Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introducing Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2010 1
1.1 Understanding the Basic Concepts and Principles of Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 2
The Autodesk Revit Architecture Project 2
Levels in a Building Model 2
The Autodesk Revit Architecture Families 3
Element Categories 3
1.2 New and Improved Features of Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 6
Enhanced User Interface 6
Conceptual Design Environment 7
Interoperability 7
Worksharing 8
Visibility and Graphics Enhancements 8
Details and Annotations 9
Macros Development with Revit VSTA 9
Documentation 9
1.3 Installing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 9
1.4 Opening Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 16
1.5 Understanding the User Interface 18
Title Bar 18
Application Button 18
Quick Access Toolbar 20
Ribbon 20
Tabs and Contextual Tabs 21
Panels and Expanded Panels 22
Dialog Launcher 23
Tools 23
Type Selector 24
InfoCenter 24
Keytips and Tooltips 25
Options Bar 26
Project Browser 26
Drawing Area 27
View Control Bar 27
Status Bar 27
1.6 Using Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 Help 28
1.7 Exiting Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 30
Chapter 2 Working with Projects and Elements 33
2.1 Creating a New Project 34
2.2 Sketching Elements 36
2.3 Saving a Project 38
2.4 Closing a Project 40
2.5 Opening an Existing Project 42
2.6 Selecting an Element 43
2.7 Modifying an Element 45
2.8 Moving an Element 47
2.9 Rotating an Element 50
2.10 Flipping an Element 52
2.11 Mirroring an Element 53
2.12 Resizing an Element 55
2.13 Copying, Cutting, and Pasting an Element 57
2.14 Trimming and Extending an Element 62
2.15 Creating an Array of Elements64
Creating a Linear Array 64
Creating a Radial Array 67
2.16 Grouping Elements 70
2.17 Aligning Elements 73
2.18 Deleting an Element 75
Chapter 3 Working with Project Views and Work Planes 77
3.1 Working with Project Views 77
Exploring Project View Types 78
Using Visibility and Graphic Display in Project Views 100
Hiding Elements in a View 105
Cropping a View 106
Rotating a View 107
3.2 Working with Work Planes 109
Chapter 4 Working with Basic Building Components 113
4.1 Understanding the Workflow of a Building Project 114
4.2 Working with Walls 114
Exploring Wall Types 115
Creating Interior and Exterior Walls 115
4.3 Adding Doors to a Wall 119
4.4 Adding Windows to a Wall 122
4.5 Adding Free-Standing Components 124
4.6 Creating a Floor 126
4.7 Creating a Roof 128
Adding a Roof by Footprint 128
Adding a Roof by Extrusion 130
4.8 Creating a Ceiling 133
Creating an Automatic Ceiling 133
Sketching a Ceiling 135
4.9 Cutting Openings 137
4.10 Attaching the Wall to Other Elements 138
4.11 Creating Stairs 141
Creating Stairs by Sketching Runs 141
Creating Stairs by Sketching Boundaries and Risers 144
Creating Spiral Staircases 146
4.12 Creating a Railing 150
4.13 Creating a Ramp 155
4.14 Creating Architectural Columns 157
Creating a Column 157
Attaching and Detaching Columns 159
4.15 Using Curtain Elements 162
Creating a Curtain Wall 163
Adding Curtain Grids 166
4.16 Creating a Model Text 168
4.17 Using Rooms 171
Creating and Tagging a Room 171
Computing the Room Area and Volume 174
Chapter 5 Working with Site Design 179
5.1 Using Toposurfaces 180
Creating a Toposurface 180
Adding a Toposurface Subregion in a Toposurface 185
Splitting a Toposurface 186
Merging Toposurfaces 188
5.2 Using Property Lines 190
5.3 Creating a Building Pad 191
5.4 Adding Parking Components 194
5.5 Adding Site Components 196
Chapter 6 Working with Massing Studies 199
6.1 Exploring Massing Studies 200
6.2 Using a Mass Family 200
Creating an In-Place Mass 201
Adding a Mass Instance from a Mass Family 203
Merging Mass Instances 206
6.3 Creating a Mass Floor 207
6.4 Creating a Wall from a Mass Face 212
6.5 Creating a Floor from a Mass Floor 214
6.6 Creating a Curtain System from a Mass Instance 216
6.7 Creating a Roof from a Mass Instance 219
Chapter 7 Annotation and Detailing 221
7.1 Creating Text Notes 222
7.2 Creating Grids 224
7.3 Creating Levels 226
7.4 Creating a Keynote 228
7.5 Adding a Tag 230
7.6 Adding a Symbol 234
7.7 Adding an Insulation 236
7.8 Working with Labels 238
Creating a Label 238
Applying a Label to a Tag 243
7.9 Working with Detailing 246
Creating a Detail View 247
Creating a Drafting View 250
Chapter 8 Working with Construction Documents 253
8.1 Using Sheets 253
Creating a Sheet 254
Adding Views to a Sheet 258
Adding an Image to a Sheet 260
8.2 Creating a Title Block 262
8.3 Using Viewports 265
Creating a Viewport Type 266
Applying a Viewport Type to a View 268
Altering a View Title 269
8.4 Adding a Schedule to a Sheet 272
8.5 Using Drawing Lists 274
Creating a Drawing List 274
Excluding a Sheet from a Drawing List 277
8.6 Using Revisions 278
Describing the Revision Workflow 279
Inserting Revision Information 279
Using Revision Clouds 281
Inserting Revisions in a Revision Schedule 286
Issuing a Revision 289
8.7 Printing a Construction Document 290
Chapter 9 Rendering Basics 295
9.1 Understanding the Rendering Workflow 295
9.2 Using Lights 296
Creating a Lighting Fixture 296
Adding a Lighting Fixture to a Building Model 302
Setting the Light Source 305
Displaying a Light Source in a View 306
Controlling the Position of a Spotlight in a Building Model 308
9.3 Adding Plants and an Entourage 313
9.4 Using Decals 315
Creating a Decal Type 315
Setting a Decal in a View 318
9.5 Rendering an Image 319
Index 327
