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  • Format: 1056 pages
  • Pub. Date: 26-Sep-2017
  • Publisher: Sybex Inc.,U.S.
  • ISBN-10: 1119414318
  • ISBN-13: 9781119414315
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  • Format: 1056 pages
  • Pub. Date: 26-Sep-2017
  • Publisher: Sybex Inc.,U.S.
  • ISBN-10: 1119414318
  • ISBN-13: 9781119414315
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The best-selling Revit guide, now more complete than ever with all-new coverage on the 2018 release

Mastering Autodesk Revit 2018 for Architecture is packed with focused discussions, detailed exercises, and real-world examples to help you get up to speed quickly on the latest version of Autodesk Revit for Architecture. Organized according to how you learn and implement the software, this book provides expert guidance for all skill levels. Hands-on tutorials allow you to dive right in and start accomplishing vital tasks, while compelling examples illustrate how Revit for Architecture is used in every project. The companion website features before-and-after tutorial files, additional advanced content, and an hour of video on crucial techniques to help you quickly master this powerful software. From basic interface topics to advanced visualization techniques and documentation, this invaluable guide is your ideal companion through the Revit Architecture workflow.

Whether you're preparing for Autodesk certification exams or just want to become more productive with the architectural design software, practical exercises and expert instruction will get you where you need to be.

  • Understand key BIM and Revit concepts and master the Revit interface
  • Delve into templates, work-sharing, and managing Revit projects
  • Master modeling and massing, the Family Editor, and visualization techniques
  • Explore documentation, including annotation, detailing, and complex structures

BIM software has become a mandatory asset in today's architecture field; automated documentation updates reduce errors while saving time and money, and Autodesk's Revit is the industry leader in the BIM software space.

Foreword xxvii
Introduction xxxi
Part 1: Fundamentals 1(172)
Chapter 1 Understanding the Principles of BIM
3(22)
The Fundamentals of a BIM Approach
3(1)
The Management People Inside a BIM Project Team
4(5)
Staffing for BIM
5(1)
Understanding Project Roles
6(3)
Establishing a BIM Execution Plan
9(1)
Optimizing BIM Processes
10(2)
Identifying and Planning BIM Uses
12(10)
Gather
13(1)
Generate
14(2)
Analyze
16(1)
Communicate
17(3)
Realize
20(2)
Integrating Tools Inside a BIM Workflow
22(1)
What Is Revit,
22(1)
The Bottom Line
23(2)
Chapter 2 Exploring the UI and Organizing Projects
25(48)
Understanding the User Interface
25(17)
Accessing and Using the Application Menu
26(1)
Using the Quick Access Toolbar
27(1)
Using the InfoCenter
28(1)
Getting to Know the Ribbon
28(4)
Using Other Aspects of the UI
32(8)
Navigation Methods
40(2)
Defining Project Organization
42(29)
Introducing Datum Objects
44(10)
Using Content
54(2)
Working with Views
56(14)
Managing Your Project Model
70(1)
The Bottom Line
71(2)
Chapter 3 The Basics of the Toolbox
73(48)
Selecting, Modifying, and Replacing Elements
73(7)
Selecting Elements
73(2)
Selection Options
75(1)
Filtering Your Selection
75(1)
Using Selection-Based Filters
76(1)
Selecting All Instances
76(1)
Using the Properties Palette
77(2)
Matching Properties
79(1)
Using the Context Menu
79(1)
Editing Elements Interactively
80(16)
Moving Elements
80(4)
Copying Elements
84(1)
Rotating and Mirroring Elements
85(2)
Arraying Elements
87(3)
Scaling Elements
90(1)
Aligning Elements
90(1)
Trimming or Extending Lines and Walls
91(1)
Splitting Lines and Walls
92(1)
Offsetting Lines and Walls
93(1)
Preventing Elements from Moving
94(2)
Exploring Other Editing Tools
96(5)
Using the Join Geometry Tool
96(1)
Using the Split Face and Paint Tools
97(1)
Copying and Pasting from the Clipboard
98(2)
Using the Create Similar Tool
100(1)
Using Keyboard Shortcuts (Accelerators)
100(1)
Double-Click to Edit
101(1)
Sharing Models with the Cloud
101(4)
Modeling Site Context
105(15)
Using a Toposurface
106(3)
Creating a Toposurface from a Points File
109(4)
Creating a Building Pad
113(2)
Generating Property Lines
115(3)
Cut/Fill Schedules
118(2)
The Bottom Line
120(1)
Chapter 4 Configuring Templates and Standards
121(52)
Introducing Project Templates
121(1)
Customizing Project Settings for Graphic Quality
122(24)
Discovering Object Styles
123(2)
Using Line Settings
125(4)
Defining Materials
129(8)
Defining Fill Patterns
137(7)
Preconfiguring Color Schemes
144(2)
Increasing Efficient View Management
146(9)
Organizing Views
146(3)
Creating and Assigning Filters
149(3)
Using View Templates
152(3)
Creating Custom Annotations
155(10)
Introducing Tag Family Fundamentals
156(1)
Creating a Custom Door Tag
157(2)
Customizing View Tags
159(6)
Starting a Project with a Custom Template
165(1)
Strategies for Managing Templates
166(5)
Aggregating Template Data
166(5)
The Bottom Line
171(2)
Part 2: Collaboration and Teamwork 173(130)
Chapter 5 Collaborating with a Team
175(38)
Understanding Worksharing Basics
175(2)
Enabling Worksharing on Your Project
177(10)
Types of Worksets
179(1)
Creating a Central File
179(3)
Selecting a Starting View
182(1)
Creating a Local File
183(3)
Using Worksharing Usernames
186(1)
Organizing Worksets
187(6)
Moving Elements Between Worksets
189(4)
Managing Workflow with Worksets
193(9)
Saving Work
195(1)
Saving at Intervals
196(1)
Loading Work from Other Team Members
197(1)
Using Worksharing Visualization
197(3)
Managing Workset Visibility in View Templates
200(1)
Closing Revit
200(1)
Disabling Worksharing
201(1)
Understanding Element Ownership in Worksets
202(6)
Understanding Editing Requests
204(1)
Placing an Editing Request
204(1)
Granting an Editing Request
205(2)
Relinquishing Permission
207(1)
Using the Worksharing Monitor
207(1)
Collaborating in the Cloud
208(3)
Collaboration for Revit
209(2)
The Bottom Line
211(2)
Chapter 6 Working with Consultants
213(34)
Preparing for Collaboration
213(1)
Managing the Coordination Process
214(4)
Using Linked Models in Revit
218(16)
Shared Positioning
219(3)
Using Project Base Point and Survey Point
222(3)
Attachment vs. Overlay
225(4)
Using Worksets to Organize Linked Models
229(1)
Summarizing the Benefits and Limitations of Linked Models
230(1)
Using Linked Models-Exercises
231(3)
Using the Coordination Tools
234(12)
Using the Copy/Monitor Command
235(4)
Using the Coordination Review Tool
239(3)
Using Interference Checking in 3D Coordination
242(4)
The Bottom Line
246(1)
Chapter 7 Interoperability: Working Multiplatform
247(44)
Examining Interoperability on a BIM Curve
247(1)
Inserting CAD Data
248(8)
Using Predefined Settings for Inserted CAD Data
248(2)
Importing vs. Linking
250(1)
Using Options During Importing/Linking
251(1)
Manipulating Inserted CAD Data
252(4)
Using Inserted 2D Data
256(4)
Setting Options for BIM Conversion
256(1)
Using CAD Data for Coordination
257(1)
Linking Details
258(2)
Using Inserted 3D Data
260(7)
Using CAD Data as a Mass
260(5)
Using CAD Data as an Object
265(2)
Working with Other Data Types
267(3)
Working with Navisworks Files
267(2)
Working with FormIt Files
269(1)
Exporting CAD Data
270(7)
Preparing a List of Views for Exporting
270(2)
Settings for DWG Exports
272(5)
Exporting 2D CAD Data
277(2)
Exporting 3D Model Data
279(10)
Exporting to SketchUp
279(3)
Using IFC Interoperability
282(7)
The Bottom Line
289(2)
Chapter 8 Managing Revit Projects
291(12)
Understanding the Importance of Managing Revit Projects
291(6)
What's in a Plan to Manage Revit Projects?
291(6)
Understanding What's Needed in a QA/QC Program
297(5)
Revit Health Check
297(5)
The Bottom Line
302(1)
Part 3: Modeling and Massing for Design 303(222)
Chapter 9 Advanced Modeling and Massing
305(54)
The Massing User Interface and Functionality
305(19)
Creating Mass Geometry
308(1)
Creating an In-Place Mass
309(5)
Placing a Mass
314(1)
Creating Mass Floors
315(1)
Scheduling Masses
316(3)
Massing Surfaces
319(5)
Using Free-Form Building Massing
324(14)
Dissolving and Rebuilding
330(8)
Creating Formula-Driven Massing
338(19)
Creating a Generic Model Mass Family
338(11)
Creating a Complex Mass Family
349(8)
The Bottom Line
357(2)
Chapter 10 Conceptual Design
359(48)
Getting Started with Dynamo
359(5)
Downloading Dynamo
359(1)
Installing Dynamo
359(2)
Opening Dynamo
361(1)
Understanding the Dynamo UI
361(3)
Connecting Nodes Makes Data Flow
364(3)
Node Structure
364(1)
Using Nodes
365(2)
Organizing a Definition
367(1)
Using Visual Programming
367(5)
Additional Dynamo Tools
372(11)
Code Blocks
372(1)
Managing Data
373(3)
Geometric Manipulation and Analysis
376(2)
Revit to Dynamo to Revit
378(1)
Category, Type, and Element Selections
378(2)
Interoperability
380(2)
Package Manager
382(1)
Additional Resources
382(1)
Getting Started with FormIt
383(16)
Understanding the FormIt UI
383(9)
Using FormIt for Massing
392(5)
Converting FormIt to Revit
397(1)
Importing to Revit
397(2)
Advanced Modeling in FormIt
399(6)
Moving from a Mass to a Model
400(3)
Applying Materials
403(2)
The Bottom Line
405(2)
Chapter 11 Working with Phasing, Groups, and Design Options
407(52)
Using Phasing
407(18)
What Can You Phase?
409(2)
Implementing Phase Settings
411(5)
Illustrating the Geometry Phase
416(3)
Using the View Phase
419(6)
Creating and Using Groups
425(12)
Creating Groups
425(2)
Modifying Groups
427(2)
Creating New Groups
429(2)
Excluding Elements within Groups
431(2)
Saving and Loading Groups
433(1)
Creating Groups from Links
434(2)
Using Best Practices for Groups
436(1)
Making Design Options for Design Iteration
437(8)
Creating Design Options
438(2)
Editing Design Options
440(1)
Viewing and Scheduling Design Options
441(1)
Removing Design Options and Option Sets
442(3)
Combining Phasing, Groups, and Design Options
445(13)
Phase 1: Demolition
446(2)
Phase 1: Proposed
448(1)
Phase 2: Demolition
449(2)
Phase 2: Proposed
451(1)
Scheduling
452(4)
Using the Design Option Tool
456(2)
The Bottom Line
458(1)
Chapter 12 Visualization
459(66)
Explaining the Role of Visualization
459(1)
Understanding View Controls
460(17)
Setting the Detail Level
461(1)
Working with Graphic Display Options
462(13)
Working with the Section Box
475(2)
Understanding Analytic Visualization
477(10)
Project Parameters
477(4)
Setting User-Defined Parameters
481(3)
Identifying Design Elements
484(1)
Setting Solar and Shadow Studies
485(2)
Understanding Photorealistic Visualization
487(29)
Rendering Sequence and Workflow
488(1)
Creating Perspective Views
488(4)
Locking Your View
492(1)
Creating a Walkthrough
493(3)
Exporting a Walkthrough
496(2)
Rendering Settings
498(3)
Using Monochromatic Views to Examine Context and Lighting
501(4)
Adjusting Lighting and Interior Renderings
505(2)
Placing Artificial Lighting
507(1)
Manipulating Light Groups
508(6)
Assigning Materials
514(1)
Rendering in the Cloud
515(1)
The Future of Visualization: Virtual Reality
516(6)
Use Cases for Virtual Reality
517(1)
Available Virtual Reality Tools
517(5)
The Bottom Line
522(3)
Part 4: Extended Modeling Techniques 525(206)
Chapter 13 Creating Walls and Curtain Walls
527(68)
Using Extended Modeling Techniques for Basic Walls
527(26)
Creating Basic Wall Types
528(9)
Adding Wall Articulation
537(8)
Modeling Techniques for Basic Walls
545(7)
Creating Custom In-Place Walls
552(1)
Creating Stacked Walls
553(3)
Creating Simple Curtain Walls
556(15)
Designing a Curtain Wall
558(9)
Customizing Curtain Wall Types
567(4)
Creating Complex Curtain Walls
571(22)
Dividing the Surface
572(3)
Dividing the Surface with Intersects
575(1)
Applying Patterns
576(1)
Editing the Pattern Surface
577(1)
Editing a Surface Representation
578(1)
Adding Definition
579(8)
Creating Custom Patterns
587(1)
Limiting the Size of Pattern-Based Families
588(2)
Using the Adaptive Component Family
590(2)
Scheduling Pattern-Based Panels
592(1)
The Bottom Line
593(2)
Chapter 14 Modeling Floors, Ceilings, and Roofs
595(38)
Understanding Floor Types
595(8)
Modeling a Floor
595(3)
Creating a Structural Floor
598(4)
Modeling Floor by Face
602(1)
Defining a Pad
602(1)
Sketching for Floors, Ceilings, and Roofs
603(2)
Modeling Slab Edges
605(4)
Creating a Custom Floor Edge
606(3)
Modeling Floor Finishes
609(3)
Using a Split Face for Thin Finishes
609(2)
Modeling Thick Finishes
611(1)
Creating Ceilings
612(1)
Understanding Roof Modeling Methods
613(14)
Constructing a Roof by Footprint
616(3)
Applying a Roof by Extrusion
619(2)
Roof In-Place
621(1)
Creating a Roof by Face
622(1)
Creating a Sloped Glazing
622(1)
Using Slope Arrows
623(1)
Using Additional Roof Tools
624(3)
Using Advanced Shape Editing with Floors and Roofs
627(3)
Creating a Roof with a Sloped Topping
628(1)
Applying a Variable Thickness to a Roof Layer
629(1)
The Bottom Line
630(3)
Chapter 15 Designing with the Family Editor
633(46)
Getting Started with a Family
633(10)
Understanding In-Place Families
634(1)
Choosing the Right Family Template and Category
635(2)
Choosing Between Hosted and Nonhosted Family Types
637(2)
Creating Other Types of Families in the Family Editor
639(2)
Understanding the Family Editor
641(2)
Developing the Framework for a Family Component
643(17)
Creating the Necessary Reference Planes, Lines, and Points
643(5)
Using Dimensions to Control Geometric Parameters
648(3)
Reviewing the Differences Between Type and Instance Parameters
651(4)
Organizing Solids and Lines in a Family Editor
655(5)
Modeling Techniques in the Family Editor
660(14)
Creating an Extrusion
660(2)
Creating a Sweep
662(4)
Creating a Revolve
666(1)
Creating a Blend and Swept Blend
667(4)
Nesting Families
671(3)
Troubleshooting Techniques
674(4)
Doing a Visibility Check
674(1)
Applying Parametric Arrays and Family Type Parameters
675(3)
The Bottom Line
678(1)
Chapter 16 Creating Stairs and Railings
679(52)
Designing Stairs and Railings
679(2)
Reviewing the Key Components of Stairs and Railings
681(9)
Reviewing the Basic Rules of Stairs
681(2)
Working with Stair Components
683(1)
Reviewing the Components of Railings
683(7)
Creating Stairs
690(24)
Understanding the Stair Tools
691(5)
Using the Components for Customizing Stairs
696(14)
Creating Stairs with Other Tools
710(2)
Creating Multistory Stairs
712(2)
Annotating Stairs
714(2)
Creating Railings
716(17)
Creating a Custom Railing
719(3)
Creating Glass Railings with the Curtain Wall Tool
722(3)
Using the Railing Tool for Other Objects
725(4)
The Bottom Line
729(2)
Part 5: Documentation 731(118)
Chapter 17 Detailing Your Design
733(34)
Creating Details
733(4)
Using View Types for Detailing
733(3)
Working with the Detailing Process
736(1)
Detailing Tools
737(19)
Using the Detail Line Tool
737(1)
Using the Linework Tool
738(2)
Using Filled Regions and Masking Regions
740(5)
Adding Detail Components
745(5)
Repeating Detail Component
750(3)
Using Line-Based Detail Components
753(1)
Drafting Insulation
753(2)
Creating Detail Groups
755(1)
Adding Detail Components to Families
756(3)
Reusing Details from Other Files
759(5)
Using CAD Details
759(1)
Using Details from Other Revit Projects
760(4)
The Bottom Line
764(3)
Chapter 18 Documenting Your Design
767(34)
Documenting Plans
767(11)
Calculating Space Using Room Objects
767(3)
Creating Area Plans
770(5)
Adding Area Objects
775(2)
Modifying Area Plans
777(1)
Creating Schedules and Legends
778(15)
Creating Schedules
779(12)
Using Legends
791(2)
Laying Out Sheets
793(6)
Adding the Area Plan
793(1)
Activating a View
794(1)
Using Guide Grids
795(2)
Adding the Schedule
797(1)
Finishing the Sheet
798(1)
The Bottom Line
799(2)
Chapter 19 Annotating Your Design
801(48)
Annotating with Text and Keynotes
801(18)
Using Text
801(5)
Using Keynotes
806(13)
Annotating with Tags
819(6)
Inserting Tags
820(1)
Using the Tag Toolset
821(4)
Adding Dimensions
825(8)
Using Dimension Equality
827(1)
Customizing Dimension Text
828(2)
Editing Dimension Strings
830(2)
Using Alternate Units
832(1)
Annotating with Project and Shared Parameters
833(13)
Creating Project Parameters
834(4)
Creating Shared Parameters
838(8)
The Bottom Line
846(3)
Part 6: Construction and Beyond 849(88)
Chapter 20 Working in the Construction Phase
851(28)
Using Revisions in Your Project
851(7)
Creating a Revision Cloud
851(4)
Placing Revision Clouds
855(2)
Tagging a Revision Cloud
857(1)
Disabling the Leader
857(1)
Using Digital Markups
858(6)
Publishing to Design Review
858(6)
Modeling for Construction
864(13)
Creating Parts
864(2)
Modifying Parts
866(7)
Scheduling Parts
873(1)
Creating Assemblies
873(2)
Creating Assembly Views
875(2)
The Bottom Line
877(2)
Chapter 21 Presenting Your Design
879(24)
Understanding Color Fill Legends
879(11)
Making a Color Fill Legend for Rooms
880(4)
Customizing a Color Fill Legend
884(2)
Modifying Other Settings
886(1)
Using Numerical Ranges for Color Schemes
887(3)
Presenting with 3D Views
890(4)
Orienting to Other Views
890(3)
Annotating 3D Views
893(1)
Editing Viewport Types
894(1)
Creating "Exploded" Axonometric Views
895(6)
The Bottom Line
901(2)
Chapter 22 Design Analysis
903(34)
Analyzing for Sustainability
903(4)
Understanding Energy Modeling
904(1)
Using Revit for Energy Simulations
905(2)
Using the Conceptual Energy Analysis Tool
907(21)
Setting Up an Energy Analysis
908(5)
Running Energy Analysis Simulations
913(5)
Understanding the Energy Analysis
918(8)
Using Architecture 2030
926(2)
Understanding Lighting Analysis
928(7)
The Bottom Line
935(2)
Part 7: Appendixes 937(50)
Appendix A: The Bottom Line
939(22)
Chapter 1 Understanding the Principles of BIM
939(1)
Chapter 2 Exploring the UI and Organizing Projects
940(1)
Chapter 3 The Basics of the Toolbox
940(2)
Chapter 4 Configuring Templates and Standards
942(1)
Chapter 5 Collaborating with a Team
943(2)
Chapter 6 Working with Consultants
945(1)
Chapter 7 Interoperability: Working Multiplatform
946(1)
Chapter 8 Managing Revit Projects
947(1)
Chapter 9 Advanced Modeling and Massing
947(1)
Chapter 10 Conceptual Design
948(1)
Chapter 11 Working with Phasing, Groups, and Design Options
949(1)
Chapter 12 Visualization
950(1)
Chapter 13 Creating Walls and Curtain Walls
951(1)
Chapter 14 Modeling Floors, Ceilings, and Roofs
952(1)
Chapter 15 Designing with the Family Editor
953(1)
Chapter 16 Creating Stairs and Railings
954(1)
Chapter 17 Detailing Your Design
955(1)
Chapter 18 Documenting Your Design
956(1)
Chapter 19 Annotating Your Design
957(1)
Chapter 20 Working in the Construction Phase
958(1)
Chapter 21 Presenting Your Design
959(1)
Chapter 22 Design Analysis
960(1)
Appendix B: Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting
961(24)
Optimizing Performance
961(3)
Using Best Practices
964(5)
Quality Control
969(11)
Keeping an Eye on File Size
970(5)
Using Schedules
975(3)
Reviewing Warnings
978(2)
Other Tips and Shortcuts
980(3)
Additional Resources
983(2)
Appendix C: Autodesk Revit Certification
985(2)
Index 987
Lance Kirby is a Customer Success Manager and Business Consultant Lead-AEC with Autodesk. He joined Revit Technologies in 2000, where he helped develop Revit. Lance has trained and mentored thousands of architects and engineers in the use of BIM.

Eddy Krygiel is an Autodesk Authorized Author, registered architect, and Principal Business Consultant with Autodesk Consulting. He implements BIM on large scale projects working to adapt new BIM Users and helping to drive BIM adoption.

Marcus Kim is a Business Consultant for Autodesk Consulting, where he provides enterprise-level BIM consulting and training. He has served as BIM Manager at the Chicago office of Skidmore Owings and Merrill as well as in lead roles at other AEC firms for competitions, design visualization, and design and technical architecture.
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