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Fit Wall

The FIT WALL tool aims to speed up wall modelling in Revit using point cloud data and automatically executes the following steps:

1. Model a wall in 3 clicks

2. If the Revit model already has a wall of this width, this tool will insert it.

3. If it doesn’t find a wall of that width, it will automatically create one based on the accuracy step you set.

4. With the Chain Wall option enabled, you can continuously model wall chains.

Fit wall tool settings:

Wall Type Choose an existing wall type.
Location Line Choose the line that represents the baseline or reference line of a wall.
Base & Offset Choose the base level of the wall and adjust its offset if necessary.
Top & Offset Choose the Top level of the wall and adjust its offset if necessary.
Create New Type A new wall type will be automatically created if the width exceeds the chosen type by the defined step.
Step Step for creating new wall type.
Chain Wall Automatically joins walls created sequentially, one after another.
4 Point Arc Wall Let you draw an arc wall by choosing the fourth point.
Naming (New Type) Specify a name for automatically created walls.

 

NOTE: To change settings, press ESC once; to exit “Fit Wall,” press ESC twice.

 

Examples:

4 Point Arc Wall Fit wall
Chain wall on

 

For a full tutorial on how to use the tool, watch the video:


Fit Column

  1. Set Up Your Workspace
    • Ensure you have a level where you can see all your columns’ center images and profiles.
  2. Choose Column Settings
    • Select the type of column you want to work with.
    • Set the base and top constraints.
    • If needed, input values to offset the column from its base and top constraints.
    • Specify the step increment for changes in the column size (e.g., 10 mm increments).
  3. Start Modeling Columns
    • Click on Start Modeling.
    • For rectangular or H columns:
      • The first two clicks define the width.
      • The third click defines the depth.
    • If the orientation is wrong, press Escape once and click on Toggle Last Column to change the orientation.
  4. Adjust Settings as Needed
    • Press Escape once to modify settings while modelling.
    • Resume modelling with the updated settings.
  5. Model Rectangular Columns
    • Select the Rectangular Column option.
    • Click three points to model the column:
      • First point.
      • Second point.
      • Third point.
  6. Model Round Columns
    • Choose Round Column.
    • Click three random points along the arc to model the column:
  7. Automatic Naming and Alignment
    • The tool automatically generates names based on the base file and naming standards.
    • To correct any misalignment, use the Align Wall and Column tool. Instructions on how to use this tool are provided below.

For a full tutorial on how to use the tool, watch the video:

Align Walls and Columns

This tool is designed to help you align elements such as walls and columns more accurately within your project, ensuring a clean and precise model.

Step 1: Selection and Activation

Select Elements: First, select all the walls and columns you want to align. Then select the desired elements in the plan view.

Activate Tool: With the elements selected, click on “Align Walls and Columns” from the toolbar or menu.

Step 2: Analysis and Adjustments

Review Element Deviations: After activating the tool, a popup will appear displaying a 3D view of your elements with color-coded indicators:

    • Light Green: Elements are already aligned.
    • Darker Green, Yellow, or Orange: Elements can be aligned but have deviations.
    • Red: Elements cannot be aligned due to exceeding tolerance limits.

Set Project Tolerances: Within the tool settings, define your project’s tolerance levels for linear and angular deviations. Standard defaults are 30 mm for linear and 5° for angular deviations.

Step 3: Alignment Options

Choose Alignment Method: The tool offers several alignment methods:

    • Auto Axis: Automatically aligns elements based on their axes.
    • Grids: Aligns elements to existing grid lines.
    • Project North: Aligns elements to the project’s north direction.
    • Select Walls: Aligns elements to specific walls chosen by the user.

Perform Alignment: Depending on the selected method, execute the alignment process. Adjust the maximum deviations and click “Align Elements.”

Step 4: Review and Adjustment

Address Warnings: Review any warnings or issues flagged by the tool after alignment.

    • Elements slightly off-axis may be highlighted for manual adjustment.
    • Check for broken connections or trim/extend issues.

Fine-tuning: If needed, adjust tolerance settings and realign elements until deviations are within acceptable limits.

Step 5: Final Checks and Completion

Finalize Alignment: Once satisfied with the alignments, finalize the process.

    • Ensure critical elements like walls are aligned accurately for future detailing (e.g., window placements).

Best Practices:

  • Early Alignment: Align walls and columns early in your project workflow to avoid compounding issues later.
  • Regular Checks: To maintain accuracy, periodically check and realign elements as your project progresses.

Following these steps and best practices, you can use the “Align Walls and Columns” tool to create a clean and precise Revit model, facilitating easier dimensioning and overall project success.

For a full tutorial on how to use the tool, watch the video:


Auto Floor & Ceiling

1. Setting Up the Rooms and Annotations

Start by setting up the rooms and gathering height annotations for each floor.

  • Create a Raster image.
  • Create Rooms: Architecture -> Rooms -> Select rooms.
  • Add Height Annotations: Use the annotation tool to mark the Height of each floor. Click on the annotation spot in the image to specify the floor heights.

2. Using Auto Floors for Creating Floors

Now that we have our rooms and floor heights annotated, we can proceed to create the floors automatically.

  • Auto Floors Tool: Click “Auto Floors and Ceiling” from the toolbar.
  • Choose Floor Type: Select the type of floor you want (e.g., 100 mm floor) and choose “Floors.”
  • Generate Floors: Specify the floor (e.g., ground floor) and click “Create.” Revit will generate floors for each room based on the specified heights.

3. Verifying the Created Floors

After generating the floors, it’s crucial to verify them to ensure accuracy.

  • Cross-Check Using Sections: Make a section through the rooms to verify the generated floors and create a raster image.

4. Creating Ceilings Using Auto Ceiling

You can use a similar process to create ceilings.

  • Prepare Wireframe: Set up a wireframe view for the ceiling and create a ceiling raster image.
  • Update Annotations: Remove previous annotations and add new ones for ceiling heights.
  • Access Auto Ceilings Tool: Click “Auto Floors and Ceiling” and select “Ceilings.” Choose the ceiling type and specify the ceiling layer. Click on “Create” to generate ceilings for the rooms.

5. Verifying the Created Ceilings

  • Inspect in Sections: Make sections through the rooms to check the ceilings.

Using the Auto Floors and Ceiling tool in Revit is a quick and efficient way to generate floors and ceilings for rooms in your design projects, especially for simple residential layouts.

By following these steps, you can streamline the process of creating separate floors and ceilings for each room without extensive manual intervention.

For a full tutorial on how to use the tool, watch the video:


Snap Floor

  1. Create a Floor: Begin by creating a floor at a random height.
  2. Generate a Floor Forward Raster Image: Create a floor forward image to reference when picking the correct height.
  3. Select the Floor: Choose the floor you want to adjust and press “Snap Floor”.
  4. Pick the Height from the Raster Image: Click on a point in the raster image where you want to set the Height. For example, click on a specific point representing the correct floor height.
    The selected floor will automatically adjust to the Height picked from the raster image.

For a full tutorial on how to use this tool, watch the following video:

Topo Creation and Projection

Create Topo surface projected on point Cloud

To Create Topo Surface:

1. Click on the Topo Creation button, select boundaries and add points inside:

2. Press ESC – your topo is created:

 

To Project Topo Surface, press on the Topo Projection button and select Surface to project on point cloud:

Before Projection on point cloud:

After Projection on point cloud:

For a full tutorial on how to use this tool, watch the following video:

Fit Opening

Step 1: Select the wall on which you want to place windows. Then, go to the ribbon and select Fit Opening.

Step 2: Choose a Window Category and Type

  1. Select the window category or type you want to use.
  2. Ensure the category is marked as Windows.
  3. Choose your reference level (e.g., Level 0).
  4. Check Create New Type if you want the window size adjusted based on your selected points.

Step 3: Place Windows with Resizing

  1. Click on Start Modeling.
  2. Click on two diagonal points where you want the window.
  3. The window will resize automatically based on these points.

Place Windows with Standard Size

  1. If you have a standard window size and do not want to create new types, turn off Create New Type.
  2. Click on Start Modeling.
  3. Select the same window type (e.g., 1990 by 2680).
  4. Click on two diagonal points.
  5. The window will be placed without changing its size.

For a full tutorial on how to use this tool, watch the following video:

 

Instance Parameters To Type Parameters

The Instance Parameters to Type Parameters feature converts instance type parameters objects into type parameters. If you are using instance parameters for faster modelling, you can convert the selected Windows and Doors objects to Type Parameters objects as should be in BIM models by using this new tool.

Profile Maker

Step 1: Create a Wall Sweep

  • Create a random wall sweep to apply the profile later.

Step 2: Trace the Profile

  • Go to the Annotate tab in Revit.
  • Use Detail Lines to trace the profile from the point cloud. Ensure the profile forms a closed loop with no open ends.

Step 3: Use Profile Maker

  • Select all the detail lines you just traced.
  • Click on Profile Maker.

Step 4: Choose a Base Point

  • The tool will prompt you to choose a base point. Select a point near the wall.

Step 5: Name and Create a Profile

  • Name your profile (e.g., “Wall Profile 1”).
  • The profile family is created and automatically added to the project.

Step 7: Apply the Profile

  • Edit the wall sweep.
  • Select the new profile (e.g., “Wall Profile 1”) from the profile list. If you encounter a warning (e.g., “Fail to cut”), uncheck the problematic elements and apply again.

Step 8: Adjust Profile Position

    • Align the profile with the correct height and position.

For a full tutorial on how to use this tool, watch the following video:


Annotate Spot Elevation from Raster Image

 

  1. Activate Spot Elevation Tool:
    • Click on the Spot Elevation tool to begin using it.
  2. Select Elevation Parameters:
    • Choose the type of parameters you want. Typically, you would select “Elevation.”
    • You can also specify the elevation level you are working on for easy identification. For example, if you work on the ground floor, set the elevation to “Ground Floor.”
  3. Check Heights:
    • You can check the heights by clicking on various points in your image. As you click on these points, markers will appear, indicating the elevation at each end.
    • After selecting all desired points, press the “Escape” key to finish the selection.

For a full tutorial on how to use this tool, watch the following video:

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