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To take full advantage of Building Information Modeling, the Autodesk® Revit® Structure Fundamentals student guide. Teaches you Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Autodesk Revit. Shows you how to create, document and print parametric models. Autodesk Revit Architecture , Covering all of the major techniques, this book uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate.
 
 

 

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This learning guide is intended to introduce you to the user interface and the basic building components of the software that makes it a powerful and flexible structural modeling tool. The goal is to familiarize you with the tools required to create, modify, analyze, and document the parametric model. The examples and practices are designed to take the students through the basics of a full structural project, from linking in an architectural model to construction documents.

Topics Covered Introduction to the Autodesk Revit software Basic drawing and editing tools Setting up levels and grids Working with views Starting a structural project based on a linked architectural model Adding structural columns and walls Adding foundations and structural slabs Structural reinforcement Beams, trusses, and framing systems Analytical models and placing loads Project practices to reinforce learning Construction documents Annotating construction documents Detailing and Scheduling Prerequisites Access to the version of the software.

The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions. This guide introduces the fundamental skills in learning how to use the Autodesk R Revit R Structure software. It is highly recommended that you have experience and knowledge in structural design and its terminology. ASCENT’s team is comprised of courseware developers, engineers, instructional designers, and technical writers who work together to create training solutions that work for our clients.

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Read more Read less. Customer reviews. You work in 2D in plan views and in 3D in non-plan views. You work in 3D almost all of the time, even when you are using what looks like a flat view. You work in 2D in plan and section views and in 3D in isometric views. What is the purpose of the Project Browser? It enables you to browse through the building project, similar to a walk through. It is the interface for managing all of the files that are required to create the complete architectural model of the building.

It manages multiple Autodesk Revit projects as an alternative to using Windows Explorer. It is used to access and manage the views of the project. Which part s of the interface changes according to the command you are using? Select all that apply. Ribbon b. View Control Bar c. Options Bar d.

Properties Palette 4. The difference between Type Properties and Properties the ribbon location is shown in Figure is… a. Properties stores parameters that apply to the selected individual element s.

Type Properties stores parameters that impact every element of the same type in the project. Properties stores the location parameters of an element. Type Properties stores the size and identity parameters of an element.

Properties only stores parameters of the view. Type Properties stores parameters of model components. When you start a new project, how do you specify the base information in the new file? Transfer the base information from an existing project. Select the right template for the task. The Autodesk Revit software automatically extracts the base information from imported or linked file s. What is the main difference between a view made using Default 3D View and a view made using Camera?

Use Default 3D View for exterior views and Camera for interiors. Default 3D View creates a static image and a Camera view is live and always updated. Default 3D View is isometric and a Camera view is perspective. Default 3D View is used for the overall building and a Camera view is used for looking in tight spaces.

Using these tools with drawing aids helps you to place and modify elements to create accurate building models. Learning Objectives in this Chapter Sketch linear elements such as walls, beams, and pipes. Ease the placement of elements by incorporating drawing aids, such as alignment lines, temporary dimensions, permanent dimensions, and snaps. Place Reference Planes as temporary guide lines.

Use techniques to select and filter groups of elements. Modify elements using a contextual tab, Properties, temporary dimensions, and controls. Move, copy, rotate, and mirror elements and create array copies in linear and radial patterns.

Align, trim, and extend elements with the edges of other elements. Split linear elements anywhere along their length. Offset elements to create duplicates a specific distance away from the original. As you are working, several features called drawing aids display, as shown in Figure They help you to create designs quickly and accurately. These tools work with both 3D and 2D elements in the software.

Page 2 of 46 Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals Figure Draw Tools Many linear elements such as walls, beams, ducts, pipes, and conduits are modeled using the tools on the contextual tab on the Draw panel, as shown for walls in Figure Other elements such as floors, ceilings, roofs, and slabs have boundaries that are sketched using many of the same tools.

Draw tools are also used when you create details or schematic drawings. Two methods are available: Draw the element using a geometric form Pick an existing element such as a line, face, or wall as the basis for the new element’s geometry and position. Note The exact tools vary according to the element being modeled. How To: Create Linear Elements 1. Start the command you want to use. Select points to define the elements. Note You can change from one Draw tool shape to another in the middle of a command.

Finish the command using one of the standard methods: Click Modify. Press twice. Note Different options display according to the type of element that is selected or the command that is active. Chain: Controls how many segments are created in one process. If this option is not selected, the Line and Arc tools only create one segment at a time.

If it is selected, you can continue adding segments until you press or select the command again. Offset: Enables you to enter values so you can create linear elements at a specified distance from the selected points or element. Radius: Enables you to enter values when using a radial tool or to add a radius to the corners of linear elements as you sketch them. Figure Draw Tools Line Draws a straight line defined by the first and last points. If Chain is enabled, you can continue selecting end points for multiple segments.

Rectangle Draws a rectangle defined by two opposing corner points. You can adjust the dimensions after selecting both points. Inscribed Polygon Draws a polygon inscribed in a hypothetical circle with the number of sides specified in the Options Bar. Circumscribed Draws a polygon circumscribed around a hypothetical circle with the number of sides specified in the Options Bar. Polygon Circle Draws a circle defined by a center point and radius. Start-EndRadius Arc Draws a curve defined by a start, end, and radius of the arc.

The outside dimension shown is the included angle of the arc. The inside dimension is the radius. Center-ends Arc Draws a curve defined by a center, radius, and included angle. The selected point of the radius also defines the start point of the arc.

Tangent End Arc Draws a curve tangent to another element. Select an end point for the first point, but do not select the intersection of two or more elements.

Then select a second point based on the included angle of the arc. Fillet Arc Draws a curve defined by two other elements and a radius. Because it is difficult to select the correct radius by clicking, this command automatically moves to edit mode.

Select the dimension and then modify the radius of the fillet. Spline Draws a spline curve based on selected points. The curve does not actually touch the points Model and Detail Lines only. Ellipse Draws an ellipse from a primary and secondary axis Model and Detail Lines only.

Partial Ellipse Draws only one side of the ellipse, l ke an arc. A partial ellipse also has a primary and secondary axis Model and Detail Lines only. Pick Lines Use this option to select existing linear elements in the project.

This is useful when you start the project from an imported 2D drawing. Pick Face Use this option to select the face of a 3D massing element walls and 3D views only. Pick Walls Use this option to select an existing wall in the project to be the basis for a new sketch line floors, ceilings, etc.

Drawing Aids Page 4 of 46 Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals As soon as you start sketching or placing elements, three drawing aids display, as shown in Figure Alignment lines Temporary dimensions Snaps These aids are available with most modeling and many modification commands.

Figure Alignment lines display as soon as you select your first point. They help keep lines horizontal, vertical, or at a specified angle. They also line up with the implied intersections of walls and other elements. Hold to force the alignments to be orthogonal 90 degree angles only. Temporary dimensions display to help place elements at the correct length, angle and location. You can type in the dimension and then move the cursor until you see the dimension you want, or you can place the element and then modify the dimension as required.

The length and angle increments shown vary depending on how far in or out the view is zoomed. Hint: Temporary Dimensions and Permanent Dimensions Temporary dimensions disappear as soon as you finish adding elements. If you want to make them permanent, select the control shown in Figure Figure Snaps are key points that help you reference existing elements to exact points when modeling, as shown in Figure Figure When you move the cursor over an element, the snap symbol displays.

Each snap location type displays with a different symbol. The Snaps dialog box enables you to set which snap points are active, and set the dimension increments displayed for temporary dimensions both linear and angular. Keyboard shortcuts for each snap can be used to override the automatic snapping.

Temporary overrides only affect a single pick, but can be very helpful when there are snaps nearby other than the one you want to use. Figure Using Dimensions as Drawing Aids Dimensions are a critical part of construction documents that can also help you create the elements in your model. There are a Page 6 of 46 Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals variety of dimension types, but the most useful is Aligned Dimension with the Individual References option.

Select the elements in order. To position the dimension string, click a point at the location where you want it to display, ensuring that the string is not overlapping anything else, as shown in Figure Hint: Setting Dimensions Equal Using dimensions while you are modeling enables you to set a string of dimensions so that they are equal. Doing this updates the model elements, such as the location of windows in a wall, as shown in Figure Figure Figure Reference Planes As you develop designs in the Autodesk Revit software, there are times when you need lines to help you define certain locations.

You can sketch reference planes displayed as dashed green lines and snap to them whenever you need to line up elements. For the example shown in Figure , the lighting fixtures in the reflected ceiling plan are placed using reference planes.

Figure Reference planes display in associated views because they are infinite planes, and not just lines. You can name Reference planes by clicking on and typing in the text box, as shown in Figure Figure If you sketch a reference pane in Sketch Mode used with floors and similar elements , it does not display once the sketch is finished. Reference planes can have different line styles if they have been defined in the project.

In Properties, select a style from the Subcategory list. The Autodesk Revit software was designed to make such changes quickly and efficiently. You can change an element using the following methods, as shown in Figure Type Selector enables you to specify a different type. Properties enables you to modify the information parameters associated with the selected elements. The contextual tab in the ribbon contains the Modify commands and element-specific tools. Temporary dimensions enable you to change the element’s dimensions or position.

Controls enable you to drag, flip, lock, and rotate the element. Shape handles not shown enable you to drag elements to modify their height or length. Page 8 of 46 Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals Figure To delete an element, select it and press , right-click and select Delete, or in the Modify panel, click Delete.

Working with Controls and Shape Handles When you select an element, various controls and shape handles display depending on the element and view. For example, in plan view you can use controls to drag the ends of a wall and change its orientation.

You can also drag the wall ends in a 3D view, and you can also use the arrow shape handles to change the height of the wall, as shown in Figure If you hover the cursor over the control or shape handle, a tool tip displays showing its function. Hint: Editing Temporary Dimensions Temporary dimensions automatically link to the closest wall. To change this, drag the Witness Line control as shown in Figure to connect to a new reference.

You can also click on the control to toggle between justifications in the wall. The new location of a temporary dimension for an element is remembered as long as you are in the same session of the software. Page 9 of 46 Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals Figure Page 10 of 46 Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals Figure Selecting Multiple Elements Once you have selected at least one element, hold and select another item to add it to a selection set.

To remove an element from a selection set, hold and select the element. If you click and drag the cursor to window around elements, you have two selection options, as shown in Figure If you drag from left to right, you only select the elements completely inside the window. If you drag from right to left, you select elements both inside and crossing the window. Page 11 of 46 Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals Figure If several elements are on or near each other, press to cycle through them before you click.

If there are elements that might be linked to each other, such as walls that are connected, pressing selects the chain of elements. You can also right-click in the view window with nothing selected and select Select Previous. Figure Hint: Measuring Tools When modifying a model, it is useful to know the distance between elements.

Measure Between Two References – Select two elements and the measurement displays. Measure Along An Element – Select the edge of a linear element and the total length displays. Use to select other elements and then click to measure along all of them, as shown in Figure Page 12 of 46 Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals Figure Figure References include any snap point, wall lines, or other parts of elements such as door center lines.

Filtering Selection Sets When multiple element categories are selected, the Multi-Select contextual tab opens in the ribbon. This gives you access to all of the Modify tools, and the Filter command. The Filter command enables you to specify the types of elements to select. For example, you might only want to select columns, as shown in Figure Select everything in the required area.

The Filter dialog box opens, as Note The Filter dialog box displays all types of elements in the original selection. Click Check None to clear all of the options or Check All to select all of the options. You can also select or clear individual categories as required. Click OK. The selection set is now limited to the elements you specified. The number of elements selected displays on the right end of the status bar and in the Properties palette. Clicking Filter in the Status Bar also opens the Filter dialog box.

Hint: Selection Options You can control how the software selects specific elements in a project by toggling Selection Options on and off on the Status Bar, as shown in Figure Alternatively, in any tab on the ribbon, expand the Select panel’s title and select the option.

When it is toggled off you cannot select them when using Modify or Move. Select underlay elements: When toggled on, you can select underlay elements. When toggled off, you cannot select them when using Modify or Move. Select pinned elements: When toggled on, you can selected pinned elements.

Select elements by face: When toggled on you can select elements such as the floors or walls in an elevation by selecting the interior face or selecting an edge. When toggled off, you can only select elements by selecting an edge. Drag elements on selection: When toggled on, you can hover over an element, select it, and drag it to a new location. When toggled off, the Crossing or Box select mode starts when you press and drag, even if you are on top of an element.

Once elements have been selected they can still be dragged to a new location. Note Estimated time for completion: 10 minutes In this practice you will use a variety of ways to select elements, use the Filter dialog box to only select one type of element, select only elements of one type in the view, and use the Type Selector to change the type.

You will then modify element locations using temporary dimensions as shown in Figure Figure Task 1: Select elements 1. Open the project Practice-Model-Select-M. Select a point just outside the upper left corner of the building. Hold the mouse button and drag a window toward the lower right corner, as shown in Figure Select a second point. All of the elements inside the window are selected and those outside the window are not selected.

Select two points from just outside the upper right corner of the building to the lower left corner, as shown in Figure All of the elements inside and touching the window are selected. In the Status Bar, click Filter. In the Filter dialog box shown in Figure , review the selected element categories. Note The numbers here and in the next steps might be slightly different depending on your selection set.

Figure 8. Click Check None. Select only the Structural Columns category and click OK. The total number of Structural Columns in the selection set displays in the Status Bar as shown in Figure In Properties, the display indicates that multiple Families are selected. Click in empty space to clear the selection. Zoom in on the lower left corner of the building and select one Structural Column as shown in Figure In the Type Selector, the column name and type are displayed as shown in Figure The total number of this type of column displays in the Status Bar by Filter and in Properties.

The view regenerates and the selected columns are updated to the new type. Press to release the selection set. Task 2: Using temporary dimensions 1. Zoom out to see the entire building. Select Grid C. If the temporary dimensions are not displayed, in the Options Bar, click Activate Dimensions.

The temporary dimensions are automatically connected to the closest structural elements. Use the Move Witness Line controls on the temporary dimensions and move them to the nearest grid lines as shown in Figure Click Make this temporary dimension line permanent.

Page 19 of 46 Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals 7. Click in empty space to release the selection. The new dimensions are now part of the view. Select Grid C again. Click Activate Dimensions, if required. Select the lower dimension text and change it to mm as shown in Figure The model regenerates and the percentage of completion is displayed in the Status Bar as shown in Figure This change is being made to the grid and throughout the model, wherever elements touch the grid.

Save and close the project. Additional modifying tools can be used with individual elements or any selection of elements. Other tools are covered later. For most modify commands, you can either select the elements and start the command, or start the command, select the elements, and press to finish the selection and move to the next step in the command. Page 20 of 46 Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals Figure Moving and Copying Elements The Move and Copy commands enable you to select the element s and move or copy them from one place to another.

You can use alignment lines, temporary dimensions, and snaps to help place the elements, as shown in Figure Hint: Nudge Nudge enables you to move an element in short increments. When an element is selected, you can press one of the four arrow keys to move the element in that direction. The distance the element moves depends on how far in or out you are zoomed. Select the elements you want to move or copy.

In the Modify panel, click Move or Copy. A boundary box displays around the selected elements. Select a move start point on or near the element. Use alignment lines and temporary dimensions to help place the elements. When you are finished, you can start another modify command using the elements that remain selected, or switch back to Modify to end the command.

If you start the Move command and hold , the elements are copied. Constrain Restricts the movement of the cursor to horizontal or vertical, or along the axis of an item that is at an angle. This keeps you from selecting a point at an angle by mistake.

Constrain is off by default. Disjoin Breaks any connections between the elements being moved and other elements. If Disjoin is on, the elements move separately. If it is Move only off, the connected elements also move or stretch. Disjoin is off by default. Multiple Enables you to make multiple copies of one selection.

Multiple is off by default. Page 21 of 46 Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals Copy only These commands only work in the current view, not between views or projects. Hint: Pinning Elements If you do not want elements to be moved, you can pin them in place, as shown in Figure Select the elements and in the Modify tab, in the Modify panel, click Pin.

Pinned elements can be copied, but not moved. If you try to delete a pinned element, a warning dialog displays reminding you that you must unpin the element before the command can be started. Rotating Elements The Rotate command enables you to rotate selected elements around a center point or origin.

You can use alignment lines, temporary dimensions, and snaps to help specify the center of rotation and the angle. You can also create copies of the element as it is being rotated.

How To: Rotate Elements 1. Select the element s you want to rotate. In the Modify panel, click Rotate or type the shortcut RO. The center of rotation is automatically set to the center of the element or group of elements, as shown on the top in Figure To change the center of rotation as shown on the bottom in Figure , use the following: Drag the Center of Rotation control to a new point. In the Options Bar, next to Center of rotation, click Place and use snaps to move it to a new location.

Press to select the center of rotation and click to move it to a new location. Note To start the Rotate command with a prompt to select the center of rotation, select the elements first and type R3. In the Options Bar, specify if you want to make a Copy select Copy , type an angle in the Angle field as shown in Figure , and press. You can also specify the angle on screen using temporary dimensions. Figure 5. The rotated element s remain highlighted, enabling you to start another command using the same selection, or click Modify to finish.

The Disjoin option breaks any connections between the elements being rotated and other elements. If Disjoin is on selected , the elements rotate separately. If it is off cleared , the connected elements also move or stretch, as shown in Figure Disjoin is toggled off by default. Figure Mirroring Elements The Mirror command enables you to mirror elements about an axis defined by a selected element, as shown in Figure , or by selected points.

Select the element s to mirror. This prompts you to select an element as the Axis of Reflection mirror line. This prompts you to select two points to define the axis about which the elements mirror. The new mirrored element s remain highlighted, enabling you to start another command, or return to Modify to finish. By default, the original elements that were mirrored remain. To delete the original elements, clear the Copy option in the Options Bar.

Hint: Scale The Autodesk Revit software is designed with full-size elements. Therefore, not much should be scaled. For example, scaling a wall increases its length but does not impact the width, which is set by the wall type.

However, you can use reference planes, images, and imported files from other programs. Scale in Creating Linear and Radial Arrays The Array command creates multiple copies of selected elements in a linear or radial pattern, as shown in Figure For example, you can array a row of columns to create a row of evenly spaced columns on a grid, or array a row of parking spaces.

The arrayed elements can be grouped or placed as separate elements. Note A linear array creates a straight line pattern of elements, while a radial array creates a circular pattern around a center point. Select the element s to array. In the Modify panel, click Array or type the shortcut AR.

In the Options Bar, click Linear. Specify the other options as required. Page 24 of 46 Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals 5. Select a start point and an end point to set the spacing and direction of the array.

The array is displayed. If Group and Associate is selected, you are prompted again for the number of items, as shown in Figure Type a new number or click on the screen to finish the command. To make a linear array in two directions, you need to array one direction first, select the arrayed elements, and then array them again in the other direction.

Group and Associate Creates an array group element out of all arrayed elements. Groups can be selected by selecting any elements in the group. Number Specifies how many instances you want in the array.

Move To: 2nd specifies the distance or angle between the center points of the two elements. Last specifies the overall distance or angle of the entire array. Constrain Restricts the direction of the array to only vertical or horizontal Linear only.

Angle Specifies the angle Radial only. Center of rotation Specifies a location for the origin about which the elements rotate Radial only.

In the Modify panel, click Array. In the Options Bar, click Radial. Drag Center of Rotation or use Place to the move the center of rotation to the appropriate location, as shown in Figure Note Remember to set the Center of Rotation control first, because it is easy to forget to move it before specifying the angle. In the Options Bar, type an angle and press , or specify the rotation angle by selecting points on the screen.

Modifying Array Groups When you select an element in an array that has been grouped, you can change the number of instances in the array, as shown in Figure For radial arrays you can also modify the distance to the center. Open the project Practice-Model-Editing-M. Select Grid A and the structural column that is at the intersection.

Hint: hold to select more than one element. In the Options Bar, select Multiple, as shown in Figure Pick a point anywhere along the grid line for the start point. Move the cursor down below the grid line and type mm. Create two more copies which are mm apart for a total of four horizontal grid lines.

Click Modify to exit the command. Select Grid 1 and the four columns along Grid 1. Copy the elements to the right at a distance of mm until you have a total of four vertical grid lines with the associated columns.

Renumber the grid lines as shown in Figure Zoom in on column A1. Select the column but not the grid line. Move and move it mm to the left as Figure Save the project.

Task 2: Rotate elements 1. Select Grid 1. In the Options Bar, click Place and select the midpoint of column D1 as the center of rotation. To start rotating, select the intersection of grid lines A1. To finish rotating, select the midpoint of the column you moved earlier as shown in Figure Select column A1 and click Rotate. The center point is in the correct location. For the start angle, select a point to the right along Grid A as shown in Figure For the second angle, select a point along Grid 1, as shown on the left in Figure The column is now rotated perpendicular to the angle of Grid 1 as shown on the right in Figure Repeat the process for the rest of the columns along Grid 1.

Task 3: Mirror elements 1. Delete Grid 4 and its columns. You are going to mirror Grid 1 and its columns to this place. Draw a vertical line between Grid 2 and Grid 3 and use temporary dimensions to set the distances from each grid to mm as shown in Figure , and click Modify to end. Select Grid 1 and all of the columns in the grid.

To select multiple elements, draw a window around the group or hold as you select. Select the vertical reference plane that you created earlier as shown in Figure Renumber the new grid line to 4. Task 4: Array elements 1. Select column A3. Click Copy and copy column A3 to the right by mm. The new column is selected. A Warning box opens. This issue is corrected in later steps. Relocate the center of the array by dragging In the Options Bar, set the Angle to and press.

The new columns display along the arc with the number still selected as shown in Figure Change the number to 6. Move the elevation marker out of the way.

In the Draw panel, click Grid. Pick Lines. Move the cursor over the area of the array as shown in Figure When an arc displays, select it. Click Modify. Drag the grid bubbles down past the columns and rename the new grid A.

Figure Aligning Elements The Align command enables you to line up one element with another, as shown in Figure Most Autodesk Revit elements can be aligned. For example, you can line up the tops of windows with the top of a door, or line up furniture with a wall. Figure How To: Align Elements 1. Select a line or point on the element that is going to remain stationary. For walls, press to select the correct wall face. Select a line or point on the element to be aligned.

The second element moves into alignment with the first one. The Align command works in all model views, including parallel and perspective 3D views. Page 34 of 46 Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals You can lock alignments so that the elements move together if either one is moved.

Once you have created the alignment, a padlock is displayed. Click on the padlock to lock it, as shown in Figure Note Locking elements enlarges the size of the project file, so use this option carefully. Figure Select Multiple Alignment to select multiple elements to align with the first element. You can also hold to make multiple alignments. For walls, you can specify if you want the command to prefer Wall centerlines, Wall faces, Center of core, or Faces of core, as shown in Figure The core refers to the structural members of a wall as opposed to facing materials, such as sheet rock.

Figure Splitting Linear Elements The Split Element command enables you to break a linear element at a specific point. You can use alignment lines, snaps, and temporary dimensions to help place the split point. After you have split the linear element, you can use other editing commands to modify the two parts, or change the type of one part, as shown with walls in Figure Note You can split walls in plan, elevation or 3D views.

The Split Element command works with structural columns and framing elements. The command respects connections, justifications, and other settings. Move the cursor to the point you want to split and select the point. Repeat for any additional split locations. Modify the elements that were split, as required. Page 35 of 46 Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals The Delete Inner Segment option is used when you select two split points along a linear element.

When the option is selected, the segment between the two split points is automatically removed. An additional option, Split with Gap , splits the linear element at the point you select as shown in Figure , but also creates a Joint Gap specified in the Options Bar.

Note This command is typically used with structural precast slabs. When selecting elements to trim, click the part of the element that you want to keep. The opposite part of the line is then trimmed.

Select the first linear element on the side you want to keep. Select the second linear element on the side you want to keep, as shown in Figure Select the cutting or boundary edge. Select the linear element to be trimmed or extended, as shown in Figure Select the linear elements that you want to trim or extend by selecting one at a time, or by using a crossing window, as shown in Figure For trimming, select the side you want to keep.

You can click in an empty space to clear the selection and select another cutting edge or boundary. Figure Offsetting Elements The Offset command is an easy way of creating parallel copies of linear elements at a specified distance, as shown in Figure Walls, beams, braces, and lines are among the elements that can be offset.

If you offset a wall that has a door or window embedded in it, the elements are copied with the offset wall. Page 37 of 46 Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals Figure The offset distance can be set by typing the distance Numerical method shown in Figure or by selecting points on the screen Graphical method. If this option is not selected, the Offset command moves the element the set offset distance. In the Options Bar, select the Numerical option.

In the Options Bar, type the required distance in the Offset field. Move the cursor over the element you want to offset. A dashed line previews the offset location. Move the cursor to flip the sides, as required. Click to create the offset. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to offset other elements by the same distance, or to change the distance for another offset.

With the Numerical option, you can select multiple connected linear elements for offsetting. Hover the cursor over an element and press until the other related elements are highlighted.

Select the element to offset all of the elements at the same time. Start the Offset command. In the Options Bar, select Graphical. Select the linear element to offset. Select two points that define the distance of the offset and which side to apply it. You can type an override in the temporary dimension for the second point. Page 38 of 46 Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals Most linear elements connected at a corner automatically trim or extend to meet at the offset distance, as shown in Figure Note Estimated time for completion: 10 minutes In this practice you will use Split and Trim to clean up existing walls in a project.

You will then offset the entire foundation from the centerline, as shown in Figure , where it can support an architectural brick facade. Figure Task 1: Split and trim elements 1. Open the project Practice-Model-Modify-M. Select the horizontal foundation wall on Grid line A. Page 39 of 46 Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals 3. Select the intersection of the reference plane and the foundation wall along Student Guide A as shown in Figure Select the horizontal wall as shown in Figure Remember to select the side of the wall that you want to keep.

Select the curved wall. The walls are trimmed as shown in Figure If the Reset analytical model warning opens, close it. Repeat the process on the other end. Hover the cursor over one of the foundation walls but do not select the wall.

The blue alignment line should display on the inside of the wall but outside of the student guide line. All of the foundation walls are selected as shown in Figure Once all of the walls are highlighted and the blue alignment line displays on the outside of the grid line, select a point. The foundation is offset from the grid line as shown in Figure Press to finish the command.

Save and close the model. What is the purpose of an alignment line? Displays when the new element you are placing or modeling is aligned with the grid system. Page 41 of 46 Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals b.

Indicates that the new element you are placing or modeling is aligned with an existing object. Displays when the new element you are placing or modeling is aligned with a selected tracking point. Indicates that the new element is aligned with true north rather than project north. When you are modeling not editing a linear element, how do you edit the temporary dimension, as that shown in Figure ?

Select the temporary dimension and enter a new value. Type a new value and press. How do you select all structural column types, but no other elements in a view?

In the Project Browser, select the Structural Column category. Select all of the objects in the view and use d. Select one structural column, and click Filter to clear the other categories. Select Multiple in the ribbon. What are the two methods for starting Move or Copy? Start the command first and then select the objects, or select the objects and then start the command.

Start the command from the Modify tab, or select the object and then select Move or Copy from the shortcut menu. Start the command from the Modify tab, or select the objects and select Auto-Move.

Where do you change the wall type for a selected wall, as shown in Figure ? Select the dynamic control next to the selected wall and select a new type in the drop-down list. In Properties, select a new type in the Type Selector drop-down list.

Both Rotate and Array with Radial have a center of rotation that defaults to the center of the element or group of elements you have selected. How do you move the center of rotation to another point as shown in Figure ?

Select the center of rotation and drag it to a new location. In the Options Bar, click Place and select the new point. Which command would you use to remove part of a wall?

Split Element b. Wall Joins c. Cut Geometry d. Demolish 8. Which of the following are ways in which you can create additional parallel walls, as shown in Figure ?

Select an existing wall, right-click and select Create Offset. Use the Offset tool in the Modify tab. Page 43 of 46 Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals c. Select an existing wall, hold and drag the wall to a new location.

Use the Wall tool and set an offset in the Options Bar. Which command do you use if you want two walls that are not touching to come together, as shown in Figure ? Edit Wall Joins b. Join Geometry d. Link Revit models into the project so that you can design the structural project.

Add levels to define floor to floor heights and other vertical references. Copy and monitor elements from linked Revit models so that you know when changes have been made.

Run Coordination Reviews to identify changes between the current project and any linked models. In addition, many renovation projects start with existing 2D drawings. Instead of redrawing from scratch, link or import the CAD file as shown in Figure and trace over it in the Autodesk Revit software.

DWG and. DXF, Microstation. SAT, and Sketchup. SKP files. Figure Linking vs. Importing Linked files: Become part of the project, but are still connected to the original file. Use them if you expect the original file to change. The link is automatically updated when you open the project. Imported files: Become part of the project and are not connected to the original file.

Use them if you know that the original file is not going to change. Open the view into which you want to link or import the file.

For a 2D file, this should be a 2D view. For a 3D file, open a 3D view. Select a file format in the Files of Type drop-down list to limit the files that are displayed. Set the other options as outlined below. This is especially useful if you are working with a 2D floor plan that you only need to have in one view. Colors Specify the color settings. Typical Autodesk Revit projects are mainly black and white.

However, other software frequently uses color. You can Invert the original colors, Preserve them, or change everything to Black and White.

Layers are in. DWG files, while levels are in. DGN files. Import units Select the units of the original file, as required. Auto-Detect works in most cases. It is selected by default. The default position is Auto-Origin to Origin. If linking the file, Auto-By Shared Coordinates is also available.