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Tips & Tricks for Revit® 2013
Graphic and Visualization Techniques Steven C. Shell Architect
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Class Summary This class will show you how to get the most out of the powerful graphic features in Autodesk Revit® 2013 and learn valuable visualization techniques to make your drawings look beautiful and communicate better. This class will benefit all AEC professionals using Revit who care how their drawings look and communicate. Introduce you to some ideas which you may have not thought of which will inspire you to explore and try new methods and techniques of your own which you can then share with us next year. Steven C. Shell Architect
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Learning Objectives At the end of this class, you will be able to:
Utilize techniques to make your construction documents communicate better Take full advantage of Revit’s powerful advanced graphic tools and capabilities Use a variety of presentation techniques to help develop your own artistic style Create beautiful renderings out of the box quicker and better than ever Steven C. Shell Architect
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Section 1 Basic Graphic Communication Techniques Project Wide Default Settings to Individual Overrides Steven C. Shell Architect
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Object Styles Project Wide to Individual View Settings
Project Wide – Default Template View Specific Category Override Individual Element Override Steven C. Shell Architect
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Object Styles Project Wide - Model Objects
Door Panel – Original Line Weight (When Cut in View) Door Panel – Thicker Line Weight (When Cut in View) Steven C. Shell Architect
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Object Styles Project Wide - Annotation Objects
Detail Callout – Original Line Weight Detail Callout – Modified Bold Line Weight Steven C. Shell Architect
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Object Styles Project Wide - Material Settings
New Hidden Line Elevation Original “Default” Hidden Line Elevation Duplicate Most Similar Material Select Surface Pattern & Color Printed Hidden Line Elevation Steven C. Shell Architect
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Object Styles Project Wide - Line Styles
New Modified Property Lines Original “Default” Property Lines Steven C. Shell Architect
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Object Styles View Specific Overrides (Show New & Existing)
Use ‘Half Tone’ setting to Override Surface Patterns for New & Existing Floor Tile Select Half Tone Steven C. Shell Architect
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Object Styles View Specific Overrides (Show Depth)
Select Half Tone Use ‘Half Tone’ setting to Override Surface Patterns for 3D Layering to Create Depth Steven C. Shell Architect
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Object Styles View Specific Overrides (Materials)
New Hidden Line Elevation Original “Default” Hidden Line Elevation Select Surface Pattern & Color Printed Hidden Line Elevation Steven C. Shell Architect
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Object Styles View Specific Overrides (Materials)
Original “Default” Hidden View Modified View with Surface Pattern Overrides Steven C. Shell Architect
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Object Styles View Specific Overrides (Line Styles)
Select Line Type for Line Work Tool Select Line Type for all “Edges” Steven C. Shell Architect
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Project View Callouts Sheet Layout & Numbering Method
Use a Call Out Detail Number vs a North Arrow for Referenced Plan View and Then Number Each Associated Detail or Elevation Callout as Extents Steven C. Shell Architect
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Cover Sheets Add Images and Artwork to Create Interest
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Section 2 Advanced Graphic Tools and Capabilities Explore & Take Advantage of the Possibilities Steven C. Shell Architect
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Graphic Display Options Model – Silhouettes (Profile Edges)
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Graphic Display Options Model - Transparency (Former Ghost Surfaces)
Adjust Transparency Amount Steven C. Shell Architect
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Graphic Display Options Model – Surfaces (Visual Styles)
Hidden Line Shaded Steven C. Shell Architect Realistic Rendered
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Graphic Display Options Visual Styles – Hidden Line & Surface Overrides
Select Color Fill Surface Pattern Overrides Hidden Line with Accent Surfaces Steven C. Shell Architect Hidden Line (Default)
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Graphic Display Options Visual Styles – Hidden Line & Surface Overrides
Select Color Fill Surface Pattern Overrides Hidden Line with Accent Surfaces Hidden Line (Default) Steven C. Shell Architect
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Graphic Display Options Visual Styles – Ambient Shadows
Hidden Line (Default) Hidden Line with Ambient Shadows Steven C. Shell Architect
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Graphic Display Options Visual Styles - Realistic with Edges
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Graphic Display Options Visual Styles - Realistic with RPC Content
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Graphic Display Options Visual Styles – Backgrounds (Sky & Photo Images)
Select “Photo” and then Customize Image Select “Sky” Adjust Photo Image for Best Fit Steven C. Shell Architect
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Graphic Display Options Visual Styles – Backgrounds (Gradient)
Select “Gradient” and Then Adjust Colors Steven C. Shell Architect
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Graphic Display Options Visual Styles – Backgrounds (Elevations & Sections)
Photo No Background Gradient Sky Steven C. Shell Architect
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Graphic Display Options Shadow & Lighting (Sun Settings)
Bold, Interesting & Good Depth Weak, Flat & Bland Steven C. Shell Architect
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Phase Settings Combine Phases to Create Coordination Views
Create New Phase Filter Weak, Flat & Bland Modify How Model Elements Appear in Newly Created Phase Filter Steven C. Shell Architect
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Design Options Preliminary Designs & Construction Documents
Primary Option Design Option 1 (Primary Bid) (Alternate Bid) Steven C. Shell Architect
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Section 3 Presentation Techniques Non-Rendered Views Steven C. Shell
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Graphic Display Options Presentation Based on Level of Design
Conceptual Design Design Development Final Design Steven C. Shell Architect
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Graphic Display Options Presentation Based on Level of Design
Conceptual Design Design Development Steven C. Shell Architect
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Graphic Display Options Presentation Based on Level of Design
Conceptual Design Design Development Steven C. Shell Architect
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Graphic Techniques Create Visually Dynamic Views
Create Unique & Strong Images by Using Various Eye Levels and Target Elevations, Forcing the Perspective to Create Visual Interest Modify Eye & Target Elevations Steven C. Shell Architect
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Graphic Techniques Personalize Your Design
Place Yourself Inside the Project in Order to Add Human Scale to Personalize Your Design Steven C. Shell Architect
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Graphic Techniques Overlay Plans with Imported DWG files
Revit Trees & Plants Imported dwg Drawing File (Partially Exploded to Remove Original Plant Callouts) View Callout From Revit Site Plan Steven C. Shell Architect
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Graphic Techniques Duplicate Plans with Modified Cut Plane Offsets
Multiple Aligned Views with only One View Title Visible (Place Annotations on One View, Dragging Levels, Section Cuts & Dimensions Across Both Plans) Steven C. Shell Architect
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Graphic Techniques Multiple Elevations with Gradient Background
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Plants & Trees Rendered & Non-Rendered Views
Plan for Rendered Views with Detail Level Set to “Course” Rendered and Non-Rendered Views Using Duplicate Plants & Trees (Control Visibility by Detail Level) Plan for Non-Rendered Views with Detail Level Set to “Fine” Steven C. Shell Architect
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Plants & Trees Rendered Views
Edit Family to Select Visibility Settings Set Up View for Rendering Using RPC Plants & Trees (“Course” or “Medium” Detail Level Setting) Steven C. Shell Architect
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Plants & Trees Non-Rendered Views
Edit Family to Select Visibility Settings Non-Rendered Views Using Alternate Plants & Trees which are not RPC Content (“Fine” Detail Level Setting) Steven C. Shell Architect
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Plants & Trees Non-Rendered Mixed Views
Edit Family to Select Visibility Settings Non-Rendered Views Using Both Alternate Plants & Trees with Some RPC Content (Adjusting Visibility Settings & Hiding View Based Visibility) Steven C. Shell Architect
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Plants & Trees Non-Rendered Views
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Section 4 Presentation Techniques Rendered Views Steven C. Shell
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Rendering Techniques Interior Views
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Rendering Techniques Sun Settings
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Rendering Techniques Sun Settings - Sunrise Views
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Rendering Techniques Sun Settings – Mid Day Views
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Rendering Techniques Sun Settings - Sunset Views
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Rendering Techniques Sun Settings – Mid Day Views
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Rendering Techniques Sun Settings - Sunset Views
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Rendering Techniques Sun Settings – Night Views w/ Artificial Lighting
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Rendering Techniques Photo Image Underlays
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Rendering Techniques Photo Image Underlays
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Rendering Techniques Photo Image Underlays
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Rendering Techniques Photo Image Underlays
Select Background Slide Under Rendering Exported “Alpha” Channel Image, saved as .png File Adjust & Trim Final Image Open a New Drafting View and Place Rendering on top of background photo. Steven C. Shell Architect
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Rendering Techniques Rendered Elevations
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Rendering Techniques Rendered Plans
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Rendering Techniques Rendered Elevations – Reversed Background
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Practice Makes Perfect!
My First 100% Revit Project in 2003 Steven C. Shell Architect
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Thank you! Steven C. Shell Architect
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