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Arch 427 Advanced Architectural Computing Fall 2011 Class-07 Revit 2

Topics CoveredConceptual MassingDivide Surface _ Curtain Panel Pattern Based _ Reference Point _ Reference Plane _ Parametric Component

Revit - Conceptual MassSTEP 1: open Revit _ open your class-06Conceptual Mass file _ select one surface

STEP 2: from the ribbon click on Divide Surface (//)

STEP 3: type shortcut PR (properties panel) _ for both the U & V Grids: set the Layout = Fixed Distance _ set the Distance = 20’-0” _ set the Justification = Beginning _ Ctrl + S

STEP 4: click on the Big “R” _open a New Family _ select Curtain Panel Pattern Based _ click on Open

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STEP 5: from the ribbon click on ReferencePoint _ snap to the Midpoint of the upper leftline

STEP 6: select the reference point _ (we now have a reference plane that we can draw on)

STEP 7: draw a circle on the reference plane bysnapping to the reference point with a Radius = 1’ _ press esc twice

STEP 8: select the circle _ change the radius = 6” _ click on the temporary dimension symbol _(this will make it a permanent dimension)

Save the file in your Class-07 folder as”rectangle_component.rfa

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reference point

reference plane

draw a circle

click on

change radius



STEP 9: select the dimension _ from the ribbon _ click on the Label pull down menu _ select Add parameter

STEP 10: from the Parameter Properties win-dow under Parameter Data change the name to: Radius _ change Group parameter under to: Dimensions _ click OK

STEP 11: from the ribbon click on Types _ from the Family Types window under Dimensions change the Radius Parameter = 3” _ Click OK

STEP 12: select the Circle & the Chain of lines _(use the Ctrl key to add to selection)from the ribbon click on Create Form

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STEP 13: from the ribbon click back on Types _ change the Radius Parameter = 6” _ Click OK STEP 14: Ctrl + S _ from the ribbon click on Load Into Project _ select the divided surface

STEP 15: from the ribbon click on the Change Element Type pull down menu _ under Rectangle select rectangle_component

STEP 16: Ctrl + Tab back over to the component file _ select the entire Form Element _ Type shortcut HH to Hide Element _ from the ribbon under Work Plane click on Show

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select thedivided surface

select theform element


place areference point


STEP 17: from the ribbon under Work Plane click on Set _ set the work plane as shown in image 17

STEP 18: from the ribbon click on the Line tool _ from the options bar Un-check Chain _ draw a Spline Through Points as shown in image 18 _ click on all 3 locks _ place a reference point at the midpoint of the line

STEP 19: select the reference point _ draw a vertical line 4’ high _ “Lock It” _ make the temporary dimension permanent

STEP 20: select the dimension _ from the ribbon _ click on the Label pull down menu _ select Add parameter _ name it: Height _ group it under: Dimensions _ click OK

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set the work plane

draw a line using spline through pointslock all 3 locks

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draw a vertical line“lock it”

make thedimensionpermanent


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STEP 21: place a reference point at the top of line _ select the reference point and the two corner points STEP 22: from the ribbon in the draw panel click on Spline through points

STEP 23: select the spline and the two lower reference lines _ click on Create Form _ select the Offset Surface icon

STEP 24: select the surface_ type shortcut PR (properties panel) _ change the Positive Offset = 2” _ click on the button at the end of the positive offset slot

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STEP 25: from the Associate Family Parameter window click on Add Parameter STEP 26: name it: Surface Height _ group it under: Dimensions _ click OK _ click OK in the Associate Family Parameter window

STEP 27: from the ribbon click on Types _ from the Family Types window under Dimensions change the Height & Surface Height Parameters to “flex” the model & see if it’s working properly

STEP 28: Ctrl + S _ from the ribbon click on Load Into Project

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STEP 29: from the pop-up window click onOverwrite the existing version and itsparameter values

(note: if Revit gives you an error click on Cancel _ Ctrl + Tab back to the component _ change the Surface Height Parameter to 0”_ click on Load into Project) STEP 30: select the divided surface _ type PR _ click on Edit Type _ change the Height = 2’-0” _ (feel free to change any other type parameters)

STEP 31: Ctrl + Tab back to the component _ select all 3D elements _ type HH (hide element)select the Reference Lines as shown in image 27 _ click on Create Form _ select Offset Surface

STEP 32: type shortcut PR (properties panel) _ change the Positive Offset = 1” _ click on the button at the end of the positive offset slot

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STEP 33: from the Associate Family Parameter window click on Add Parameter STEP 34: name it: Glass Height _ group it under: Dimensions _ click OK _ click OK in the Associate Family Parameter window

STEP 35: from the ribbon click on Types _ click on Add

STEP 36: Name it: GlassSet the type to: MaterialGroup under: Materials and Finishes _ click OK

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STEP 37: under Materials & Finishes click on:<By Category> _ (note: if the materials window doesn’t open click on the 3 dot browse button)

STEP 38: from the materials window select GlassClick OK _ Click OK in the family types window

STEP 39: select the Glass object _ from the Properties Panel click on <By Category>

STEP 40: from the materials window select GlassClick OK

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STEP 41: type HR(un-hide all) _ type SD(shaded) to see the glass _ click on Load into Project

STEP 42: from the pop-up window click onOverwrite the existing version and itsparameter values

STEP 43: from the ribbon under the Manage tab click on Materials _ un-check Use Render Appearance for Shading _ change the color to: Blue _ set the Transparency to: 50% _ Ctrl + S

STEP 44: select the other vertical tower surfaces _ from the ribbon click on Divide Surface _ type PR (properties panel) _ for both the U & V Grids: set the Layout = Fixed Distance _ set the Distance = 20’-0” _ set the Justification = Beginning

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STEP 45: from the ribbon click on the Change Element Type pull down menu _ under Rectangle select: rectangle_component

STEP 46: Ctrl + S _ open the Class-06 Project file _ Ctrl + tab back to the Mass file _ click on Load into Project _ select the Project (.rvt) file _ click OK

STEP 47: turn on Shadows _ save the file in your class-07 folder as: your initials class-07.rvt

Class Assignment 07:Create one 800 w x 600 h pixel jpeg that has: a plan, elevation & 3D view labels & descriptions Arch 427 Your Name Class Assignment 07

Homework Assignment 04:Using the Class-06 & 07 tutorials; design and create your own conceptual project. Your project should have floor slabs & a skin component

Create one 800 w x 600 h pixel jpeg that has: a plan, elevation & 3D view labels & descriptions Arch 427 Your Name Homework Assignment 04Before next class upload Class Assignment 07& Homework Assignment 04

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