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Use common sketch tools to manually place rebar shapes within a valid host in Revit.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
1 min.
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Transcript
00:03
In Revit, you can add reinforcement elements, such as rebar, to your model.
00:08
With the Sketch placement option, you can use common sketch tools to manually place rebar shapes within a valid host.
00:15
To get started, open the Section 1 view, which cuts through the floor and a beam.
00:20
On the Structure ribbon, in the Reinforcement panel, click Rebar to activate the Structural Rebar tool.
00:27
On the Modify | Place Rebar contextual tab, in the Placement Methods panel, select Sketch.
00:33
In the model, click the beam you want to host the rebar.
00:37
Then, from the Modify | Create Rebar Sketch contextual tab,
00:42
use the tools in the Draw panel to sketch the shape you want your rebar to be in the drawing area.
00:48
When you are finished, on the ribbon, click Finish Edit Mode to accept the sketch and place the new shape.
00:55
If you make a mistake, you can always change the rebar size in the Properties palette.
Video transcript
00:03
In Revit, you can add reinforcement elements, such as rebar, to your model.
00:08
With the Sketch placement option, you can use common sketch tools to manually place rebar shapes within a valid host.
00:15
To get started, open the Section 1 view, which cuts through the floor and a beam.
00:20
On the Structure ribbon, in the Reinforcement panel, click Rebar to activate the Structural Rebar tool.
00:27
On the Modify | Place Rebar contextual tab, in the Placement Methods panel, select Sketch.
00:33
In the model, click the beam you want to host the rebar.
00:37
Then, from the Modify | Create Rebar Sketch contextual tab,
00:42
use the tools in the Draw panel to sketch the shape you want your rebar to be in the drawing area.
00:48
When you are finished, on the ribbon, click Finish Edit Mode to accept the sketch and place the new shape.
00:55
If you make a mistake, you can always change the rebar size in the Properties palette.
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