Lynda - Up and Running with Revit with Paul F. Aubin

Autodesk Revit is one of the most popular building information modeling (BIM), solutions today. This course covers the differences between the various editions of Revit and shows architects and engineers who are new to the software how to use them. Learn how to choose a template; set up the basic levels, grids, and dimensions; and start adding walls, doors, and windows to your model. Author Paul F. Aubin also shows how to create views and documentation that clearly communicate your plans, import files from other CAD programs, and produce construction documents.

Topics include:

Understanding the different editions of Revit

Setting up levels and grids

Adding doors and windows

Loading families

Working with 3D views

Dimensioning a plan

Adding a schedule view

Importing CAD files

Linking to another Revit file

Creating sheets

Plotting a set of documents

Generating a cloud rendering