Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2015: Autodesk Official Press

Appendix AThe Bottom Line

Chapter 1: Introducing the Basics of BIM

1. Understand a BIM workflow. Understand how projects are completed in BIM and how the use of Revit software on a project can change how information within a project is created.
   1. Master It Explain one of the primary differences between a more traditional 2D CAD-based workflow and producing documents using Revit.
2. Solution In a 2D CAD-based workflow, documents are created by team members by creating plans, sections, elevations, and details all as separate drawings and then manually coordinating that content for the project set. In a BIM or Revit workflow, the plans, sections, elevations, and perspectives are a by-product of creating the virtual building model and are coordinated ...