AutoCAD vs.

Revit CAD

1. INTRODUCTION

When it comes to developing structures, architectural and engineering companies rely on

software such as AutoCAD and Revit. The ability to generate building plans may be achieved via

the use of both software programs, although there are significant variations between them. Even

though AutoCAD and Revit are often regarded as competitors, they are complementary

programs, both of which are supplied by the same company, Autodesk. Because AutoCAD is a

drafting tool, it depicts buildings according to their geometry, which is the most significant

distinction between the two software packages. For its part, Revit is a modeling program in

which building components are defined by their purpose and the model may contain technical

specifications and price information, among other things. AutoCAD has been around for a longer

period than Revit, with the initial version being published by Autodesk in 1982. This software

has been updated regularly since then, and the most recent versions now feature cloud storage

and mobile device compatibility. AutoCAD, which has been in existence for over four decades,

has established itself as the industry leader in the drawing software market. Essentially, it may

be seen as an electronic drafting tool since projects are represented geometrically in their

display(Carvalho, Azevedo et al. 2010). All construction components are represented as

geometric shapes in the software, and there is no information regarding their physical

characteristics or how they interact with one another. Consider the scenario in which users have

four different perspectives on the same building. Given that they are working with a geometric

representation, changing one view has no impact on the others. Each view must be updated

separately for the change to be reflected. This is why AutoCAD is excellent for 2D drafting and

accurate line work, but it is not a true architectural modeling tool in the traditional sense of the
term. AutoCAD can also generate 3D models and renderings, but they are still geometric models

with no information about the parts of the model. Communication between engineering teams is

critical when developing using AutoCAD since each change must be updated individually after it

has been done. Before making any changes, it must ensure that they will not conflict with the

building systems being developed by other teams in the same building(Yare, Kurexi et al. 2012).

When working on repairs and improvements in existing structures where the original

construction plans were originally prepared in 2D, AutoCAD is an excellent tool to have on

hand.

Revit is a considerably more sophisticated program, capable of generating 3D building

models. These are not restricted to geometry, encompassing the physical characteristics of

components and their interactions. Revit also makes changes simpler, because all design teams

are working on the same model. For example, if a plumbing modification overlaps with HVAC

installations, Revit can identify the conflict instantly and alert the designers. Managing changes

with Revit is considerably easier because updates are reflected on all current views. Revit is also

helpful for material takeoff, or for creating a project bid. Since the model includes technical

requirements and component prices, it may create cost schedules automatically. The major

restriction of Revit is that the building model follows a set of rules, and this rigidity applies to

2D views and drawings (Carvalho, Azevedo et al. 2010). Since Revit is a BIM program, it is

helpful for planning, designing, constructing, and running new buildings. Even after the project

has been finished, having a Revit model facilitates maintenance and future updates. The

advantages of utilizing Revit become increasingly apparent as the project size grows (Graves

2012).

1.1: Understanding the difference between BIM and CAD

BIM is an abbreviation for Building Information Modeling. It is a sophisticated 3D model-based

approach that provides information and tools to architectural, engineering, and construction

(AEC) professionals for them to plan, design, construct and manage buildings and infrastructure

more effectively than ever before. CAD is an abbreviation for Computer-Aided Design. CAD

software enables architects, engineers, and construction professionals to design and produce

accurate 2D and 3D drawings, eliminating the need for manual drafting in favor of a more

efficient automated procedure. To put it another way, when we use CAD for building design, we

are primarily concerned with producing drawings. When utilizing BIM, we concentrate on

developing a model of the building, from which the drawings may be produced. The most

significant distinction is that AutoCAD is a CAD program, while Revit is a BIM application.

When compared to AutoCAD, which is a generic drawing tool with wide applicability, Revit is a

design and documentation solution that supports all stages and disciplines associated with a

construction project. Revit is used to organize all data inputs (including CAD) and to create

federated project deliverables, which are then shared with other teams(Rao, Bhattacharya et al.

2019). The usage of both applications is common within the same company, with BIM and CAD

experts collaborating on various aspects of a project at the same time.

1.2 Problem statement

AutoCAD is drawing and design software that works in both 2D and 3D but not in 4D.

AutoCad require high cost strat-up. Contemporary BIM, 3D modelling, and graphics tools

much outperform it in this regard. For this reason, it's not possible to import or export all

kinds of file types. When utilising more sophisticated tools and exporting the programme to

an AutoCAD file, things like geometry, colour, and effects become messed up. That’s why

Revit is preferred over the AutoCad.

 1.3 Scope of the study

Revit may be the most appropriate software for architectural and building construction projects

that exceed a specific threshold in value. AutoCAD is unbeatable when it comes to various types

of building design and engineering tasks. Construction information may be developed in the

Revit project model, which contains all of the project information needed. Typical examples of

this include conventional fabrication/construction drawings, as well as essential asset

information, which is often specified in the project's BIM Execution Plan (BEP) as having to be

provided in a COBie format. It may contain information such as the asset reference, materials,

specifications, finishings, colours, and so on and so forth. This asset data becomes especially

essential after the development phase, since it not only simplifies the procurement process for

contractors, but it also helps to reduce maintenance and operating expenses over the building's

entire life cycle.. Revit is an architectural facility modeling program. It is done to represent the

architecture of the program in this way. A real-time rendering program is an escape. This

connects to a modeling platform.

1.4 The objective of the study

 Among the goals of the research was to investigate the differences between Autocad and

Revit. Include a description of 3D and 4D in Revit.

 In order to demonstrate how each Tab of the Revit works, a short description of each is

provided.

 The limitations of AutoCad are also addressed in this research paper.

2. Literature review

AutoCAD is a computer-aided design software program created by Autodesk (hence the name

AutoCAD). It enables users to create and modify digital 2D and 3D designs faster and more
simply than you could by hand, AutoCAD allows users to quickly modify and edit designs.

AutoCAD is used by interior designers to visualize remodels and projects. Mechanical engineers

may use it to create virtual prototypes. AutoCAD allows civil engineers to design large-scale

projects such as highway networks. Architects and manufacturers, for example, utilize CAD

drafters to conceive their designs.

2.1 Limitations of AutoCAD

AutoCAD has high start-up expenses. It takes time to fully understand how to utilize this

program. This program requires a powerful computer processing capability. The courses

involved in its training are costly. AutoCAD does not allow users to freely modify lines and

places, and it has restricted file formats and color options(Boeykens and Neuckermans 2008).

Not all AutoCAD object types can be compared using the DWG Compare tool. OLE objects,

cameras, geographic data, GIS items from Map 3D, non-DWG underlays, pictures, coordination

models, and point clouds are all excluded. Importing electrical and mechanical objects in

AutoCAD compares to the copy/paste behavior, which is distinct from how the AutoCAD

Electrical and AutoCAD Mechanical toolsets usually work (Sawicki 1995). Some of the toolset's

unique functionality is lost as a consequenc(2020)

Table: 2.1 AutoCAD electrical tools limitations

Electrical entities Output after using associate import expertise

Cables Some of the wire's characteristics, such as color and size, may deteriorate.
Drawing comparison mode does not accept wire data since it is stored in the
project as layers.

Wire quantity The cable and its associated wire number have been severed. The imported wire
number will no longer have a connection to the wire it was originally assigned to.

Source/Terminus The imported arrows won't have the proper wire numbers for the source and
projectiles destination. Both the source and the destination arrows will be disconnected.
Electrical entities Output after using associate import expertise
Schematic depots The electrical characteristics of these blocks will be preserved, but the terminal
wire numbers will not be changed.

Balloons The imported balloons will not be grouped and will only be accessible as
exploded geometric objects.

Table 2.2 : AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset limitations

Mechanical objects Output after using compare import command

Mechanical symbols A mechanical symbol connected to an item imports the whole thing with it.
Importing the weld symbol, for instance, imports the rectangle object as well as
the weld symbol.

Customary parts The Bill of Materials (BOM) will not be updated by importing a standard part
unless you additionally choose the standard part's corresponding component
reference.

Limited Element Mechanical data is not imported when importing an FEA object; instead, the
Analysis (FEA) object is imported as a block.
substances and other
calculation entities
2.2 Revit review of literature

Revit, on the other hand, is the most widely used program for dealing with the Building

Information Modeling technique. Since 2002, it has been under the ownership of Autodesk, the

firm that developed the well-known AutoCAD, and has been progressively adopted as the BIM

tool of choice by the industry. Revit, like ArchiCAD, enables cooperation between multiple users

within a single project, and it is capable of handling all phases of the construction process(Shick

Alshabab, Vysotskiy et al. 2019). It also features planning tables for pulling data from various

project components, as well as the option of adding third-party add-ons and modules(2020)

Although these are the most well-known and widely used software packages, there are a variety

of others, including all plans, Vector works, and Edifices (Atreya and Agarwal 2019). While

ArchiCAD and Revit are ahead of the curve in terms of implementation, there is always space

for additional tools to help architects and designers achieve their goals

Fig 2.1: Revit structure

2.3 Revit overview of the functionality

Because of AUTOCAD's popularity, Revit was intended to be a tool that could do the same

functions as AUTOCAD while allowing for the direct change of object attributes without the

need for programming languages. Parametric model of references and "families" system and
elements were used to score this objective. The Revit software came in three distinct versions,

each with its Architectures may benefit from Revit Architecture(Stine 2010). Tests and analyses

were conducted using Revit Structure to verify the stability of the structure and to design

reinforcements if Modeling of the building's systems was done by MEP (Mechanical, Electrical

& Plumbing), and the building's energy consumption. Revit is widely regarded as one of the most

capable civil engineering software packages on the market. The user can start from scratch while

using Revit since it has a large number of features and pre-sets to choose from Instead of

"family" features in AUTOCAD, Revit has them (Pauwels, Van Deursen et al. 2011). This

means that architects can save a lot of It's not uncommon for engineers to work under pressure,

such as when they're asked to design a Rather of drawing each item of a bathroom (such as a sink

or bathtub) by hand and then inserting it into the application, the user may either choose from a

pre-installed family, download it from the Internet, or even upload his model. It's worth noting

that Revit also has a parametric engine, which means that any changes made will be stored and

applied to the following are a few instances of these elemental. On a perpendicular wall, the

outside of a door frame is a fixed dimension. There is no need to worry about the door relocating

with the divider (Fakhrutdinov 2018). On a particular elevation, the windows or pilasters are

evenly spaced apart changing the length of the elevation does not alter this connection. As a

result, the parameter is not a numerical value but rather, a proportionate. A model element is the

actual 3D geometry of the building (Fakhrutdinov 2018). Datum refers to reference systems such

as grids, levels, and planes. An element that can only be seen in a certain 2D perspective is

referred to as view-specific. Some pieces can be broken down further into smaller ones.
 Fig 2.2 : Revit structure about elemental behavior

2.4 Revit families

What makes Revit different from other CAD software is the concept of "families.”Families are a

group of objects that share the same parameters, as well as the same usage Interned, has a variety

of Revit families, some of which are preinstalled. Users cannot create a separate file for those

because they are already made and set up in programs' standard families No changes have been

made to the properties or visual representations Transferring system families from one project to

another (e.g. floors, walls, dimensions)(Noor, Yi et al. 2017).

2.5 Loadable families

Using templates, the user may import these types of families into a project, modify their

attributes.

2.5.1 In-place families

With the assistance of custom geometries, the user may define associations between things

However, they have a restricted usage and cannot be replicated as a family type to generate many

kinds.(Zill and Nord 1994)

2.5.2 Families out of box

There are a lot of updates to the families that are accessible directly from the bought (e.g. doors

were updated in 2016).

Fig 2.3: Revit families

Each family has its own set of objects, each with its own set of When it comes to wall properties,

for example, there are the Analytical properties (ones related to the material it's made of such as

heat transfer coefficient and thermal resistance), Identity data (identifies the object as one

manufactured by one company) and URL data (identifies it as one manufactured by a specific

website). For example, a construction property relates to the object's width and its function

(exterior or interior), while a graphics parameter(Wu, Liu et al. 2015).

2.5.3 Rendering

Rendering tools may be used to improve the model's aesthetic appearance. Cloud rendering, 3ds

Max rendering, and other plug-ins may all be used to render the scene in different ways. In terms

of selecting rendering plug-ins, quality and speed of the process are the most important

consideration For low- and mid-end computers, cloud-based rendering engines are suggested
since the processing capacity of the user's computer is a limiting factor AutoCAD's built-in tool

for rendering may be used if the designer has a PC with a good processor and video engine(Wu,

Liu et al. 2015) .

Fig 2.4 : Revit rendering process

2.6 Overview of AutoCAD functionality

FIRST launched in December 1982, AUTOCAD was one of the first programs to assist

engineers by converting plans to a digital format. Like Revit, AUTOCAD is not restricted to

architectural jobs but can be used to produce virtually any kind of design work, such as modeling

an item or creating a model for subsequent 3D printing. Around the globe, there are more than

700 training facilities that educate future engineers on how to utilize the technology. When used

alone, AUTOCAD is a strong tool that can handle the majority of engineering jobs, but several

extensions extend the program's capabilities even further.(Sutphin 2006)

Fig 2.5 : AutoCAD interface

2.6.1 Functions``

When it comes to generating 2D representations of things, AUTOCAD is strong to replace

analog design tools such as drawing boards and pencils with a digital alternative, AUTOCAD

was developed. While this was a major advance for architects when the software was originally

introduced, AUTOCAD now lacks capability when compared to more modern technologies.

While AUTOCAD is a strong tool for producing 2D drawings of pictures, if no extensions are

loaded, it lacks 3D capability(Aiyetan, Smallwood et al. 2015).

There is a wide variety of functionality supported by each of them, as well as various.

In addition to product designers and graphic designers, AUTOCAD is utilized by architects and

engineers. As well as supporting 2D and 3D views, it enables you to build any type of object or

shape on a the basic tools are lines, arcs, and circles, but as the project progresses, the object can

be made more complex using modifying tools such as trim (trims the object by a specific

intersected line), fillet (rounds a sharp edge to a specific radius), explode (break the object into a

set of its components), mirror (mirror the selected line), etc. The name suggests it's a version of

AUTOCAD designed specifically for architectural work. It has several capabilities, including

(walls, windows, floors, etc.). Objects may be seen in both 2D and 3D. In addition, the program

maintains all computations up-to-date in real-time by automatically updating regions when items

are added or removed (Aiyetan, Smallwood et al. 2015)There are many capabilities in this

program that are similar to those in AUTOCAD, and it enables engineers to keep track of the

job.

When AUTOCAD LT was originally introduced in 1993, it had a price of 495$, making it the

first Autodesk program priced under 1000$. Various functions are supported, however, there are

certain restrictions in terms of modifications and licensing. This version of the program does not
allow 3D viewing, rendering, or 3D printing of the objects, but it does support all of the

fundamental CAD capabilities. In 2015, Autodesk launched a 360-dollar-per-year renting option

Users of AUTOCAD 360 can share, view, edit, and save CAD files in the cloud. Costs $4.99 a

month or $49.99 a year. When you don't care about the originality of a file, AUTOCAD 360

storage may be connected to third-party cloud storages (One Drive, Dropbox, etc.). It includes a

variety of online editing tools, mobile apps for both Android and iPhone, and supports all

HTML5 browsers (Google Chrome, Firefox). 'Student' is a tool developed by Autodesk for

educational purposes and comes with a free 36-month renewable Students have access to all of

the capabilities in original AUTOCAD, however, there are still certain restrictions in the student

edition. For instance. As a result, when DWG files are printed, a stamp or banner appears on

both sides. It is also prohibited to sell items produced with the student version(Saint, Greene et

al. 2016).

Methodology

Introduction to Autodesk Revit

In various areas of the globe, the building sector is experiencing a boom, which may be seen.

When compared to previous practices, new technologies have a significant effect on the speed

with which building projects are completed. Construction sketching was a time-consuming task

to do about 40 years ago. Construction drawings must be completed by a large number of

individuals, and design information was not well structured at the time of the project's inception.

It was difficult to separate essential information from the rest of the drawing, and the revision

process took a lengthy time. Users of the Autodesk platform we're able to use 2d drafting tools

such as AutoCAD, which made the process of creating building plans easier and faster. With the

help of 3D modeling, it is now possible to see a complicated project before it is

completed(Graves 2012) A large and complicated construction project required the sharing of

comprehensive information; unfortunately, the Autodesk AutoCAD 3D feature was unable to

meet the demand effectively and efficiently. The Building Information Modeling (BIM) 3D

modeling technique was brought into the building sector to make the sharing of information in

3D models easier. When compared to the prior practice, the project delivery system and

communication amongst all stakeholders have become more efficient.

The Autodesk platform offers construction professionals a range of software tools to practice the

Building Information Modeling (BIM) process in a fully 3D environment. Autodesk Revit is

widely regarded as one of the most well-known 3D BIM modeling software packages. It

provides a comprehensive environment for 3D modeling in architecture, mechanical, electrical,

and plumbing (MEP), structural design, and building construction. Project templates are

provided by Autodesk Revit software in four distinct kinds, as shown in the image below.

From the construction template to the mechanical template, each template has certain

similarities as well as some differences depending on the function it serves for the customer and

the industry. Examples of 3D environments for architecture design, such as walls and floors, may

be found in the architecture template, for exampl(Bergin 2014) Meanwhile, in the structure

template and construction template, the 3D modeling of the footings, columns, and slabs is the

primary focus. Autodesk Revit, in conjunction with the project template, offered a choice of

family folders that were organized by area. Doors, windows, and column types are just a few of

the single components of a 3D model that are included inside each folder's numerous families.

Autodesk Revit creates a more user-friendly environment for its users by categorizing them into

families based on their geographic location. It includes the 3D model component that is only

utilized in that specific area of the screen. The editing function in Revit gave the user more
control over the final product. They can flexibly modify the geometry of families to meet the

design needs of each project. With the assistance of Autodesk Revit, a comprehensive collection

of libraries may be created for use in a variety of comparable design projects. The use of 3D

BIM software, such as Revit, has made the sharing of design information for each project much

easier. As well as the manual addition feature, it offers a broad variety of material characteristics

that may be given to any model component. The rendering capabilities of the Revit program

create realistic effects on 3D models based on the colors and characteristics of the materials used

in the model. When designing, it is helpful for the designer to envision his or her work in a rich

setting before the building is completed.

The user may contribute design information at each smaller part of the model by using the 3D

representation of the model from various perspectives. The study of energy information for

buildings, on the other hand, aids in the construction of more energy-efficient buildings. It also

considers the various load scenarios that may be applied to the construction of the buildin(Crotty

2012) Autodesk Revit is a comprehensive package that enables civil engineers, architects, and

planners to design, evaluate, and quantify projects more simply and rapidly than they could

previously do. When using the scheduling and quantification functions, users may estimate

amounts in a short period. Because of its quantity takeoff feature, Autodesk Revit can

automatically calculate quantities of different types of material families. Autodesk Revit also

works well with the company's other software products, including AutoCAD. To be compatible

with other programs such as Format, and Google Sketch-up, it uses DWG, DFX, and IFC format

files. The parametric modeling technique used by Autodesk Revit infuses intelligence into its 3D

models. It has been used in the past, mostly by aircraft designers, to examine numerous designs

in a short period. The use of parametric modeling in Revit enables designers to link model
components with one another, allowing them to test numerous designs in a short period. This

technique in Autodesk Revit aids in the selection of more energy-efficient and low-cost designs

for construction project(content 2012) For example, if two walls in a 3D model are linked to

each other, and we change the height of one wall, the second wall will follow a pattern that is

identical to the first.

Revit Architecture

Developed by design and construction experts, Revit architecture is a powerful architecture

designs and documentation software program for Autodesk for architecture. The tools and

technologies that makeup Revit architecture are particularly noteworthy. Building information

modeling (BIM) projects need Revit architectural design to be used as support. To properly

represent complicated building structures, Revit architecture is capable of supporting information

in application, models, and renderings. A group of people who presently work in architecture or

other building-related professions or who are seeking jobs in these sectors. It is highly

commercial software that is used to finish a big project a few times. Revit architecture is an

example of this.

A different perspective of the design plan

Welcome screen
Revit allows users to define the default view that will be shown when a specific model is first

accessed in the software. The default option for a beginning view is Last Viewed>, which means

that the view that was active the last time the model was closed is used as the default

configuration. When a model is work shared and synchronized with the central model, the

beginning view provided for the central model is applied to all local models in the work shared

model. It is opened whenever the central model or any local model is opened, and whenever any

team member uses the Open dialogue to detach from the central model or to establish a local

model, among other things.

Best practices for starting views are as follows:

By selecting a straightforward view as the beginning view, users may significantly decrease the

amount of time it takes to launch a model. For example, you could build a unique view that

includes critical project information and notifications that users wish to communicate with the
rest of the project team. Make this view the default beginning view so that team members always

see this information when they first access the project in their browser.

To define a starting point for the view

Open the model in a new window. Select the Manage tab and View at the beginning of the

Manage Project panel. In the Starting View dialogue box, enter the name of the starting view and

then press OK. When this model is loaded into Revit, the given view is show(Calloway 2018)

New project

When establishing a project, users may utilize a template or the default parameters as a starting

point. Using a template to build a project. Select New from the File menu (Project). Do one of

the following in the New Project dialogue, under the Template file: Choose a template from the

drop-down menu. Navigate to the appropriate template (an RTE file) and click Open. Revit has

many project templates, which may be found in the Templates folder, which is located at the

following location:

Click Project when prompted to create a new project. Click the OK button. The program

generates a new project, beginning with the chosen template. To create a project with the default

parameters (no template), go to the File tab and choose New (Project). Select None from the

Template file drop-down menu in the New Project window. Click Project when prompted to

create a new project. Click the OK button. Select Imperial or Metric in the Undefined System of

Measurement dialogu(Quadrini 2020) The program generates a new project, beginning with the

default parameters.
Browser

The Project Browser displays a logical structure for all current project views, schedules, sheets,

groups, and other components. Lower-level objects appear as users extend and collapse each

branch. Click the View tab to access the Project Browser.

Control Panel for Windows

Project Browser from the User Interface drop-down menu, or right-click anywhere in the

program window and choose Browsers. Browser for Projects.

Navigating and Searching

In the Project Browser, very complicated projects may have hundreds of entries. Use any of the

following ways to rapidly browse and find the desired item: To launch the Search in Project

Browser dialogue, right-click the browser and choose Search. Right-click a node (such as Views

or Families) and choose Expand Selected or Collapse Selected to expand or collapse top-level

nodes in the browser. Right-click a node or white space in the browser and choose to Expand All

or Collapse All to expand or collapse all top-level nodes.

Video Making Changes to the Project Browser

Drag the Project Browser's title bar to reposition it. Drag an edge to adjust its size. When the

program is relaunched, changes to the size and position of the Project Browser are preserved and

restored. To complement the way you work, you may modify the arrangement of views, sheets,

and schedules/quantities in the Project Browser. See Organizing the Project Browser for further

information.
Architecture

Tabs are used to navigate between the different groupings of functionality available on the

screen. At the top of the ribbon, there are up to 11 tabs to choose from. We'll take a minute to

explain them in more detail: Architecture, structure, or systems are all terms used to refer to the

same thing. When Revit Architecture is first installed, it will only have access to the Architecture

and Structure tabs in the Ribbon, and nothing else. In the case of a Revit installation in

conjunction with one of the Autodesk Building Design suites, users will have access to tools for

all three design disciplines, and the display of these tabs may be controlled from the Options

dialogue box. Insert Use the Insert tab to connect external files (such as images and other RVT fi

les) as well as search for external material using Autodesk Seek, which is available on the Insert

tab.
Walls

Create foundation walls

Launch the project GSG 02 create walls.rvt.

Double-click 00 - Foundation in the Project Browser's Floor Plans section to open the view in the

drawing area. Select the Architecture tab. Create a panel Select Basic Wall: Retaining - 12"

Concrete from the Type Selector drop-down menu on the Properties palette.
Select 02 -Entry Level from the Options Bar for Height. Choose Finish Face: Interior for the

Location Line. Verify Chain has been chosen. Select the Modify | Place Wall tab. Create a

drawing panel Draws walls in the drawing area, beginning at point 1 and ending at the point.

These points were added to the project to make drawing the walls to specific locations easier. To

change options and place another wall, press Esc. Select 01 - Lower Level from the Options Bar

for Height. Choose Finish Face: Interior for the Location Line. Verify Chain has been chosen.

Click point A, then use the Spacebar to change the orientation of the wall, and then click point B.

From the point, C to point F, keep clicking points to create barriers. To exit the command, click

(Modify) or press Esc twice on the Modify | Place Wall tab.

Exterior wall addition

Working in the 3D view, drag a selection window from right to left to choose all walls in the

view.
Select the Modify | Wall option.

Panel for the clipboard (Copy to Clipboard).

Click the Paste drop-down menu in the Clipboard panel, and then click (Aligned to Selected

Levels). Select 02 - Entry Level from the Select Levels dialogue. Make the following

modifications to the chosen walls in the Properties panel, then click Apply: Select Basic Wall:

Generic-6 from the Type Selector ".Select Up to level: 03 - Roof for Top Constraint. Enter 0'0

for Top Offset ". Choose the walls whose bases do not touch the foundation underneath. To pick

more than one wall at a time, hold down Ctrl and click. Select 01 - Lower Level for Base

Constraint in the Properties panel, then click Apply.

To leave the Wall tool, use Esc. Select the View tab. Make a panel (Default 3D View)
Modification of exterior walls

Select the walls at the building's corners in the 3D view. Hold CTRL when selecting a contained

window to add walls to the selection. Select 04 - Upper Parapet from the Top Constraint panel

and click Apply. To deselect the walls, use ESC. Choose the two walls at the building's front

right corner. Set the Base Offset to 4250mm in the Properties Palette.

Add interior wall

Double-click 01 - Lower Level in the Project Browser's Floor Plans section.

Select the Architecture tab.

Create a panel (Wall).

Select Basic Wall: from the Type Selector. 'Generic - 6'

On the Options Bar, you'll find: Select 02 Entry Level for Height. For Location Line, choose

Wall Centerline. Remove the Chain. Place inside walls to construct rooms using the picture

below as a guide: Create a corridor by modifying the walls as follows: Select the Modify tab.

modify the panel (Split Element). In the preceding picture, click on the wall at the area indicated

by the small red line.

Click (Trim/Extend to Corner) in the Modify panel. As shown, trim the split wall to create a

corridor. When trimming in Revit LT, be sure to pick the parts of the components that need to

retain. Open the floor plan 02 - Entry Level. Create a similar wall by right-clicking on one of the

perimeter walls. Place more walls to build rooms using the picture below as a reference.

Doors and windows

Revit Door and Window objects are referred to as "Hosted Components" (or "Hosted Families"

in certain cases). They are termed "Hosted" because they must have a host component to exist.

When attempting to put a Revit Door in "free space," an Error message appears, indicating that it

requires a Host in which to embed itself. The wonderful thing about Hosted Families is that once

they are formed in/on their Host, they remain connected to that Host even if it moves. For

example, if users build a Door in a Wall and then decide to alter the position/rotation of the Wall

element, the Door will remain with it. To insert a Door or Window into the model, go to the
Architecture menu / “Build” panel (as seen in the picture above). As previously mentioned, just

verify that your model already has a Wall- so that it has something to welcome the hosting

family. When using the Door (or Window) tool, just hover over a piece of wall and click to

install a component. Just take note of the "No Entry" sign that appears if the pointer is not over a

suitable Host (a wall element in the case of Doors and Windows). Insert a few of the Doors onto

the model now. When the Door chooses (or Window) tool, the Options Bar will alter as seen in

the picture above. users have various options as to the location, kind, and orientation of any

related Tags. Don't worry too much about Tags at this point; I'll cover them in a separate lesson

later in the course.

Windows

Component

Any component may be inserted by selecting it from the component drop-down menu on the

main tab. The site component or parking component may, however, be used in the massing and

site tab> model site. The component button will allow you to use any item that is currently

present in the Revit project file to create a generic component. Site Component, on the other

hand, simply allows for the placement of site items such as plants and parking components.

When there are many different types of objects, it will be beneficial to filter them out using

different tools. As a result of placing the item as a site component, the site topography will be

assigned as the object's host automatically. Later on, we'll talk about the site in more detail.

Families may be found and loaded. Placing the component should be a simple process. Simply

activate the component tool, pick the kind of component that you want in the type selector, then

click on the model to put it in the desired location. Simple. If the required item is not accessible
in the Revit project, it may be necessary to load a family of objects. With the installation of

Revit, several default families are included. There are also a large number of Revit families

available on the internet. To find the component, it may try utilizing Autodesk seek.

Placing Component

As previously said, assembling the component is a piece of cake. It's as simple as 1, 2, 3: open

users tool, pick the component, and drop it into position! However, there are a few things that

you should be aware of. Some Revit families have hosted components, whereas others are not.

Lighting fixtures may be mounted either on the ceiling or the wall. The topography of the site

may be used to house various site components. The others, on the other hand, maybe put

wherever. put furniture without discovering it's the host. However, you can only install wall-

mounted lights on walls. It will also allow users to open up the ceiling plan to install ceiling-

mounted lighting.
Roof

Create a roof using footprint

Display either a floor layout or a mirrored ceiling plan. Go to the Architecture tab. create a roof

drop-down panel (Roof by Footprint). If an effort is made to place a roof on the lowest level, a

dialogue window will urge the user to move it to a higher level. If it does not raise the roof to a

higher level, Revit will warn users later that it is too low. Select a drawing or a tool from the

Draw panel. Before sketching, use the Characteristics panel to change the properties of the roof.

When using Pick Walls, it is possible to specify the overhang before drawing the roof. If users

want the overhang to be measured from the wall's core, Choose to Extend to the wall core on the

Options Bar, and then enter a value for Overhang.

Draw or choose a closed loop for the roof

By clicking on Defines Roof Slope in the Properties panel after you've selected a line, you may

change its definition of slope. After that, users’ll be able to alter the slope's value. When slope

defining is selected, this symbol shows next to the roofline. After clicking, users'll be taken to a

3D view (Finish Edit Mode). complete with an overhang on the gable Select the roof first and

then choose Sloped Glazing from the Type Selector if user want to take advantage of this feature

It is possible to place drapery grids over the curtain panels of the sloped glazing. The tab may be

used to switch between the horizontal and vertical grids.

Add a roof to another roof.

The roof in the drawing area may be selected and then chopped off to make room for another

roof to be sketched on top of it. The Cutoff Level and Cutoff Offset values are entered in the

Properties palette. This property shows the height above or below the eave's apex, depending on

user’s perspective. Make a new roof on top of the existing one and color it in.

Creating a roof by extruding

Show a perspective view, such as an elevation, 3D model, or cross-section. Navigate to the

Architecture section by selecting it from the menu bar assemble a board drop-down hatch in the

roof (Roof by Extrusion). Identify the working surface. Select a value for Level in the Roof

Reference Level and Offset dialogue. By default, the highest level of the project is chosen. To

raise or lower the eaves from the reference level, enter an Offset value. When an offset is

provided in Revit, a reference plane is created at that location. The extruded roof's location in

respect to a level is controlled by the reference plane. Make an open loop out of the roof's profile.

Then, click (Finish Edit Mode) to see the 3D model in full glory.

Make a Roof using Sketches and Extrusions

It's possible to rehost or modifies the roof's work plane once it's been created using extrusion.

Note: To use sloped glazing, choose the roof and then choose Sloped Glazing from the Type

Selector. Sloped glazing curtain panels may have curtain grids attached to them. To move

between the horizontal and vertical grids, press Tab on the user's keyboard.
Railing

Then attach it to various model components using railings user've designed. The railing

geometry will change if the host is modified.

Choose a railing host.

Build a fence around the top of a wall to keep people out. Please take note that Revit 2017 was

used to record this video. There are differences in functionality and the user interface when

switching to a newer software release. By drawing handrails on the tops of floors, slabs, walls,

and roofs. Balusters and railings on non-stair hosts will follow the slopes and curves of irregular

surfaces when sketched. Select the kind of railing from the Type Selector menu. On the Tools

menu, choose Pick New Host. Choose the walkway's floor from the available options. Use the

Draw tools to create a simple stair railing. To finish installing the railing, click Finish. Select the

host again, and then draw a railing on the other side of the path. The procedure is the same
whether you're painting the top of a wall or not. Select the kind of guardrail railing by clicking

Railing and then selecting it. To see the railing as it is being drawn, go to the Options tab and

choose Preview. Select the curved retaining wall by clicking on Pick New Host and then on

Curved Retaining Wall. Create a rough drawing of the railing's route using the Draw tools and

the Chain option. If required, offsets from the base level or sketched route may be adjusted in the

Properties panel. The positioning of the balusters and the railing's curve match the host's

geometry.

Room tag

Tags may be assigned to rooms after they've been built if the Tag on Placement option wasn't

used while they were being built.

It should be noted that users may tag all untagged rooms in a view by using the Tag All Not Tag

function. When rooms are placed and tagged in a floor plan view, and tags are shown in a

reflected ceiling plan (RCP) view, this feature comes in handy.

To assign room a tag

Activate the plan or section view by clicking on the appropriate button below. The room & Area

panel may be found by selecting Architecture from the Tools menu. The drop-down menu for

tagging rooms (Tag Room). Do the following in the Options Bar: Indicate the direction in which

the room tag should be placed. Choose Leader if users want the room tag to include a leader line.

If a room tag has the leader enabled, it may be necessary to relocate the room tag to view the

leader. The leader's end will be kept in the marked chamber until the game is over. To put a room

tag, just click at the desired location inside the room. Room tags are automatically aligned with

those that have already been placed. If rooms overlap where you click to put a tag, just one room

will be marked as a result. A room in the current model is marked if it is shared by another room

in the connected model and their boundaries overlap. users may make changes to a room tag's

settings after you've placed it.

Insert

The Insert menu or tab in the Revit menu bar is a critical tab for Revit users because it provides

critical choices for connecting and managing linked files that are used in Revit. To avoid

conflicts between components that are developed into multiple Revit disciplines, such as Revit

Architecture, Revit Structure, and Revit MEP, connecting files is necessary. Files may also be

connected to verify the coordination of their components and to gather data about the linked file's
elements. To put it another way, Revit modelers always utilize the Insert tab to connect a file in

Revit. The Insert tab has many options. The first option Revit users see when they select the

Insert tab in the Revit Menu bar is 'Link Revit.' Revit users may utilize the Link Revit option to

link an RVT file to their existing Revit project. To connect Revit MEP to Revit structure, for

example, users must first click the Insert tab and then choose the Link Revit option from there.

The 'Link CAD' option in the Insert tab may be used to link CAD files into a Revit Model. Many

times, Revit users must consult a CAD file for relevant information while creating 3D models.

The DWF Markup option is also included in the Insert tab. To connect a DWF file to the current

Revit project, choose this option from the menu. To add an indexed point cloud file to Revit,

users use the Insert tab's Point Cloud option, which may be found on this page: To put it another

way, users who wish to connect an. rcp and. rcs file in Revit must utilize the Insert tab's Point

cloud option. Finally, the Insert tab has a Manage Links option, which is used to control and

manage the files that are connected into a Revit project host. To summarise, users will have

access to many critical choices for connecting files in Revit when they select the Insert tab.
Annotate

Tags or title blocks may include annotation labels as text placeholders. While in the Family

Editor, users may construct a label as part of a tag or title block family. When you add a tag or

title block to a project, you may provide the replacement text for the label, and that text will

show in the project as part of the family. Select the New Annotation Symbol or Title Block

option under the File tab. Click on the right template in the pop-up menu for the new family

you're establishing. Click the Create Text panel on the Create Tab in the Family Editor (Label).

Select the label type from the Type Selector. Justification may be adjusted in the Format panel

by selecting the options for vertical and horizontal alignment. To place the tag, click anywhere in

the drawing area. Place the cursor, for example, at the point where two reference planes meet in a

generic model tag template. The dialogue box for editing a label appears. The label parameters

may be edited in the editor.

Dimensions

To get the distance between two points on a drawing, use a linear dimension. To add annotations,

use the Dimensions panel's Annotate tab (Linear). To find a reference point on an element, place

the cursor at the intersection of two references, such as the joint between two walls, such as a

wall. The reference point indicates whether or not the dimension may be placed at that location.

By hitting Tab, the user may navigate between intersecting reference locations.

To specify the source, click here. Click where you want the next reference point to be located

using the mouse. A dimension line emerges when the user moves the pointer. The consumer has

the option to choose as many references as they like in the future. Press the Spacebar to align the

measurement to the vertical or horizontal axis after choosing a second reference point. To click,

move your mouse away from the last element and click after you have reached the final reference

point. The measurement is shown on the screen.

Region

If users want to add a filled region to an annotation family, they may use the Filled Region tool

to do so. The next steps will show, how to fill an area in your model. Each step will be different

based on what your design goal is. Select the Region from the drop-down menu on the Annotate

tab of the Detail panel (Filled Region). Select a boundary line style from the Line Styles drop-

down menu in the Modify | Create Filled Region Boundary tab Line Style panel. Use the drawing

tools in the Draw panel to create a rough sketch of the area. Users may, for example, draw a

square area. Sketching has additional information about the tools available for creating sketches.

On the Properties panel, click Edit Type, and then choose a fill for the Fill Pattern attribute to

give the area a fill pattern. Alter the value of the Subcategory property on the Properties palette

to change the line style for the region lines. To finish editing the drawing, click the Finish Edit

Mode button.
Text

Additional text may be added above, below, to the left of, or the right of a permanent dimension

value. Select the dimension that users wish to change in the drawing area. To change the value of

a dimension, just double-click on it. The dialogue box for editing dimension text appears. Select

Use Actual Value from the Dimension Value drop-down menu. Dimension Values will now be

updated. In the Above, Below, Prefix, and/or Suffix text boxes, type the text user wishes to

appear there. Not all fields need text entry; just those you require must be filled in. Then click

OK to finish.
Location

Select the Manage tab. The location of the project's control panel. It is now possible to access the

Location Weather and Site dialogue box. Alternatively, the Sun Settings dialogue box may be

used to reach this window. Select the Location option from the drop-down menu. Select one of

the options for Define Location from the drop-down menu: Internet Mapping Service is a service

that allows you to map out the internet. When a user's computer is connected to the Internet, this

option shows an interactive map via the Google Maps TM mapping service, which is available

for free. When no other project location is provided, the location is designated as "Default" and

is set to the longitude and latitude of the major city chosen by Revit Architecture as the user

locale. Please keep in mind that, as its name suggests, the Internet Mapping Service is

completely dependent on a functioning Internet connection to operate properly. Users may still

define a project location using this technique even when Internet connectivity is absent; however,

the associated longitude and latitude for the location will remain unset until after Internet service
is restored. The default city list is shown below. This function displays a list of significant cities

from which you may choose a place. Until the user specifies a different project location, the

location is defined as Default> and is set to the longitude and latitude of the main city provided

by Revit Architecture for the user's locale until the user specifies otherwise. When it comes to

HVAC sizing, the Default City List choice is suggested. There is no need for an Internet

connection. One of the following techniques may be used to provide the project's location:

Internet Mapping Service or Default City List To proceed, click OK.

Manage

The Manage tab provides access to all of your project standards and other settings via several

tools. On this tab, the user will also discover the Design Options and Phasing tools, among other

things. Additional options, such as Review Warnings and Select By ID, may be found on the

Manage page and will aid in the smooth operation of the user's project as well.
Object Styles, which can be found on the Manage tab, is one of the most essential settings that

you will utilize throughout your project. By selecting this option, the user will be able to adjust

the global visibility settings for almost everything in the project, including how it projects, how it

cuts, and the color and pen weight associated with everything.

Wall detail

Walls, like the other fundamental components of a building model, are instances of preset system

family types, which reflect typical variations of wall function, composition, and thickness. Walls

are also instances of predefined system family types. By changing a wall's type attributes, users

may add or remove layers, split them into sections, and change the thickness or assigned material

of a wall, among other things. Adding walls to a building model is accomplished by clicking on

the Wall tool, choosing the appropriate wall type, and putting instances of that kind in either a

plan view or a three-dimensional view of the model. To put an instance, users must first choose

one of the draw tools from the ribbon and then either sketch the linear extents of the wall in the
drawing area or specify them by selecting an existing line, edge, or face from the existing

collection. The value of one of the wall's instance values, Location Line, determines the wall's

position relative to the route you draw or the existing element you choose. The value of this

instance property determines the wall's position relative to the path you sketch or the existing

element you select. After placing a wall in a design, users may customize it by adding sweeps or

reveals, editing the profile of the wall, and inserting hosted components such as doors and

windows. User's should keep in mind that after building walls, they may wish to audit files so

that Revit may examine data structures and fix any issues that are discovered inside the model.

To audit, a project file first opens the project and then chooses the Audit option from the Open

dialogue box.

Wall location line

The Location Line property of a wall defines which of the wall's vertical planes is used to

position the wall in respect to the route users sketch or otherwise describe in the drawing area by

specifying which of the wall's vertical planes is utilized. Using compound walls that connect,

users may precisely position them concerning a specific material layer of interest, such as the

concrete masonry units, while building up a compound wall.

Setting the Wall Location Line (with Video)

The following planes may be selected, regardless of the wall type, either on the Options Bar

(before putting the wall) or on the Properties palette (before or after placing the wall): regardless

of the wall type

The centerline of the wall (default)

The Centerline is at the heart of everything.

The face of the finish: exterior

The face of the finish: inside

The face of the core: the outside

The face of the core: the inside

Note: Specifically, the core of a wall refers to the primary structural layer or layers of a wall in

Revit language. In a simple brick wall, the Wall Centerline and Core Centerline planes would

coincide, while in a compound wall, the Wall Centerline and Core Centerline planes would most

likely vary. When users create a wall from left to right, the outside face (Finish Face: Exterior) is

automatically placed at the top of the wall by the program.

Default 3d
All components of the building model are the same size independent of the camera's distance in

orthographic 3D views, which display the building model in a 3D perspective. Select a plan,

section, or elevation view from the menu bar. Select the View tab from the drop-down menu.

Create a panel with a 3D View drop-down menu. Select the Manage tab. Views panel is a section

of a website that displays information about the views of other people. Select the Perspective

choice from the Options Bar and click OK. The camera should be placed by clicking once in the

drawing area, and the target point should be placed by clicking twice.

Note: To define the projection mode in existing views, right-click the ViewCube and choose

Orthographic from the context menu that appears.

The Project Browser shows an unnamed 3D version of the current project that was previously

opened. If a view with no name already exists in the project, the 3D tool opens the view that was

previously closed. The default 3D view may be renamed by right-clicking the view name in the

Project Browser and selecting Rename from the context menu. The project includes a copy of the

named 3D views. Once the default, the unnamed 3D view has been renamed, the following time

the 3D tool is invoked by the user, Revit launches a new nameless view by default. A section box

may be used to restrict the part of a 3D view that can be seen by the user. To position the camera

over the southeast corner of the model, Select the View tab from the drop-down menu. Create a

panel with a 3D View drop-down menu. The default 3D view is shown. This action positions the

camera above the southeast corner of the model, with the target positioned in the middle of the

ground level, as seen in the image below.

Elevation

Launch a plan view. Select the View tab. Make a panel Drop-down menu for elevation

(Elevation). The elevation symbol appears as the cursor. (Optional) Select a view type from the

list in the Type Selector, or click Edit Type to change an existing view type or create a new view

type. Place the elevation sign by moving the cursor near a wall and clicking. Users may adjust

the location of the arrowhead by pressing Tab while the pointer travels. The arrowhead is

designed to snap to perpendicular walls. Highlight the square shape of the elevation sign and

click to create various internal elevation views. As seen in the picture below, the elevation

symbol appears with check box choices for generating views.

Tip: Use the rotation control to align to angled components in the plan.

Select the checkboxes to indicate where you wish elevation views to be created.
To conceal the checkboxes, move your mouse away from the elevation symbol. To pick a

symbol, highlight an arrowhead on it. To see the clip plane, click the arrowhead once:

Elevation sign accompanied with a clip plane

Clip planes' endpoints snap and connect to walls. The width of the elevation may be adjusted by

dragging the blue controls. If the blue controls are not visible in the view, pick the clip plane and

go to the Modify Views tab. Element Properties in the Element panel. Select the Crop View

option in the Instance Properties window and click OK. Select the new elevation view in the

Project Browser. Elevation views are identified by a letter and a number, such as Elevation: 1 - a.

Section

Create a new section view by adding a section line and cropping the area around it.

Section Views are created in this video.

Open a plan, section, elevation, or detail view in your drawing program. Select the View tab

from the drop-down menu. A panel should be created (Section). (Optional) Using the Type

Selector, choose a view type from the drop-down menu, or click Edit Type to make changes to

an existing view type or create a new view type. To go across the model or family, start at the

beginning of the section and drag your mouse to the end. Users may snap a section line parallel

or perpendicular to a non-orthogonal datum or wall if the datum or wall is not orthogonal. In plan

views, the option of snapping to a wall is offered. When users conclude the section, press the

Enter key. The section line as well as the crop area are shown and may be chosen. Users may

resize the crop area by dragging the blue controls to the appropriate size. As a result, the depth of

the section view is adjusted appropriately. To leave the Section tool, click Modify or hit Esc on

your keyboard. The section view may be accessed by double-clicking the section header or by

selecting it from the Sections grouping in the Project Browser. When the design changes or when

the section line is changed, the section view is updated accordingly.

Section view properties

Each section contains type attributes for section tags, callout tags, and reference labels, all of

which are unique to that section. To customize the appearance of section tags and callout tags, go

to the Manage tab Settings panel Additional Settings drop-down (Callout Tags) or the Additional

Settings drop-down (Section Tags). When a section is designated as a reference section, the

Reference Label parameter specifies the text that will be shown next to the section bubble. Please

keep in mind that users cannot change the Detail Number or Sheet Number attributes for a

section. When a section view is added to a sheet, the values for these fields are automatically

filled in.
Navigation bar

The navigation bar offers access to navigation tools such as the View Cube and the Steering

Wheels, among other things. The navigation bar appears in the drawing area, along with one of

the sides of the current model's window, and maybe moved about with the mouse. By default, the

navigation bar is shown on the screen. The navigation bar contains tools that are relevant to the

currently active 2D or 3D view. To access a tool, click on its button in the navigation bar or

choose it from the drop-down list at the bottom of the page. To display or conceal the navigation

bar, choose or clear Navigation Bar from the View tab of the Windows panel User Interface

drop-down menu. The navigation bar provides access to the following tools for navigating the

site: Cube is being viewed. Model orientation is indicated by this value, which may be used to

realign the current view of the model. Orientation is indicated by this value.

Steering wheels are a kind of steering wheel. A collection of wheels that allow for quick

switching between different types of navigational instruments.

Active View may be panned. Users may move the active view around on a sheet by dragging the

pointer to pan the view around with their fingertip. This option is only accessible from a sheet's

active view if the sheet has been activated. For additional information, see Modify a Sheet's

View for more information.

Zoom. Magnification tools are a collection of navigational tools that allow you to magnify or

reduce the current view of a model.

3D mouse is a mouse that has three dimensions. Using a 3Dconnexion 3D mouse, you may

reorient and move across a model's perspective. This option is only accessible if a 3Dconnexion

3D mouse has been installed on the computer system.

Material apply

The Material Browser dialogue allows users to design a new material.

The most effective approach is to make a copy of an existing piece of content and then make

necessary changes to the name and other characteristics. A machinery model, as an example,

could include many steel components that are dull grey. For chrome-plated surfaces, users may

duplicate the steel material and then replace the grey look with a chrome appearance to produce

an appropriate material while maintaining the physical asset's original appearance. A new

material may be created from scratch in the absence of an equivalent source of the material. If

users choose this route they will have to do additional editing work like adding assets and

altering property values. To duplicate an existing substance to produce something new. To

access the Material Browser, go to the Manage tab and choose Materials from the Settings panel.

Then, in the Material Browser, choose the source material and open it in the Material Editor

panel by selecting one of the options below: Select the material from the list of project materials

if it's already in the current project. Select the item from the list of library resources and then

click Add - Edit at the right end of the material row. As a result, the content is now part of the

whole project. Click the Duplicate Selected Material drop-down option in the Material Browser

dialog's browser toolbar at the bottom. The new substance has the same name as the original, but

an extra number is added to the end of the name. The new material is added to the project's list of

materials in the Material Browser and may be seen in the Material Editor panel. The new

material's name, information, assets, and attributes may all be customized in the Material Editor

panel.

Tip: To quickly access options for renaming, duplicating, and other common materials

operations, right-click on a material in the Material Browser project materials list. To start from

scratch and develop a new substance. Log in and click on the Material Browser's Settings panel.

Materials.
Click on the browser toolbar in the Material Browser to bring up the menu for clicking.

Material Browser adds the material as Default New Material to the project's list of materials.

Replace the default material name with a descriptive one in the Material Editor window, above

the Assets list. To define a new material, enter more information, add assets, and modify

attributes as needed.

Minimize tab

Rearrange the ribbon's tabs and panels to meet the requirements of your users.

Customize the Ribbon User Interface in this Video!

Tabs may be removed from the ribbon by clicking the Remove Tabs button. This process may

only be carried out by users who have been permitted by their BIM manager.

To access the File Options window, go to the File menu and choose Options from the
Checkboxes under Tools and Analyses on the User Interface tabs to conceal the ribbon from

displaying those tabs will be cleared. To change the order in which tabs appear on the ribbon.

Drag the tab label with CTRL+D to the appropriate spot on the ribbon. Drag the panel label to

the new position on the ribbon if you wish to relocate the panel.

Copy, move, mirror

With the Mirror tool, users can flip any model element by drawing a line across it and utilizing it

as the mirror axis. It's up to you whether or not to use the mirror's axis as the primary axis.

Duplicate an element and flip its location all at once by using the Mirror tool. Mirroring a wall

across a reference plane, for example, causes it to flip the other way.

One of the following actions should be taken:

Choose the element you want to mirror, and then click either (Mirror - Pick Axis) or (Modify |

Element> Tab Modify Panel) on the Modify | Element> tab (Mirror - Draw Axis).

Simply choose one of these options: (Mirror - Pick Axis) or (Mirror - Draw Axis). Press Enter

once you've selected the element you want to reflect.

As a bonus, users have the option of selecting inserts like doors and windows without the hosts

associated with them. The mirror axis line may be selected by selecting Pick Mirror Axis from

the toolbar. Alternatively, they may use the Draw Mirror Axis option to make a temporary mirror

axis line. Clearing Copy from the Options Bar will allow you to move the chosen object instead

of creating a copy. To clear Copy from the Options Bar, use CTRL when users are in the Edit

mode. To create a mirror axis, choose or draw a line. Only a line or a plane may be selected as a

reference point for the cursor. users can't reflect anything around avoid. Revit repositions the

chosen element in opposition to the specified axis and moves or copies it.
View cost and estimation

When evaluating different construction choices, Revit options may be utilized to compare them

side by side. You may refine quantities and give them values for a fairly accurate materials cost

analysis by utilizing a realistic method based on real-world facts. Assume that you're living in a

modestly sized house, and utilize user-created tools to keep track of landscaping expenses. Also,

takeoffs from curtain wall components may be used as ornamental fences. In this tiny real-world

example, the same tools and methods can be used for particular approaches as well as generic

ones, allowing families to be swapped out quickly and interchangeably.

Schedule

Keys that automate the creation of new schedules may be added by users when a schedule is

built or modified. To see the current view, go to the View tab. Create a drop-down menu for

Schedules/Quantities in the Schedules panel. To schedule keys for a certain element category,

use the New Schedule dialogue.

Keys for scheduling appointments are located on the keyboard. The Key name is automatically

filled up by Revit. Here's the name that shows up in the instance attributes of the element: Enter

a different name if necessary. Click the OK button to confirm your action. Add the style's preset

fields to the Schedule Properties dialogue. Add finishing touches like ceiling, floor, and wall

paint, for instance. It is possible to schedule the values of fields or parameters in the chosen

category using keyboard shortcuts. The category may be expanded and new project

characteristics added.
In a key schedule, users cannot make use of common parameters. Click the OK button to confirm

your action. The important timetable starts. Go to the Modify Schedule/Quantities tab and make

the necessary changes. Add rows to the table using the Rows panel (Insert Data Row). The key's

value changes with each row. As an example, users who want to build a room key schedule may

establish key values for executive conference rooms, small conference rooms, big conference

rooms, executive offices, and so on. Each key-value should have the proper information filled in.

Schedule property

Set or edit a schedule's details. Users must define the information to put on the schedule and how

it should be displayed after specifying the schedule type they want. The Schedule Settings

window, which pops up automatically throughout the schedule construction process, is where

they set the schedule properties. Using the Project Browser's schedule name, you can then go to

this dialogue. Then select Edit in the Other category of the Properties menu for any of the

properties you want to change.

Detail of structure

These are the steps you should take for generating section and callout details on your own Revit

view. The design aims of the end-users may be different. They may also import drawings and

utilize this technique. To make use of the view generation tool, do one of the following actions:

To see the current view, go to the View tab. assemble a board (Callout). To see the current view,

go to the View tab. assemble a board (Section). Select Detail View: Detail from the Type

Selector.

Choose an acceptable detail scale in the Options Bar. Select Reference Other View from the

Reference panel's drop-down list to refer to another detail or drafting view. To easily find the

reference view name in a lengthy list of view names, put keywords in the Search box.) To

specify where the section will be cut, choose two points in the plan view. If users are using the
callout view, be sure to select the region they want to appear in the callout. Select Halftone from

the Display Mode drop-down menu on the Properties panel, and then click Ok. Halftoning model

elements in the callout view helps users distinguish between the basic model geometry and

further details.

Use a halftone roof, ceiling, and wall as the backdrop for this callout. For the backdrop, here's a

callout sample in halftone with structural components. To access the Annotate panel, choose the

Details tab and then click it (Detail Line). Draw along the halftone components' lines or include

them into your design as additional user detail. When users draw lines, the pointer automatically

focuses on the relevant part of the model in that particular view. Draw lines that give

construction information that is relevant to the project. Create filled areas if required. If you want

to display concrete, grass, or sealant, you may make an area for it. By selecting a different

Subcategory property value while drawing region lines, users can alter the line style in their

Properties palette. For example, they may desire the use of transparent lines to delineate the

region boundaries. Components for the detail should be included. See Creating a Component

Family of Details for more information.

Notes and symbols can be added if desired in the form of text notes and dimensions

Example of making a schedule

Add a list of building element components to the user's model as needed when building.

To see the current view, go to the View tab. Create a drop-down menu for Schedules/Quantities

in the Schedules panel.

Do the following in the New Schedule dialogue: From the drop-down menu, select a part type. In

the Name text box, you'll see a default name that they can modify if necessary. Choose from

among the Schedule construction elements.

Please keep in mind that users should not select the Schedule keys. Indicate the current phase of

the project. Click the OK button to confirm your action. Enter the schedule properties in the

Schedule Properties dialogue box to see them. Select the Fields option, and then click OK.

Remove unnecessary information from the schedule by performing a data filter. Sort and classify

the information. Create a schedule for yourself. Change the way the timetable looks. Click the

OK button to confirm your action. Only families that can be loaded may be included in multi-

category schedules. The categories that don't have the shared parameter chosen don't show up in

the schedule when you put it in a shared parameter.

Conclusion

Autodesk's platforms include AutoCAD and Revit, respectively. Revit provides a 3D plan, while

AutoCAD only provides a 2D plan. Revit may be used to coordinate all services, such as MEP

(Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) with the civil (Architectural and Interior), which in turn

solves all issues and allows for more efficient execution of work. It is typical to think of them as

competitors, even though they are both very strong engineering tools. Engineers may better

prepare for projects of any size and scope by using both software solutions. It is simpler to

collaborate on projects when using cloud computing capabilities, which allow for long-distance

cooperation and eliminate the burden of sharing project data through email or USB drives in the

newest versions of these applications. In contrast to AutoCAD, which is entirely concerned with

the analysis and design of the structure, Revit architecture is used to describe the many phases of

construction, such as the interior and placement of various materials and other instruments such

as doors, beds, and so on. Long-distance collaboration is made easier by the cloud computing
features featured in the most current versions of these programs, which also reduce the time and

effort required to share project files through email or USB drives, among other advantages.

There are some parallels between the two, although they are often used for reasons that are

completely different from one another. As an example, the construction industry often uses Revit

as a design tool. AutoCAD is typically the software of choice for more costly 2D designs; but, it

also includes 3D capabilities, which may be a great addition for some projects in specific

situations. Their functionality is significantly influenced by the modifications and workflow of

these apps. Because Revit takes a more integrated approach to both, it allows for a more efficient

workflow as well as the capacity to update modifications more quickly. In addition, a large

number of users have said that Revit is somewhat easier to use than AutoCAD, even though

AutoCAD has much more customizable features that enable users to tailor the UI precisely as

they want it to be. While AutoCAD requires manual modifications that take a long time, Revit

simplifies the process of making last-minute changes and alterations. Using AutoCAD is

straightforward, since it is available both as a web-based program and as a mobile application,

and it is compatible with both Windows and Mac computers. Microsoft's Windows operating

system is the only one with which Revit is compatible. As far as generating blueprints is

concerned, one may choose between AutoCAD and Revit, based on their demands, available

hardware, and design requirements.

Recommendations

Because Revit is a Building Information Modeling technology, it is advantageous in the

planning, design, construction, and operation of new structures (BIM). In addition, having a

Revit model makes maintenance and future upgrades much simpler to perform once the project is

completed. In proportion to the size of the project, the benefits of using Revit become more
apparent: Even a little design change may need the modification of hundreds of 2D floor plans

and elevations when only AutoCAD is used in the development process. Because views in Revit

are automatically updated, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers (MEP engineers) may

focus on upgrading the building's systems. Design modifications and disputes are handled

automatically in the background by Revit, which is a software program that runs in the

background of the computer.

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