Creating a New View in Revit
Introduction to Creating Views
Revit offers various types of views that allow designers to visualize and manage building information modeling (BIM) effectively. This guide details the steps necessary to create various views in Revit, including level views, floor plans, ceiling views, and 3D views. Understanding how to create and utilize these views is critical for effective project planning and documentation.
Steps to Create a Level View
Access the Desired View: Begin by opening either a section or an elevation view within your Revit project. This is where you will be adding your levels.
Select the Level Tool: Navigate to the Architecture tab on the ribbon. Locate the Datum panel and click on the Level option. This activates the tool for creating level lines.
Position the Cursor: Move your cursor into the drawing area. Clicking here will place the start point of your level line.
Draw Level Lines: Hold your cursor horizontally to begin drawing your level line. Ensure it aligns properly with your project’s design requirements.
- Finalize the Level Line: When the level line is of the intended length, click again to complete the drawing of that level.
Creating a Floor Plan View
Initiate the Floor Plan: In Revit, navigate to a plan view where you want to create a new floor plan. This serves as the base for your layout.
Utilize the View Creation Tool: Go to the View tab on the ribbon, and click on the Floor Plan option. This opens the floor plan creation settings.
Configuring Floor Plan Settings: Select the level you want to associate the floor plan with from the list of available levels. This categorizes the plan correctly by height.
Customize the Floor Plan: You can choose to modify settings such as templates or graphical styles to fit the design intent for the project.
- Confirm Creation: Once you’ve configured the settings to your liking, confirm the creation of the floor plan by clicking the OK button. The new floor plan view will now appear in the Project Browser.
Establishing a Ceiling View
Open a Ceiling Plan View: Start by accessing a ceiling view where you would like to apply ceiling elements.
Select the Ceiling Tool: Head to the Architecture tab and select the Ceiling option from the Build panel.
Choose the Ceiling Type: Utilize the Type Selector located in the Options Bar to pick the appropriate ceiling type for your design.
- Install the Ceiling: You can apply the ceiling by either allowing the Automatic Ceiling tool to utilize walls as boundaries or manually define the boundaries according to your layout.
Generating a 3D View
Select Your Reference View: Open any plan, section, or elevation view to begin creating a 3D perspective.
Access the 3D View Tool: Go to the View tab and select the Create panel. From there, choose the 3D View drop-down and opt for the Camera selection.
Position the Camera: Click within the drawing area to place the camera. This will serve as the viewpoint for your 3D view.
- Set the Target Point: Move your cursor to define the target point that the camera will focus on, then click to finalize the view.
FAQs
What types of views can I create in Revit?
Revit allows users to create various types of views including floor plans, ceiling plans, section views, elevation views, and 3D views, catering to different aspects of a building project.
Can I customize view templates in Revit?
Yes, Revit provides the option to create and customize view templates, allowing users to apply specific graphic properties and settings across multiple views for consistency.
Is it possible to show multiple views simultaneously in Revit?
Yes, you can tile multiple views by using the Tile Views option under the view tab. This allows you to work with different views side by side for better project management.
