Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC, User Manual

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Adding Insulation
1 Click Drafting menu
➤
Insulation, or on the Drafting tab of the Design Bar, click Insulation.
2 Sketch the insulation in a detail view.
Insulation is sketched similar to lines. You can set an offset from the cursor, and you can pick
a line on which to sketch the insulation. See
Model Lines on page 741.
Increasing the Insulation Size
1 Select the insulation.
2 On the Options Bar, enter a value for Width, or click and set a value for the Insulation
Width property.
Resizing the Insulation Length
1 Select the insulation.
2 Click and drag one of the blue dot controls that appear on the ends of the insulation. See Controls
and Shape Handles on page 279.
Resizing the Bulge Between Insulation Lines
1 Select the insulation.
2 Click , and set a value for the Insulation Bulge to Width Ratio (1/x).
A smaller value increases the bulge, while a larger value decreases it.
Detailing
Revit Architecture is a building information modeler. You construct a project as a digital representation of
the physical objects in the real world. However, not every component needs to be modeled in 3D. Architects
create standard details to represent how materials in the larger project are constructed. Details bridge the
gap between architectural design and building reality, conveying information to the builders and contractors
on how a design should be built. Details are vital additions to a project, because they show how materials
should interconnect.
Types of Views for Detailing
There are 2 main types of views you can create for detailing: detail views and drafting views. A detail view
contains elements from the building information model. A drafting view is a sheet of paper that is not
directly associated with the building information model.
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