Foundational | ~4 hr. 30 min.

Review the Basics of Model Authoring in Revit

Course | Outcomes and capabilities
Move from 2D to BIM quickly with less design time lost on learning new software. Learn the basics of what you need to know to navigate the software efficiently.

Move from 2D to BIM quickly with less design time lost on learning new software. Learn the basics of what you need to know to navigate the software efficiently.

In this course learn: 

  • How to get started in Revit and Revit LT: locating tools in the user interface and navigating the model.
  • Start laying out the building plan, starting with walls and adding doors, windows, columns.
  • Add and customize walls, floors, and roofs in Revit.  
  • Add room elements and tags, speed up the placement of dimensions, modify dimensions, add construction details, create a schedule view of reporting and editing the model.  
  • Link a CAD file, create a sheet, and export a CAD file.
  • Add shading and shadows and create a cloud rendering.
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Course modules

~25 min.
Getting Started with Revit or Revit LT
Module

In this module, you learn the fundamentals of the Revit software, including how parametric modeling works, how to open an existing project and start a new one, and how to get around in the user interface.

~45 min.
Layout Basic Architectural Elements in Revit
Module

In this fundamentals module, you learn how to create exterior walls, interior walls, and columns. Then, you learn how to add windows and doors to walls.

~1 hr.
Layout Curtain Walls, Floors and Roofs in Revit
Module

In this fundamentals module, you learn how to add curtain walls, customize walls, and add floors and roofs.

~25 min.
Add Details to the Revit Model
Module

In this fundamentals module, you learn how to add stairs and railing components, fixtures, furnishings, and equipment in Revit. This module is for anyone moving from 2D to BIM or is new to Revit.

~45 min.
Communicate the Design Intent of the Revit Model
Module

Learn how to add room elements and tags, speed up the placement of dimensions, modify dimensions, add construction details, and create a schedule view of reporting and editing the model. 

~25 min.
Work with CAD Models from Others Inside Revit
Module

In this fundamentals module, you learn how to link a CAD file, create a sheet, and export a CAD file. This module is for anyone moving from 2D to BIM or is new to Revit.

~45 min.
Visualize the Building Design in Revit
Module

In this fundamentals module, you learn how to add shading and shadows and create a cloud rendering. This module is for anyone moving from 2D to BIM or is new to Revit.