25-03-2021
Getting Started With Revit Architecture Pdf
Learn Autodesk Revit Architecture with Ian Nichols (an Autodesk Expert Elite) This is the most comprehensive Beginner’s Guide available online. Split into 9 logical Modules, the 84 Units (written articles and video tutorials) cover everything you need to know to get up and running with Autodesk Revit Architecture.
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When you are ready to begin a new design in Revit, create a model. Use any of the following methods: On the Home page, under Models, click New. Click File tabNew (Project). Important: Revit models are not backwards-compatible. Revit is great in the real world with real budgets with multiple people to coordinate with with office standard families ready to go. Not for school but it is a catch 22 because it is imperative that you learn BIM to get your first job.
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| The Complete Beginners Guide to Autodesk Revit Architecture Course | PREMIUM | Premium Benefits | |
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| 563 page PDF Ebook of the entire course: Learn offline, anywhere | Included | The entire course in one PDF | |
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| Module 1: Introduction | |||
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| The first Module in this Course gives an introduction & overview to this Beginners' Guide to Revit Architecture. We look at the Course Content as well as taking a quick look at the software | |||
| 1.01 | Welcome to the Course! | Before we get into the detail, let's discuss summary everything that we are going to cover in this Course | Watch the video |
| 1.02 | What is Revit Architecture? | A brief overview of Autodesk Revit Architecture and how it fits into the world of BIM. | |
| Module 2: Interface & Navigation | |||
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| In this Module we introduce you to the Launch Screen of Autodesk Revit. We explain the main elements of the Interface and show you how to find your way around | |||
| 2.01 | The Launch Screen | Understand the main components of the Launch Screen. Understand all the key options of the Application Menu | Watch the video |
| 2.02 | The Ribbon Menu | We take a look at each Menu on the Ribbon and discuss what the tools are used for | Watch the video |
| 2.03 | The Properties Palette | Parameters are right at the heart of Revit and the Properties Palette is your primary interface with them | Watch the video |
| 2.04 | The Project Browser | Understand how to navigate around your Project using the Project Browser. Understand how to create custom Browser Orgsanisations | Watch the video |
| 2.05 | The Drawing Area | Learn how to set up the Drawing Area to produce the most effective & efficient Work Space | Watch the video |
| 2.06 | 2D Navigation | Learn how to navigate around your 2D Views, including Pan and Zoom | Watch the video |
| 2.07 | 3D Navigation | Learn how to navigate around your 3D Views, including Pan, Zoom, Orbit and the View Cube | Watch the video |
| Module 3: Key Concepts | |||
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| There are a small number of Key Concepts that are central to understanding & using Revit. In this Module we take a look at each of these Concepts in turn | |||
| 3.01 | It's all about Parameters | Autodesk Revit is a Parametric Modelling Tool. Learn how Parameters are at the heart of Revit | Watch the video |
| 3.02 | Instance & Type Parameters | Learnt the fundamental difference between Instance & Type Parameters and how you can use each to your advantage | Watch the video |
| 3.03 | Model vs Detail Elements | Learn the difference between the the single 3D Model and the View-specific Detail elements | Watch the video |
| 3.04 | Levels | Learn how to add Levels to your Project. Understand the use of Levels and how they control your Model | Watch the video |
| 3.05 | Views and how they relate to Levels | Understand the relationship between Floor & Ceiling Plan Views and their corresponding Levels | Watch the video |
| 3.06 | Reference Planes | Learn how to create Reference Planes. Understand their use in controlling Model Geometry and as Work Planes | Watch the video |
| 3.07 | Drawing Aids | Understand the use of Alignment Lines and Temporary Dimenisons | Watch the video |
| 3.08 | Structural Grids | Learn how to add Structural Grids to your Project. | Watch the video |
| 3.09 | Projects, Templates & Families | Understand the difference between a Revit Project, Template & Family | Watch the video |
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| Module 4: 3D Model Elements | |||
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| At the heart of BIM is the 3D model. In this module we look at all the primary 3D elements in turn. We look in depth at how we create elements such as Walls, Doors, Stairs, Roofs, etc. We also look at how we can bring external Components into our project. | |||
| 4.01 | Walls | How to create Walls. How to control their height by the use of Levels. How to create your own Wall Types (See also The Ultimate Guide to Revit Walls) | Watch the video |
| 4.02 | Wall Openings | In this Tutorial we learn to how to add Openings to our Walls and how to control the Openings by use of Levels | Watch the video |
| 4.03 | Doors and Windows | How to insert Doors & Windows into your Walls. How to create your own Door & Window Types. How to load additional Door & Window Families into your Project | Watch the video |
| 4.04 | Curtain Walls | How to create Curtain Walls. How to add Curtain Grids and Mullions. How to embed Curtain Walls in Basic Walls. (See also The Ultimate Guide to Revit Walls) | Watch the video |
| 4.05 | Floors | How to create Floors. How to add floor openings. How to quickly duplicate Floors to additional levels. How to create your own new Floor Types | Watch the video |
| 4.06 | Creating Sloped Floors | To perform 'Shape Editing' to your Floor elements to create Drainage Points, etc | Watch the video |
| 4.07 | Shaft Openings | How to create Vertical Shafts in your Project. | Watch the video |
| 4.08 | Ceilings | To to create Ceiling Elements both Automatically and by Sketch | Watch the video |
| 4.09 | Adding Fixtures to Ceilings | How to add Ceiling Fixtures (Lights, Air Terminals, etc) to your Ceiling Elements | Watch the video |
| 4.10 | Roofs: Roof by Footprint | How to create both Flat and Pitched Roofs, by Footprint. How to create Sloped Glazing. How to create Gable Ends to your Roofs (See also Revit Roofs Masterclass) | Watch the video |
| 4.11 | Roofs: Roof by Extrusion | How to create Wave-Form Roofs, using the 'Roof by Extrusion' tool (See also Revit Roofs Masterclass) | Watch the video |
| 4.12 | Stairs: Stair by Component | Learn how to create Stairs by Components. Create new Stair Types. Convert Stair Components back to a Sketch | Watch the video |
| 4.13 | Stairs: Stair by Sketch | Create Custom Stairs from scratch by use of the 'Stair by Sketch' tool | Watch the video |
| 4.14 | Railings | Learn how create and adapt Railings. Host Railings on Stairs and Ramps. Create freestanding horizontal Railings | Watch the video |
| 4.15 | Ramps | How to create Ramps with Landings. Create both parallel and tapered Ramps & Landing | Watch the video |
| 4.16 | Columns | How to create both Architectural and Structural Columns. How to control their height by use of Levels. How to control Columns by the use of Grids | Watch the video |
| 4.17 | Model Lines & Model Text | Create and place 3D Text and Lines onto any plane in your Model | Watch the video |
| 4.18 | Components | Learn how to load additional Components into your Project, Create additional Family Types. Learn about RPC (Rich Photographic Content) | Watch the video |
| Module 5: Editing & Modifying Elements | |||
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| Once you have created Elements in Revit, you'll need to be able to Edit & Modify them. This Module focuses on the tools required in order to do so | |||
| 5.01 | Selecting & Filtering Elements | Learn how to select Elements. How to add and remove Elements from Selection Sets. Learn how to Filter Selection Sets to isolate only certain Categories of objects | Watch the video |
| 5.02 | Moving Elements | Learn 3 different methods of moving Elements- Drag, Move tool and Nudging | Watch the video |
| 5.03 | Copying Elements | Learn how to Copy elements within the same View. Learn advanced Copy and Paste techniques (ie between selected Levels) | Watch the video |
| 5.04 | Rotating Elements | Learn how to Rotate Elements. Reposition the Pivot Point. | Watch the video |
| 5.05 | Mirroring Elements | Learn the two methods of Mirroring Elements- by use of an existing Reference, and defining a Mirror Plane | Watch the video |
| 5.06 | Arrays | Learn how to create both Linear and Radial Arrays | Watch the video |
| 5.07 | Aligning Elements | Learn how to Align one Element with another. Learn how to form Constraints between Aligned Elements | Watch the video |
| 5.08 | Splitting Elements | Learn how to Split elements- both a 'simple' Split and also a Split with Joint Gap | Watch the video |
| 5.09 | Trimming & Extending Elements | Learn how to Trim and Extend both single and multiple elements to a common reference object | Watch the video |
| 5.10 | Offsetting Elements | Learn how to Offset elements both by the 'Numerical' and 'Graphical' methods | Watch the video |
| 5.11 | Pinning Elements | Learn how to Pin elements in your project to stop accidental Deletion or Repositioning | Watch the video |
| Module 6: Creating Views | |||
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| Once you have created your Model, you'll want to get the maximum value from it. This Module shows you how to create various Views of your Project, such as Elevations, Sections, Perspectives, etc | |||
| 6.01 | Duplicating Views | Learn the 3 methods of Duplicating Views- 'Duplicate', 'Duplicate with Detailing' and 'Duplicate as a Dependent' | Watch the video |
| 6.02 | Elevations | Learn to create and manipulate Elevations both internal and external to your building | Watch the video |
| 6.03 | Sections | Learn how to create Section Views. Create Split Sections | Watch the video |
| 6.04 | Callouts | Learn how to create Callout views, in order to explain key areas of your design. Create custom Callout boundaries. Learn to 'Reference other Views' from your Callout | Watch the video |
| 6.05 | Drafting Views | Learn how to create Drafting Views and appreciate in what scenarios they are appropriate | Watch the video |
| 6.06 | The default 3D View | Understand the role of the default 3D View. Learn how to reset it's default orientation | Watch the video |
| 6.07 | Camera Views | Learn how to create 3D perspective Camera Views. Learn how to change the Camera and Target height and adjust the Far Clipping Plane | Watch the video |
| 6.08 | Legend Views | Learn how to create Legend Views. Add Legend Components to Legend Views | Watch the video |
| 6.09 | Section Boxes | Use Section Boxes to create 3D Axonometric Cutaway Views of your model | Watch the video |
| 6.10 | Schedules | Learn how to create and edit Schedules. Learn to schedule any element in your Project | Watch the video |
| Module 7: Graphics & Visibility Settings | |||
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| Autodesk Revit has a variety of tools and options to let you customise each View, with regards how it looks & what it shows. This Module will explain these techniques in detail | |||
| 7.01 | View Scales | Learn how control the Scale of each View. Create Custom View Scales. Appreciate the relationship between Model Elements and Annotations when the Scale changes | Watch the video |
| 7.02 | Detail Levels | Learn how to change the Detail Level of each View. | Watch the video |
| 7.03 | Visual Styles | Change the graphical style of each View. Appreciate the limitations of each option | Watch the video |
| 7.04 | Crop Regions | Learn how to limit the extent of each View by the use of Crop Regions. Understand the roles of both Model & Annotation Crops | Watch the video |
| 7.05 | Hide/Override Graphics in View | Control the appearance of individual Elements in specific Views. | Watch the video |
| 7.06 | Reveal Hidden Elements | Learn how to reinstate elements that have been hidden in a View | Watch the video |
| 7.07 | Temporary Hide/Isolate | Learn how to temporarily Hide or Isolate either single elements or entire element Categories | Watch the video |
| 7.08 | Visibility/Graphic Overrides | Learn how to control the visibility and graphical appearance of object categories on a per-view basis | Watch the video |
| 7.09 | View Templates | Learn to quickly capture visual properties from a specific View and instantly apply it to new Views | Watch the video |
| 7.10 | View Properties | Explore the various Parameters that control each View | Watch the video |
| 7.11 | View Range | Learn to manipulate the Cut Plane height and Camera depth for Floor & Ceiling Plans | Watch the video |
| Module 8: Annotation & Detailing | |||
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| Revit has the ability to add 2D annotations and details to your 3D Model. In this Module we look at the tools available to do so | |||
| 8.01 | Dimenisons | Learn how to add Dimensions to your Project. Learn how to dimension Individual References and Entire Walls. Create your own Dimension Style Types | Watch the video |
| 8.02 | Text | Learn how to add Text to your Views. Add and Edit Leaders to your Text objects | Watch the video |
| 8.03 | Detail Lines | Add Detail Lines to you Views. Create additional Detail Line Types | Watch the video |
| 8.04 | Symbols | Learn how to add Symbols to your Views. | Watch the video |
| 8.05 | Detail Components | Learn how to add Detail Components to your Views. Lock your Detail Components to the underlying Model Geometry | Watch the video |
| 8.06 | Repeating Details | Learn how to add Repeating Details to your Views. Creating your own Repeating Detail Types | Watch the video |
| 8.07 | Filled Regions | Learn how to add Filled Regions to your Views. Create both Filled & Masking Regions. Create your Hatch Pattern Types | Watch the video |
| 8.08 | Rooms | Add Room objects to your Project. Learn about Room Separation Lines. Learn how to control Room Volume calculations | Watch the video |
| 8.09 | Tags | Learn how to add Tags to your Elements. Understand the relationship between Tags, Element Parameters and Schedules | Watch the video |
| Module 9: And Finally! | |||
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| The Final Module in the Series! Here we take a look at some practical aspects of Revit Architecture such as how to tackle 'Existing & Proposed' schemes, setting up your Sheets for printing, etc | |||
| 9.01 | Phases | Learn how to use Phases to correctly tackle 'Existing & Proposed' type Projects | Watch the video |
| 9.02 | Design Options | Learn how to use Design Options to correctly investigate and evaluate multiple design ideas | Watch the video |
| 9.03 | Working with CAD Files | Learn how to bring CAD files into your project and use them as a template for the basis of your 3D BIM model | Watch the video |
| 9.04 | Placing Views onto Sheets | Learn how to place your finished Views onto Sheets, ready for outputting. Control the View Title Bar | Watch the video |
| 9.05 | Printing | Learn how to print your Views and Sheets. Create Sheet Sets for future reuse | Watch the video |
| 9.06 | Putting it all together! | So that's all the theory out of the way. How does all this go together in practice? We take a look at a typical Project Workflow | |
| 9.07 | Where to go from here... | So you've fully grasped the basics of Revit! Let's take a look at what there is still left to learn | |