Chapter 3. Views

This chapter discusses how to look at a Revit model using the views set up in the default template, as well as how to create new views. We'll explore how to create plan, section, elevation, and 3D views. This chapter also explores how to create simple schedules quickly and how to customize a schedule to show a wide range of information available in a building information model.

We will cover the following topics:

  • Visualizing a Revit model

  • Creating views

  • Working with views

  • Schedules

Visualizing a Revit Model

In Chapter 2, "Getting Acquainted — Interface and File Types," we discussed the basics of the Revit interface. Let's now dive into the primary data visualization components of Revit. You'll notice immediately that Revit is designed ...

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