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

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3D view of window
Starting a Window Family
When you first start creating the window family, you can open a number of different views, including: a
floor plan, 3D, interior elevation, and exterior elevation. The elevation views of a window family display
reference planes and a dimension for the sill height and window height. A plan view of the window displays
reference planes, a width dimension for the width of the window, and 2 equality dimensions to keep the
window opening centered about the origin (Section Plane). Notice that Revit Architecture has already created
an opening in the wall, and that it is created by sketching to the reference planes. If you need to adjust the
opening size and location, modify the appropriate dimension. You will also notice that there is a set of
mirror control arrows, so you can mirror the window geometry about the Interior/Exterior Elevation plane.
RELATED You can also use reference planes to specify up to 2 wall closure planes. For more information, see Wall
Inserts and Closure Planes on page 403.
Plan view
Exterior elevation view
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