Revit Architecture 3 - Class Topics



Class 1 - Customizing Documentation Information

Revit Template Document, tailored for a full set of Construction Documents
   Customizing Visibility Settings
   Pre-load Families
   Create New Families
   Import CAD Families
   Link to CAD Detail Libraries
Titleblocks
   Start with AutoCAD TTLB
      Import a CAD TTLB
      Explain Full/Partial Explode
      Manipulate TTLB to accommodate Revit needs
      Insert/Add Text and Labels and explain the difference          between the two
   Create Revit TTLB from Scratch
      Demonstrate Making a Custom Size Titleblock.
      Draw lines using different shapes and tools.
      Insert logo (Image).
Creating Custom Detail Borders
Customizing Drafting Symbols
      Modifying existing Revit symbols to conform to Office          Standard Symbols e.g., North Arrow
      Saving/Archiving Office Standard Symbols on Server


Class 2 -Project: Develop Construction Documents for the Addition to An Existing Building

Start with Existing AutoCAD documentation
      Create “Existing Conditions” Revit Model using 2D          AutoCAD source files.
      Importing “Existing Conditions” Revit Model into the New          Construction Revit Model
      Explain options
      Phasing
Develop Revit Model of New Construction
   Phasing
   Controlling view visibility
   Develop Walls, Curtain Walls/Compound Walls, Floor,       Roofs, Schedules, Section Cut Locations, Cleanup       Section Views, Joining Geometries, Stairs, Wall       Sections, Material Definitions (visibility controls for       plan and sections)

Class 3 - Class Project

Develop Revit Model of New Construction (Continued)
   Phasing
   Controlling view visibility
   Develop Walls, Curtain Walls/Compound Walls, Floor,       Roofs, Schedules, Section Cut Locations, Cleanup       Section Views, Joining Geometries, Stairs, Wall Sections,       Material Definitions (visibility controls for plan and       sections)

Class 4 -Class Project (Continued)

Site Plan
   Topography
      Use a CAD file (3D)
      Use import instance to connect CAD contour lines
      BIM
         Use “Point” Tool to establish elevations
         Phasing and Visibility
         Integrate the Model onto the Site
         Create Building Pad
      Keynoting
         Create Keynote
         Create Keynote Legend
         Format .txt file
         Reference Keynote Legend to project (by sheet)
Detailing
   Creating Detail Sheets in Revit using AutoCAD-drawn             Details
Create Sheets
   Use Title Block created in class 1
   Incorporate North Arrow from Class 1 into View Titles
Creating Project Deliverable Sheets
   Cover Sheet
      Sheet Index (Schedules)
      Formatting
      Holding Spot for the Building Rendering
      Integrate Perspective Model Views
   General Notes Sheet
      Integrating existing notes from AutoCAD drawing
      Conversion of Dtext -> Mtext -> TXT
   Architectural Site Plan
   Demolition Plan
   New Floor Plans
   Building Elevations
   Building Sections
   Wall Sections
   Schedules and Legends
   Detail Sheets

Class 5 - Class Project (Continued)

Creating Project Deliverable Sheets (Continued)
   Cover Sheet
   Architectural Site Plan
   Demolition Plan
   New Floor Plans
   Building Elevations
   Building Sections
   Wall Sections
   Schedules and Legends
   Detail Sheets

Class 6 - Rendering with Revit

   Plotting the Set
      Saving Settings
      Walkthroughs
   Controlling Key Frames
      Exporting Walk-through to AVI
      Discuss formatting options (File Size v Resolution v
         Completion Time)
   Rendering with Revit
      Rendering Settings
      Placing Lights
      Enhancing Rendered Views
    Rendering with 3ds Max
      Integrating Revit model into 3ds Max for rendering with          3ds Max.

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.