Transcript
00:00
SIMON DICKINSON: Our first objective
00:02
is to look at our best template and create our initial levels
00:05
and views.
00:07
Let's start by opening a template, either our company
00:10
template or one that comes with Revit.
00:13
Revit comes with some great out-of-the-box discipline
00:16
specific templates.
00:18
When we start a new project, we can choose which one we use?
00:22
To save time, we can configure which template is our default
00:26
by changing the settings in option,
00:29
file location, making sure that the default is
00:32
at the top of the list.
00:34
We can also add new custom templates to the list.
00:37
Remember templates do not just contain
00:40
discipline specific settings they also
00:43
contain our internal CAD show BIM standards such as line
00:47
standards, line weight, hatch patterns, text
00:50
styles, dimension styles.
00:52
They will also contain some default families
00:55
such as our company title blocks.
00:57
Once we have made changes to our templates,
01:00
we can do Save As to create our own template.
01:04
We'll now review the default levels
01:05
that are configured in our template along with associated
01:09
model views.
01:10
It is common practice, the information will
01:12
be provided by the architect before you receive their model,
01:16
such as the level information.
01:18
This may have also been defined by the BEP--
01:20
BIM Execution Plan.
01:23
For this project, we have been told that the project has
01:26
two levels--
01:26
ground floor set as 0, and second floor set as 13 foot 4.
01:32
By setting these up now, it will speed up the copy monitor
01:35
process later.
01:41
Structural plans can be created from the View tab on the ribbon
01:45
by selecting them from the dropdown under Plans.
01:49
By default, Revit will show all levels that do not currently
01:52
have a structural plan.
01:53
By unticking the box, we can then
01:55
choose to duplicate views that do.
01:58
We can also control the template that
02:00
is used to create the view by clicking the Edit button
02:03
and selecting the view template.
02:09
We now need to create the analytical views
02:11
to go with the plan views we've just created.
02:15
Analytical views can be created easily by duplicating a view
02:19
and then using visibility graphics,
02:21
using the shortcut vg, to turn off model elements
02:24
and making sure that our analytical elements are
02:26
switched on.
02:28
The default structures template comes with a view template,
02:31
which will automatically set this
02:32
when applied to our duplicated views along with one
02:36
for foundations, framing, and site plan views, each of which
02:40
sets the view range and visibility of the elements
02:43
accordingly.
02:44
Templates are a great way to speed up View Creation allowing
02:48
us to standardize our view settings,
02:50
from scale to view range, model [INAUDIBLE] visibility,
02:54
visual styles, lighting, phase-in, and much more.
02:59
Let's now check that our view ranges are set appropriately
03:03
on the views we have just created.
03:06
All plan views in Revit are essentially vertical sections.
03:10
And so what we see in these views
03:12
is controlled by something called the View range.
03:16
With nothing selected in the view,
03:17
we can access the view range from the View properties.
03:21
If we click the Show arrow, it will
03:23
help you to understand what the different values do.
03:26
We have a top, bottom, and view depth range.
03:31
Revit will only show elements between these ranges.
03:35
We also have a cut plane.
03:36
This is the height that we cut vertical elements
03:39
such as columns and walls.
03:41
We can customize the view range for different views.
03:47
For example, we may need to set a lower bottom
03:50
value on our ground floor level to make
03:53
sure the foundations will be shown.
03:58
A good way to check your view range
04:00
is by using the Orientate to View Option in a 3D view.
04:05
The view will be automatically cropped
04:08
to the view range settings.
04:14
We have now finished creating our levels
04:16
and associated views.
04:18
Remember to save your changes to the template.
00:00
SIMON DICKINSON: Our first objective
00:02
is to look at our best template and create our initial levels
00:05
and views.
00:07
Let's start by opening a template, either our company
00:10
template or one that comes with Revit.
00:13
Revit comes with some great out-of-the-box discipline
00:16
specific templates.
00:18
When we start a new project, we can choose which one we use?
00:22
To save time, we can configure which template is our default
00:26
by changing the settings in option,
00:29
file location, making sure that the default is
00:32
at the top of the list.
00:34
We can also add new custom templates to the list.
00:37
Remember templates do not just contain
00:40
discipline specific settings they also
00:43
contain our internal CAD show BIM standards such as line
00:47
standards, line weight, hatch patterns, text
00:50
styles, dimension styles.
00:52
They will also contain some default families
00:55
such as our company title blocks.
00:57
Once we have made changes to our templates,
01:00
we can do Save As to create our own template.
01:04
We'll now review the default levels
01:05
that are configured in our template along with associated
01:09
model views.
01:10
It is common practice, the information will
01:12
be provided by the architect before you receive their model,
01:16
such as the level information.
01:18
This may have also been defined by the BEP--
01:20
BIM Execution Plan.
01:23
For this project, we have been told that the project has
01:26
two levels--
01:26
ground floor set as 0, and second floor set as 13 foot 4.
01:32
By setting these up now, it will speed up the copy monitor
01:35
process later.
01:41
Structural plans can be created from the View tab on the ribbon
01:45
by selecting them from the dropdown under Plans.
01:49
By default, Revit will show all levels that do not currently
01:52
have a structural plan.
01:53
By unticking the box, we can then
01:55
choose to duplicate views that do.
01:58
We can also control the template that
02:00
is used to create the view by clicking the Edit button
02:03
and selecting the view template.
02:09
We now need to create the analytical views
02:11
to go with the plan views we've just created.
02:15
Analytical views can be created easily by duplicating a view
02:19
and then using visibility graphics,
02:21
using the shortcut vg, to turn off model elements
02:24
and making sure that our analytical elements are
02:26
switched on.
02:28
The default structures template comes with a view template,
02:31
which will automatically set this
02:32
when applied to our duplicated views along with one
02:36
for foundations, framing, and site plan views, each of which
02:40
sets the view range and visibility of the elements
02:43
accordingly.
02:44
Templates are a great way to speed up View Creation allowing
02:48
us to standardize our view settings,
02:50
from scale to view range, model [INAUDIBLE] visibility,
02:54
visual styles, lighting, phase-in, and much more.
02:59
Let's now check that our view ranges are set appropriately
03:03
on the views we have just created.
03:06
All plan views in Revit are essentially vertical sections.
03:10
And so what we see in these views
03:12
is controlled by something called the View range.
03:16
With nothing selected in the view,
03:17
we can access the view range from the View properties.
03:21
If we click the Show arrow, it will
03:23
help you to understand what the different values do.
03:26
We have a top, bottom, and view depth range.
03:31
Revit will only show elements between these ranges.
03:35
We also have a cut plane.
03:36
This is the height that we cut vertical elements
03:39
such as columns and walls.
03:41
We can customize the view range for different views.
03:47
For example, we may need to set a lower bottom
03:50
value on our ground floor level to make
03:53
sure the foundations will be shown.
03:58
A good way to check your view range
04:00
is by using the Orientate to View Option in a 3D view.
04:05
The view will be automatically cropped
04:08
to the view range settings.
04:14
We have now finished creating our levels
04:16
and associated views.
04:18
Remember to save your changes to the template.
Try it: Create Views and Levels
