ACTIVITIES FOR REVIT

EXERCISE 1: CREATE A BASIC WALL 3

• Open a plan view to add walls. 2

• Click Wall tool from Build panel in Architecture tab.

• Select wall type Basic wall Generic 200mm from Type selector drop-down.
Exercise 1: Create a basic wall
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1. Open a plan view to add walls.

2. Click Wall tool from Build panel in
Architecture tab. 2

3. Select wall type Basic wall Generic 200mm

from Type selector drop-down.
Exercise 1: Create a basic wall
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Creating a new wall type

To create a 40 cm (16”) thick wall.

1. Click Edit type in Properties palette.

2. In the dialog of Type properties create

Duplicate of Basic wall and rename it as
Exterior wall 40cm. Click OK
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3. Click Edit to open to open Edit assembly

dialog.

4. On the dialog, click Insert to add layers for

material and choose the material and set the
thickness. Click OK.
Exercise 1: Create a basic wall 2

1 Draw walls
1. On the properties palette set Top
Constraint to Wall height.

2. On the option bar set the location line to

Finish Face: Interior and check on Chain
option.
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3. Select Line tool from place wall ribbon for

start drawing walls
Exercise 1: Create a basic wall
Create exterior walls 3

1. Draw from wall 1 horizontal towards left

corner and go vertical.
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2. Give length of wall 1 as 1051 cm (414"),
wall 2 as 2438 cm (960"), wall 3 as 1315
cm (518"), wall 4 as 1166 cm(459").
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Wall 1

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Exercise 1: Create a basic wall
Step by step to create interior walls
1. Create wall types Interior wall 31cm (12") and Partition
wall 15cm (6") with given references.
2. By using this wall type complete the sample plan with
Interior Wall
given measurements.

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Partition
Wall
Exercise 2: Create a wall from a CAD file
1. Navigate to the floor plan view where the CAD
file has already been linked.
2. Navigate to the Architecture tab.
3. Select Wall to begin placing walls.
4. In the Draw panel, select Pick Lines.

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Exercise 2: Create a wall from a CAD file
5. Hover over the exterior lines in the CAD
file.
6. Click on each line to place Revit walls
along the CAD layout.
7. Adjust wall height and constraints in the
Properties palette if needed.
Modify tools
Mirror Split Unpin
Offset
Align

Pin

Delete Array
Move

Trim/ Extend
Trim/Extend to
Copy Rotate
corner

Scale
Exercise 3: Create a stacked wall
1. Activate Foundation Plan view.
2. Create two wall types Foundation wall
60cm (24") thick and Base foundation
90cm (35") thick.
3. Select Stacked Wall from the type
selector.
4. Click Edit type > Duplicate and give name
as Stacked Foundation Wall.
5. In the Edit assembly dialog, select the
created wall types and give height of the
wall and keep the top wall height as
Variable.
6. Click OK and finish the dialog.
Exercise 3: Create a stacked wall
Draw a foundation wall

1. Set Top constraint to Ground.

2. Select Location line to Wall
centerline from options bar.
3. Select Pick Lines from the Draw
tool.
4. Pick the centerline of Exterior
walls and Interior Walls to create
foundation wall.
Exercise 3: Create a stacked wall
Wall constraints

1. Select a wall.
2. In the Properties panel, change Base
offset or Top Offset to adjust wall
height from the Constraint.
3. If the value of Base offset is +ve the
wall height decrease and –ve will
increase wall height.
4. When the value of Top offset is +ve
wall height increases and –ve will
decrease the height.
Exercise 3: Create a stacked wall
Edit wall profile
1. Select a wall and choose Edit Profile from the ribbon.
2. Using the draw tools, sketch the profile.
3. Then Finish the command.

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Using default 3D views
Click Home on the Quick Access Toolbar to view model in 3D.
Using Level Visibility controls
To hide Level lines in 3D view.
1. Select Visibility/Graphics Overrides Edit from Properties.
2. Navigate to the Annotation Categories tab and uncheck
Levels.

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Floors
Creating architectural roofs using Revit
What are architectural floors?
• Architectural floors are horizontal building elements that
provide structural support and divide levels within a
building.
• They serve as walking surfaces and support furniture,
equipment, and occupants.
• Floors are typically constructed with materials like
concrete, wood, steel, or composite systems.
• They also play a key role in thermal and sound insulation,
contributing to occupant comfort.
• In Revit, floors can be designed as flat, sloped, or
stepped to accommodate architectural requirements.
• Floors can host openings for stairs, elevators, and shafts.
• Proper floor management ensures accurate alignment,
material assignment, and load distribution.
Creating floors in Revit : The process
1. Start the Floor Command
• Navigate to the Architecture tab >
Build panel > Floor tool.
2. Choose a floor type
• Select the desired floor type from the
Type Selector in the Properties
palette.
3. Set floor properties
• Adjust Thickness, Material, and Level
in the Properties palette.
• Use Slope Arrow to define sloped
floors if needed.
Exercise 4: Create floor
1. Activate Ground Plan view
2. Select Floor from Architecture
tab.
3. On the Properties palette, click
Edit type
4. In type properties dialog, create
a duplicate and rename as Floor
Fill.
5. Click Ok.
Exercise 4: Create floor
Edit floor structure
Create a 60cm (24") Floor Fill
6. In Edit Assembly dialog, Insert a new
structure.
7. Change thickness to 15cm (6") for first
Layer and 45cm (18") for second layer.
8. Click OK and finish the dialog.
Exercise 4 : Create floor
Draw Floor Boundary
1. Select Line tool and draw floor boundary covering
interior face of Exterior Walls.
2. Click Finish.

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Using 3D realistic views

3D realistic views help you better

visualize materials and surfaces.

To change Visual styles, navigate to the

default 3D view and select Realistic by
clicking the Cube in the View Control
Bar.
Exercise 4: Create an opening in a floor
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Edit floor boundary 2

1. Select the floor created and click on Edit

Boundary from ribbon.
2. Give an offset –150cm (-59") to get an
opening on the floor.
3. Select rectangle tool and draw from left
corner to right.
4. Then finish the command.
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5. Navigate to the 3D view to see the
change.
Placing doors: An overview
1. Activate Ground level plan view.
2. In Architecture tab click Door (DR).
3. From the Modify | Place Door ribbon, select Load
Family.
4. From English > U.S. folder we get Metric family and
from English–Imperial > U.S. folder we get Imperial
family.
Exercise 5: Place doors
5. Place the door over the Exterior Wall
near South elevation.
6. Adjust and place at the middle of the
wall.
7. Similarly place door in other walls.
Exercise 5: Place doors
Modify door properties
1. Select a door to place on interior walls from Load family > Doors >
Residential folder.
2. Select any one type and Click OK.
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3. In Properties > Edit Type, Create a duplicate and rename it to D1.
4. Change Width to 100cm (39") and Height 210cm (83").
5. Click OK. 3
Exercise 5: Place doors
Interior walls
1. Place the D1 door over an interior wall.
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2. Press Space bar to alter the door
swinging.
3. Move it to let its dimension to the right wall
become 10cm (4"), then place it.
4. After placing the door, we can select it: 3
then click the Flip icon to flip it In and Out, 4
Left and Right.
Exercise 7: Place windows
1. From the Architecture ribbon, select Window (WN).
2. From the Modify | Place Window ribbon, select Load Family.
3. From English > US folder we get Metric family and from
English–Imperial > US folder we get Imperial family.
Exercise 7: Place windows
Modify window type
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1. Open Windows folder select M_Window-
[Link], click Open.
2. Select type 1550x1500mm, click Ok.
3. Navigate to the Properties palette > Edit type >
create Duplicate and rename it as W3.
4. Change Width to 150cm (59"). Click Ok.

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Exercise 7: Place windows 2

Add window
1. Before placing window, On Properties 1

palette change Head Height to

210cm(83").
2. Place windows on Exterior walls at
positions.
Exercise 7: Add ventilation window
5. Set head height to 210 cm (83") and place it on exterior
walls at position.
How would you create
stairs in 2D vs. 3D?

Imagine, you're asked to create this stair.

• How would you draw it using 2D CAD?

• What would you do differently if creating in

3D using Revit?
Creating railings: The process
To change the railing type, select the railing in 3D view.
Pick a type from type selector.
Exercise 6: Add stairs
1. Activate Ground plan view.
2. Select Straight run component tool and set
Location Line to Exterior Support Left.
3. In properties, select Top Level as Roof Level.
4. Give Desired number of riser 20.
Exercise 6: Add stairs
5. Click the horizontal wall end point as starting
point.
6. Provide 7 risers and click to stop first flight.
7. Select another point on vertical wall to resume
remaining risers.
8. Select and move the second flight to adjust the
landing length.
9. Complete the stair and finish.
Exercise 6: Add stairs to model
Edit type properties

1. Select the stair > Properties >

Edit type > Duplicate and
rename it.
2. Change Left Support type to
Carriage (Open).
3. Select 50mm Tread 13mm Riser
to change the run type.
4. In the new dialog, we can
change Tread and riser
material, Tread and Riser
thickness etc.
5. Click Ok.
Default 3D view
Roof types
Exercise 7: Create a flat roof
Roof by footprint – Flat roof

1. Activate Wall Height Plan view

2. On Architecture ribbon select Roof by
Footprint option from Roof dropdown.
3. In properties pallet > Edit type >
Duplicate and rename Roof 15cm.
4. From Edit assembly dialog, set
thickness to 15 cm (6") and apply a
material.
5. Click Ok.
Exercise 8: Create a sloped roof
Roof by footprint – Slope roof

1. On the draw panel, select pick wall.

2. On options bar, check Define slope and
give an overhang of 60 cm (24").
3. Pick the Exterior walls.
4. Click Finish Edit mode.
Attaching roof
1. Activate south elevation.
2. Drag and select the region between Ground
level and Wall height level.
3. Click Filter from Modify | Multi-Select ribbon.
4. Check None and Select only Wall.
5. Click Attach Top/Base from Modify | Wall
ribbon.
6. Select the roof, all walls will be attached to the
roof.
Editing roof boundaries
Flat roof

1. Select the Sloped roof created.

2. Click Edit Boundary from Modify | Roof
ribbon.
3. Select all boundaries and Check off Define
slope.
4. Click Finish edit mode.
Exercise 9: Create a custom roof
1. Navigate to Architecture > Roof> Roof by
footprint> Pick Wall.
2. Draw Slope roof with overhang 60 cm (24").
3. Select 3 boundaries at lower right corner and
check off define slope.
4. Click Finish edit mode.
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Default 3D view
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1. Sloped roof
2. Flat roof
3. Customized roof

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What is documentation in Revit?
Documentation in Revit involves
creating and organizing drawings,
annotations, tags, sections,
callouts, and sheets to present
design information effectively.

The process includes placing

dimensions, tagging elements,
generating sections and callouts,
organizing views on sheets, and
exporting final documentation to
PDF.
What are dimensions in Revit?
Dimensions are used to
annotate drawings by defining
the size and location of
elements. They ensure accurate
measurements and maintain
parametric relationships
between components.
Dimensions: An overview
Revit offers several dimensioning tools
to accommodate different needs:
• Aligned Dimension: Measures the
true distance between two points.
• Linear Dimension: Measures the
horizontal or vertical distance.
• Angular Dimension: Measures the
angle between two lines or walls.
Exercise 1: Use dimensions
1. Select Dimension Type
• Go to the Annotate tab > Build
panel > Aligned dimension.
2. Create a dimension family
• Edit Type > Duplicate> give name -
New Dimension
• Change witness line control – Fixed
to dimension line
3. Text Size – 3mm
4. Text Font – Artifact element
5. Click Apply > Ok
Exercise 1: Dimensions
3. Modify dimension
• In ribbon area, select Wall faces.
• Pick: Individual reference.
4. Placing dimension
• Pick each wall faces and mark the
dimension.
5. Repeat the procedure for entire
plan view.
Tag & Text: An overview
Tags and text annotations
provide additional information
about elements, such as their
type, size, or material.
They enhance clarity and
facilitate the identification of
model components during
construction and
documentation processes.
Exercise 2: Add text
1. Open the given dataset.
2. Select Annotate tab > Text.
3. Edit type > Duplicate > give new
name: Text > Ok.

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Exercise 2: Add text
4. Edit the parameters.
• Give color – Red
• Text Font :
Artifakt element
• Text size: 3
5. Apply > Ok
6. Place in a room and
can give name e.g.,
Computer Lab
Exercise 3: Tag a door
1. Open the project
• Open the Revit project file.
• Navigate to a Floor Plan or Elevation View where doors are visible.
2. Tag All Not Tagged
• Navigate to the Annotate tab.
• In the Tag Panel, select “Tag All Not Tagged”.
Exercise 3: Tag a door
• In the dialog box, select
Doors from the Categories
list.
• Select the Door Tag as the
tag type.
• Enable Leader if required.
• Click Ok to tag all doors
automatically.
3. Adjust Tags
• Move or align tags as
needed.
• Modify tag properties to
change display settings.
Exercise 4: Tag a window
1. Open the Project
• Open the same project or a relevant view containing windows.
2. Tag by Category
• Navigate to the Annotate tab.
• Click Tag by Category in the Tag panel.
• Hover over a window to preview the tag.
• Place the tag at the desired location.
• Adjust the position and leader line as needed.
Exercise 4: Tag a window
3. Customize the Tag
• Select the tag and open Properties.
• Change the tag type or customize displayed
parameters.
Sections: An overview
Sections are used to show vertical cuts
through the model, revealing interior
details.
• They are essential for
understanding complex geometries
and for documentation purposes.
• Provide a detailed view of the
building’s internal elements,
including walls, floors, and
structural components.
• Help analyze construction details
and material layers.
• Essential for construction
documentation and coordination
between disciplines.
Sections: The process
3. Drag to define the section line.
4. Adjust the section box to set the depth
and scope of the view.
5. The section view will automatically
appear in the Project Browser.

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Exercise 5: Use sections
8. Locate the newly created section
in the Project Browser under
Sections (Building/Wall/Detail).
9. Click to open the section view.
10. Adjust the Visibility/Graphics
(VG) settings:
• Turn on Walls, Floors, Roofs, and
Structural Framing.
Call outs: An overview
Callouts in Revit are used to create detailed
views of specific areas within a plan, section, or
elevation.
• They help highlight construction details,
complex connections, or critical design
elements.
• Zoom in on areas requiring more detail or
focus.
• Provide detailed drawings within larger
views (e.g., wall junctions or window details).
• Enhance clarity and communication in
construction documentation.
Exercise 7: Setup sheets
1. Navigate to the View tab.
2. Click Sheet in the Sheet Composition panel.
3. In the New Sheet dialog box, select A1 Metric as the title block.
4. Click Ok to create the sheet.
5. From the Project Browser, locate Floor Plans > Ground Level.
Exercise 7: Setup sheets
6. Drag the Ground Level view onto the sheet.
7. Select the placed view on the sheet.
8. In the Properties palette, enable Crop View
if it is not already checked.
9. Adjust the crop boundary to focus on the
required area.
Exercise 7: Setup sheets
10. Click the viewport frame and use grips to
reposition it for better alignment.
11. Move and adjust the View Title if needed.
12. Select the Title Block and edit fields such as
Project Name, Date, Scale, and Drawn By in the
Properties palette.
13. Add annotations or labels if necessary.
Exercise 8: Send sheets to PDF
1. Navigate to the Print Dialog.
• Click File on the top-left menu.
• Select Print, then click Print
again.
Exercise 8: Send sheets to PDF
2. Choose the PDF Printer
• In the Printer dropdown, choose
Microsoft Print to PDF of any installed
PDF printer.
Exercise 8: Send sheets to PDF
3. Select Sheets to Print
• Under Print Range, click Select.
• In the dialog box, check the sheets you
want to export (e.g., A101, A102).
• Click Ok.
Exercise 8: Sheets to PDF
4. Setup Print Settings
• Click Setup.
• Set:
o Paper Size (e.g., A1 or A3),
o Zoom to "Zoom: 100%",
o Choose "Center" and "Landscape"
orientation.
• Click Ok.
Exercise 8: Send sheets to PDF
5. Export as PDF
• Click Ok in the Print dialog.
• Select the location to save your PDF.
• If exporting multiple sheets as separate PDFs, you'll be prompted
for each file name.
• If using a batch PDF tool (like Bluebeam or Adobe PDF), you can
combine sheets into one file.
Exercise 9: Create and use a Sheet Set
4. Select at least 3 sheets, e.g., Floor
Plan, Elevation, Section.
5. Select PDF printer and print to PDF
using the saved set.
Visualization: An overview
Before Rendering After Rendering
What are the type of visualization?
Types of visualization in Revit

1. Wireframe: Shows only edges.

2. Hidden Line: Simplified black-and-white display.
3. Shaded: Adds color without material textures.
4. Realistic: Applies material textures and lighting.
5. Ray Trace: High-quality real-time rendering.

Adjusting Visual Styles

• Navigate to View Tab >Visual Styles Panel.
• Select the appropriate style based on project
requirements.
• Use Graphic Display Options to enhance
visualization.
Exercise 1: Visualization
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1. Set the 3D view to Realistic mode.

2. Enable Shadows and Ambient Occlusion.
3. Adjust Graphic Display Options to enhance
depth perception.

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Exercise 1: Visualization
4. Insert the following lighting fixtures:
o Ceiling Spotlight
(Intensity: 750 lm, Color Temperature: 3000K)
o Wall-mounted Sconce Light
(Intensity: 500 lm, Color Temperature: 4000K)
Exercise 1: Visualization
5. Adjust light positioning to highlight
architectural features.
6. Enable Artificial Lights in the rendering
settings.
7. Set Sun Settings:
• Daytime Render: Sun Position at 9:00 AM
• Nighttime Render: Artificial Lights Only at 9:00
PM
8. Adjust Exposure Control to match the time of
day.
9. Render the scene using Autodesk Cloud
Rendering.
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What is site design?
The process of planning and arranging
the physical layout of a site
Integrates buildings, infrastructure,
landscape, and natural features
Ensures functionality, safety, aesthetics,
and environmental sustainability
What is site design in Revit?
In Revit, site design involves modeling
terrain, landscaping, and external
elements.
It’s used for visualization, grading,
excavation, and coordination.
Creating toposolids: An overview
Toposolid replaces the legacy
Toposurface.

Acts as a system family with

material and thickness.

Methods to create:
• Sketch boundary and place
elevation points.
• Import from CSV (survey points).
• Import from CAD (contour lines).
Creating toposolids: The process
3. Adjust type and properties (Optional)
• In the Properties Palette:
⁃ Select or edit the Toposolid type, e.g., material,
thickness.
⁃ Set the Level at which the Toposolid begins.
4. Draw the boundary
• Use Drawing Tools (Line, Rectangle, Spline, etc.) to
sketch the outline.
• Click Place Point to define elevation at each vertex,
e.g. Z-height
Creating toposolids: The process
5. Finish the toposolid
• Click Finish in the ribbon to generate the terrain.
6. Review in 3D View (Optional)
• Switch to a 3D view to inspect slopes and elevations.
Placing components: The process
3. Load a Component (if not already loaded)
• In the Type Selector, click Load Family.
• Browse to the library:
⁃ Load categories like Planting, Site
Furnishing, Parking, etc.
⁃ Examples: Trees, shrubs, benches, cars,
light poles.
4. Place the Component
• After loading, select the desired type from the
dropdown.
• Click the Toposolid surface or a reference level
to place the object.
• Use Spacebar to rotate during placement if
needed.
Placing components: The process
5. Adjust position (optional)
• Use the Move, Rotate, or Align
tools to fine-tune placement.
• Check elevation for sloped
terrain if necessary.
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