The Bottom Line - Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2015 - page 875

Export 2D CAD data. The ability to deliver quality 2D information to other constitu-
ents involved in your project is as important as importing it into the Revit environment.
Appropriately formatted views, standardized layer templates, and proper coordinate settings
will result in happy team members and a smooth coordination process.
Master It Does Revit software comply with the National CAD Standard?
Solution You have the ability to map Revit model categories to standardized layers
in the Export Layers dialog box. Access this tool by clicking the Application menu and
selecting Export ➢ Options ➢ Export Layers DWG/DXF. Load industry-standard layer
conventions using the Standard button.
Use imported 3D model data. Model data generated outside of the Revit environment
can be integrated into your projects as whole-building systems, massing studies, or unique
components.
Master It How can a building's structural model created with Bentley Structure be inte-
grated into a Revit project?
Solution Create a structural framing family into which the DGN model will be insert-
ed. When the family is finished, the DGN geometry will be displayed as any other Revit
structural-framing component.
Export 3D model data. Y our modeled elements don't have to remain in the Revit environ-
ment forever. Data can be exported to 3ds Max, SketchUp, AutoCAD MEP, and more.
Master It How can I coordinate my architectural Revit model with an engineer using
AutoCAD MEP?
Solution T The engineer will likely require one DWG model per level for efficient coordi-
nation. Create duplicate floor plans for exporting and adjust the View Range settings for
Top to Level Above, Offset: 0 and Bottom to Associated Level, Offset: 0. Create duplicate
3D views for each level, right click the ViewCube ® , choose Orient To View ➢ Floor Plans,
and find the corresponding floor plans. These 3D views can be batch-exported to DWG
format and referenced by the MEP engineer in their designs.
Work with IFC imports and exports. Industry Foundation Classes is a vendor-neutral
model format designed to support interoperability in the AEC industry. It is widely used by
some major BIM platforms available around the world.
Master It How is an IFC model integrated into a Revit project for coordination?
Solution You can open an IFC file by clicking the Application menu and selecting Open
➢ IFC. Once the file is open, the data can be saved as an RVT Revit project file and linked
into another Revit file for continued coordination.
Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling and Massing
Create and schedule massing studies. Starting the design process with actual building ele-
ments can lead to a lot of unexpected frustration. Walls lead to rooms, which get room tags
and eventually scheduled. But if you've failed to fulfill the client's program, you'll wonder
where to start over!