Chapter 1

The Autodesk Revit Architecture User Interface

If you have never used Autodesk Revit Architecture before, then you will quickly notice that its look and feel doesn’t even come close to resembling AutoCAD or MicroStation. There is no command prompt, there are no crosshairs, and the background is white, not black (though you can adjust that). Revit Architecture is similar to other Windows-based applications that utilize the Microsoft Office ribbon interface. Users familiar with the ribbon should find learning Revit Architecture’s user interface (UI) relatively straightforward once they grasp the underlying concepts.

This chapter covers the following topics:

  • Getting to know the home screen
  • Navigating the main screen
  • Application menu ...

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