Autodesk 256B1-05A761-1301 - AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite 2010, User Manual

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All the form profiles are locked, including any additional profiles that may have been added
after a previous unlocking of the profile.
NOTE Use X-Ray mode to view a form’s profiles. (See X-Ray Mode on page 547.)
Forms
Start to explore a building concept by creating various geometric shapes, extrusions, sweeps, and lofts. Forms
are always created by drawing lines, selecting them, and clicking Create Form. Use this tool to develop any
surface, 3D solid, or void form, and then directly manipulate it using the 3D form manipulation controls.
Line types that can be used to make a form include the following:
■ Lines
■ Reference lines
■ Line by points
■ Imported lines
■ Edges of other form
■ Lines or edges from loaded families
Solid and Void Forms
The Create Form tool provides 2 tools:
■ Form
The Form tool is used to create solid geometry.
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Void
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