How to Create Views in Revit | Part 10 |
Creating and managing views in Revit is essential for documenting your design and visualizing different aspects of your project. Revit provides several view types—such as floor plans, sections, elevations, 3D views, and drafting views—each serving a different purpose. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to create and work with views in Revit.
Step 1: Open or Create a Revit Project
Open an Existing Project or Start a New One:
Launch Revit and either open an existing project or create a new one using a suitable template (e.g., Architectural Template).
Familiarize Yourself with the Project Browser:
The Project Browser lists all views (e.g., Floor Plans, Elevations, Sections, 3D Views, Drafting Views, etc.) and will be your primary navigation tool.
Step 2: Creating Floor Plan Views
Floor plans are the most common view for architectural design.
Access the View Tab:
Go to the View tab on the ribbon.
Create a New Floor Plan:
Click on Plan Views in the Create panel.
Select Floor Plan.
The New Floor Plan dialog box will appear, showing available levels.
Choose the level for which you want to create the floor plan and click OK.
The new floor plan appears in your workspace and is automatically added to the Project Browser under “Floor Plans.”
Customize the Floor Plan (Optional):
Adjust view scale, graphics, and visibility settings as needed.
Apply view templates for standardized appearance.
Step 3: Creating Section Views
Section views help you examine the interior structure and details of your model.
Open a Floor Plan View:
It’s easiest to create sections from a floor plan.
Activate the Section Tool:
Go to the View tab.
Click on the Section tool in the Create panel.
Draw the Section Line:
Click to place the start point of the section line on your floor plan.
Drag and click to place the endpoint.
A preview of the section box appears.
Click Finish (the checkmark) to complete the command.
Access the Section View:
The new section view is automatically generated and appears in the Project Browser under “Sections.”
Double-click the section view to open it and adjust its extents if needed.
Step 4: Creating Elevation Views
Elevation views provide a vertical perspective of your building.
Open a Floor Plan View:
Elevation markers are usually placed on a floor plan.
Activate the Elevation Tool:
On the View tab, click on the Elevation tool.
Place the Elevation Marker:
Click on the wall or area in the floor plan where you want an elevation.
An elevation marker with multiple arrows appears.
You can drag the marker to adjust its location and extents.
Access the Elevation View:
The elevation view is automatically created and listed under “Elevations” in the Project Browser.
Open the view to verify and adjust properties like the field of view.
Step 5: Creating 3D Views
3D views help you visualize the model in three dimensions.
Quick 3D View:
Click the Default 3D View icon (a small cube) in the Quick Access Toolbar, or press F3.
Revit generates a 3D view of your model and adds it under “3D Views” in the Project Browser.
Customize the 3D View:
Use the navigation tools (Orbit, Pan, Zoom) to explore your model.
Adjust visual style (e.g., Wireframe, Shaded, Realistic) in the Properties palette or via the View Control Bar.
Step 6: Creating Drafting Views
Drafting views are used for detailing work that isn’t directly tied to the model.
Access the Drafting View Tool:
Go to the View tab.
Click on Drafting View in the Create panel.
Configure the Drafting View:
In the New Drafting View dialog box, set the desired scale and other properties.
Click OK.
Work in the Drafting View:
The new drafting view is added under “Drafting Views” in the Project Browser.
You can add annotations, details, and 2D components that are independent of the 3D model.
Step 7: Duplicating and Managing Views
Revit allows you to duplicate views to create variations for different purposes.
Duplicate a View:
Right-click on an existing view in the Project Browser.
Choose Duplicate View, Duplicate with Detailing, or Duplicate as a Dependent View based on your needs.
Rename and adjust the duplicate view as necessary.
Apply View Templates:
To maintain consistency, apply view templates from the Properties palette.
View templates control settings such as visibility, graphics, and annotation styles.
Organize Views:
Use folders within the Project Browser to organize views (e.g., separate folders for plans, sections, and details).
Conclusion
Creating and managing views in Revit is a fundamental part of your workflow. Whether you’re working with floor plans, sections, elevations, 3D models, or drafting views, these steps help you set up and customize views to best document and communicate your design intent.