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Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Interface
Quick Access Toolbar
Access to commonly used commands, such as Open, Save, Undo, Redo, Dimension, 3D view
Application Menu
Access to file commands, settings and documents
Ribbon
Contains tools in a series of tabs and panels
The panel contain a variety of commands
When start a command, or select an element
Ribbon displays Modify|contextual tab
Options bar
Displays options that are related to the selected command or element
Properties palette
Make extensive modifications to views and elements
Parameters that can be set for individual element
Type Properties
Properties palette - Edit Type - Type Properties
Parameters that are common to all of the elements in a specific family
If you modify these parameters, all elements of the same type change
Project Browser
List the views that can be opened in the software
View Control bar
Control aspects of that view, such as Scale, Detail Level, Hide/ Isolaate Elements
Status bar
Provides information about current process
Application Menu
Ribbon
The panel contain a variety of commands
Ribbon displays Modify|contextual tab
Options bar
Properties palette
Parameters that can be set for individual element
Type Properties
Properties palette - Edit Type - Type Properties
If you modify these parameters, all elements of the same type change
Project Browser
View Control bar
Status bar
Terminology
Host
Build-in-place construction elements
They can standalone in the project
Such as Floors, Walls, Roofs, Ceilings, Stair, Ramps
Components
Elements that need to ne attached to host elements
Such as Doors, Windows, Railings
As well as stand alone items - Furniture , Equipment
Views
Display and manipulate the project
Such as Fkoor Plan, Ceiling Plan, Elevation, Section, Schedule, 3D view
Datum
Elements that define the project context
Such as Level, Grid, Reference Plane
Annotation
2D elements that are placed in views
Such as Dimension, Text, Tag, Symbol
They can standalone in the project
Such as Floors, Walls, Roofs, Ceilings, Stair, Ramps
Components
Elements that need to ne attached to host elements
Such as Doors, Windows, Railings
As well as stand alone items - Furniture , Equipment
Views
Display and manipulate the project
Such as Fkoor Plan, Ceiling Plan, Elevation, Section, Schedule, 3D view
Datum
Elements that define the project context
Such as Level, Grid, Reference Plane
Annotation
2D elements that are placed in views
Such as Dimension, Text, Tag, Symbol
Setting Up Levels
Levels define stories and other vertical heights (like roof or parapet)
Levels can create on either elevation or section view
Elements create on levels are constrain, if level moves, element will follow
Project Browser - Elevations (Building Elevation) - North
The project has 2 existing levels: Level 1 and Level 2
Zoom-in to the level name
Click on the level name and rename it to 1st Floor
Rename the corresponding views - Click Yes
Rename Level 2 to 2nd Floor, change the level height to 5450mm
Architecture tab > Datum panel > Level
Draw panel > Pick Lines
Options bar - Offset: 3650
Move the cursor to 2nd Floor
Make sure the offset dotted line is above the level
Continue creating level until total of 10 levels
Options bar - Clear the Make Plan View option, Height: 1220
Ceate 1 additional level above the highest level
This level does not need a plan view
Click Modify to end the command
Rename the top level to Parapet, the level below to Roof
Continue to rename the other level to 3rd Floor, 4 Floor .... 8th Floor
Add another 2 level below 1st Floor
Rename them to Basement and T.O. Footing
Change the level height to -3000 and -3600
Levels can create on either elevation or section view
Elements create on levels are constrain, if level moves, element will follow
Project Browser - Elevations (Building Elevation) - North
The project has 2 existing levels: Level 1 and Level 2
Zoom-in to the level name
Click on the level name and rename it to 1st Floor
Rename the corresponding views - Click Yes
Rename Level 2 to 2nd Floor, change the level height to 5450mm
Architecture tab > Datum panel > Level
Draw panel > Pick Lines
Options bar - Offset: 3650
Move the cursor to 2nd Floor
Make sure the offset dotted line is above the level
Continue creating level until total of 10 levels
Options bar - Clear the Make Plan View option, Height: 1220
Ceate 1 additional level above the highest level
This level does not need a plan view
Click Modify to end the command
Rename the top level to Parapet, the level below to Roof
Continue to rename the other level to 3rd Floor, 4 Floor .... 8th Floor
Add another 2 level below 1st Floor
Rename them to Basement and T.O. Footing
Change the level height to -3000 and -3600
Import CAD File
Many renovation projects start with existing drawings
Instead of redrawing from scratch, import or link the CAD file
Activate 1st Floor Plan
Insert tab > Import panel > Import CAD
Navigate to the folder/ Hotel-Lobby-Floor-Plan-M.dwg
Set the following options:
Check Current view only
Color: Black and White
Layers: All
Import Units: Auto Detect
Positioning: Auto-Origin to Origin
Click Open
The imported CAD file is placed in the project on 1st Floor Plan only
Select the imported CAD file - Right-click - Override Graphic in View > By Element ...
View-Specific Element Graphics dialog box - Halftone
Click OK
The imported file displays in halftone
Activate 2nd Floor
Import CAD file Hotel-Typical-Guest-Floor-Plan-M.dwg
Same options as 1st floor
Override the graphics and set the imported file to halftone
Instead of redrawing from scratch, import or link the CAD file
Activate 1st Floor Plan
Insert tab > Import panel > Import CAD
Navigate to the folder/ Hotel-Lobby-Floor-Plan-M.dwg
Set the following options:
Check Current view only
Color: Black and White
Layers: All
Import Units: Auto Detect
Positioning: Auto-Origin to Origin
Click Open
The imported CAD file is placed in the project on 1st Floor Plan only
Select the imported CAD file - Right-click - Override Graphic in View > By Element ...
View-Specific Element Graphics dialog box - Halftone
Click OK
The imported file displays in halftone
Activate 2nd Floor
Import CAD file Hotel-Typical-Guest-Floor-Plan-M.dwg
Same options as 1st floor
Override the graphics and set the imported file to halftone
Create Structure Grids
Grids can be placed anytime in the design process
Grids are the basis for architectural and structural column locations
Archtectural column can be view as placeholder or decorative element
Structural column include more precise information related to industry standard
Architecture tab > Datum panel > Grid
Draw panel > Pick Lines
Select the left side 1st vertical line, change the grid number to A
Continue select all the other vertical lines one by one
Select the top horizontal line, change the letter to 1
Continue select all other horizontal lines one by one
Click Modify to end the command
Structural columns remain separate even material same with walls
Delete a grid or wall does not delete the column
Columns move with nearby grids by default
Change to 3D view
Select any column, right-click - Select All Instances - Visible in View
Properties palettes:
Base Level: T.O. Footing
Top Level: Roof
Grids are the basis for architectural and structural column locations
Archtectural column can be view as placeholder or decorative element
Structural column include more precise information related to industry standard
Architecture tab > Datum panel > Grid
Draw panel > Pick Lines
Select the left side 1st vertical line, change the grid number to A
Continue select all the other vertical lines one by one
Select the top horizontal line, change the letter to 1
Continue select all other horizontal lines one by one
Click Modify to end the command
Add Columns
Architectural Columns can be viewed as placeholder or decorative elements
Structural Columns include more precise information related to industry standard
Architecture tab > Build panel > Column - Structural Column
Type Selector - M_Concrete-Square-Column: 300x300mm
Options bar - Height: 2nd Floor
Multiple panel > At Grids
Cross-select all grid lines, then click Finish
Click Modify to end the command
Delete columns at A1, A2, A4, B1, B4
Structural columns remain separate even material same with walls
Delete a grid or wall does not delete the column
Columns move with nearby grids by default
Change to 3D view
Select any column, right-click - Select All Instances - Visible in View
Properties palettes:
Base Level: T.O. Footing
Top Level: Roof
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Create Exterior Shell
Walls are full 3D elements in Revit that show height, thickness, materials among other things
Different wall types for different needs:
To show the hatching of the wall
Set the Detail Level to Medium or Fine
Different wall types for different needs:
- Exterior walls with Block and Brick
- Corridor walls with block (higher fire rating)
- Interior walls for partition
To show the hatching of the wall
Set the Detail Level to Medium or Fine
Add Walls by Pick Line
Activate 1st Floor
Architecture tab > Build panel > Wall
Type Selector - Exterior - Brick and CMU on Mtl Stud
Options bar - Height: Parapet, Location Line: Finish Face: Exterior
Properties palettes - Top and bottom offset: 0.0
Draw panel > Pick Lines
Hover one of the exterior walls
Make sure the dashed line display inside the wall, then click to select
Continue select all exterior walls, except the curved curtain walls
If there is a door, don't add 2 walls
Click Modify to end the command
Press spacebar to flip the wall when necessary
Select the wall, use Drag Wall End control to lengthen the wall
Draw panel > Pick Lines
Hover one of the exterior walls
Make sure the dashed line display inside the wall, then click to select
Continue select all exterior walls, except the curved curtain walls
If there is a door, don't add 2 walls
Click Modify to end the command
Press spacebar to flip the wall when necessary
Select the wall, use Drag Wall End control to lengthen the wall
Add Curtain Walls
Architecture tab > Build [anel > Wall
Type Selector - Curtain Wall: Exterior Glazing
Options bar - Height: Roof
Properties palettes - Top Offset: -1850
Draw panel > Pick Lines
Tab-select all the curved lines
Click Modify to end the command
Change to 3D view
View Control bar - Visual Style: Consistent Color
Type Selector - Curtain Wall: Exterior Glazing
Options bar - Height: Roof
Properties palettes - Top Offset: -1850
Draw panel > Pick Lines
Tab-select all the curved lines
Click Modify to end the command
Change to 3D view
View Control bar - Visual Style: Consistent Color
Add Parapet
Activate Floor Plan: Roof
Select the small curved wall at the north-east corner
Right-click - Disallow Join
Repeat the same steps on the other join with curtain wall
Architecture tab > Build panel > Wall
Type Selector - Exterior - Brick on Mtl Stud - Parapet
Warning appear
Revit remember the last settings
Click Reset constraints
Properties palette:
Location Line: Wall Centerline
Base Constraint: Roof
Base Offset: -1850
Top Constraint: Up to Level: Parapet
Top Offset: 0.0
Draw panel > Pick Lines
Pick all the curtain walls
Change to 3D view
Parapet walls add on top of the curtain walls
Adding Interior Walls
Activate 1st Floor
Zoom-in to the stair and elevator area
Architecture tab > Build panel > Wall
Type Selector - Generic 225mm Masonry
Options bar - Height: Roof, Offset: 0.0
Draw panel > Pick Line
Pick lines around elevator and stair
Use the Flip Control to flip the wall when necessary
Use the Drag Wall End control to close the opening
Click the padlock to lock the wall with the grid line
Repeat the same steps on the other 2 walls
Click Modify to end the command
Repeat the process on the other stairwell
Disallow the join between interior and exterior wall
Align and lock them, enable the join again
Zoom-in to the stair and elevator area
Architecture tab > Build panel > Wall
Type Selector - Generic 225mm Masonry
Options bar - Height: Roof, Offset: 0.0
Draw panel > Pick Line
Pick lines around elevator and stair
Use the Flip Control to flip the wall when necessary
Use the Drag Wall End control to close the opening
Aligne Wall with Grid Line
Modify tab > Modify panel > Align
Options bar - Prefer: Centerline
Select vertical grid line C, then select centerline of the elevator wall
Click the padlock to lock the wall with the grid line
Repeat the same steps on the other 2 walls
Click Modify to end the command
Repeat the process on the other stairwell
Disallow the join between interior and exterior wall
Align and lock them, enable the join again
Add Front Desk and Office Walls
Select imported CAD file, right-click - Hide in View - Elements
Architecture tab > Build panel > Wall
Type Selector - Interior - 138mm Partition (1hr)
Options bar - Height: 2nd Floor, Location Line: Wall Centerline
Properties palettes - Top Offset: -300
Place the walls as shown
Modify panel > Split Element
Click the intersection of the horizontal and vertical interior walls
Click Modify to end the command
Select the left wall
Properties palette - Top Constraint: Unconnected, Unconnected Height: 1220
This becomes the base of the Front Desk shelf
Drag Wall End of the left wall
Architecture tab > Build panel > Wall
Type Selector - Interior - 138mm Partition (1hr)
Options bar - Height: 2nd Floor, Location Line: Wall Centerline
Properties palettes - Top Offset: -300
Place the walls as shown
Modify panel > Split Element
Click the intersection of the horizontal and vertical interior walls
Click Modify to end the command
Select the left wall
Properties palette - Top Constraint: Unconnected, Unconnected Height: 1220
This becomes the base of the Front Desk shelf
Drag Wall End of the left wall
Add the Support Room Walls
Add interior walls as shown
Fillet the 2 walls at 3000
Align the lower interior wall with the right side wall by face
Add a curved wall height 2500 to separate the labby from the breakfast area
Add Typical Guest Floor Walls
Activate 2nd Floor
Properties palettes - Underlay: None
Add Interior - 138mm Partition (1 hr)
Options bar - Height: 3rd Floor, Location Line: Finish Face: Interior
Properties palettes - Top Offset: -300
Add interior walls as shown
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