Usage of Collaborate tool in REVIT

Q1

Aim:- to set the project base point and create project shared coordinates

step 1: To create a project shared coordinates

• open architectural template

• go to the manage tab
• Click on the project coordinates>specify the project coordinates
• specify the point for which the coordinates are required
• give the coordinates as (0,0) in the north/south and east/west

step 2: To set the project base point

• type VG command to open visibility/graphics
• go to site
• Click on the project base point
• then the project base point is created
• we can drag and move the base point and specify it at the required coordinates

Result:- the project base point and shared coordinates are created

Q2

Aim:-to create a structural template with similar properties of the architectural template

• create a structural template
• draw grids from datum for reference

• go to the manage tab
• project coordinates>specify the coordinates
• manually give the coordinates in the dialogue box to link the architectural and structural file

RESULT:- the project coordinates of the structural file are created similar to the architectural file

Q3

Aim:- To make the architectural model a central model using collaborate tool

• open the architectural file
• go to the manage tab
• click on collaborate tool
• click on collaborate from the manage collaboration
• then click on OK and save the model
• then the model will be saved as a central model so that multiple users can access the model to work on the project

• It is preferred to collaborate the model within the network

RESULT:- the architectural file created is collaborated and saved as a central file

Q4

Aim:- To create longitudinal and traverse grids

• open architectural file
• go to the architectural tab
• click on datum> grids
• specify the point to draw the grids in the longitudinal and traverse direction

Q5

Aim:-to synchronize the changes from the local copy to the central file

• go to collaborate tool
• click on synchronize with central
• select synchronize and modify settings

Q6

Aim:-to open structural model using collaborate tool and save it as a central file

• open the structural model
• go to the manage tab
• click on collaborate tool
• click on collaborate from the manage collaboration
• then click on OK and save the model
• then the model will be saved as a central model so that multiple users can access the model to work on the project

RESULT:-the structural file created is saved as a central file

Q7

Aim:- to link the architecture and structural model and use copy/monitor tool in the current project

step 1:- to link the architectural model to the structural model

• open the structural model
• go to Revit links from the insert tab
• select the file to be linked and click ok

step2:- to copy the linked model

• then go to copy/monitor tool from the collaborate tool
• select the linked model
• Click on the copy option
• then click finish

NOTE:-the link and copy commands can be cross-checked using VG command>revit links

RESULT:- architectural model is linked and copied to the structural model

Q8

Aim:-to create a construction file, save it as a central file, and link architectural and structural model to the construction file

step 1:- create a construction template

• open new file in Revit
• select the template as a construction template
• Click on OK
• then the construction file is created

step 2:-to collaborate file as a central model

• open a construction file
• go to the manage tab
• click on collaborate tool
• click on collaborate from the manage collaboration
• then click on OK and save the model
• then the model will be saved as a central model so that multiple users can access the model to work on the project

step 3:- to link architectural and structural model to the construction file

• open the construction model
• go to Revit links from the insert tab
• select the files(architectural and structural) to be linked and click ok

Q9

Aim:-to check whether the parameters of the liked models are matching

• since the structure model and architecture model linked to the construction file does not share a same base point or the project coordinates we need to match the project parameters
• project parameters can be matched by manually changing the project coordinates
• both models can also be matched by giving the same base point

but in my project architecture model and structure model has same project coordinates

Q10

FOR CONSTRUCTION MODEL

• site access
• logistics and storage
• quality control
• outstanding contract details
• design-related challenges
• health and safety

FOR ARCHITECTURAL MODEL

• modeling the building and its components
• assigning materials
• design development
• construction documents
• bidding
• construction administration

FOR STRUCTURAL MODEL

• modeling and designing the structural elements like beam, column, footing, slabs, and entire framework
• the primary objective of structural analysis is to design a structure capable of withstanding the applied loads without failure during its design life. If the structure is not designed properly it would fail causing huge losses
• once the architectural engineer sets the function and layout, the structural engineer's role begins to summarise the plan and design safe and economic structure.