Load and use steel connections from the Available Connections list in Revit.
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Transcript
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Autodesk Revit allows you to model steel frames using structural steel families out of the box.
00:10
Revit also gives you access to a comprehensive library of more than 125 parametric connections
00:16
to help you model steel connections quickly.
00:19
To begin, navigate to the desired RVT file, and then open it.
00:26
With the project open in Revit, select any steel frame element.
00:34
This activates the Modify ribbon and reveals several options in the Properties palette.
00:40
Here, you can scroll through and select from a variety of structural steel families, including structural sections, girders, flanges, and more.
00:50
Click the Steel ribbon, and in the Connection panel, expand the connection options by clicking the arrow icon.
00:56
This opens the Structural Connection Settings dialog.
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In the Available Connections list, use the scroll bar to explore the available options.
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To load a connection into your project, select it from the list, and then click Add.
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This moves the connection to the Loaded Connections list.
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Once you have selected all the connections you want to load into the project, click OK to close the dialog.
01:24
With the Steel ribbon still active, in the Connection panel, click Connection.
01:30
Select the steel members in sequence, as you want to connect them in the workspace.
01:36
In the Properties palette, expand the drop-down to view the connections you loaded into the project.
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Then pick your connection.
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Press Enter.
01:45
In this example, Clip angle is selected and added as a connection between the selected members.
01:51
You can now edit the connection.
01:54
With the Clip angle selected, click Edit Type to open the properties dialog specific to that connection family.
02:01
It is also possible to edit connection parameters from the Properties palette by clicking the Edit button next to Detailed Parameters.
02:09
Note that the connection object must be selected to enable this button.
02:14
The Override by Instance option must also be enabled.
02:18
In the properties dialog that opens, there are several options to adjust connection parameters.
02:25
Explore each tab to modify parameters like angle, bolt type, bolt count, and bolt spacings.
02:33
Revit also has a specific category for steel connections
02:37
and gives you control of the display of components like plates, bolts, and anchors.
02:43
To toggle the visibility of those components, use the keyboard shortcut “V, V” to open the Visibility/Graphic Overrides for 3D View dialog.
02:53
In Revit, you can model to a higher level of detail,
02:57
creating better-coordinated and more accurate models that connect steel design and detailing.
00:03
Autodesk Revit allows you to model steel frames using structural steel families out of the box.
00:10
Revit also gives you access to a comprehensive library of more than 125 parametric connections
00:16
to help you model steel connections quickly.
00:19
To begin, navigate to the desired RVT file, and then open it.
00:26
With the project open in Revit, select any steel frame element.
00:34
This activates the Modify ribbon and reveals several options in the Properties palette.
00:40
Here, you can scroll through and select from a variety of structural steel families, including structural sections, girders, flanges, and more.
00:50
Click the Steel ribbon, and in the Connection panel, expand the connection options by clicking the arrow icon.
00:56
This opens the Structural Connection Settings dialog.
01:01
In the Available Connections list, use the scroll bar to explore the available options.
01:07
To load a connection into your project, select it from the list, and then click Add.
01:13
This moves the connection to the Loaded Connections list.
01:17
Once you have selected all the connections you want to load into the project, click OK to close the dialog.
01:24
With the Steel ribbon still active, in the Connection panel, click Connection.
01:30
Select the steel members in sequence, as you want to connect them in the workspace.
01:36
In the Properties palette, expand the drop-down to view the connections you loaded into the project.
01:41
Then pick your connection.
01:43
Press Enter.
01:45
In this example, Clip angle is selected and added as a connection between the selected members.
01:51
You can now edit the connection.
01:54
With the Clip angle selected, click Edit Type to open the properties dialog specific to that connection family.
02:01
It is also possible to edit connection parameters from the Properties palette by clicking the Edit button next to Detailed Parameters.
02:09
Note that the connection object must be selected to enable this button.
02:14
The Override by Instance option must also be enabled.
02:18
In the properties dialog that opens, there are several options to adjust connection parameters.
02:25
Explore each tab to modify parameters like angle, bolt type, bolt count, and bolt spacings.
02:33
Revit also has a specific category for steel connections
02:37
and gives you control of the display of components like plates, bolts, and anchors.
02:43
To toggle the visibility of those components, use the keyboard shortcut “V, V” to open the Visibility/Graphic Overrides for 3D View dialog.
02:53
In Revit, you can model to a higher level of detail,
02:57
creating better-coordinated and more accurate models that connect steel design and detailing.
