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Describe the three types of Revit elements.
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Tutorial
Length:
2 min.
Transcript
00:03
There are three types of elements you can use in Revit.
00:08
Model elements define the geometry of the model and once placed, display in all views.
00:16
View-specific elements display only in the views they are placed.
00:22
Datum elements define the context of the project.
00:28
For model elements, you must either place them or sketch them in your Revit project.
00:34
For example, you can position furniture or sketch floors and roofs for your building design project.
00:42
View-specific elements are used to document your project.
00:47
They let you add annotations like dimensions, tags, or notes.
00:52
They also let you add details not included in the model geometry within Revit, such as lines and detail components.
01:02
Keep in mind, though, that view-specific elements only appear in the view you place them in.
01:12
Finally, datum elements are non-physical items that help you establish the framework of your Revit model.
01:20
These include levels, grids, and reference planes, and Revit offers several tools to add these elements to your project.
01:31
Understanding the different types of elements available in Revit is vital for creating well-crafted designs.
Video transcript
00:03
There are three types of elements you can use in Revit.
00:08
Model elements define the geometry of the model and once placed, display in all views.
00:16
View-specific elements display only in the views they are placed.
00:22
Datum elements define the context of the project.
00:28
For model elements, you must either place them or sketch them in your Revit project.
00:34
For example, you can position furniture or sketch floors and roofs for your building design project.
00:42
View-specific elements are used to document your project.
00:47
They let you add annotations like dimensions, tags, or notes.
00:52
They also let you add details not included in the model geometry within Revit, such as lines and detail components.
01:02
Keep in mind, though, that view-specific elements only appear in the view you place them in.
01:12
Finally, datum elements are non-physical items that help you establish the framework of your Revit model.
01:20
These include levels, grids, and reference planes, and Revit offers several tools to add these elements to your project.
01:31
Understanding the different types of elements available in Revit is vital for creating well-crafted designs.
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