Revit: Using Point Cloud Data

Join Brian Myers as he takes you through the process of incorporating point clouds into your Revit projects.

Introduction

• Getting started with point cloud data
• Using the exercise files

1. Inserting the Point Cloud

• Understanding where point clouds come from
• Current project vs. point cloud project
• Coordinates
• Creating worksets
• Linking the point cloud

2. Viewing the Point Cloud

• Using visibility graphics
• Creating a callout
• Creating floor plans
• Creating sections
• Using multiple views
• Taking measurements

3. Modeling Architecture

• Placing walls
• Modifying walls
• Placing doors
• Placing floors
• Modeling roofs

4. Revit Family Creation

• Creating a section box
• What should you model?
• Model the air handling unit (AHU) dimensions
• Modifying an AHU, part 1
• Modifying an AHU, part 2

5. Mechanical Systems

• Change workset
• Modifying duct type properties
• Modeling duct
• Modeling pipe

Conclusion

• Next steps