Usage of Collaborate tool in REVIT
Question 1) Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project.
AIM: To open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project.
INTRODUCTION: In this section we will learn about the project base point and the project shared coordinates for the project.
PROCEDURE:
- In order to create architectural template using the manage tab to set the project base point and project shared co-ordinates. First of all we have to go to the Autodesk Revit software.
- From there there is an option called the New to create the architectural template click on that option as shown in the below figure:
- Just after clicking the option New a new dialouge box opens up named New project and from that dialouge box click on the Architectural option and then click on OK. Just as seen in the be below figure:
- This is how we can create the new architectural project in the Revit software.
- So now after creating the New Architectural template just go to the new drawing space.
- After that Just save that file in the Save As option.
- To save the file just go to the File tab and from there click on the Save As option and after clicking on the Save as option just as shown in the below figure:
- Now a new dialouge box opens asking for the file name. In that box write an appropriate File name. Here i am taking the file name as "Challenge-06". And then click on the option Save, as shown in the below figure:
- Now the file is saved. So after saving the file just go to the Architecture tab click on that tab and from there tab click on the Datum block and in that block just click on the Grid option as shown in the below figure:
- After clicking on the Grid button just draw the grids on the drawing space just as shown in the below image:
- Draw the horizontal and the vertical grids just as shown in the above figure.
- After creating horizontal and the vertical grid renamed the grids as 1 and A respectively as shown in the below figure:
- Now after naming the grids,go to the Manage tab and then the project location tab click on the middle option in the project location box. The middle tab is known as the coordinates. So click on that option just as shown below the image:
- After that move the cursor to the grid line 1 and then click on that line.
- A new dialouge box appears on the screen named as specify shared coordinates. In that dialouge box,there is a box named East/West in that box put 0'0". and then press enter.
- Move the cursor to the grid line A and then click on that line.
- A new dialouge box appears on the screen named as specify shared coordinates. In that dialouge box,there is a box named North/South in that box put 0'0". and then press enter.
- After this type VG then a new dialouge box opens named Visibility/Graphics in that dialouge box just go to the option Site from there just check the option Project Base Point and then click on the OK as shown in below figure:
- After clicking the OK button a project base point appears on the screen.
- Just drag that base point to the middle of the grid lines and the project base point and the project shared coordinate have been set using the manage tab as shown in the below result:
Question 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: 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.
INTRODUCTION: In this question we will study about using the structural template using the manage tab set project parameters. And also how to copy the parameters from the architectural model to the structural template or enter the parameters manually into the structural model.
PROCEDURE:
- In order to create structural template using the manage tab to set the project base point and project shared co-ordinates. First of all we have to go to the Autodesk Revit software.
- From there there is an option called the New to create the structural template click on that option as shown in the below figure:
- Just after clicking the option New a new dialouge box opens up named New project and from that dialouge box click on the Structural option and then click on OK. Just as seen in the be below figure:
- This is how we can create the new structural project in the Revit software.
- So now after creating the New structural template just go to the new drawing space.
- After that Just save that file in the Save As option.
- To save the file just go to the File tab and from there click on the Save As option and after clicking on the Save as option just as shown in the below figure:
- Now a new dialouge box opens asking for the file name. In that box write an appropriate File name. Here i am taking the file name as "Challenge6 2.0". And then click on the option Save, as shown in the below figure:
- Now the file is saved. So after saving the file just go to the Architecture tab click on that tab and from there tab click on the Datum block and in that block just click on the Grid option as shown in the below figure:
- After clicking on the Grid button just draw the grids on the drawing space just as shown in the below image:
- Draw the horizontal and the vertical grids just as shown in the above figure.
- After creating horizontal and the vertical grid renamed the grids as 1 and A respectively as shown in the below figure:
- Now after naming the grids,go to the Manage tab and then the project location tab click on the middle option in the project location box. The middle tab is known as the coordinates. So click on that option just as shown below the image:
- After that move the cursor to the grid line 1 and then click on that line.
- A new dialouge box appears on the screen named as specify shared coordinates. In that dialouge box,there is a box named East/West in that box put 0'0". and then press enter.
- Move the cursor to the grid line A and then click on that line.
- A new dialouge box appears on the screen named as specify shared coordinates. In that dialouge box,there is a box named North/South in that box put 0'0". and then press enter.
- After this type VG then a new dialouge box opens named Visibility/Graphics in that dialouge box just go to the option Site from there just check the option Project Base Point and then click on the OK as shown in below figure:
- After clicking the OK button a project base point appears on the screen.
- Just drag that base point to the middle of the grid lines and the project base point and the project shared coordinate have been set using the manage tab as shown in the below result:
Question 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: 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).
INTRODUCTION: In this question we will be able to learn about the central modeling using the collaborate tab. Central modeling allows the users to work in a group. So we will be going to learn how it works in the Revit and how can we use that in our projects.
PROCEDURE:
- To re-open the architectural model in the Revit software. Just go to the revit software from there we will be able to re-open the architectural model just as shown in the below figure:
- Challenge-06 is the architectural project.
- After opening the Architectural model just go to the Collaborate tab from there just click on the Collabration tab as shown in the below figure:
- A new dialouge box opens on the screen as the collaborate dialouge box as shown in the below figure:
- Here click on the Within your Network.
- And then click on the OK.
- After that just save the file as the Central model.
- A new warning appears on the screen as shown in the below figure:
- Click on the Yes option.
- And the file is saved as the Central Model.
Question 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 pattern for the project similar to the task done in Week 2.
INTRODUCTION: In this section we will be going to learn about the grids longitudinally and transverse.
PROCEDURE:
- First of all go to the Open option in the revit software just like shown in the below figure:
- After that select file that is previously created Architectural file Challenge-06. And check on the Create New local and then click on the OK button as shown in the below figure:
- Now for creating the grid lines go to the architecture option from there, there is an option named Grids on the left side of the drawing screen.
- After clicking on the grid line a new box pops up as shown in the below option:
- From here click on the option pick up line and then give the offset of 20'-0".
- Now keep the cursor on the left direction and click in that direction and do the same procedure for the remaining floors.
- Here is the result:
FINAL RESULT:
Question 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: In this section we will be learning about the syncronization with the central. We will be larning this here step by step. So lets get started.
PROCEDURE:
- To synchronize the changes from the local copy to the central file of the architecture model in the existing opened file.
- First of all we need to go to the Collaborate tab in that there is an option called Synchronize Panel and in that there is another option named synchronize with the Central as shown in the below figure:
- And then click on the option Synchronize and modify settings just as shown below in the image:
- After clicking the option Synchronize and modify settings a new dialouge box opens called Synchronize with the Central. In that dialouge box click on the OK button as shown in the below figure:
Question 6) Open the structural model and use the collaborate tools to save the model as a central file.
AIM: To open the structural model and use the collaborate tools to save the model as a central file.
INTRODUCTION: In this question we will be able to learn about the central modeling using the collaborate tab. Central modeling allows the users to work in a group. So we will be going to learn how it works in the Revit and how can we use that in our projects.
PROCEDURE:
- To re-open the structural model in the Revit software. Just go to the revit software from there we will be able to re-open the structural model just as shown in the below figure:
- Challenge6 2.0 is the structural project.
- After opening the structural model just go to the Collaborate tab from there just click on the Collabration tab as shown in the below figure:
- A new dialouge box opens on the screen as the collaborate dialouge box as shown in the below figure:
- Here click on the Within your Network.
- And then click on the OK.
- After that just save the file as the Central model.
- A new warning appears on the screen as shown in the below figure:
- Click on the Yes option.
- And the file is saved as the Central Model.
Question 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: 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.
INTRODUCTION: In this section we will learn about the copy monitor option. We will see the detailed explination in this question step by step. So lets get started.
PROCEDURE:
- In order to copy the grid and levels from the architectural model, and using Copy Monitor try to copy the grids to the structural model we need to open the the structural file in the revit software.
- Go to the Manage toolbar from there go to the Manage links as shown in the below figure:
- Click on the Manage link a new dialouge box opens titled as Manage Links. From there click on the option Add as shown in the below figure:
- After clicking on Add option a new dialouge box opens titled as Import/Link RVT opens.
- From that dialouge box add the desired file as shown in the below figure:
- Click on the open and then in the manage link option click on OK.
- After that go to the Collaborate tab from there click on the option Copy/Monitor tab as shown in the below figure.
- In that option click on the Select Link option.
- After that click on the finish tab.
- Now the grid has been copied to the structural model,as seen in the below image:
Question 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 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.
INTRODUCTION: In this section we will be learning about the detailed procedure of linking structural and architecture file in a single file.
PROCEDURE:
- First of all go to the New option in the home page of the Revit software:
- Just after clicking the option New a new dialouge box opens up named New project and from that dialouge box click on the Construction option and then click on OK. Just as seen in the below figure:
- This is how we can create the new construction project in the Revit software.
- So now after creating the New constructional template just go to the new drawing space.
- After that Just save that file in the Save As option.
- To save the file just go to the File tab and from there click on the Save As option and after clicking on the Save as option just as shown in the below figure:
- Now a new dialouge box opens asking for the file name. In that box write an appropriate File name. Here i am taking the file name as "Building Construction". And then click on the option Save, as shown in the below figure:
- Now the file is saved.
- After opening the construction model just go to the Collaborate tab from there just click on the Collabration tab as shown in the below figure:
- A new dialouge box opens on the screen as the collaborate dialouge box as shown in the below figure:
- Here click on the Within your Network.
- And then click on the OK.
- After that just save the file as the Central model.
- A new warning appears on the screen as shown in the below figure:
- Click on the Yes option.
- And the file is saved as the Central Model.
- Go to the Manage toolbar from there go to the Manage links as shown in the below figure:
- Click on the Manage link a new dialouge box opens titled as Manage Links. From there click on the option Add as shown in the below figure:
- After clicking on Add option a new dialouge box opens titled as Import/Link RVT opens.
- From that dialouge box add the desired file as shown in the below figure:
- Click on the open and then in the manage link option click on OK.
- Result:
Question 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
( Hint: origin to origin, by shared coordinates or by project base point to base point ) to link the models in an appropriate manner.
Answer. Yes, the grids from structural and architectural model matching in the construction template created. Because i have used the option Copy/Monitor.
Question 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.
Answer. Construction model:
(i) Architectural modeling
(ii) Structural modeling
(i) Architectural modeling:
- Modelling of the walls.
- Modeling of the doors,windows and the ventilators
- Material specifications.
- Floor modelling.
- Modeling of stairs and shafts openings.
- Aesthetic specifications.
- Landscaping.
(ii) Structural modeling:
- Modeling of the structural foundation.
- Modeling of structural columns and beams.
- Modeling of truss.
- Modeling of structural connections.
- Modeling of structural floors.
People who can work on the same project using Revit simultaneously are:
- Architects.
- Civil engineers.
- Mechanical engineers.
- Electrical engineers.
- Plumbing or sanitory engineers.