Pustakam Library

Free Software Tools learning guide

Learn Revit for Architecture: From Basics to Professional Projects

Learn Revit for Architecture: From Basics to Professional Projects — a free intermediate-level guide covering learn how to use revit for architecture....

98 min read10 chaptersintermediate

What you will learn

  1. Getting Started: Interface, Units, and Project Setup
  2. Fundamental Building Elements: Walls, Floors, and Roofs
  3. Levels, Grids, and Site Modeling
  4. Family Creation and Component Management
  5. Views, View Templates, and Sheet Organization
  6. Annotation, Detailing, and Dimensioning
  7. Worksharing, Collaboration, and Linked Models
  8. Schedules, Quantities, and Data Extraction
  9. Rendering, Walkthroughs, and Presentation Graphics
  10. Advanced Techniques: Phasing, Design Options, and Dynamo Basics

1. Getting Started: Interface, Units, and Project Setup

A Day in the Studio: From Blank Canvas to Ready‑to‑Design Model You’ve just walked into the studio at 8 a.m. The client’s brief is on the table: a 2,500 sq ft single‑family residence, metric units, and a tight schedule. The senior architect has asked you to “set up the project so we can start laying out the floor plan tomorrow.” In the next 30 minutes you must: 1. Launch Revit and select the right template. 2. Verify that the project units match the client’s metric requirement. 3. Create the primary levels that will drive the building’s vertical organization. 4. Arrange your workspace so you can jump between 3‑D, plan, and elevation views without hunting for palettes. If you can accomplish these steps confidently, you’ve already covered the core foundations of Revit’s workflow. The following sections walk you through each task, with shortcuts and customization tips that will keep you moving fast enough to meet that 8 a.m. deadline. --- 1. Navigating the Revit Interface Revit’s UI is built around three persistent panels: the Ribbon, the Properties palette, and the Project Browser. Understanding their layout and how to tailor them is the first step toward a fluid workflow. 1.1 The Ribbon – Your Command Hub The Ribbon runs horizontally at the top of the screen and groups tools into Tabs (e.g., Architecture, Structure, Systems). Each Tab contains Panels (e.g., Wall, Door, Modify). Key navigation tips - Alt + Letter: Press the underlined letter on a Tab to switch instantly (e.g., A for Architecture). - Right‑click a Tab → Customize the Ribbon: Add, remove, or reorder Panels. - Quick Access Toolbar (QAT): Located above the Ribbon; drag your most‑used commands (e.g., Save, Undo, Wall) here for one‑click access. Customizing the QAT 1. Right‑click any command on the Ribbon. 2. Choose Add to Quick Access Toolbar. 3. To remove a command, right‑click it on the QAT and select Remove from Quick Access Toolbar. 1.2 The Properties Palette – Context‑Sensitive Data The Properties palette appears on the left or right side (default on the left). It displays two sections: | Section | Content | |---------|---------| | Type Properties | Settings that apply to the selected family type (e.g., wall thickness, material). | | Instance Properties | Parameters that affect only the selected instance (e.g., location, offset). | Tips for rapid access - Press Ctrl + 1 to toggle the palette on/off. - Double‑click a parameter name to open its edit dialog directly. - Use the Search box at the top of the palette to locate a parameter quickly. 1.3 The Project Browser – Your Navigation Tree The Project Browser is Revit’s file‑system‑like view of the model. It lists Views, Sheets, Families, and Groups. Essential …

2. Fundamental Building Elements: Walls, Floors, and Roofs

From Concept to Model: A Quick‑Start Scenario Imagine you’ve just received a schematic plan for a 2‑story mixed‑use building. The plan shows a concrete perimeter wall, a glass curtain wall on the street façade, a poured‑concrete slab on the ground floor, a timber‑framed floor on the second level, and a low‑slope roof that will host solar panels. Your task: turn this 2‑D sketch into a 3‑D Revit model that can be used for coordination, analysis, and presentation. The following sections walk you through the three core building elements—walls, floors, and roofs—showing how to create, edit, and apply materials efficiently. All commands assume you have already set your units, levels, and basic project settings (see Chapter 1). --- 1. Walls – From Simple Partitions to Complex Curtain Systems 1.1. Creating a Basic Wall 1. Activate the Wall tool – press Alt + W or click the Wall icon on the Architecture tab. 2. In the Properties palette, confirm the Type (e.g., Generic – 200 mm) and the Level on which the wall will start. 3. Click in the Plan View to set the wall’s start point, move the cursor to define length, and click again to finish. Tip: Use Ctrl + 1 to keep the Properties palette visible while you place multiple walls; this reduces mouse‑to‑keyboard switching. 1.2. Editing Wall Geometry - Move/Stretch: Select the wall, then hover over a grip until the move or stretch icon appears. Drag to adjust length or height. - Join Geometry: When two walls intersect, Revit automatically creates a clean joint. If the joint looks incorrect, select the intersecting wall and click Modify → Join Geometry. - Wall Opening: Press Shift + O (or use the Door / Window tools) to insert openings. For custom openings, draw a Wall Opening via Modify → Wall Opening and sketch the shape. 1.3. Compound Walls – Layering Structure Many projects require walls with multiple material layers (e.g., interior finish, insulation, exterior cladding). 1. Open the wall’s Type Properties (right‑click the wall type in the Project Browser → Properties). 2. Click Edit Type → Structure → Edit. The Wall Assembly dialog appears. 3. Add layers using the Insert button: define thickness, material, and function (Structure, Finish, Insulation). 4. Reorder layers by dragging; the topmost layer is the exterior face. Quick Access: Drag the Wall Assembly dialog onto the QAT for one‑click access later. 1.4. Curtain Walls – Transparent Envelopes Curtain walls replace solid walls with a framework of mullions and panels. 1. Start a Curtain Wall – press Alt + C or click the Curtain Wall button on the Architecture tab. 2. In the Properties palette, choose a Curtain Wall Type (e.g., Curtain Wall – Glass). 3. Click to …

3. Levels, Grids, and Site Modeling

Imagine you are tasked with designing a three‑story office building that sits on a gently sloping lot beside a river. The program calls for a raised lobby, a mezzanine, and a rooftop terrace that follows the natural grade. Without a clear system of levels, grids, and site geometry, every wall, floor, and structural element would have to be repositioned manually as the design evolves—an error‑prone workflow that quickly spirals out of control. By establishing these reference frameworks early, you give the model a “skeleton” that drives accurate placement, coordination, and documentation throughout the project. The following sections walk you through building that skeleton in Revit, from defining story heights to embedding the site’s topography, and then show how reference planes and work planes keep everything aligned. --- 1. Establishing Levels – The Vertical Backbone 1.1 Creating the First Set of Levels 1. Open a Floor Plan view (e.g., Level 1). 2. From the Architecture tab, click Level (or press LL). 3. Click anywhere in the drawing area to place the new level line. 4. In the Properties palette, set the Height to the desired story elevation (e.g., 12’-0”). 5. Rename the level in the Project Browser (right‑click → Rename) to something meaningful, such as Lobby. Tip: Use the Search box (Ctrl + F) in the Project Browser to locate existing levels quickly when you have many of them. 1.2 Adjusting Existing Levels - Drag the level line in any plan view to raise or lower it; Revit automatically updates all associated elements (walls, floors, roofs). - For fine‑tuned control, select the level, then type a new value in the Height field of the Properties palette. - When you need to duplicate a level (e.g., for a mezzanine that shares the same floor‑to‑floor height), select the level line, press Ctrl + C, then Ctrl + V. Revit will prompt you to place the copy; adjust its height as needed. 1.3 Managing Level Visibility - In the View Properties of a plan view, toggle Show Levels to hide the level symbols when they clutter the drawing. - Use Filters (customize via the Project Browser → Filters) to display only levels above a certain elevation, which is handy for high‑rise projects. 1.4 Level Naming Conventions A consistent naming scheme speeds up coordination and reduces errors: | Convention | Example | |------------|---------| | Function + Story | Lobby, Mezzanine, Office‑2 | | Elevation | L‑12‑0 (12‑ft level) | | Phase | Existing‑0, New‑1 | Apply the convention consistently across the Project Browser and any linked models. --- 2. Grids – The Horizontal Framework 2.1 Inserting a Grid System 1. Switch to a Reflected Ceiling Plan or any plan view that shows the entire building …

4. Family Creation and Component Management

From the Library to the Site: Why Custom Families Matter Imagine you’re tasked with designing a boutique hotel where the lobby’s signature reception desk must reflect the client’s brand colors, dimensions, and a hidden cable‑management compartment. The standard “Reception Desk” family in the Revit library looks nothing like the vision, yet the project schedule already contains dozens of door and window families that must stay consistent with the hotel’s design language. The challenge: blend existing library families with bespoke components, keep every element traceable, and still be able to update the model when the client changes a dimension. Mastering family creation and component management gives you the control to turn that challenge into a repeatable workflow. --- 1. Loading and Modifying Existing Families 1.1 Find, Load, and Place 1. Open the Project Browser → expand Families → locate the appropriate category (e.g., Doors). 2. Right‑click the family name → Load Family. Revit automatically places the family in the Project Browser under the same category. 3. Use the Search box (Ctrl + 1) to filter families if the list is long. Tip: If you frequently reuse a particular family, add it to your Customizing the QAT for one‑click loading. 1.2 Editing a Loaded Family 1. In the Project Browser, right‑click the instance you placed → Edit Family. 2. The family opens in a separate Family Editor window. 3. Modify geometry using the familiar Ribbon tools: Extrude, Blend, Revolve, or Sweep for solid changes. Reference planes to control dimensions. 4. Adjust type parameters (e.g., Frame Width) via Family Types (the button on the Properties palette). When you finish, click Load into Project. Revit will prompt you to overwrite existing types or create new types—choose wisely to preserve any project‑specific variations. 1.3 Common Modifications for Doors and Windows | Element | Typical Modification | Recommended Approach | |---------|----------------------|----------------------| | Door panel thickness | Change to accommodate fire‑rating | Edit the extrusion depth; add a Shared Parameter for Fire Rating if you need to tag it. | | Window mullion pattern | Switch from rectangular to decorative | Use Sweep with a custom profile; lock the sweep’s path to a reference line for easy scaling. | | Hardware offsets | Adjust hinge or handle location | Add instance parameters for Handle Offset; drive the hardware families with these values. | --- 2. Creating an In‑Place Family In‑place families are perfect for one‑off elements that don’t need to be reused elsewhere—think a custom stair stringer or a built‑in bookshelf. 2.1 When to Use In‑Place vs. Loadable | Situation | In‑Place Family | Loadable Family | |-----------|----------------|-----------------| | Unique element (single occurrence) | ✅ | ❌ | | Repeated component (multiple instances) | ❌ | ✅ …

5. Views, View Templates, and Sheet Organization

From the Floor Plan to the Presentation Sheet Imagine you are midway through a multi‑storey office design. The concept model is complete, the structural grid and interior partitions are in place, and the client is asking for a quick set of construction documents: a floor‑plan, a reflected ceiling plan, a north elevation, a section through the main lobby, and a 3‑D perspective view. All of these must look consistent—same lineweights, same annotation style, same view range—yet you need to generate them efficiently, reuse the settings on future drawings, and place everything onto a set of sheets that follow the office’s standard title block. This chapter shows you how to create and control the necessary views, lock in their appearance with view templates, and organise the output onto sheets. By the end you will be able to produce a polished documentation package with a handful of clicks, and you’ll have a workflow that scales to larger projects. --- 1. Building the Core Views 1.1. Plan Views and View Ranges 1. Create a new plan view In the Project Browser, right‑click Views → Floor Plans → Floor Plan. Choose the level you want to display (e.g., Level 02 – First Floor) and give it a clear name such as FP‑01FirstFloor. 2. Set the view range With the new view active, open the Properties palette (Ctrl + 1). Scroll to the Extents group and click the Edit… button next to View Range. Typical office floor‑plan settings: - Top: 0' + 30" (captures ceiling fixtures) - Cut Plane: 4' 0" (the plane where the model is sliced for linework) - Bottom: -3' 0" (includes lower wall finishes) - View Depth: -6' 0" (captures structural elements below the floor) Adjust these numbers if you need to reveal or hide specific layers—remember that the Cut Plane determines what appears as solid vs. dashed lines. 3. Apply a graphic display style In the view’s Properties, locate Visual Style and switch to Hidden Line for a clean plan. For a more technical look, choose Shaded with Edge Lines turned off. 1.2. Reflected Ceiling Plans (RCP) An RCP is essentially a plan view that looks upward. 1. Duplicate an existing plan: Right‑click the floor‑plan you just created → Duplicate View → Duplicate. 2. Rename it to RCP‑01FirstFloor and change the View Type to Reflected Ceiling Plan in the Properties. 3. Adjust the view range so the Top sits above the ceiling grid and the Cut Plane aligns with the ceiling height (e.g., Top = 10' 6", Cut = 9' 6"). 1.3. Elevations 1. Create an elevation view: In the View tab, click Elevations → Elevation. Click on the plan where you want the elevation marker (e.g., the north façade). …

6. Annotation, Detailing, and Dimensioning

From Sketch to Specification: Turning the Model into a Buildable Document Imagine you are presenting the construction documents for a new boutique hotel. The architect’s vision is already captured in the 3‑D model—walls, floors, roof, and site grading are all in place. The client, however, asks for a single‑sheet set of details that a contractor can hand to the foreman tomorrow. The model is ready, but without clear dimensions, tags, keynotes, and detail callouts, the sheet is just a picture. This chapter shows how to bridge that gap, turning geometry into precise, readable construction information. --- 1. Dimensioning Fundamentals 1.1 When and Why to Use Each Dimension Type | Dimension Type | Typical Use | Quick‑Access Shortcut | |----------------|-------------|-----------------------| | Linear | Straight edges, wall lengths, column heights | DI (Dimension Linear) | | Aligned | Non‑orthogonal edges, sloped roof rafters | DI → Aligned | | Radial | Circles, arcs, column radii | DI → Radial | | Angular | Angles between intersecting lines or grid lines | DI → Angular | Tip: Use Alt + D to toggle the Dimension tool on/off without navigating the Ribbon. 1.2 Setting Up Dimension Styles 1. Open the Annotate tab → Dimension panel → Dimension Type Selector. 2. Click Edit Type → Duplicate the default style (e.g., “Linear – Metric”). 3. In the Type Properties, adjust: Units Format – match the project’s unit system set earlier. Text Font / Size – ensure readability on the final sheet scale. Arrowheads – choose closed or open based on client standards. 4. Click OK. The new style appears in the dropdown and can be saved to the project template for future use. 1.3 Placing Dimensions Accurately Linear Dimensions 1. Activate the Linear dimension tool. 2. Click the first reference point (e.g., the interior face of a wall). 3. Click the second reference point (e.g., the opposite interior face). 4. Move the cursor to position the dimension line; click to place. Pro tip: Hover over a reference element until the “Snap” tooltip shows “Edge” or “Face” to avoid accidental snapping to a nearby grid line. Aligned Dimensions 1. Choose Aligned from the same panel. 2. Click the two points that define the sloped edge. 3. Drag the dimension line perpendicular to the line of sight for readability. Radial & Angular Dimensions Radial: Click the center point of the circle, then a point on the circumference. Angular: Click two intersecting lines (or a line and a reference edge) to define the angle; Revit will automatically calculate the value. 1.4 Controlling Dimension Visibility - Temporary Hide/Isolate (right‑click a dimension → Hide Elements) removes clutter while working. - Use View Filters (found under Visibility/Graphics – VG) to turn off …

7. Worksharing, Collaboration, and Linked Models

Enabling Worksharing in a Revit Project Imagine a design firm that is simultaneously delivering the architecture, structure, and MEP systems for a new 15‑storey office tower. The architects are in Seattle, the structural engineers in Chicago, and the MEP consultants are spread across three continents. All parties must see each other's changes in real time, avoid stepping on each other’s toes, and keep the model lean enough to run on modest laptops. Revit’s worksharing engine makes this possible. Creating a Central Model 1. Start from a clean project – open the template you normally use (e.g., Architectural Template) and set up the initial Levels, Grids, and site geometry as covered in earlier chapters. 2. Save As → Central Model – in the Save As dialog, click Options, check Make this a central model after save, and give the file a clear name (e.g., OfficeTowerCentral.rvt). 3. Choose a network location – for on‑premise collaboration, this is a shared folder on a server with proper read/write permissions. For cloud‑based teams, the location will be a BIM 360 project folder (covered later). Tip: Keep the central file name short and avoid spaces; underscores improve compatibility with older versions of Revit. Turning on Worksharing Once the central file exists, open it as a local copy (Revit will automatically create a .001 file). The Worksharing ribbon tab appears, confirming that the engine is active. - Enable Worksharing – click Collaborate Worksets. The Worksets dialog opens, showing the default “Shared Levels and Grids” and “Workset1”. Note: The Shared Levels and Grids workset holds all Level and Grid elements, which you already defined in Chapter 3. This ensures that every discipline works off the same reference geometry. Understanding Worksets A workset is essentially a container for a group of elements that can be checked out, edited, and synchronized independently. Think of them as “rooms” in a large house: - Default worksets – Shared Levels and Grids (read‑only for most users) and Workset1 (initial catch‑all). - Custom worksets – you can create as many as needed (e.g., Architectural Model, Structural Frame, MEP Rough‑In). Best practice: Align workset naming with the discipline or model phase to make it intuitive for new team members. Creating and Managing Custom Worksets 1. In the Worksets dialog, click Create. 2. Name the workset (e.g., ArchitecturalModel). 3. Assign an owner (optional) – the owner can lock the workset to prevent accidental edits. 4. Click OK. The new workset appears in the Project Browser under Worksets. You can right‑click a workset to Close, Open, Edit, or Copy/Transfer it. Controlling Workset Visibility Just as you toggle view visibility with the Visibility/Graphics dialog, you control workset visibility in the Worksets dialog: - Open – elements in the …

8. Schedules, Quantities, and Data Extraction

A Real‑World Prompt: The Midtown Office Retrofit Imagine you’ve been hired to retrofit a 12‑story office building in downtown. The owner needs three deliverables by the end of the week: 1. A door schedule that shows every door type, finish, fire rating, and unit cost so the contractor can price the bid. 2. A room schedule that lists every office, conference room, and service space, including net floor area, occupancy load, and a flag for rooms that exceed the local code’s 250 ft² limit. 3. A quantity take‑off for all exterior wall materials, broken down by material type and thickness, to be handed off to the structural engineer for load calculations. All three reports must be generated directly from the Revit model, kept up‑to‑date as design evolves, and exported to Excel for the owner’s cost spreadsheet. The tools you’ll need are the schedule view, calculated fields, conditional formatting, filters, and the Export to Excel workflow. This chapter walks you through each step, showing how to build robust schedules that answer exactly the questions above—and how to link external data when the model alone isn’t enough. --- 1. The Role of Schedules in a BIM Workflow Schedules are essentially tabular views of model data. They let you: - Extract quantities (e.g., total glazing area, wall volume) for cost estimating. - Drive documentation (door and window schedules appear on construction documents). - Enforce design rules (conditional formatting can highlight code violations). - Bridge to external data (linking cost tables, material libraries, or live spreadsheets). Because schedules pull directly from the model, any change to a wall, door, or room automatically updates every schedule that references that element—providing the single source of truth that BIM promises. --- 2. Creating Core Schedules Below are the step‑by‑step commands you’ll use most often. The UI shortcuts (Alt + Letter, QAT, Ctrl + 1, etc.) introduced in earlier chapters are highlighted for speed. 2.1 Material Schedule (Quantities) 1. Open the Project Browser → Schedules/Quantities → Right‑click → New Schedule/Quantities. 2. Select “Materials” from the list of categories. Click OK. 3. In the Schedule Properties dialog, under the Fields tab, add: - Material Name - Category (e.g., Walls, Floors) - Volume - Area - Length (for linear elements) - Weight (if needed) 4. Sort by Category → Material Name to keep the list tidy. 5. Click OK; the schedule appears as a new tab in the drawing area. Tip: Use Ctrl + 1 to open the Properties palette for the schedule view and set its View Scale to 1:100, ensuring legible text on sheets. 2.2 Door Schedule 1. Project Browser → Schedules/Quantities → Right‑click → New Schedule/Quantities. 2. Choose Doors → OK. 3. Fields to include (typical for …

9. Rendering, Walkthroughs, and Presentation Graphics

A Client‑Facing Moment: From Model to “Wow!” Image Imagine you’ve just finished a detailed Revit model of a boutique hotel lobby. The client is on a video call, and they ask, “Can you show me what the space will look like at sunset?” Within minutes you need to switch from the crisp 2‑D plan view to a realistic rendering that captures the warm glow of the setting sun, the sheen on the marble floor, and the subtle reflections on the glass façade. The ability to produce that image—and, if time allows, a short walkthrough from the entrance to the reception desk—can be the difference between a contract award and a lost opportunity. This chapter shows you how to turn your Revit model into photorealistic interior and exterior renders, craft camera‑driven walkthrough animations, and embed the results into polished presentation sheets. By the end of the reading, you’ll be able to: Apply realistic materials and lighting setups for both interior and exterior scenes. Configure camera views, sun position, and exposure to match design intent. Build walkthrough animations, export them as high‑quality video files, and fine‑tune motion paths. Integrate rendered images into sheet layouts with graphic overlays, callouts, and legends for client‑ready presentations. --- 1. Preparing the Model for Render‑Ready Quality 1.1 Clean‑up Checklist A render is only as good as the geometry it displays. Before you dive into materials and lighting, run through this quick sanity check: 1. Delete or hide construction‑stage elements (e.g., temporary bracing, work platforms). 2. Confirm level heights and grid alignments (refer back to the Levels, Grids, and Site Modeling chapter) – mis‑aligned floors will cause floating geometry in the render. 3. Purge unused families (via Manage → Purge Unused) to reduce file size and avoid stray textures. 4. Check worksets: make sure any linked models that contribute to the visual (e.g., site context, surrounding buildings) are visible and loaded. 1.2 View Discipline and Visibility Settings Render quality depends heavily on what the view is allowed to display: Discipline: Switch the view’s discipline to 3D (or Realistic in the view control bar) to ensure all model elements are considered. Visibility/Graphics Overrides (VG): Turn on Model categories you need—walls, floors, roofs, furniture families, and any Lighting fixture families you plan to use. Turn off analytical models, reference planes, and any annotation categories that would otherwise pollute the image. Use Ctrl + 1 to summon the Properties palette and verify the view’s Detail Level is set to Fine for the highest geometric fidelity. --- 2. Materials & Appearances 2.1 Selecting the Right Material Library Revit ships with a Materials Library that includes common finishes (e.g., Concrete – Polished, Glass – Clear, Wood – Oak). For higher realism: Import high‑resolution …

10. Advanced Techniques: Phasing, Design Options, and Dynamo Basics

Project Phasing: From Concept to Construction When a client asks for a “design‑build” schedule, the project often progresses through Concept, Schematic, Design Development, and Construction phases. Revit’s built‑in phasing engine lets you model each stage in a single file, keep the model tidy, and generate phase‑specific documentation with minimal effort. 1. Setting Up Phase Parameters 1. Open the Phasing dialog – Ribbon ► Manage tab ► Phases panel ► Phases. 2. Add or rename phases to match your project timeline (e.g., Existing, Proposed, Demolition). 3. Define phase relationships – select a phase and set its Phase for Modeling and Phase for Reporting. - Modeling determines which elements you can edit. - Reporting drives the visibility of added/modified/deleted elements in a view. Tip: Keep the default Existing phase unchanged; many schedule filters and view templates already reference it. 2. Assigning Elements to Phases Every model element has Phase Created and Phase Demolished parameters (found in the Properties palette). New construction – set Phase Created to the target phase (e.g., Design Development). Demolition – set Phase Demolished to the phase when the element will be removed (e.g., Construction). Quick assignment: - Select multiple elements → Modify | Properties → click the Phase dropdown → choose the appropriate phase. 3. Controlling Visibility with Phase Filters Revit uses Phase Filters to decide which elements appear in a view: | Filter | Shows | Hides | |--------|-------|-------| | Show New | Elements whose Phase Created = view’s Phase and Phase Demolished = None | All others | | Show Existing | Elements with Phase Created = Existing and Phase Demolished = None | All others | | Show Demolished | Elements whose Phase Demolished = view’s Phase | All others | | Show All | Everything | — | 1. Create a view for each phase – duplicate a floor plan, rename it (e.g., Floor 1 – Schematic). 2. In the view’s Properties, set Phase to the appropriate stage. 3. Choose a Phase Filter that matches the documentation need (e.g., Show New for construction drawings). Reference: Earlier you learned how to apply View Templates (Chapter 5). Save a Phase‑Specific Template (including the filter, detail level, and graphic overrides) and apply it to all phase views for consistency. 4. Practical Workflow Example Scenario: A mid‑rise office tower requires a demolition plan for the existing parking garage. 1. Create phases – Existing, Demolition, Construction. 2. Assign existing garage columns – Phase Created = Existing, Phase Demolished = Demolition. 3. Create a demolition plan view – set Phase = Demolition and Phase Filter = Show Demolished. 4. Apply a view template that highlights demolished elements in red. 5. Export the view to a PDF; the client now sees …

Continue learning