Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 18
Creating Symbols and Annotations
Many of the components of an MEP design are represented on drawings
as symbols. Having a well-stocked library of symbols can improve your
efficiency in creating device families and reduce the time spent on drafting
tasks. Symbols can also be used to create project legends that can be utilized
on different project types when required.
Companies have spent many hours and significant funds to develop and
maintain their drafting standards. Many think it is important to create
construction documents that are recognizable as their work. To make the
transition to the Autodesk
®
Revit
®
MEP 2015 software without losing the
signature look of your company construction documents, you can create
annotation styles and symbols in Revit format.
Having a good understanding of how annotation objects can be used in Revit
MEP 2015 will enable you to easily optimize content and create documents
that align with your company standards.
In this chapter, you will learn to do the following:
• Create symbolic lines and filled regions
• Use symbols within families for representation on drawings
• Work with constraints and parameters for visibility control
• Use labels to create tags
Using Drafting Tools in Revit
It is easy to assume that because Revit MEP 2015 is a BIM solution, it does
not have very good tools for drafting tasks. The truth is that the drafting
tools available in Revit MEP are very useful for creating symbolic linework,
hatch patterns, and annotation objects. Becoming proficient with these tools
will greatly reduce your need to rely on a CAD application for drafting tasks.
The more work you can do in Revit MEP, the less work you'll need to do in
multipleapplications,whichwillincreaseyourefficiencyandmakemanaging
standards and content easier.
