current file. It specifies the relative locations of the individual buildings on campus or coordinates efforts across disciplines (Architectural, structural, and engineering).
2. Link IFC:
The Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) data model is intended to describe architecturally, building, and construction industry data. It is a platform-neutral, open file format specification that is not controlled by a single vendor or group of vendors. Link to an IFC file when you want to perform additional design work in Revit using the IFC file as a reference.
3. Link CAD:
When you link a CAD file to a Revit model, Revit maintains a link to that file. Whenever you open the model, Revit retrieves the current, saved version of the linked file and displays it in the model. Any changes to the linked file are displayed in the model. If the linked file changes while the model is open, reload the file to retrieve the latest changes. This ability to retrieve the latest changes to a CAD file is the difference between linking and importing. When you import a CAD file, Revit uses the version of the file that you imported. It does not retrieve or display changes to the imported file.
4. Link Topography:
When a civil engineer or a landscape architect creates topography data for a project and you want to reference it for a building model, you can link the topography to Revit.
5. Link DWF Markups:
When creating construction documents, a typical workflow is to print out a sheet, have it reviewed and marked up by the project architect or other professional, and then return it to the originator of the sheet to have the requested changes made.
6. Link Decals:
Use the Place Decal tool to place images on surfaces of a building model for rendering.
7. Link Point Cloud:
Link a Point Cloud file into the project to provide a highly accurate visual reference of the existing condition of a building or site.
13. Why do you need the Collaborate tab in Revit? How it supports modeling and its efficiency
Revit provides several different ways to collaborate with team members who are also using the software.
• Helps link multiple Revit models together, simultaneously allowing other team members to work in the background.
• Users on the same local area network (LAN) can work together in the same Revit model using Revit Work Sharing.
• When collaboration needs to occur among users who are not in the same geographic location, use Revit Server or Revit Cloud Work sharing.
- Revit Server connects offices that share a network but are not in the same geographic location.
- Revit Cloud Work-sharing is a cloud-based service that allows any Revit users inside or outside a network to collaborate on a Revit model.
Revit Cloud Work-sharing helps in modeling with efficiency
• As the Revit Cloud Work-sharing service helps to author Revit models in the cloud concurrently with other team members.
• Before Revit users collaborate on a model in the cloud, you must upload the model from Revit to BIM 360 Document Management.
During the upload process, the following events occur:
• If the model does not yet have work-sharing enabled, work-sharing is automatically enabled, the Revit model is uploaded to the BIM 360 project, and a locally-cached version is created on your computer.
• If the model is already work shared, the Revit model is uploaded to the BIM 360 project, and a locally-cached version is created on your computer.
• As alternatives to using Revit Cloud Work-sharing, you can use Revit Server to collaborate across a wide area network (WAN) or file-based work-sharing to collaborate across a local area network (LAN).