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:
By using manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project in architectural template
INRTODUCTION:
In the architectural template set the project base point and project shared coordinate by using manage tab
PROCEDURE:
STEP 1) SELECTION OF PROJECT MODEL
- Open Revit software
- In the MODELS, select NEW from Autodesk Revit home interface
- Select Architectural Template from template file
- Select Project from create new in new project dialog box
STEP 2) CREATE GRIDS
- In the Architectural tab, go to Datum panel
- Select Grid
- Create transvers and longitudinal grid
- Change the name of vertical grid as 1 and horizontal grid as A
STEP 3) SET COORDINATE
- Go to Manage tab drop down the coordinate in the Project Location panel
- Select the Specify Coordinates at Point
- Click on horizontal grid enter the new coordinate for North/South As 0’-0”
- Similarly set the coordinate for the vertical grid
STEP 4) SHOW COORDINATE
- Type VG for visibility graphics
- Expand Site and check mark on Project Base Point then click OK
- Base point will show in the model sheet
- Click on the base point and unpinned
- Move the base to the intersection of the girds then pinned the base point
- After that save the project as 6th Architectural_01
RESULT:
Following above procedure, we set the base point and project shared coordinate
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:
By using manage tab set project parameter in structural template same as the architectural model
INRTODUCTION:
In the structural template set the project parameter by using manage tab.
PROCEDURE:
STEP 1) SELECTION OF PROJECT MODEL
- Open Revit software
- In the MODELS, select NEW from Autodesk Revit home interface
- Select Structural Template from template file
- Select Project from create new in new project dialog box
STEP 2) CREATE GRIDS
- In the Structural tab, go to Datum panel
- Select Grid
- Create transvers and longitudinal grid
- Change the name of vertical grid as 1 and horizontal grid as A
- Same as last project
STEP 3) SET COORDINATE
- Go to Manage tab drop down the coordinate in the Project Location panel
- Select the Specify Coordinates at Point
- Click on horizontal grid enter the new coordinate for North/South As 0’-0”
- Similarly set the coordinate for the vertical grid
STEP 4) SHOW COORDINATE
- Type VG for visibility graphics
- Expand Site and check mark on Project Base Point then click OK
- Base point will show in the model sheet
- Click on the base point and unpinned
- Move the base to the intersection of the girds then pinned the base point
- After that save the project as 6th Structural_02
RESULT:
Following above procedure, we set the base point and project shared coordinate, similarly architectural model
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:
By using collaborate tab make the architectural project model as central model
INRTODUCTION:
The process of making model as a central file by using collaborate tab are explained in below
PROCEDURE:
STEP 1) OPEN MODEL
- Launch the Revit software
- Click on open and select previously created drawing as 6th Architectural_01
STEP 2) CREATE MODEL AS CENTRAL
- Go to Collaborate tab click on Collaborate form manage collaboration panel
- Select within your network from collaborate dialog box then click OK
- After that save the project and select yes from save file as central model
RESULT:
Following above the procedure, we make the architectural file as central model
4) Create the Grids Longitudinal and Transverse pattern for the project similar to the task done in Week 2
AIM:
Create the grids longitudinal and transverse pattern for the project
INTRODUCTION:
The creation of longitudinal and transverse pattern grids is made as previous week
PROCEDURE:
STEP 1) OPEN MODEL
- Launch the Revit software
- Click on open and select previously created drawing as 6th Architectural_01
STEP 2) LONGITUDINAL GRIDS
- In the architectural tab>datum>grids
- Select Pick from draw tool
- Set offset 20’
- Click on grid line and move cursor left side for 9 time
STEP 3) TRANSVERSE GRID
- Similarly, In the architectural tab > datum > grids
- Select Pick from draw tool
- Set offset 10’
- Click on created transverse grid line and move cursor down side for 4 times Esc
- Rename the grids as A, B, C, D, E
RESULT:
Following the above procedure to obtain the final result
5) Synchronize the changes from the local copy to the central file of the architectural model.
AIM:
The architectural model synchronizes the changes from the local copy to the central file
INRTODUCTION:
The process of synchronize the changes from the local copy to the central file is explained in below
PROCEDURE:
STEP 1) OPEN MODEL
- Launch the Revit software
- Click on open and select previously created drawing as 6th Architectural_01
STEP 2) SYNCHRONIZE
- Go to Collaborate tab drop down the Synchronize with Central form Synchronize panel
- Select the Synchronize and modify settings
- Check mark on the compact central model form Synchronize with central dialog box, OK
RESULT:
Following above procedure, we Synchronize the changes from the local copy to the central file for architectural model
6) Open the structural model and use the collaborate tools to save the model as a central file.
AIM:
By using collaborate tool make the structural project model as central model
INRTODUCTION:
The process of making model as a central file by using collaborate tool are explained in below
PROCEDURE:
STEP 1) OPEN MODEL
- Launch the Revit software
- Click on open and select previously created drawing as 6th Structural_02
STEP 2) CREATE MODEL AS CENTRAL
- Go to Collaborate tab click on Collaborate form manage collaboration panel
- Select within your network from collaborate dialog box then click OK
- After that save the project and select yes from save file as central model
RESULT:
Following above the procedure, we make the structural file as central 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:
By using copy monitor tool to copy the grids from architectural model to structural model
INRTODUCTION:
The process of copying grids from the architectural model to structural model is explained
PROCEDURE:
STEP 1) OPEN MODEL
- Launch the Revit software
- Click on open and select previously created drawing as 6th Structural_02
STEP 2) GRIDS COPY
- Go to manage tab click on manage link
- Click on add and open architectural model then OK
- Go to collaborate tab drop down the copy monitor and click on select link
- In the copy monitor tab select copy option
- Check mark on multiple and select all architectural grid
- First finish multiple then finishes the copy monitor tab
- Type VG for visibility graphic
- In the Revit links tab
- Uncheck the link model, OK
RESULT:
Following above the procedure, we got the result of copied architectural grids in structural model
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:
By using copy monitor tool to copy the grids from architectural model to structural model
INRTODUCTION:
The process of copying grids from the architectural model to structural model is explained
PROCEDURE:
STEP 1) SELECTION OF PROJECT MODEL
- Open Revit software
- In the MODELS, select NEW from Autodesk Revit home interface
- Select construction Template from template file
- Select Project from create new in new project dialog box
STEP 2) CREATE CENTRAL FILE
- Go to Collaborate tab click on Collaborate form manage collaboration panel
- Select within your network from collaborate dialog box then click OK
- After that save the project as COMBINE MODEL and select yes from save file as central model dialog box
STEP 2) MODEL LINK
- Go to manage tab click on manage link
- Click on add and open architectural model as well as structural model then OK
RESULT:
Following above the procedure, we got the result of combined linked model of architectural and structural model.
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, girds are matched in construction template and we saved the model 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
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Revit allows multiple users to work simultaneously on one Revit project this can be achieved through the work-sharing using linked elements, project elements are separated into individually managed models that can be linked together members from various discipline can work together in Revit project.
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Mechanical Engineer
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