Stair Component into Custom Sketch form

Revit Architecture 2014 affords you with one of the exciting tool, i.e. convert Stair Component to Sketch. This feature aids you to convert the stair component to sketch and to design the stair component of your own style.

Figure 1: Creating a Stair Component

Let us know how we can create a stair component and then to convert it into the sketched form to edit and create your own stair. Here are the following steps to be followed to draw a stair component and then to convert them into sketch form.

1.       Open Revit Architecture 2014 session. The user interface screen will display.

2.       Now, invoke the Stair by Component tool from the Build panel of the Architecture tab, as shown in Figure 1; the Modify | Create Stair tab will be displayed.

3.       In the Modify|Create Stair tab, choose the Run tool and draw stair in the drawing area, as how in Figure 2.

4.       Now, create another run running parallel to it, Revit will automatically generate landing between the two runs, as shown in Figure 3.

5.       After creating complete stair, choose the Finish Edit Mode button from the Mode panel of the Modify|Create Stair tab.

6.       Now, choose the Default 3D view tool from the Quick Access Toolbar the 3D view of a stair will be displayed, as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 2: Converting Component into Sketch

1.       To convert a stair component to sketch, enter into the floor plan of your project.

2.       Select the stair component; the Modify | Stairs tab is displayed.

3.       Choose the Edit Stairs tool from the Edit panel of this tab, you will enter into the sketch form.

4.       Now, select the run which is to be modified and select the Convert tool, as shown in Figure 5. On doing so, the Stair- Convert to Custom window is displayed.

5.       Choose the Close button. Now, you are in custom sketch form.

6.       Choose the Edit Sketch tool from the Tools panel; the Modify|Create Stair > Sketch Run contextual tab is displayed.

7.       Now, from here you can modify the run by using the tools from the Draw panel of this tab.

You can read more detail of this topic on our latest text book Autodesk Revit Architecture 2014 for Architects and Designers

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Revit Structure 2014 and Robot Structural Analysis--------Link

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This is very exciting. This video will show how the bi-derictional associativity of Revit Structure works with Robot 2104.

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New Book in Autodesk Revit Architecture 2014---- CADCIM Technologies

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CADCIM Technologies^®, a global leader in providing knowledge solutions to worlwide with engineering design and information technology requirements, announces its release of Autodesk Revit Architecture 2014 for Architects and Designers textbook

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Book Description Publication Date:  May 25, 2013 Autodesk Revit Architecture 2014 for Architects and Designers textbook introduces the users to the spectacular realm of one of the most powerful software in the architectural quiver, Autodesk Revit Architecture. This textbook is a gateway to power, skill, and competence in the field of architectural and interior presentations, drawings, and documentations. This textbook is specially meant for professionals and students of architecture and interior design, facilities planners, and CAD professionals who are associated with the building construction and allied fields in the construction industry. Special emphasis has been laid to explain new concepts, procedures, and methods in Revit Architecture by using sufficient text and graphical examples. The accompanying tutorials and exercises, which relate to the real-world projects, help you understand the usage and capabilities of the tools available in Autodesk Revit Architecture. This completely updated and revised edition of Autodesk Revit Architecture covers the features such as Autodesk 360 | Rendering, Revit Server, Conceptual Massing, Worksharing, Color Schemes, Shape Editing Tools for Slabs, Roofs and Floors, Interoperability with other software, Solar Studies, File linking have been explained in detail. Additionally, some other features such as Basic Building Components, Site Features, Massing, Annotations, Schedules, Cost Estimation, Rendering, and Walkthrough have also been explained. The text is supported by practical examples, tutorials, and exercises to clarify each concept. Written with the tutorial point of view and the learn-by-doing theme, the textbook is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and your pace. Salient Features of the Textbook·  Consists of 16 chapters that are arranged in pedagogical sequence ·  Consists of 816 pages, hundreds of illustrations, and a comprehensive coverage of the concepts and tools of Revit Architecture 2014 ·  Real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience ·  Step-by-step examples that guide the users through the learning process ·  Includes changes and enhancements specific to Revit Architecture 2014 ·  Effectively communicates the utility of Revit Architecture Free Teaching and Learning Resources CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this textbook: ·  Technical support ·  Customizable PowerPoint Presentations of every chapter (For faculty only) ·  Drawing files of all illustrations, examples, and exercises

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Modifying Dimensions and Alternate Dimensions in Revit 2014

Dimension Enhancements in Revit 2014 

In Revit 2014, you can now insert alternate dimensions along with the main dimension. Figure 1 display dimensions with alternate units placed with it.  

Figure 1 Floor plan view displaying the alternate units along with the main unit

This feature  was one of the waited wish list fulfilled in Revit 2014. Architects and Designers throughout the globe can now communicate through the units they want.

To see how the alternate units can be set and can be used while documenting the model (BIM),  we will work on an illustration " Working on Alternate Units"

Illustration:  Essential Setups and Working on Alternate Units ( Time: 25 Minutes)

Opening  the File

First open the business_school.rvt file  or open a desired file of your choice. To download the business_school.rvt file login click on the link: http://www.cadcim.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ISBN=978-1-936646-29-6.

1. To open the file choose Open > Project from the Application Menu and select the appropriate file or the downloaded file.

2. Click on the First Floor Plan  level from the Project Browser, if you are using the  business_school.rvt file; the model will open in the selected view.

Changing the Detail Level

1. Next , to change the detail level of the drawing view, choose the Detail Level button form the View Control Bar; a flyout will be displayed as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2  A flyout displayed on choosing the Detail Level button

2. From the displayed flyout choose the Fine option; the view will be displayed in fine detailing, as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3  The view displayed in fine detailing

Setting up Dimensions and Using the Dimension Tool

1. Now, select the existing dimension from the drawing, the Modify Dimensions contextual tab will be displayed , as shown  in Figure 4.

Figure 4  The Modify |Dimension contextual tab displayed

2. In this tab, choose the Edit Witness Lines tool to change the witness line placement for the selected dimension;  the cursor will change and the witness line of the selected dimension is subjected to change as shown in Figure 5. 

Figure 5  The witness line is subject to change

3. Place the cursor on the grid D; the dimension changes and another dimension is also added. refer to Figure 6.

Figure 6  The dimension added on editing the witness line

4. Now, choose the Modify button from the Select panel to exit from the dimension.

Changing the Type Properties and Setting the Alternate Units

1. Now, select any of the exterior dimension; the Modify| Dimension tab will be displayed and the instance properties of the selected dimension will be displayed in the Properties Palette.  

2. In the Properties Palette choose the Edit Type button; the Type Properties dialog box will be displayed.

3. In this dialog box, choose the Duplicate button; the Name dialog box will be displayed.

4. In this dialog box enter Alternative Units in the Name edit box and choose the OK button; the Name dialog box will be closed and the Type Properties dialog box  will be displayed again.

5. In the Type Properties dialog box, scroll down and click in the Value field of the Alternate Units Parameter; a drop-down list will be displayed.

6.  From the drop-down list select the Right option.

From the drop-down list you can select the Left option if you desire to place the alternate units on the left side of the main dimension. :-)

7.  From the drop-down list select the Right option, refer to Figure 7.

 Figure 7  The various parameters of the Alternate units

8.  Now, choose the button corresponding to the Alternate Units Format value;  the Format dialog box will be displayed.

9. In this dialog box, select the Meters option from the Units drop-down list and m from the Unit symbol drop-down list, respectively.

10.Now, choose the OK button; the Format dialog box will close.

11. Now in the Alternate Unit Prefix and Alternate Unit Suffix parameters enter" (" and" )" characters, respectively.

12. Now. choose the OK button; the Type Properties dialog box will be closed and the new type is created and applied in the selected dimension as shown in Figure 8.

 Figure 8   Alternate dimensions displayed

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Press -Realease- AutoCAD MEP 2014

AutoCAD MEP 2014 for Designers by Prof. Sham TIckoo and CADCIM Technologies. To be released on 20 th May 2013. (Available in e-book also ) For information log on to www. cadcim.com or mail us @ sales @cadcim.com ; (219) 228-4908

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Press Release- Exploring Autodesk Revit Structure 2014

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CADCIM Technologies^®, a global leader in providing knowledge solutions to worlwide with engineering design and information technology requirements, announces its release of Exploring Autodesk Revit Structure 2014 textbook

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Book Description Publication Date:  May 6, 2013 Exploring Autodesk Revit Structure 2014 textbook explains the concepts and principles of Revit Structure through practical examples, tutorials, and exercises. This enables the users to harness the power of BIM with Autodesk Revit Structure 2014 for their specific use. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on physical modeling, analytical modeling, rebar modeling, and quantity scheduling. Also, the textbook covers the various stages involved in analyzing the model in Robot Structural Analysis software. This textbook is specially meant for professionals and students in structural engineering, civil engineering, and allied fields in the building industry. In this textbook, special emphasis has been laid on the concepts of structural modeling, which have been explained using relevant graphical examples and illustrations. In this textbook, the tutorials and exercises, which relate to the real world projects, help you understand the usage and abilities of the tools available in Autodesk Revit Structure. Along with the main text, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes to make various concepts clear, thereby enabling you to create your own innovative projects. This textbook consists of 10 Chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering the Basic Structural Elements, Annotations, Schedules, Dimensions, and Views. Each chapter provides a detailed explanation of the process and tools used in Autodesk Revit Structure. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Revit Structure 2013 Chapter 2: Getting Started with Revit Structure Chapter 3: Starting a New Project Chapter 4: Structural Columns and Walls Chapter 5: Foundations, Beams, Floors, and Open Web Joists Chapter 6: Editing Tools Chapter 7: Documenting a Structural Model Chapter 8: Standard Views, Details, and Schedules Chapter 9: 3D Views, Sheets, Analyses, Reinforcements, and Family Chapter 10: Linking Autodesk Revit with Robot Structural Analysis using Autodesk Toolkit BIM Workflow Project Student Project For order write to us at sales@cadcim.com or call us at (219) 228-4908, (219) 614-7235  Follow us at facebook/cadcimtech

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Displace Elements---- Video Tutorial

Displace Elements Tool
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For Revit Lovers, here is an effort to bring the latest update in Revit 2014, Displacement Sets" through a YouTube video.

Youtube video on Displacement Sets. For more information on latest updates in Revit 2014 videos and textbooks log into www.cadcim.com

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