Chapter 3. Starting to Model Your Project

Planning? Yes! Before you begin to develop your Revit Structure model, you should understand the world in which this modeling will occur. The fundamentals of Revit Structure will set the tone of your entire model and for everyone who must interact with it. A misstep here and your model, at best, will annoy others and, at worst, make completing your work in a timely fashion impossible. Imagine a contractor building a structure from the top down; it would make for a very expensive proposition.

In this chapter you will examine the basic functions and features of Revit Structure that enable you to plan your model the proper way—the first time. These initial stages of setting up your project can make or break ...

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