Revit Architecture An Ultimate Guide

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Learn the concepts, tools and workflows to allow you work confidently inside Autodesk Revit 2021, a BIM design platform.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.6

- How to model
- document and manage a building project within Autodesk Revit 2021
- The course will be regularly updated with new topics

What you'll learn

How to model
document and manage a building project within Autodesk Revit 2021
The course will be regularly updated with new topics

* Requirements

* Computer with Autodesk Revit / Revit LT (including trial version) installed (2018/2019/2020/2021)
* Familiarity with the concepts of working in a 3D modelling environment is beneficial but not essential

Description

Learn how to model a building from scratch using Autodesk® Revit® 2021. If you are a complete beginner to an experienced user, this course will help you develop your skills and knowledge in creating and managing Revit models.

Starting out with the basic concepts of BIM working within the 3D environment of Revit, we will start with setting out the building constraints, before working through the different modelling, annotation and documentation tools available within Revit.

This course will be updated to introduce new, more advanced topics, continuously improving your skillset to ensure you make full use of all the available tools, workflows and tips.

This course is taught using Revit 2021, however previous versions contain the majority of the same tools, allowing you to follow along with the course no matter which version is available to you.

This course is independent of Autodesk, Inc., and is not authorized by, endorsed by, sponsored by, affiliated with, or otherwise approved by Autodesk, Inc.

Autodesk, the Autodesk logo, Autodesk Revit are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. © 2021 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner Revit users looking to transition from either 2D or alternative 3D software
  • Advanced users looking to increase their skills in modelling and managing Revit models

Course content

27 sections • 185 lectures

Introduction & Course Objectives Preview 03:51

What is BIM and how does Revit fit in? Preview 04:56

Online BIM Resources

  • UK BIM Framework - https://ukbimframework.org/

  • ISO 19650 - https://www.iso.org/standard/68078.html

  • BS EN ISO 19650 - https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/iso-19650-BIM/

Opening Revit and Creating a New Project Preview 03:53

The User Interface Preview 05:49

Hierarchy of Revit Elements Preview 04:21

Modelling and Navigating in a 3D Environment Preview 03:33

Datum Elements 1 - Levels Preview 12:44

Datum Elements 2 - Grids Preview 18:49

Using Dimensions Preview 14:31

Reference Planes Preview 05:24

Creating Basic Walls Preview 22:27

Using the Modify Panel Preview 20:24

Doors Preview 17:00

Windows Preview 06:46

Saving the Model Preview 03:48

Opening the Model Preview 02:17

Orthographic & Perspective 3D Views Preview 17:42

3D Section Box Preview 02:45

Floor Plans Preview 05:16

Reflected Ceiling Plans Preview 01:23

Elevations Preview 07:28

Sections Preview 05:55

User Interface Settings Preview 08:41

Browser Organisation Preview 03:39

Keyboard Shortcuts Preview 04:08

Creating Floors Preview 23:21

Creating Ceilings Preview 05:19

Creating Curtain Walls Preview 42:29

Creating Roofs Preview 37:41

Creating Stairs - Part 1 Preview 56:24

Creating Stairs - Part 2 Preview 21:05

Creating Railings - Part 1 Preview 37:31

Creating Railings - Part 2 Preview 13:11

Creating Openings Preview 31:11

Adding Rooms Preview 21:03

Placing Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Preview 25:19

Placing Architectural Columns Preview 04:22

Walls - Editing the Profile Preview 06:46

Project Information Preview 02:46

Project Units Preview 08:24

Model Parameters - An Overview Preview 03:21

Built In Parameters Preview 08:06

Project Parameters Preview 06:10

Shared Parameters Preview 09:49

Global Parameters Preview 11:11

Line Weights Preview 03:40

Line Patterns Preview 02:49

Line Styles Preview 04:38

Object Styles - Setting Project-Wide Graphics Preview 11:47

Fill Patterns Preview 10:56

Thin Lines Preview 02:03

View Scale Preview 03:35

Display Model Preview 01:09

Detail Level Preview 06:30

Model Display / Visual Style Preview 05:39

Shadows Preview 01:51

Lighting Preview 11:40

Sketchy Lines Preview 02:25

Far Clipping Preview 06:27

Depth Cueing Preview 04:18

Underlay Preview 02:34

View Range Preview 12:56

Plan Regions Preview 04:41

Cropping Views Preview 10:06

Scope Boxes Preview 14:24

Visibility / Graphics Overrides Preview 26:48

Filters Preview 24:43

Colour Schemes Preview 16:52

Managing Settings Using View Templates Preview 11:45

Temporary View Overrides Preview 03:36

Materials Preview 14:37

Material Appearance Preview 18:28

Coarse Poche Material Preview 02:26

Principles of Annotation & Tags Preview 07:15

Room Tags Preview 09:38

Element Tags Preview 11:44

Material Tags Preview 02:35

Multi-Category Tags Preview 03:37

Keynotes Preview 15:01

Linework Tool Preview 03:52

Text Notes Preview 08:08

Stair Paths Preview 04:30

Tread / Riser Numbers Preview 05:16

Spot Elevations Preview 08:30

Creating Sheets Preview 05:35

Adding Views to Sheets Preview 20:45

Revisions Preview 06:35

Printing the Sheets Preview 11:53

Add a Colour Fill Legend Preview 05:28

Revising Sheets / Adding Revision Clouds Preview 07:32

Updating the Project Browser Preview 07:47

Schedules Preview 25:20

Legends Preview 13:06

Guide Grids Preview 09:27

Duplicating Views Preview 08:57

Override Elements in View Preview 05:10

Hide Elements in View Preview 07:23

Propagating Grid Extents Preview 02:41

Principles of Detailing Preview 01:07

Creating Callouts Preview 05:29

Detail Components Preview 09:40

Tagging Detail Components Preview 05:24

Repeating Detail Components Preview 06:57

Detail Lines Preview 07:17

Filled / Masking Regions Preview 07:02

Insulation Preview 04:32

Advanced Dimensions Preview 07:17

Drafting Views Preview 07:33

Keynote Legends Preview 06:25

Detail Groups Preview 08:04

Additional Use of Detailing Elements Preview 04:18

Principles of Worksharing Preview 04:06

Create Workshared Model Preview 06:01

Adding Worksets Preview 02:09

Add Elements to Worksets Preview 02:20

Worksharing Display Preview 03:45

Save Central Model Preview 04:39

Create New Local Model Preview 07:44

Make Changes and Synchronise Preview 13:57

Workset Visibility Preview 03:29

Detaching and Creating New Central Model Preview 04:36

Roll Back Central Model Preview 02:11

About Design Options Preview 01:00

Create Design Options Preview 03:58

Add Elements to Design Options Preview 02:50

Editing Design Options Preview 03:44

Design Option Visibility / Presentation Preview 15:34

Advanced Design Options - Part 1 Preview 10:38

Advanced Design Options - Part 2 Preview 06:53

Accepting Design Options Preview 08:05

Areas and Area Schemes Preview 02:18

Area Plans Preview 09:20

Area Boundary Lines Preview 05:18

Placing Areas Preview 01:17

Area Schedules Preview 05:22

Principles of Phasing Preview 05:23

Modelling Existing Elements Preview 03:11

Demolishing Elements Preview 02:46

Phase Filters Preview 11:44

Rooms and Phases Preview 04:05

Phases and Schedules Preview 06:04

Importance of Healthy Models Preview 00:47

Element ID Preview 03:03

Viewing and Resolving Warnings Preview 13:19

Purging the Model Preview 05:53

Additional Items Preview 01:37

Link to system requirements for Autodesk Revit

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-Autodesk-Revit-2021-products.html

About Coordinate Systems Preview 01:50

Project Base Point & Survey Point Preview 04:29

Locating the Building Preview 06:47

Setting True North Preview 07:20

Spot Coordinates Preview 11:39

Levels & Elevation Base Preview 01:47

Spot Elevations & Elevation Base Preview 01:57

Export to CAD (DWG) Preview 10:18

Export to NWC (Navisworks) Preview 05:14

Navisworks NWC Export Utility - https://www.autodesk.com/products/navisworks/3d-viewers

Export to IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) Preview 03:54

IFC for Revit 2021 - IFC 2021 | Revit | Autodesk App Store

About IFC and Revit - Help | About Revit and IFC | Autodesk

IFC for Revit Github Page - GitHub - Autodesk/revit-ifc: IFC for Revit 2019 and beyond

Export to an Image (JPG, PNG...) Preview 02:42

Linking CAD Models - Part 1 Preview 07:49

Manage Links - Part 1 Preview 05:53

Linking CAD Models - Part 2 Preview 06:38

Linked CAD Appearance Preview 07:32

Linking Revit Models - Part 1 Preview 05:21

Acquire Coordinates From Linked Models Preview 05:53

Linking Revit Models - Part 2 Preview 05:27

Worksets & Linked Revit Models Preview 04:48

Manage Links - Part 2 Preview 06:34

Visibility / Graphics Overrides of Revit Model Links Preview 09:30

Element Selection & Behaviour Preview 08:21

Walls - Wrapping Preview 07:43

Walls - Preview Preview 02:02

Walls - Sweeps & Reveals - Part 1 Preview 14:29

Walls - Sweeps & Reveals - Part 2 Preview 17:19

Walls - Modifying Vertical Structure Preview 09:05

Slanted Walls Preview 05:30

Wall Joins Preview 09:41

Computation Height of Levels Preview 05:28

Updates in Revit 2022 - Modelling Preview 15:51

Updates in Revit 2022 - Annotation & Graphics Preview 06:02

Updates in Revit 2022 - Documentation & Export Preview 14:08

Updates in Revit 2022 - Autodesk Website - https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2022/ENU/Revit-WhatsNew/files/GUID-C81929D7-02CB-4BF7-A637-9B98EC9EB38B-htm.html