Revit – Initial Setup
Initial Set up:
If you have a custom template and are unsure where to start ensure you select the default template shipped with Revit to begin this project. I also use the quick access toolbar frequently in my video tutorials so follow the steps below if you would like to set this up.
Site survey and project setup:
Click link below to download a *zip file containing the 3D *dwg site survey.
Riversdale site survey (107)
Please see the first of my video captures below on importing the *dwg 3D site survey, setting true/project North, creating a typo surface and using scope boxes. Please note the video has no audio, the fullscreen toggle icon, left mouse clicks are highlighted red and right mouse clicks are highlighted blue.
The next video is on setting levels and using scope boxes:
Scope boxes and section boxes seem similar and can be confusing at first. Essentially you use section boxes in a 3D view to “crop” the geometry contained within this section box much like a crop region on a 2D view.
Scope boxes are used to control the extents of datum elements, in my example below I use a scope box to control the extents of the levels. When you associate a datum element (select level right click, under its elements properties) to a scope box the length of this element will stay consistent across all views tied to this scope box. When you need to adjust how these datum elements are displayed in all views you simply modify the scope box.
I also extensively use the hide in view and the review hidden elements tools in Revit, do use these tools with caution at the office as other staff might open your file and be unable to find objects you have hidden.
Creating a slab in the topo, basic walls and a roof:
A quick video showing the creation of the exterior form, based upon a 2D *dwg sketch from the site measure. I am not too concerned about accuracy as the renovation project is a separate building next to this existing bach. The existing model is primarily used for context and how the new renovation will “respond” to the existing building and site conditions.
Adding doors and windows:
Adding some basic doors and windows, loading families and adjusting parameters.
Next page: Cameras and basic materials
