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Create and modify walls in Revit.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
3 min.
Tutorial resources
These downloadable resources will be used to complete this tutorial:
Transcript
00:03
Like other basic elements in a Revit building model, walls are instances of predefined system family types,
00:11
which represent standard varieties of wall function, composition, and thickness.
00:17
You can modify the wall’s type properties by adding or removing layers,
00:23
dividing them into regions, and changing their thickness or assigned material.
00:28
Note that walls have an associated level when they are placed in a project.
00:34
If you are working in a plan view, the associated level is established from that view.
00:41
To complete this exercise, open the CreatingWalls [2024].rvt exercise file.
00:51
On the Architecture ribbon, in the Build panel, expand the Wall drop-down
00:56
and click Wall: Architecture.
00:59
Expand the Type Selector to specify the type of wall you want to place.
01:05
For this example, one of the exterior wall types is already selected.
01:10
You can change this if you wish.
01:13
On the Modify | Place Wall contextual ribbon, in the Draw panel, Line is the default Draw option when placing walls.
01:22
However, you can use a combination of the other Draw tools to place walls in your model.
01:30
On the Properties palette, you can modify the properties of the walls that you are placing,
01:36
such as the Location Line, Base Constraint, and Top Constraint.
01:41
Be aware that these properties can also be modified after the walls have been placed.
01:47
In this case, set the Location Line to Finish Face: Exterior and set the Top Constraint to Level 4.
01:56
Click in the drawing area to place the start point of the wall.
02:01
As you move your cursor, the dotted line that appears is positioned based on the location line that was specified.
02:08
So, in this instance, the dotted line is shown along the finish face of the exterior side of the wall.
02:17
As you move your cursor, you can use the temporary dimension shown.
02:21
Click your cursor once you reach the desired length, or simply type a dimension value,
02:27
and then press ENTER.
02:30
When you do, the Wall tool remains activated.
02:34
You can click Modify to end the Wall command, or you can continue placing a chain of walls.
02:40
For this exercise, continue placing walls to create a closed in area.
02:46
Click Modify to end the Wall command.
02:51
Switch to a 3D view to see the results.
02:56
As you can see, the height of the walls is constrained to the level specified.
03:03
At any time, you can select the walls and modify the wall properties in the Properties palette.
Video transcript
00:03
Like other basic elements in a Revit building model, walls are instances of predefined system family types,
00:11
which represent standard varieties of wall function, composition, and thickness.
00:17
You can modify the wall’s type properties by adding or removing layers,
00:23
dividing them into regions, and changing their thickness or assigned material.
00:28
Note that walls have an associated level when they are placed in a project.
00:34
If you are working in a plan view, the associated level is established from that view.
00:41
To complete this exercise, open the CreatingWalls [2024].rvt exercise file.
00:51
On the Architecture ribbon, in the Build panel, expand the Wall drop-down
00:56
and click Wall: Architecture.
00:59
Expand the Type Selector to specify the type of wall you want to place.
01:05
For this example, one of the exterior wall types is already selected.
01:10
You can change this if you wish.
01:13
On the Modify | Place Wall contextual ribbon, in the Draw panel, Line is the default Draw option when placing walls.
01:22
However, you can use a combination of the other Draw tools to place walls in your model.
01:30
On the Properties palette, you can modify the properties of the walls that you are placing,
01:36
such as the Location Line, Base Constraint, and Top Constraint.
01:41
Be aware that these properties can also be modified after the walls have been placed.
01:47
In this case, set the Location Line to Finish Face: Exterior and set the Top Constraint to Level 4.
01:56
Click in the drawing area to place the start point of the wall.
02:01
As you move your cursor, the dotted line that appears is positioned based on the location line that was specified.
02:08
So, in this instance, the dotted line is shown along the finish face of the exterior side of the wall.
02:17
As you move your cursor, you can use the temporary dimension shown.
02:21
Click your cursor once you reach the desired length, or simply type a dimension value,
02:27
and then press ENTER.
02:30
When you do, the Wall tool remains activated.
02:34
You can click Modify to end the Wall command, or you can continue placing a chain of walls.
02:40
For this exercise, continue placing walls to create a closed in area.
02:46
Click Modify to end the Wall command.
02:51
Switch to a 3D view to see the results.
02:56
As you can see, the height of the walls is constrained to the level specified.
03:03
At any time, you can select the walls and modify the wall properties in the Properties palette.
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