Revit: Detailing

Learn how to create, manage, and reuse 2D construction details in Revit as part of your BIM workflow.

Introduction

• Revit and construction details

1. Detailing in Revit

• Why do detailing in a modeling program?

2. Creating Revit Drafted Details

• Creating drafting and legend views
• Using 2D linework
• Using filled and masking regions
• Placing detail components
• Loading detail component families
• Completing the detail graphics
• Adding text and dimensions

3. Creating Hybrid Details

• Make a callout from the model
• Organizing and naming callout views
• Adjust the visibility of model elements in a callout
• Applying repeating detail elements
• Model adjustments
• Add detailing elements
• Locking detail items to the model
• Applying view breaks
• Using keynotes
• Edit Cut Profile

4. Managing and Reusing Details

• Using existing CAD details
• Detail sheets and view references
• Keynote legend
• Importing and exporting details

Conclusion

• Next steps