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 & name it Appropriately.

Introduction: The procwdure illustrates the creation of a new project file in Revit & naming the project file.

Procedure:

• Open the Revit Application.
• Go to the file menu > select the new project > select the template(Architectural/Structural) > select create New project > hence project is created and give project name.

Result:

A New project file having name challenge_1 is created.

2) Save the new project file. Close and open using icons from file toolbar.

AIM: To close & open the newely created file using icon from file toolbar.

Procedure:

• Go to the file menu > then select save then enter the name of the file you want to give > then press the save button on the opened window > the file is saved.

Result:

The project file was sucessfully closed & opened using the icon on the file toolbar.

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 a rectangular layout of walls of about 40'-0" x 35'-0".

Introduction: The wall is created with the Architectural wall tool & the detailed procedure is explained with diagrams of each step & the final result is given.

Procedure:

• Open the Revit software, select a new & select imperial-Architectural template.
• Click on the wall from the architectural tab & select the basic wall 8"
• Click on the Floor plan Area & enter 40'.
• Move the mouse downwards & type 35'.
• Again type 40' placing the mouse to the left.
• Again type 35' upwards.
• A rectangle is created of 40'x35'.

Result:

The Architectural wall is created,

4) From the Annotate toolbar use the aligned option to add dimensions to the layout.

AIM: To add dimensions to the layout using the aligned option from the annotate toolbar.

Introduction: The Procedure of how to add dimensions to the layout is explained and the final result is given.

Procedure: 

• Go to annotate tab.
• Select the Aligned Dimensaion tool.
• Place Dimensions:Wall faces.
• Select the faces of the wall where the dimension is to be placed.
• Specify the location of the dimension line.
• Take dimension of both the adjacent Sides of the wall.

Result: 

Dimensions are added to the layout.

5) Use the properties browser to switch to different wall types.

AIM: To switch to different wall types Using the properties browser.

Introduction: The Procedure describes how to switch to different wall types using the properties browser and ther final rersult is given.

Procedure: 

• Select the entire wall created eariler.
• Go to properties browser at the left hand side of the screen.
• Click on the small arrow besides the current wall type name.
• Select a new wall type from the drop-down list.
• A basic Wall type- Generic-8" Masonary is Selected.
• Similarly, other wall types can be Selected from the wall types drop-down list.

Result: 

The Wall type is Changed from Generic 8" to Generic 8" Masonary.

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: A 3D View of wall is created, the process is explained and the final View of the wall is shown.

Procedure: 

• Go to View tab.
• Click on the Small Arrow to get the drop-down list of 3D View.
• Select the Default 3D view.
• Go to the project Browser.
• Click on+3D Views.
• Select the 3D view Created and Right Click.
• Rename the 3D view as 3D Arch_wall view.

Result: 

A 3D View of the wall is created and the view saved with the name 3d Arch_wall View.

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.

Introduction: The Procedure Explains how to navigate (Orbit/pan) through the 3D model layout created in the previous Steps.

Procedure: 

• Click on the View Cube to Change the View.
• Using the View Cube navigate through the model as required.
• Go to the Navigation bar located at the right hand side of the screen.
• Click on the full Navigation Wheel icon.
• In the Navigation wheel Click on orbit to move the 3D Model.
• Next Click on pan Option on the navigation wheel to move the models as Required.

Result: 

It has Been Successfully demonstrated how to use the view Cube and Navigation Wheel to Navigate through the 3D model.

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 Visual Styles using the visibility settings option.

Introduction: The Procedure Explains how to use the Visibility Setting option in Revit to Switch between haded, realistic, hidden lines options .

Procedure: 

• Go to visual Style icon at the bottom of the Revit Screen.
• After Clicking on it, a drop-down list containing all the different visual styles will appear.
• Select a Visual Style to Change the visibility of the 3D model.
• Try the Different visual Styles from the drop-down list.

Result: 

The different visual Styles from the drop-down list.

a) Wireframe.

b) Hidden Lines. 

C) Shaded.

d) Consistent Colours. 

e) Realistic.

9) Turn the sun path on and off to view shadings in the layout created.

AIM: To Turn the sun path on and off to view shadings in the created layout.

Introduction: The Procedure to Turn the sun path on and off in the Revit is discussed and the result is shown.

Procedure: 

• Go to the toolobar at bottom of the revit Screen.
• Click on the Sun path icon.
• Originally Sun Path is turned off.
• Click on the Sun Settings option from the drop-down list.
• In the Sun Setting dialog box set the location, date and time as required.
• Click the Sun Path ON option From the drop- Down list.
• Rotate the View Cube to Explore different views.
• Change View Style to Shaded.
• Turn the Shadows on by clicking on the shadows icon located at the botttom toolbar.

Result: 

The Steps to turn on and Off the Sun Path have been illustrated.

10) Use the Manage toolbar to enter project settings, project name, and project issue date (choose according to your convenience).

AIM: To enter project settings, project name, and project issue date using the manage toolbar .

Introduction: The Procedure explains how to enter project information in revit using the manage toolbar.

Procedure: 

• Go to the Manage tab.
• Click on the Project information icon on the Settings Panel.
• In the Project information dialog box enter the relevant data.

Result: 

The Steps to enter project information using the manage toolbar has beeen illustrated.

11) What is the Analyze toolbar used in Revit? How it is beneficial for design and modeling.

AIM: To learn about the Analyze toolbar used in Revit and understand How it is beneficial for design and modeling works .

Answer: 

• Analyse tab in revit is used for detailed analysis of the Structures/layouts.
• It is Beneficial for design and analysis as it is done in the real time it saves the time and it is software base analysis of the original design and shape so it is also cost effective.

12) What are the links that Revit supports to be linked to the model?

AIM:To Discuss the links that Revit supports to be linked to the model/project.

Answer: 

Revit Supports the Following Links.

i) Link Revit.

ii) Link CAD.

iii) Link IFC.

iv) Topography.

v) images for decal texture.etc.

13) Why do you need the Collaborate tab in Revit? How it supports modeling and its efficiency.

AIM: To understand the importance of the Collaborate tab in Revit,and to access How it supports modeling and its efficiency.

Answer:

• With the help of the collabrate tab we can use revit in the multiple devices at the same time working on the same project.
• If in one change is done all the devices will receive the changes as this is helpful for the big projects and further Communication is not needed.
• it also shows the history and the records of the changes done and by which operator.