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Many of you have considered shifting to BIM from the conventional workflow of 2D drafting. You see the potential in BIM, but the shift is not that easy. It is often seen that you want to, but you can’t. This may be based on various reasons viz. not having enough time to deliver the project; not having the proper tools; not having the proper knowledge etc. But the most common reason may be not knowing where and how to start.
1. Select the correct Revit Template
A project template provides a starting point for a new project, including view templates, loaded families, defined settings (such as units, fill patterns, line styles, line weights, view scales, and more), and geometry, if desired. It also contains information on the sheets and title blocks.
It is very important to choose the correct template to start your project as it will save you a lot of time while modeling. It will also guarantee correct view representation in Revit.
A template also has information on the discipline. For example, Architects may want to start with Architectural Template and Mechanical Engineers would want to start with Systems Template.
A Template contains information on the unit system as well. Both Metric and Imperial Templates are available for your perusal.
2. Set up your project in Revit
Setting up your project before you begin to model is of utmost importance. We usually recommend that you do the following:
• Project Units – Set up the appropriate units for the project. Make sure you have the desired units in Metric or Imperial.
• Project Information – Set up your project information which can later be taken up by Title blocks. Crucial information which may be required in sheets may also be filled here. For Example, Project Issue date, Project Status and Project number to name a few.
• Project Location: Set project location to get the realistic weather data for energy simulations
3. Know your tool – Revit Interface
A person with good know-how of the tool is the one who can deliver the best within the stipulated time. For any person to know about the tool, the interface must be the place to start from.
Revit is a work plane-based software and works on the principle of level-based modeling. The Revit interface has six main items viz. Quick Access Toolbar, Info center, Ribbon, Properties Palette, Project Browser, and View Control Bar.
Below is a detailed diagram of the interface.
4. How does Revit work? – The Heirarchy of Revit Elements
Revit has a specific hierarchy about its elements. One must be aware of this before starting the project for quick modeling. See the diagram below.
• Family: Within a category, a Revit family is a group of elements with a common set of properties, or parameters, represented graphically
• Family Type: It is a specific representation in a family defined by distinct parametric, graphical and documentation characteristics, unique from other family types.
4. How does Revit work? – The Heirarchy of Revit Elements
LOD is also known as Level of Development is a set of specifications that gives professionals in the AEC industry the power to document and specify the content of BIM effectively and clearly. Serving as an industry standard, LOD defines the development stages of different systems in BIM.