Graphics Programs Reference
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The Bottom Line
Create symbolic lines and filled regions
Not only is Revit MEP
2015 a modeling application, it also contains the tools necessary to
accomplish drafting tasks.
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Having a good command of the tools available for
creating symbols helps you create families that represent your
design elements exactly the way you want to see them. What line
tool is best suited for duplicating the linework of an imported CAD
symbol?
Use symbols within families for representation on drawings
Given the schematic nature of MEP plans, symbols and annotation
objects are important parts of your Revit MEP 2015 workflow, allowing
you to represent your model components according to your company
standards.
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By having annotation symbols nested into your
component families, you can create an accurate 3D model that is
displayed schematically on your construction documents. Explain
the importance of creating subcategories for the graphics in your
annotation families.
Work with constraints and parameters for visibility control
The parametric modeling capabilities of Revit 2015 make it a powerful
BIM solution. These capabilities can be used in annotation families as
well.
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A common scenario for a Revit project is to link consultant files into
your project file. Because of this, face-hosted families are often used.
Face-hosted components can be attached to either a vertical or
horizontal host, so the ability to separate the annotation symbol
from the host needs to be created in the annotation family.
When using a length parameter to define the offset of a symbol from
its host, what value should be input for the parameter when the
component family is in a project?
