Mastering Autodesk Revit architecture 2016 / James Vandezande, Eddy Krygiel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vandezande, James, author.

Krygiel, Eddy, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Autodesk Revit.

Architectural drawing--Computer-aided design.

Architectural drawing.

Architectural design--Data processing.

Architectural design.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1010 p.)

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, Indiana : Sybex, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Autodesk-endorsed guide to real-world Revit Architecture mastery Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2016 provides focused discussions, detailed exercises, and compelling, real-world examples to help you get the most out of the Revit Architecture 2016 software. Information is organized to reflect the way you learn and implement Revit, featuring real-world workflows, in-depth explanations, and practical tutorials that help you understand Revit and BIM concepts so you can quickly start accomplishing vital tasks. The thorough coverage makes this book an ideal study guide for those preparin

Contents:

Mastering Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2016; Acknowledgments; About the Author; Contents at a Glance; Contents; Foreword ; Introduction ; Part 1 Fundamentals ; Chapter 1 Introduction: The Basics of BIM ? ; What Is Revit?; Understanding a BIM Workflow; Leveraging BIM Processes; Visualizing; Analyzing; Strategizing; Focusing Your Investment in BIM; Staffing for BIM; Understanding Project Roles; Establishing a BIM Execution Plan

The Bottom LineChapter 2 Applying the Principles of the User Interface and Project Organization ? ; Understanding the User Interface; Accessing and Using the Application Menu; Using the Quick Access Toolbar; Using the InfoCenter; Getting to Know the Ribbon; Using Other Aspects of the UI; Navigation Methods; Defining Project Organization; Introducing Datum Objects (Relationships); Using Content; Working with Views; Managing Your Project Model; The Bottom Line; Chapter 3 The Basics of the Toolbox

Selecting, Modifying, and Replacing ElementsSelecting Elements; Selection Options; Filtering Your Selection; Using Selection-based Filters; Selecting All Instances; Using the Properties Palette; Matching Properties; Using the Context Menu; Editing Elements Interactively; Moving Elements; Copying Elements; Rotating and Mirroring Elements; Arraying Elements; Scaling Elements; Aligning Elements; Trimming or Extending Lines and Walls; Splitting Lines and Walls; Offsetting Lines and Walls; Preventing Elements from Moving; Exploring Other Editing Tools; Using the Join Geometry Tool

Using the Split Face and Paint ToolsCopying and Pasting from the Clipboard; Using the Create Similar Tool; Using Keyboard Shortcuts (Accelerators); Double-click to Edit; Modeling Site Context; Using a Toposurface; Creating a Toposurface from a Points File; Creating a Building Pad; Generating Property Lines; Cut/Fill Schedules; The Bottom Line; Chapter 4 Configuring Templates and Standards ? ; Introducing Project Templates; Customizing Project Settings for Graphic Quality; Discovering Object Styles; Using Line Settings; Defining Materials; Defining Fill Patterns

Preconfiguring Color SchemesIncreasing Efficient View Management; Organizing Views; Creating and Assigning Filters; Using View Templates; Creating Custom Annotations; Introducing Tag Family Fundamentals; Creating a Custom Door Tag; Customizing View Tags; Starting a Project with a Custom Template; Strategies for Managing Templates; Aggregating Template Data; The Bottom Line; Part 2 Collaboration and Teamwork ; Chapter 5 Working in a Team ? ; Understanding Worksharing Basics

Enabling Worksharing on Your Project

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed November 6, 2015).

ISBN:

1-119-04465-0