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Tips & Tricks in Revit Structure Creating Custom 2D Drafting DetailsBetsy WerraE.L.Werra Consulting, LLCSEU BIM Forum, March 2017www.LearnWithSEU.com

Creating Custom 2D Drafting DetailsLearning Objectives: Understand the depth and complexity of 2D detailcomponents and how they apply in Revit. Identify when to use 2D detail components instead ofdetail lines/filled regions. Layout the process for creating 2D detail componentsusing Revit templates and existing 2D components.2

Creating Custom 2D Drafting Details2D Detail Component Families with Text Labels Center Line & Grid 2D component family Slope 2D Component family Section Cut 2D families3

Creating Custom 2D Drafting DetailsUsing Existing 2D Detail Components & Linework Editing the existing “AISC Wide Flange ShapesSide.rfa” family to show coping Creating a Repeating detail by using the existing“Reinf Bar Section.rfa” family Rebar 2DComponent Using detail lines to create a 2D Detail family toshow Elevation Rebar elements4

Creating Custom 2D Drafting DetailsCreating a repeating detail within a Line Based Detail family Creating a void form using a 2D detail component Composite Deck 2D component family Show how to change all the Family types of a parameter tothe same value in a family5

Creating Custom 2D Drafting DetailsTemplate Families used to create these Detail Components: Detail Item line based.rft Detail Item.rft Generic Annotation.rft6

Creating Custom 2D Drafting DetailsRevit is NOT Backward Compatible!!! Revit is ONLY forward compatible. If you create a detail family in Revit 2016 you will not beable to use that same detail component family for aproject in Revit 2015. Many times I would edit a family in Revit 2016 or 2017project and wanted to add it the detail family library butcould not do so. I had to recreate the families in Revit2015. I will be using Revit 2015 for this presentation for thisreason alone.7

2D Detail Component Familieswith Text LabelsGeneric Annotation.rft (nested families) &Detail Item line based.rft (hosted family)www.LearnWithSEU.com

Center Line & Grid 2D Component FamilyCreated family using Detail Item line based.rft : Reference PlanesLabel & Visibility ParametersFamily Loaded into Project:9

Center Line & Grid 2D Component FamilyNested families using Exist. Annotation families: Reference PlanesLabel & Visibility ParametersStarted with the “Out-ofthe-Box” Annotation family:Grid Head - Circle.rfa”Started with the “Out-of-the-Box”Annotation family: Centerline.rfa”10

Center Line & Grid 2D Component FamilyEdited the Nested Annotation families: Label & Visibility ParametersNested Family:CL Annotation.rfaNested Family:Grid Annotation.rfa11

Center Line & Grid 2D Component FamilyCreated family using Detail Item line based.rft : Reference PlanesLabel & Visibility Parameters12

Slope 2D Component FamilyCreated family using Detail Item line based.rft (Hosted Family): Reference PlanesFamily Loaded into Project:Label ParametersFlip ControlsHosted Family: Arrow Symbol.rfa13

Slope 2D Component FamilyCreated family using Generic Annotation.rft (nested families): Reference PlanesLabel ParametersFilled RegionsNested Family:Arrow.rfaNested Family:Slope Label.rfa14

Create Detail Section MarkFamily loaded into Revit Project: Properties Instance Parameters15

Create Detail Section MarkCreated family using Detail Item line based.rft: Assign Parameters in the Host familyHosted Family: Section Mark.rfa16

Create Detail Section MarkNested families using Exist. Annotation families: Assign Parameters in the Host familyNested Family:Section Tail.rfaNested Family:Section Head.rfa17

Create Detail Section MarkCreated family using Generic Annotation.rft: Label ParametersAngle ParameterNested Family:Text Label.rfaNested Family: Angle Label.rfa18

Create Section CutFamily loaded into Revit Project: Properties Instance Parameters19

Create Section CutCreated family using Detail Item line based.rft (hosted family):20

Create Section CutCreated family using Generic Annotation.rft (nested families): Label ParametersAngle ParameterFilled RegionsNested Family: Arrow.rfaNested Family:Label with Angle.rfaNested Family: Text Label.rfa21

Poll QuestionWhat are the advantages to detail components (DC)vs. detail lines/filled regions (select all that apply) DC can have nested annotation families that changeaccording to the scale of the view DC can switch from one type of element to anothertype DC can have text labels that rotate. DC can flip in all directions using control grips.22

Demo – 2D Detail Component Familieswith Annotation & SymbolsCenter Line & Grid 2D component familySlope 2D component familySection Cut 2D familieswww.LearnWithSEU.com

Using Existing 2D DetailComponents & LineworkCreating a 2D detail coping beam,Repeating details,Using a detail family instead of lineworkwww.LearnWithSEU.com

Coping W-Shape Elevation 2D FamilyFamily loaded into Revit Project: Properties Instance Parameters25

Coping W-Shape Elevation 2D FamilyEdited the “out-of-the-box” family AISC Wide FlangeShapes-Side.rfa: Reference PlanesLabel & Visibility ParametersMasking RegionsLocking Dimensions26

Coping W-Shape Elevation 2D FamilyEdited the “out-of-the-box” family AISC Wide FlangeShapes-Side.rfa: Existing parameters inthe detail componentfamily.27

Coping W-Shape Elevation 2D FamilyEdited the “out-of-the-box” family AISC Wide FlangeShapes-Side.rfa: Added parameters to displaythe coping at all corners of thebeam28

Rebar 2D Components – ElevationCreated family using Detail Item line based.rft: Detail LinesReference PlanesLabel & Visibility Parameters29

Rebar 2D Components – ElevationCreated family using Detail Item line based.rft:30

Rebar 2D Components – Section usingRepeating DetailsRebar Section 2D family only:Repeating detail:31

Rebar 2D Components – Section usingRepeating DetailsRebar Section as aRepeated Detail:32

Demo - Using Existing 2D DetailComponents & LineworkEditing the W-section elevation family to add coping,Repeating rebar section family,Creating a detail family instead of using detail linesfor elevation rebarwww.LearnWithSEU.com

Creating a repeating detail within aLine Based Detail familyDetail Item.rft (nested family) &Detail Item line based.rft (hosted family)www.LearnWithSEU.com

Void Form 2D Component Family vs. LinesCreated family using Detail Item line based.rft (hosted family):Hosted Family: Void Form Component.rfa35

Void Form 2D Component Family vs. LinesCreated family using Detail Item line based.rft: Reference PlanesLabel ParametersArray ParametersFormulas36

Void Form 2D Component Family vs. LinesCreated family using Detail Item.rft (nested family): This Detail family file used as a nested familyNested Family: Void Form.rfa37

Composite Deck 2D Component FamilyHosted Family (Multiple Ribs) Detail Item line based.rft:Composite Deck with Concrete Detail - Line Based.rfa38

Composite Deck 2D Component FamilyHosted Family (Multiple Ribs) Detail Item line based.rft: Reference PlanesLabel & Visibility ParametersArray Parameters & FormulasAssociate Family Parameters(Driving a Host Parameter with aNested Parameter for the ThreeTypes - 1.5 VLI, 2 VLI, 3 VLI)39

Composite Deck 2D Component FamilyNested Family (One Rib) Detail Item.rft template family: Reference PlanesLabel parametersFilled Regions (Rib &Concrete)Three Types (1.5 VLI,2 VLI, 3 VLI)Nested Family:Composite Deck withConcrete - Section Detail.rfa40

Composite Deck 2D Component Family3 Types (Vulcraft Catalog):41

Composite Deck 2D Component Family3 Types (Vulcraft Catalog):42

Composite Deck 2D Component Family3 Types (Vulcraft Catalog):43

Composite Deck 2D Component FamilyChanging a parameter value for All Family Types: Add the value to the Formula field.Select the “Apply” button.All types in the family now have thesame value for the given parameter.44

Poll QuestionWhat are the ways to repeat a detail component By using the Repeating Detail Component tool inRevit project file By using the Array tool in the Revit project file Arraying a nested detail item family and assigningthe Array No. dimension to a parameter in the detailline-based component family None of the above45

Demo - Creating a repeating detailwithin a Line Based Detail familyCreating a void formComposite Deck 2D component familywww.LearnWithSEU.com

Thank You!2D Component Families: Many of the families shown in this presentation are onesthat I created for Fortis Structural, LLC. Many thanks to Joe, Adam, and Paul for allowing me todemonstrate these items to all who are watching thiswebinar. Fortis Structural, LLC is a Structural Engineering Firmlocated in Denver, CO.47

ResourcesRTC - Revit - Detailing, Glenn ngton.pdfAU 2011 - Detailing in Revit, Paul F. Aubinhttp://paulaubin.com/ downloads/2011 AU/Papers/AB3744 Aubin Details.pdfAOTC Revit Structure 2009 - Working with Detail Components and Managing ront/Company/adsk/files/pdf/AOTC Revit Structure 2009 Advanced-Sample Ch.pdfAUGI CAD Camp - Get All Your Details Done in Revit, David Details.pdfTag/Standard Details - Converting Standard Details to Revit, Brian tandard-details/BIM Manager – Revit 2D Details, Michael Earley 1.htmlWorking with Detail Components and Managing Details- Chapter ompany/adsk/files/pdf/AOTC Revit Structure 2009 Advanced-Sample Ch.pdf48

Creating Custom 2D Drafting DetailsLearning Objectives: Understand the depth and complexity of 2D detailcomponents and how they apply in Revit. Identify when to use 2D detail components instead ofdetail lines/filled regions. Layout the process for creating 2D detail componentsusing Revit templates and existing 2D components.49

Tips & Tricks in Revit Structure Creating Custom 2D Drafting DetailsQ&AThank you for hSEU.com

CHALLENGE QUESTION:Which family that was used in today’s session is the answerto this session’s Challenge Question?A. Grid Head - Circle.rfaB. Centerline.rfaC. Arrow Symbol.rfaD. Label with Angle.rfaPlease circle the answer that is announced so that you can use the informationto complete your quiz for the Attendance Verified PDH.Please note: No NY PDH will be provided for this session

Revit is ONLY forward compatible. If you create a detail family in Revit 2016 you will not be able to use that same detail component family for a project in Revit 2015. Many times I would edit a family in Revit 2016 or 2017 project and wanted to add it the detail family library but could not do so. I had to recreate the families in Revit 2015.