Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 1.1
The Systems tab
Architecture and Structure
There will always be a need for creating
architectural elements in a Revit MEP model, whether this is purely
during a Copy/Monitor operation or if you are building an as-built
model and have no architect to work with. This tab features most of the
architectural tools required for this. From the Build panel with the basic
architect's tools to openings, grids, and rooms, these are all available on
the Architecture tab. Note that access to Color Schemes and Area And
Volume Computations is available by clicking the down arrow on the
Room & Area panel, as shown in
Figure 1.2
.
Figure 1.2
The Architecture and Structure tabs
The Structure tab contains tools for modeling structural elements as
well as some common tools for grids and reference planes. Both of these
tabs are available if you install Revit as part of a Building Design Suite
package.
Insert
Whether you want to link another Revit project file, overlay
Design Web Format (DWF) markup, or insert 2D elements from
another file, the Insert tab contains all these tools and more for bringing
other files or objects into your Revit projects, as shown in
Figure 1.3
.
The tab is organized by panels for linking and importing files, and it
also contains tools for loading Revit families. The small arrow at the
lower right of the Import panel is for accessing the Import Line Weights
dialog box, where you can associate imported computer-aided design
(CAD) color numbers to a Revit line weight, as indicated in
Figure 1.4
.
The Insert tab also contains the Autodesk Seek panel, which provides a
search window for content available on the Autodesk Seek website.
