Revit - Complete Tutorial for Beginners - Learn to use Revit in 60 minutes - Part 1

Introduction

This tutorial is designed for beginners looking to learn Autodesk Revit in a concise 60-minute session. It covers the basics of using Revit, including navigation, project setup, and fundamental operations. Whether you're preparing for a career in architecture or just exploring a new skill, this guide will help you get started with Revit 2020.

Step 1: Understanding the Project File and Main Display

• Open Revit and familiarize yourself with the main display.
• Identify key areas:
  • Ribbon: Access tools and features.
  • Project Browser: Navigate between views and elements in your project.
  • Properties Palette: View and modify properties of selected objects.

Step 2: Opening a Family File

• To open a Family file:
  • Navigate to the Open option in the application menu.
  • Select Family from the dropdown.
  • Browse and open an existing Family file to explore its components.

Step 3: Learning Mouse Functions

• Understand how to use your mouse effectively:
  • Left Click: Select objects.
  • Right Click: Access context menus or undo actions.
  • Scroll Wheel: Zoom in and out of your project view.

Step 4: Starting a New Project

• To create a new project:
  • Click on New under the application menu.
  • Choose a project template that suits your needs (e.g., Architectural Template).
  • Set your project location and units as required.

Step 5: Placing Walls

• To place walls:
  • Select the Wall tool from the ribbon.
  • Click to set the starting point and drag to define the wall length.
  • Click again to place the wall.

Step 6: Setting Project Units

• Adjust project units as follows:
  • Go to the Manage tab.
  • Click on Project Units.
  • Choose the measurement type for various categories (e.g., length, area).

Step 7: Understanding Wall Location Lines and Types

• Walls can be placed using different location lines:
  • Centerline
  • Core
  • Finish faces
• Explore different wall types by selecting the wall and viewing options in the Properties Palette.

Step 8: Exploring Visual Styles and Detail Levels

• Modify visual styles to enhance your project view:
  • Go to the View tab.
  • Select Visual Style to change between options like Wireframe, Hidden Line, and Shaded.
• Adjust detail levels to manage how much detail is shown in your views (Coarse, Medium, Fine).

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should now have a foundational understanding of how to navigate and use Autodesk Revit. This tutorial covered key actions such as setting up a project, placing walls, and adjusting visual settings. For further learning, continue with Parts 2 and 3 of the tutorial series to deepen your knowledge and skills in Revit. Happy modeling!