Usage of Collaborate tool in REVIT

1) Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project

AIM:

To set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project using manage tab in the architectural template.

INTRODUCTION:

• The project base point can be used to establish a reference for measuring distances and positioning objects in relation to the model
• Initially, in stock templates, it identifies the origin (0,0,0) of the project coordinate system. Use the project base point as a reference point for measurements across the site.
• When you combine multiple models and files in a single project, use shared coordinates to establish the positions of the files in relation to each other.
• A Revit project has internal coordinates for all the elements that compose the model in a project. Those coordinates are known to this project only.
• This is sufficient if you have a standalone model whose position is not relevant to other models or to a site.
• However, if you want the position of the model to be known to other linked models, you need to share coordinates.
• Use the Shared Coordinate tools to establish the relative positions of the different files and ensure that those relationships are maintained
• To establish a common coordinate position and then share that position between files, use the Acquire Coordinates tool or the Publish Coordinates tool.

PROCEDURE

STEP 1:

• First we have to open the revit.
• Next create a project using the architectural template. Next draw the horizontal and vertical grid, intersecting each other
• And give name for horizontal grid as A.
• Next the name for vertical grid as 1

Step-2

• Next we coordinates option in the manage tab, and select the specify coordinates at point option and click on the horizontal grid.
• After selecting the horizontal grid, the specify shared coordinates tab will appears.
• In the specify shared coordinates tab we need to enter the coordinates for north/south as 0-0, as shown in the below figure.

Step:-3

• Next we coordinates option in the manage tab, and select the specify coordinates at point option and click on the vertical grid
• After selecting the vertical grid, the specify shared coordinates tab will appears.
• In the specify shared coordinates tab we need to enter the coordinates for east/west as 0'-0", as shown in the below figure

Step: 4

• Next we have to save the project as project2, as shown below.

RESULT:

Using the Manage tab the project base point and project shared coordinates have been setup successfully for the project in the architectural template.

2) Open another new file but with a structural template. Using the manage tab set project parameters the same as the architectural model. Copy the parameters from the architectural model to the structural template or enter the parameters manually into the structural model

AIM:

To set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project using manage tab in the structural template

INTRODUCTION:

• The project base point can be used to establish a reference for measuring distances and positioning objects in relation to the model Initially, in stock templates, it identifies the ongin (0.0.0) of the project coordinate system. Use the project base point as a reference point for measurements across the site .
• When you combine multiple models and files in a single project, use shared coordinates to establish the positions of the files in relation to each other.
• A Revit project has internal coordinates for all the elements that compose the model in a project. Those coordinates are knows to this project only
• This is sufficient if you have a standalone model whose position is not relevant to other models or to a site
• However, if you want the position of the model to be known to other linked models, you need to share coordinates Use the Shared Coordinate tools to establish the relative positions of the different files and ensure that those relationships are maintained
• To establish a common coordinate position and then share that position between files, use the Acqure Coordinates tool of the Publish Coordinates tool.

PROCEDURE

Step 1:

• First we have to open the revit
• Next create a project using the structural template
• Next draw the horizontal and vertical gnd, intersecting each other.
• And give rate for horizontal grid A.
• Next give the name for vertical grid as 1.

Step:-2

• Next we coordinates option in the manage tab, and select the specify coordinates at point option and click on the horizontal grid . After selecting the horizontal grid, the specify shared coordinates tab will appears.
• In the specify shared coordinates tab we need to enter the coordinates for north/south as O. as shown in the below figure

Step:-3

• Next we coordinates option in the manage tab, and select the specify coordinates at point option and click on the vertical grid.
• After selecting the vertical grid, the specify shared coordinates tab will appears
• In the specify shared coordinates tab we need to enter the coordinates for east/west as O as shown in the below figure.

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Step: 4

• Next we have to save the project as project3 structural, as shown below.

RESULT

Using the Manage tab the project base point and project shared coordinates have been setup successfully for the project in the structural template.

3) Re-open the architectural model. Using the tools under the Collaborate tab make the architectural model a central model (enabling simultaneous working on the model)

AIM:-

 To make the architectural model as a central model using the collaborate tab

INTRODUCTION:

• With server-based worksharing, some of the tasks to manage the central model require a different approach than file-based worksharing.
• The central model is the master project file for a workshared project.
• The central model stores the current ownership information for all elements in the project, and acts as the distribution point for all changes published to the file.
• All team members save their own local copies of the central model, work locally, and then use the Synchronize with Central command to synchronize their edits to the model with the central model.

PROCEDURE

Step:-1

• First open the revit, and draw the vertical and horizontal grids as shown below.

Step:-2

• Next click on the collaborate tab, then the new tab will be visible.
• Then click on the ok button.

Step:-3

• Next we see another tab, and select save model and continue option, as shown below.

Step:-4

• Next we save the project as project7, shown below.

Step:-5

• Next we save the project file as a central model as shown below.

RESULT

• Created an architectural model as a central model using the collaborate tab.

4) Create the Grids Longitudinal and Transverse pattern for the project similar to the task done in Week 2

AIM-

To create the Grids Longitudinal and Transverse pattem for the project similar to the task done in Week 2

INTRODUCTION:

• Grid lines are finite planes, We can drag their extents in elevation views so that they do not intersect level lines . This allows you to determine whether grid lines appear in each new plan view that you create for a project.
• Grids can be straight lines, arcs or multi-segmented. You can hide grid lines after you add them.
• Use the Grid tool to place column grid lines in the building design.
• We can then add columns along the column grid lines.
• As we start to construct our 3D model, we need some method of controlling the vertical height of our elements-be it floor heights the base and top of columns window cill heights, etc. This is where Levels come into play.
• In order to create an effective and efficient model, it is crucial that you understand the use of Levels. The correct use of Levels will ensure that your model can readily be adjusted with the minimum of effort.

PROCEDURE

Step:-1

• First we create the vertical grids, as shown below.

Step 2:

• Next horizontal grids are created.

Step 3:

• The vertical and horizontal grids are created successfully.

RESULT:

Created the grids longitudinal and transverse pattern for the project similar to the task done in week 2.

5) Synchronize the changes from the local copy to the central file of the architectural model.

AIM-

To synchronize the changes from the local copy to the central file of the architectural model

INTRODUCTION:

• The Synchronize with Central process loads changes from other files to the central file, and then saves local changes to the central file, which are saved by default.
• The Central File Access pane of Worksharing Monitor displays the progress of the Synchronize with Central operation, which involves several distinct steps.

PROCEDURE

Step:-1

• First we have to collaborate using the collaborate toolbar.
• Next we have to save the project as central model.
• Next the syncronize option will be visible, as shown below.

Step 2:

• After selecting the syncronize option, a new tab appears.

RESULT:

Synchronized the changes from the local copy to the central file of the architectural model.

6) Open the structural model and use the collaborate tools to save the model as a central file.

AIM:-

To save the model as a central file using the collaborate tool in the structural model.

INTRODUCTION:

• With server-based worksharing, some of the tasks to manage the central model require a different approach than file-based worksharing.
• The central model is the master project file for a workshared project.
• The central model stores the current ownership information for all elements in the project, and acts as the distribution point for all changes published to the file.
• All team members save their own local copies of the central model, work locally, and then use the Synchronize with Central command to synchronize their edits to the model with the central model.

PROCEDURE:

Step:-1

• First select the structural template, then the new project will be opened.
• Next click on the collaborate tab, then the new tab will be visible.
• Then click on the ok button.

Step 2:

• Save the project as central model as shown below.

RESULT:

Saved the model as central file using collaborate tool in the structural model.

7) Under the Collaborate tab, select the grids and levels from the architectural model, and using Copy Monitor try to copy the grids to the structural model. See what happens when the copy monitored grid is moved around in the structural model

AIM:-

To copy the grids from the architectural model to the structural model using Copy Monitor option.

INTRODUCTION:

• When you start the Copy/Monitor tool, you can select Use Current Project or Select Link
• Then you can select Copy or Monitor: Copy: Creates a copy of a selected item and establishes a monitoring relationship between the copied element and the original element.
• If the original element changes, a warning alerts you when you open the project or reload the linked model. (This Copy tool is different than the other copy tools, which are used for copying and pasting)
• Monitor Establishes a monitoring relationship between 2 elements of the same type. If an element changes, a warning alerts you when you open the project or reload the linked model.

PROCECURE

Step:-1

• First we have to create the longitudinal grids and traverse grids, as shown below.
• Next we select the copy/monitor tool, and click on the select link option, as shown below.

Step 2:

• After selecting copy/monitor, select the copy option and select the grids which you want to copy and press enter.

Step 3:

• Copied the grids from architectural model to the structural model using the copy/monitor 

8) Create another new file with a construction template. Save the new file as a central model. This file will include both architectural and structural model. Under the manage tab, Click manage links to link both architectural and structural files. Save the file and close all the files.

AIM:-

To create new file with a construction template and need to save the new file as central model. To link both architectural and structural files in a single project using the manage links tool

INTRODUCTION:

• To manage a link in the model, select it in the Manage Links dialog, and use an appropriate tool.
• You can select multiple links to modify by pressing Ctrl and clicking on the number of the link in the dialog

PROCEDURE:

Step:-1

• First open a new project using the construction template, as shown below.

Step 2:

• Next the project tab will be opened.

Step 3:

• Select the colobrate tool.
• click colobrate option
• click ok on the new tab visible.

Step 4:

• Save the project as central model as shown below.

Step 5:

• synchronize option is visible 

Step 6:

• new tab appears, click ok

Step 7:

• click the manage links and link architectural and structural models.
• then click ok, the following grids will be displayed as result.

Step 8:

• next select the acquire coordinates and select the models and press enter.

Step 9:

• Click the relocate option, select the points of both architectural and structural models visible on scree.

Step 10:

• Both the structural and architectural model are linked 

Step 11:

• save the file

RESULT:

• created new file with construction and saved as central model.
• both the architectural and structural files are linked successfully in a single project.

9) Are the grids from structural and architectural model matching in the construction template created? If yes the model is set up for project 2. If not work on the shared parameters and linking options under Manage links

YES, the grids from structural and architectural model matching in the construction template created? If yes the model is set up for project 2.

10) List a flow chart of a project tree set up in terms of Construction model, Architecture & Structure model, in this exercise and understand how many people can work on the same project using Revit simultaneously