Creating Project Datums: Adding Project Levels

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Creating Project Datums: Adding Project Levels

Training File - Imperial\RAC_CPD_01_Adding_Levels_i.rvt

In this exercise, you add levels to the project. The levels serve as datums for placing additional objects in the project.

Adjust existing level

1. In the Project Browser, under Elevations (Building Elevation), double-click South.
2. In the elevation view, zoom in to the level markers.
3. In the drawing area, right-click a tree, and click Hide in viewCategory. The visibility for the planting category is turned off, reducing the visual clutter.
4. Zoom in to the level labels on the right.
5. Before adding levels, adjust the height of Level 2:

• Select Level 2.
• Click the Level 2 height parameter.
• Type 12', and press Enter.

6. Zoom out until you can see both ends of the existing levels.

Add levels

7. Click Home tabDatum panelLevel.
8. On the left side of the existing levels, click to add a third level 12’ above Level 2, as shown.
   Note: To locate the starting point, move the cursor over the end point of Level 2, and move the cursor up, using the displayed drawing aids to locate the correct starting point.
9. Move the cursor to the right, and click to align the right edge of the level marker with the existing levels.
10. Using the same method, add a fourth level 12’ above Level 3, as shown.
11. On the Options Bar, clear Make Plan View. The next level you add is used to establish the parapet height of the wall. This level is used only for reference, so you do not need to create a plan view.
12. Using the same method, add a fifth level 4' above Level 4, as shown.
14. Click Place Level tabSelect panelModify. Modify levels
15. Zoom in to the level heads.
16. Select Level 5, click the height parameter, type 37'6'', and press Enter.
17. Adjust the Level 5 marker so it does not overlap the text from the level below: - Select Level 5. - Click the control to add an elbow, as shown. - Drag the elbow to adjust the label position. (Exact placement is not important.)

Select Level 1, click the Level 1 label, type 01 - Entry Level, and press Enter.

In the dialog, click Yes to rename corresponding views.

Using the previous method, rename the remaining levels:

Existing Name	New Name
Level 2	02 - Floor
Level 3	03 - Floor
Level 4	Roof
Level 5	Parapet

End of tutorial