Revit 1 BIM 101
INTRODUCTION TO BIM

Class Topics

Class 1
Introduction
Defining Revit as a BIM Platform
Understanding the Interface
Basic Plan Tools
Zooming and Panning
Modeling Simple Walls
Inserting Doors and Windows
Temporary Dimensions
Selecting with Tab
EQ Constraints
Filter Selection
Interference Check
2D View Types
Project Browser
Sections
Elevations
Floor Plans (Relationship to Levels)
Callouts
3D View Types
Axonometric
Perspective (Camera)
Controlling Visibility
View Properties
Visibility / Graphics
Object Styles
View Templates
Isolate Category
Importing and Manipulating AutoCAD (Vector) Files
Import/Link
Query / Delete Layers


Class 2
Introducing Datum Elements
Creating Levels
Creating Grids
2D/3D Extents
Array
Edit and Tools Toolbars
Moving and Copying Objects
Splitting Walls
Trimming and Extending
Offsetting Objects
Creating Model Groups
Groups
Mirroring Objects
Pasted Aligned in Current View

Class 3
Vertical Surfaces
Generic Walls
Compound Walls (Finish / Core)
Introduction to Materials
Edit Profile
Curtain Walls
Basic Switchback Stairs
Stair Parameters
Railing
Annotation
Text


Class 4
Leaders
Dimensioning
Locking vs. Pinning
Rooms and Room Tags
Editing Type Parameters and Creating New Types
Inserting Windows
Loading a Window Family
Editing Type Parameters
Creating a new Window Type
Horizontal Surfaces
Floors
Roof by Footprint
Roof by Extrusion

Grading: Class participants will receive a grade for their contributions to the class and timely progress on their 3D model. There may be short project quizzes and tests to ensure that class participants fully understand the topics being presented.

Open labs: Open labs are available for use in completing homework assignments and for additional "practice time" by the class participants. There is an additional cost for using open labs. Please contact us to receive that information.