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Mark geometry edges and create a grid system on a surface

Mark edges or faces on your geometry and create a grid system on a surface using the Face Points tool within Autodesk Point Layout.


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When using Autodesk Point Layout within Revit,

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the Face Points tool allows you to precisely mark and create points on the edges, faces, or topography of your geometry.

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With a project open in Revit, from the ribbon, Autodesk Point Layout tab, APL panel, select Face Points.

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From the Selection type dialog, choose the type of elements to select—for this example, select Edges.

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Next, specify the point spacing.

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Depending on the needs of your project, you may choose to space the points by a percentage of the edge length,

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by a set distance, or using automatic spacing.

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Here, select Distance.

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In the Distance dialog, enter a distance, such as 36 inches, then click OK.

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Next, enter a description, such as, “slab edge points”.

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Click OK.

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In the drawing, pick the edge to place the points.

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The Description dialog displays once more.

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Click OK again.

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Back in the drawing, you can see that the points are placed every 36 inches along the edge.

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You can also use the Face Points tool to create a structured grid system on a surface.

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Select Face Points again, and this time, select Faces.

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Next, from the Mark type dialog, click Grid to establish a grid system.

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For the Grid Dimensions option, enter the grid values in an X by Y format, such as “25x25”.

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Click OK.

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Enter a description of “slab level points”, then click OK.

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Finally, in the drawing, select the surface to create the grid system.

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Click OK to close the Description dialog.

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Now, you can use the Face Points tool in Autodesk Point Layout to mark on the edges, faces, or topography of your geometry,

02:34

and to create a grid system on a surface.

Video transcript

00:03

When using Autodesk Point Layout within Revit,

00:07

the Face Points tool allows you to precisely mark and create points on the edges, faces, or topography of your geometry.

00:16

With a project open in Revit, from the ribbon, Autodesk Point Layout tab, APL panel, select Face Points.

00:27

From the Selection type dialog, choose the type of elements to select—for this example, select Edges.

00:37

Next, specify the point spacing.

00:41

Depending on the needs of your project, you may choose to space the points by a percentage of the edge length,

00:48

by a set distance, or using automatic spacing.

00:53

Here, select Distance.

00:57

In the Distance dialog, enter a distance, such as 36 inches, then click OK.

01:05

Next, enter a description, such as, “slab edge points”.

01:10

Click OK.

01:13

In the drawing, pick the edge to place the points.

01:19

The Description dialog displays once more.

01:23

Click OK again.

01:26

Back in the drawing, you can see that the points are placed every 36 inches along the edge.

01:33

You can also use the Face Points tool to create a structured grid system on a surface.

01:40

Select Face Points again, and this time, select Faces.

01:47

Next, from the Mark type dialog, click Grid to establish a grid system.

01:55

For the Grid Dimensions option, enter the grid values in an X by Y format, such as “25x25”.

02:05

Click OK.

02:07

Enter a description of “slab level points”, then click OK.

02:13

Finally, in the drawing, select the surface to create the grid system.

02:20

Click OK to close the Description dialog.

02:25

Now, you can use the Face Points tool in Autodesk Point Layout to mark on the edges, faces, or topography of your geometry,

02:34

and to create a grid system on a surface.

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