Stress-Free Revit Project Setup Core Services Applied Matt Dillon - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Stress-Free Revit Project Setup Core Services Applied Matt Dillon Director Software

Agenda • Project Templates • Linking Project Data • Revit Models • CAD Files • Creating Levels with Copy Monitor • Creating/Managing Views

Project setup steps • Start with a Template • Link CAD DWG or Revit Project – Use Origin to Origin • Acquire Coordinates • Establishes shared coordinate system • Subsequent Revit Links should be linked using “Shared Coordinates” option • Pin the CAD File/Revit Link • Create Levels and Grids (Copy/Monitor) • Create Views (Use View Templates and View Types)

Project Template • Repository for Standards • Line weights/Line styles • Annotation • View settings • Discipline-Specific Settings • Limit Pre-Loaded Content • Annotation Supporting Content • Load Component Families when needed

Linking a revit project • Initial Link – Origin to Origin • Some detective work may be necessary… • Acquire Coordinates • Pin • Subsequent Links – By Shared Coordinates • You may need to have a conversation with other stakeholders…

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Creating Levels with Copy/Monitor • Copy Levels and Grids from linked projects into current project • Monitor provides notifications of changes in either file with options for resolution.

Create and Manage Views • View Templates • Automate the application of multitudes of view settings. • Enable standards management • View Types • Automate the application of View Templates for new views • Facilitate Project Browser Organization

Consider Automation • Key to Automation - STANDARDS

Review – Project setup steps • Start with a Template • Link CAD DWG or Revit Project – Use Origin to Origin • Acquire Coordinates • Establishes shared coordinate system • Subsequent Revit Links should be linked using “Shared Coordinates” option • Pin the CAD File/Revit Link • Create Levels and Grids (Copy/Monitor) • Create Views (Use View Templates and View Types)

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