I found this great blog with an overview of the BIM implementation process with links to detailed information for each phase. At first pass this looks like a very thorough blog from an experienced BIM professional. These are not software how to's but more what and when to articles.
Initial BIM implementation advice:
http://bradleybim.com/2013/07/24/revit-implementation-puzzle-5-basic-planned-investments/#!
Family creation processes:
http://bradleybim.com/2012/10/30/real-costs-for-building-revit-families-1000-bradley-revit-family-library-models/
Staff training advice:
http://bradleybim.com/2013/02/24/keys-to-designing-your-successful-revit-101-basic-training/
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Monday, October 28, 2013
Family Creation Part 1 (from therevitkid.com)
Great basic intro to family creation! Thanks to the Revit Kid.
These are my personal notes, watch the video.
2. start with reference planes (especially with parametric families) which control geometry. In plan, side and front elevation views.
(keyboard shortcut RP to start drawing ref plane.)
3. add dimensions to the ref. planes. Typically, Width, Length, Height (Labels).
4. add parameters to the dimensions.
5. Start drawing geometry, Extrusion in plan view.
6. Draw extrusion snapping to reference planes. Lock edges to reference planes, Revit lets you do this either in the boundary edit mode or outside of it.
Note: It is recommended to NOT lock edges while in the boundary edit mode as the locks are easier to find when you come back to the Family later and appear when you click on the 3D element. Not having to enter the boundary edit mode to find them will avoid an extra step in the workflow.
Note: It is recommended to NOT lock edges while in the boundary edit mode as the locks are easier to find when you come back to the Family later and appear when you click on the 3D element. Not having to enter the boundary edit mode to find them will avoid an extra step in the workflow.
7. Check work, tile plan, front and 3d views; click and move a ref. plane should change size of 3d box. Changing parameters in Family Types should also affect the size.
This is a recap for me but full of helpful reminders if you haven't created families in a while!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Basic Parametric Component (Family)
A Revit 2011 tutorial from youtube, courtesy of https://www.youtube.com/user/ddufon
Video link: http://youtu.be/on4LeYIuCis
Text walkthrough of video:
open generic model family template
Set family category and parameters, can be anything you need. (Light fixtures is used in the video)
In Floor Plan View:
Draw reference planes for parametric ability, define/name them as their correct edges. Left is left, Right is right, Bottom (of screen) is front, Top of screen is back.
Go to Front view:
Draw two reference planes, one over the Ref. Level line (set it as bottom) and one 2' above, set as top.
In Floor Plan and Front View:
Add Aligned dimension between left and right, front and back and top and bottom reference planes, (4'-0" wide).
Cancel out of dimension command.
Modify / Select dimension, On the Options bar, select from the Label: drop down box.
Name them Depth, Width and Height accordingly.
Note: be sure the dimension for Height is to the bottom Reference Plane not Ref. Level.
In Floor Plan and Front View:
Draw a 3d box with the extrusion tool.
Align and lock all edges to reference planes.
Open 3d view:
Add material and visibility parameter in the Family type dialog, click add.
After creating parameters, you must associate them with the object.
Select object, then set parameter association in properties box by clicking the small box to the very right of the parameter that you mean to set/modify.
Video link: http://youtu.be/on4LeYIuCis
Text walkthrough of video:
open generic model family template
Set family category and parameters, can be anything you need. (Light fixtures is used in the video)
In Floor Plan View:
Draw reference planes for parametric ability, define/name them as their correct edges. Left is left, Right is right, Bottom (of screen) is front, Top of screen is back.
Go to Front view:
Draw two reference planes, one over the Ref. Level line (set it as bottom) and one 2' above, set as top.
In Floor Plan and Front View:
Add Aligned dimension between left and right, front and back and top and bottom reference planes, (4'-0" wide).
Cancel out of dimension command.
Modify / Select dimension, On the Options bar, select
Name them Depth, Width and Height accordingly.
Note: be sure the dimension for Height is to the bottom Reference Plane not Ref. Level.
In Floor Plan and Front View:
Draw a 3d box with the extrusion tool.
Align and lock all edges to reference planes.
Open 3d view:
Add material and visibility parameter in the Family type dialog, click add.
After creating parameters, you must associate them with the object.
Select object, then set parameter association in properties box by clicking the small box to the very right of the parameter that you mean to set/modify.
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