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

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Interior and Exterior Structural Wall Properties
The properties of a wall vary, depending on whether it is an interior or an exterior wall. In addition, when
you modify type properties, all walls of that type are modified. When you modify instance properties, the
properties of a single instance of a wall are modified.
NOTE When you modify parameters, the type names do not update. For example, if you change the width of an
exterior wall from 200 mm to 250 mm, its name retains a reference to the original width.
Defining Structural Wall Shapes or Openings
When you sketch a wall by picking two points, Revit Architecture draws a rectangular wall by default. You
can modify the shape of the wall or add openings to it by editing its elevation profile. To edit a wall's elevation
profile, the view must be parallel and can be either a section or elevation view. You cannot edit the elevation
profile of an arc wall. For more information, see
General Rules for Geometry Creation on page 344.
Design with non-rectangular walls and cut openings
Modifying Structural Wall Elevation Profiles
1 In the drawing area, select a wall.
2 On the Options Bar, click Edit Profile.
If you select a wall in a plan view, the Go To View dialog displays. Select an elevation view, and
click Open View.
Wall displayed as model lines
3 Edit the wall as desired:
■ Delete the lines and then sketch a completely different shape.
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