Complete BIM Course with Revit, Dynamo, Navisworks, BIM 360

Change the view window background, selection, pre-selection, and alert colors in Revit via the graphics options, and adjust colors to fit your architectural workflow.

Learn to select elements in Revit using multiple methods: mouse selection with Ctrl, category filters, the Tab key for continuous elements, and right-click to select all instances visible in view.

Move objects in Revit using two methods: enter a distance from a reference point or wall, or use the Move command (M) from the Modify tab with optional axis constraints.

Learn to use the copy command in Revit from the modify tab to duplicate objects by selecting a reference point, distance, and angle, with options for constraint and multiple copies.

Master the rotate command in Revit to rotate objects by a specified angle, copy rotated copies around a reference point, set the center of rotation, and undo with Ctrl Z.

Learn to mirror objects in Revit with mirror pick axis or mirror draw axis, control copying, and mirror windows and doors.

Master the array command in Revit to create linear and radial patterns. Set the number of objects, distances, and angles, using reference points and center of rotation.

Use the copy to clipboard command in Revit to duplicate walls, doors, windows and floors across multiple levels by selecting objects, applying filters, and aligning copies to target levels.

Learn to use the align command in Revit to align objects with a reference line or wall center line, including the multiple alignment option.

Learn to use the scale command in Revit to resize walls, choosing graphical or numerical scaling and verifying lengths with the dimension align (D) shortcut.

Learn to use the offset command in Revit, applying numerical and graphical methods to offset walls by 15 ft, and control copying with a reference point to manage insert conflicts.

Use the split command in revit to divide a wall into separate objects with different thicknesses. Split with gap lets you set a six-inch gap using the D command.

Learn how to group and ungroup objects in Revit by selecting components like desks and chairs, naming groups, and applying filters to exclude elements, then reuse and modify groups.

Learn to use hide and unhide commands in Revit, including temporary hide, permanent hide, hide by category or element, isolate, and reset options for selective visibility.

Master trim and extend in Revit to corner, single element, or multiple elements. Select the wall face and extend walls in a single operation.

learn to use match property in revit to convert wall thickness from eight inch to one foot, selecting source and destination walls via the modify tab clipboard panel.

Use the create similar command in Revit to replicate an eight-inch exterior wall’s thickness and material for a new interior wall.

create and modify levels in revit architecture, including ground floor, first floor, and second floor, by using the level tool, set heights, and assign numeric order.

Learn to place and adjust grids in Revit architecture, using grids as datum lines to align columns and walls, and customize grid heads, offset, and grid symbol directions.

Learn to customize level heads and grid heads in Revit architecture by loading families from the Revit library, duplicating levels or grids, and applying circle, triangle, square, or hexagonal symbols.

Learn to reveal the project base point, survey point, and internal origin point in Revit using visibility graphics, and measure distances from these references in site plan and plan views.

Create architectural walls in Revit from level one to level two, selecting imperial units and the architecture template, then draw rectangle walls with eight inch thickness and specified height.

Modify wall properties in Revit to adjust thickness and type, including basic walls, curtain walls, and exterior/interior variants, using the properties palette, edit type, and realistic view.

Create curtain walls in Revit by selecting curtain wall type, applying grids and mullions, and adjusting exterior glazing or store front options with grid spacing and continuous mullions.

Explore the difference between wall centerline and core centerline in Revit, illustrating how location lines relate to the full wall and core wall, with finishes and layers shown.

Learn to add wall sweep and wall reveal in Revit, applying horizontal or vertical profiles to walls, adjusting offset, height, and materials for decorative wall details.

Create a wall, then add rectangular openings in plan or 3d view with top and base offsets; for circular openings, use edit profile, and note delete behavior.

Design roofs by footprint in Revit by selecting walls and finishing edits. Adjust slope or flat roof, set overhang, extend to wall core, and view in 3D.

Create roofs by extrusion in Revit by sketching a profile, selecting a plane, and finishing edits, then attach walls and refine with vertical openings for cutting.

Learn to model roof soffit, fascia, and gutter in Revit, including roof by footprint creation, slope control, edge selection, and material and profile customization.

Create a floor in Revit by drawing wall boundaries on level one and finishing the edit. Adjust thickness, offset, span direction, and materials to refine the floor.

Create stairs by component in Revit from the architecture tab, using straight runs. Set base level to level one, top level to level two, and adjust risers and location line.

Duplicate the stair type and adjust maximum riser height, minimum run width, and tread depth in Revit. Configure thread and riser properties, nosing, apply materials, and control stringer visibility.

Learn to create stairs by sketch in Revit, using boundary, riser, and stair path options; apply offset, set risers, finish edit mode, and customize with landings and railings.

Learn to add and customize railings and balusters in Revit, using sketch path and place on stair, adjust offsets and heights, and configure top rails, handrails, and baluster types.

Learn to create false ceilings in Revit, including plain, tile, and step ceilings, by setting height from level and using automatic or sketch methods.

Place doors on walls in a floor plan, adjust sill and head heights, modify width and material, rotate orientation, and load additional door families from the library for varied types.

Learn how to place and modify windows in Revit, using floor plans, hosted families, work planes, sill and head height, and library window types, with practical steps in 3d views.

Place and load components in Revit, such as beds and tables, using load family from the architecture tab. Access libraries like BIM Object Evo and BIM City when needed.

Learn to add dimensions to elements in Revit using align dimension with wall centerline and wall faces, then apply linear, angular, radial, arc length, and spot elevation measurements.

Learn to modify dimension properties in Revit by duplicating type definitions, selecting baseline or centerline references, and adjusting leader type, tick marks, color, line weight, and text size.

Learn to add and customize text annotations in revit: use annotate tab text panel, duplicate styles, adjust color, font, border, and leader options, including arrowhead and two-segment leaders.

Learn to place and customize room and furniture tags in Revit, set maximum false ceiling heights, load tag libraries, and edit label details for accurate elevations.

Learn to create a dormer opening in Revit to bring cross ventilation and natural light to a sloped roof, adding architectural style through roof by extrusion.

Learn how shaft openings in Revit cut through roofs, floors, and ceilings to run MEP services such as ducting, piping, drainage, and firefighting systems across levels.

Apply materials to walls and floors in Revit by using the material browser, paint tool, and split element to target specific faces, with shaded and realistic view previews.

Set up renderings in Revit Architecture by selecting the area to render, choosing exterior or interior lighting schemes, and adjusting quality. Save and export the rendered images for project use.

Learn to use a camera in Revit architecture to capture plan areas from level one, set the camera height, place and adjust the view, and export the captured image.

Master creating animated 3d walkthroughs in Revit architecture by tracing walk paths in a level, adjusting camera height, and exporting the walkthrough as a video with configurable frame rates.

Learn how to create a central file in Revit and enable work sharing for multi-user collaboration, using local copies, synchronize with central, and relinquish all mine.

Learn to create and customize sheets and title blocks in Revit, load title blocks, edit sheet properties, and place and crop floor plans, elevations, and 3D views.

Learn to print and export Revit drawings by configuring print setup, using Microsoft print to pdf, landscape orientation, and raster processing; export images in jpg or png.

Explore how to create Revit families using solid and void extrusion to shape 3D geometry from 2D profiles, demonstrated with an overhead tank example and steps.

Revolve in Revit shows how to create 3d geometry by revolving a closed 2d profile around an axis to form solid or surface objects, using solid revolve and void revolve.

Learn to create 3d geometry in Revit by sweeping a 2d profile along a path with solid or void sweep, and edit profiles in 3d view for architectural elements.

Learn to create swept blend and white swap blend in Revit by selecting a path, sketching it, and editing two profiles to form cuts or shapes, with 3d view checks.

Learn to import CAD files into Revit by preparing floor plans in AutoCAD, aligning to origin, converting units to millimeters, and importing each floor with a manual origin.

Trace walls in an imported CAD in Revit by measuring thickness, duplicating wall types (229 mm, 99 mm, 75 mm), and tracing exterior, interior, and boundary walls across levels.

Trace and create ground and first-floor floors in revit by drawing boundaries, setting 12 inch thickness, and finishing edits. Verify in 3d and adjust height offsets for porches and stairs.

Trace and place columns and railing in Revit using architecture tab, edit type, and sketch path, then adjust heights to match floor and boundary wall for accurate 3D results.

Trace and place doors and windows in Revit by creating and customizing window types, setting width and sill height, and positioning them on the floor plan.

Learn how to trace stairs in Revit by drawing the boundary, creating risers, copying and mirroring them, and defining the stair path in finish edit mode.

Create a flat roof and penthouse in Revit by tracing the roof with footprint, defining slope, applying offsets, and adding walls, doors, slabs, railing, and cad import checks in 3d.

Learn to create a complete house plan in Revit, building ground and first floor walls with imperial units, defining levels, wall thickness, and interior-face dimensions from the provided layout.

Place and size ground floor and first floor columns (18x18 inches) and design stairs with automatic landing, adjusting run width and riser height for a complete house plan.

Learn to create ground and first floor levels, build roofs by footprint, and add openings, ramps, balconies, and penthouse features for a complete house plan.

Place and customize doors and windows across ground and first floor in Revit, load families, adjust widths and sill heights, apply tagging, and create railings.

Place beds, sofas, dining tables, water closets, and kitchen units on ground and first floor plans, loading families and adjusting dimensions and rotating with the spacebar.

Apply materials to walls, floors, and roofs using the material browser and edit type, including color, pattern, and scale adjustments for realistic previews.