Family Creation for Revit Structure Design

Course Description:

Course Description

The Family Creation for Revit Structure Design comprehensive course offers a well-rounded blend of technical expertise and practical application, providing you with the critical skills necessary for Revit Family Creation tailored to Structural design. Specifically focused on furniture, lighting fixtures, custom families and others, this program delves into the creation of intelligent, parametric families that not only streamline design processes but also enhance project standardization and overall efficiency.

Through engaging, hands-on exercises, you will gain valuable experience in applying industry best practices for family creation. The course emphasizes the seamless integration of these families within Revit Structural workflows, ensuring a smooth transition from concept to execution and empowering you to optimize your design workflows for maximum productivity and accuracy.

Key Takeaways – Benefits of taking this Course

• Increased Productivity & Efficiency
  • Reduce manual work and repetitive tasks by creating intelligent, reusable Structure families.
• Enhanced Design Accuracy & Consistency
  • Ensure that families are properly structured, minimizing errors and inconsistencies in Revit models.
• Better Collaboration & Standardization
  • Use shared parameters and family catalogs to align with industry standards and improve coordination across teams.
• Optimized Workflows for Large-Scale Projects
  • Learn best practices to manage complex Structure families efficiently, improving performance and reducing project delays.
• Stronger Technical Skills & Career Advancement
  • Gain hands-on experience in Revit family creation, making you a valuable asset in BIM-driven projects and Structure design.

Target Audience

• Structure Engineers
• Architects
• Contractors
• Civil Engineers

Objectives for Family Creation for Revit Structure Design Course

• Master Revit Family Editor Interface & Tools
• Create Parametric & Adaptive Structure Families
• Implement Advanced Parameters & Data Management
• Develop Nested Families & Optimize Performance
• Apply Best Practices in Structure Family & Template Creation

1) Introduction to Revit

• BIM and Revit
• Overview of the Interface
• Opening and Saving Projects
• Viewing Commands

2) Starting an MEP Project

• Selecting a Project Template
• Linking and Importing Files
• Linking in Revit Models
• Modifying Imported Linked Files
• Setting Up Levels
• Creating Grids

3) Working with Views

• Modify How the Project Browser Displays
• Duplicating Views
• Modify How the View Displays
• Adding Callout Views
• Creating Elevations and Sections

4) Revit Families

• About Revit Families
• Loading Components
• Modifying Components
• Placing Components
• Working with Duct Components
• Working with Electrical Components
• Working with Plumbing Components

5) Basic Sketching and Modify Tools

• Drawing Ducts Pipes Cable Trays and Conduits
• Using General Sketching Tools
• Selecting and Editing Elements
• Working with Basic Modify Tools
• Working with Additional Modify Tools

6) CopyMonitor Elements

• Copying and Monitoring Elements
• Coordinating Linked Models
• Batch Copying Fixtures

7) Spaces

• Preparing a Model for Spaces
• Adding Spaces
• Working with Spaces
• Exporting for Energy Analysis

8) Basic Systems Tools

• Connecting Components
• Creating Systems Overview

9) HVAC Systems

• Adding and Connecting Ducts and Pipes
• Modifying Ducts and Pipes

10) Plumbing Systems

• Adding and Connecting Plumbing Pipes
• Modifying Plumbing Pipes
• Adding Fire Protection Systems

11) Advanced Systems for HVAC and Plumbing

• Creating and Modifying Systems
• Creating Automatic Layouts
• Testing Systems

12) Electrical Systems

• About Electrical Systems
• Creating Electrical Circuits
• Setting Up Panel Schedules
• Working with Cable Trays and Conduit
• Testing Electrical Layouts

13) Creating Construction Documents

• Setting Up Sheets
• Placing and Modifying Views on Sheets
• Duplicating Sheets and Swapping Views
• Modifying Views and View Titles
• Printing Sheets

14) Working with Annotations

• Working with Dimensions
• Working with Text
• Creating Legends

15) Adding Tags and Schedules

• Adding Tags
• Working with Schedules

16) Creating Details

• Setting Up Detail Views
• Adding Detail Components
• Annotati

What's Included in this course

• Autodesk Certified Instructor Delivery
• Official Training Materials
• Hands-On Labs