Mastering Autodesk Revit 2020

The best-selling Revit guide, now more complete than ever with all-new coverage on the 2020 release

Mastering Autodesk Revit 2020 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. 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. Available online downloads include before-and-after tutorial files and additional advanced content 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 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
Chapter 1 Understanding the Principles of BIM 3
The Fundamentals of a BIM Approach 3
The Management People inside a BIM Project Team 4
Establishing a BIM Execution Plan 9
Optimizing BIM Processes 11
Identifying and Planning BIM Uses 12
Integrating Tools inside a BIM Workflow 22
What is Revit? 22
The Bottom Line 23
Chapter 2 Exploring the UI and Organizing Projects 25
Understanding the User Interface 25
Defining Project Organization 44
The Bottom Line 73
Chapter 3 The Basics of the Toolbox 75
Selecting, Modifying, and Replacing Elements 75
Editing Elements Interactively 82
Exploring Other Editing Tools 99
Sharing Models with the Cloud 104
Modeling Site Context 108
The Bottom Line 122
Chapter 4 Configuring Templates and Standards 123
Introducing Project Templates 123
Customizing Project Settings for Graphic Quality 124
Increasing Efficient View Management 149
Creating Custom Annotations 158
Starting a Project with a Custom Template 168
Strategies for Managing Templates 168
The Bottom Line 173
Part 2 Collaboration and Teamwork 175
Chapter 5 Collaborating with a Team 177
Understanding Worksharing Basics 177
Enabling Worksharing on Your Project 179
Organizing Worksets 190
Managing Workflow with Worksets 195
Understanding Element Ownership in Worksets 206
Collaborating in the Cloud 212
The Bottom Line 215
Chapter 6 Working with Consultants 217
Preparing for Collaboration 217
Managing the Coordination Process 218
Using Linked Models in Revit 222
Using the Coordination Tools 238
The Bottom Line 251
Chapter 7 Interoperability: Working Multiplatform 253
Examining Interoperability on a BIM Curve 253
Inserting CAD Data 254
Using Inserted 2D Data 261
Using Inserted 3D Data 266
Working with Other Data Types 273
Exporting CAD Data 275
Exporting 2D CAD Data 284
Exporting 3D Model Data 286
The Bottom Line 296
Chapter 8 Managing Revit Projects 297
Understanding the Importance of Managing Revit Projects 297
Understanding What's Needed in a QA/QC Program 308
Using Revit for QA/QC 310
The Bottom Line 315
Part 3 Modeling and Massing for Design 317
Chapter 9 Advanced Modeling and Massing 319
The Massing User Interface and Functionality 319
Using Free-Form Building Massing 338
Creating Formula-Driven Massing 352
The Bottom Line 372
Chapter 10 Conceptual Design 373
Getting Started with Dynamo 373
Connecting Nodes Makes Data Flow 378
Using Visual Programming 381
Additional Dynamo Tools 385
Getting Started with FormIt 397
Advanced Modeling in FormIt 413
The Bottom Line 418
Chapter 11 Working with Phasing, Groups, and Design Options 421
Using Phasing 421
Creating and Using Groups 439
Making Design Options for Design Iteration 452
Combining Phasing, Groups, and Design Options 461
The Bottom Line 475
Chapter 12 Visualization 477
Explaining the Role of Visualization 477
Understanding View Controls 479
Understanding Analytic Visualization 495
Understanding Photorealistic Visualization 506
Additional Options and the Future of Visualization 538
The Bottom Line 546
Part 4 Extended Modeling Techniques 549
Chapter 13 Creating Walls and Curtain Walls 551
Using Extended Modeling Techniques for Basic Walls 551
Creating Stacked Walls 576
Creating Simple Curtain Walls 579
Creating Complex Curtain Walls 595
The Bottom Line 617
Chapter 14 Modeling Floors, Ceilings, and Roofs 619
Understanding Floor Types 619
Sketching for Floors, Ceilings, and Roofs 628
Modeling Slab Edges 629
Modeling Floor Finishes 633
Creating Ceilings 637
Understanding Roof Modeling Methods 638
Using Advanced Shape Editing with Floors and Roofs 653
The Bottom Line 656
Chapter 15 Designing with the Family Editor 659
Getting Started with a Family 659
Developing the Framework for a Family Component 671
Modeling Techniques in the Family Editor 690
Troubleshooting Techniques 707
The Bottom Line 712
Chapter 16 Creating Stairs and Railings 715
Designing Stairs and Railings 715
Reviewing the Key Components of Stairs and Railings 717
Creating Stairs 727
Annotating Stairs 753
Creating Railings 755
Using the Railing Tool for Other Objects 764
The Bottom Line 769
Part 5 Documentation 771
Chapter 17 Detailing Your Design 773
Creating Details 773
Detailing Tools 777
Adding Detail Components to Families 797
Reusing Details from Other Files 800
The Bottom Line 805
Chapter 18 Documenting Your Design 807
Documenting Plans 807
Creating Schedules and Legends 819
Laying Out Sheets 833
The Bottom Line 839
Chapter 19 Annotating Your Design 841
Annotating with Text and Keynotes 841
Annotating with Tags 859
Adding Dimensions 865
Annotating with Project and Shared Parameters 874
The Bottom Line 886
Part 6 Construction and Beyond 887
Chapter 20 Working in the Construction Phase 889
Using Revisions in Your Project 889
Using Digital Markups 896
Modeling for Construction 902
The Bottom Line 915
Chapter 21 Presenting Your Design 917
Understanding Color Fill Legends 917
Presenting with 3D Views 928
Editing Viewport Types 932
Creating "Exploded" Axonometric Views 934
The Bottom Line 940
Chapter 22 Design Analysis 941
Analyzing for Sustainability 941
Using the Conceptual Energy Analysis Tool 946
Understanding Lighting Analysis 966
Analyzing the Path of Travel 973
The Bottom Line 978
Part 7 Appendices 981
Appendix A The Bottom Line 983
Chapter 1: Understanding the Principles of BIM 983
Chapter 2: Exploring the UI and Organizing Projects 984
Chapter 3: The Basics of the Toolbox 984
Chapter 4: Configuring Templates and Standards 985
Chapter 5: Collaborating with a Team 986
Chapter 6: Working with Consultants 988
Chapter 7: Interoperability: Working Multiplatform 989
Chapter 8: Managing Revit Projects 990
Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling and Massing 991
Chapter 10: Conceptual Design 992
Chapter 11: Working with Phasing, Groups, and Design Options 993
Chapter 12: Visualization 994
Chapter 13: Creating Walls and Curtain Walls 995
Chapter 14: Modeling Floors, Ceilings, and Roofs 996
Chapter 15: Designing with the Family Editor 997
Chapter 16: Creating Stairs and Railings 998
Chapter 17: Detailing Your Design 1000
Chapter 18: Documenting Your Design 1002
Chapter 19: Annotating Your Design 1003
Chapter 20: Working in the Construction Phase 1004
Chapter 21: Presenting Your Design 1004
Chapter 22: Design Analysis 1005
Appendix B Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting 1007
Optimizing Performance 1007
Using Best Practices 1010
Quality Control 1015
Other Tips and Shortcuts 1027
Additional Resources 1030
Appendix C Autodesk Revit Architecture Certification 1033
Index 1037