Autodesk Revit Essentials Training

This course is for anyone who wishes to learn how to use Autodesk Revit for Architectural projects.

What will you Learn?

You will be given an introduction to the fundamentals of the Autodesk Revit software, focussing on the Architectural features of the program. After this course users should be confident in the basics of Revit modelling and able to deliver projects under the guidance of a more advanced Revit user.

Course Details

• What: Become confident with the basics of Revit.
• Length: Two days
• Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
• Where: Online or in-person
• Pre-requisites: No prior experience is required.

Course Outline

An Introduction to Autodesk Revit

• Revit versions
• Overview of the Revit interface
• Standard terminology
• Starting projects with the Revit template

Datum Elements – Levels and Grids

• Setting Up Levels
• Creating Structural Grids
• Reference Planes and Work Planes
• Linking and importing CAD Files
• Project location
• Coordinates (Project vs Shared)

Floors

• Drawing floors
• Floor Types
• Creating shaft openings
• Creating sloped floor
• Creating slab edge
• Using “Parts”

Creating Views

• New views and plans
• Duplicating views
• Adding Callout Views
• Modifying the view
• Creating sections and elevations

Walls

• Drawing walls
• Wall types
• Modifying walls
• Split faces, paint and decals

Doors and Windows

• Adding doors and windows
• Loading door and window types from the Library
• Creating additional door and window sizes

Curtain Walls

• Creating Curtain Walls
• Curtain wall types
• Adding Curtain Grids
• Attaching mullions to Curtain Grids
• Curtain wall components

Rooms and Areas

• Adding rooms
• Room colour schemes
• Area plans
• Room schedules
• Room elevations