Revit Structure Certification Course Online
VDCI's Revit Structure course develops structural BIM skills through beams, columns, foundations, schedules and custom families, with Navisworks for coordination across disciplines. Its dedicated exam and curriculum sections target Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Structural Design. The course introduces software skills progressively; professional exam readiness also depends on practical experience.
What's included
- Access to Revit & Navisworks for 6 months
- Revit Certified User exam with retake
- 150 hours of project-based instruction
- 270 training videos
- Instruction from an Autodesk Certified Instructor
- Bonus one-on-one training session
- Verified digital certificate of completion
- Instruction at an ACCET-accredited school
- 15 CEUs
- Quizzes
Overview
A 150-hour track covering structural design in Revit. It starts with Revit and BIM fundamentals, then moves into two structure-specific courses focused on building and managing structural systems in multi-story projects.
Students work with beams, columns, and foundations, refine graphics for clearer documentation, and build schedules and custom families, then use Navisworks to coordinate models across disciplines. The track prepares students for the Autodesk Revit for Structural Design certification exam and includes six months of Revit and Navisworks access.
Who this course is for
Aspiring structural engineers, BIM coordinators specializing in structural workflows, and drafters moving into structural modeling.
Tuition & enrollment
Enroll with Virtual Design and Construction Institute, the course provider.
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Intro to Revit Course Online
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Introduction
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
9:34
Cover file types, project types, parametric objects, bi-directional associations, user-defined rules, view types, levels, element hierarchy.
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UI Setup
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
2:14
Customize the user interface by unchecking unnecessary tabs in the options menu to simplify the ribbon for easier navigation.
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UI Overview
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
9:12
Cover the different components of the user interface in Revit.
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Driving Lessons Part 1
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
4:16
Open the example project in Revit and learn how to navigate and create new views within the software.
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Driving Lessons Part 2
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
5:35
Navigate through project views, adjust view range, and create new views to modify model elements.
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Callouts
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
5:59
Create a callout view, adjust boundary and detail level, toggle line weight, and manage grid line visibility in Revit.
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V, V
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
7:31
Explore visibility and graphics overrides, customize settings, and adjust line weights to enhance Revit project views.
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3D Extents
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
4:37
Adjust the grid lines in the east elevation view by moving the crop region above the grid lines to avoid inadvertently affecting other views.
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Building Sections
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
6:11
Create a building section by drawing a horizontal line across the project, adjusting the depth, left and right extents, and cropping as needed while ensuring elements update throughout the section.
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3D Views Part 1
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
4:26
Switch to tab views, close unnecessary sections, navigate to default 3D view, utilize 3D orbit, use section box for clipping and visualization, adjust visibility and graphic overrides.
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3D Views Part 2
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
7:08
Create a perspective view by changing the projection mode and adjusting lighting and shadows for a more realistic look.
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Habitat Kickoff
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
3:02
Open the Project 1 Start Revit model, save it as your own by replacing "Start here" with your first and last name, and start creating the floor plan, roof plan, and building elevations for the Habitat for Humanity house project.
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Habitat Walls
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
6:52
Create walls with proper dimensions and location lines to ensure accuracy and consistency throughout the project.
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Habitat Exterior Walls
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
6:25
Draw exterior walls using rectangles and adjust dimensions using aligned dimensions to ensure correct sizing.
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Habitat Interior Walls Part 1
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
4:48
Mocking in interior walls by setting up wall types, creating new wall types, and roughing in wall locations according to the plan.
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Habitat Interior Walls Part 2
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
6:18
Set dimensions for all interior walls in the floor plan.
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Habitat Doors Part 1
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
6:00
Add doors to the interior walls in Revit, ensuring correct placement and dimensions for each door.
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Habitat Doors Part 2
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
3:40
Add a three-foot wide door on the side and a 2-foot 4 by 80-inch door in the bathroom using the Align tool for placement.
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Habitat Windows Part 1
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
5:55
Add windows to the walls using the specified dimensions and align them correctly.
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Habitat Windows Part 2
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
5:14
Examine the 3D model and adjust window settings as needed, then use plan regions to display windows properly in the floor plan view.
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Habitat Floors
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
4:34
Create a floor by drawing a boundary line, defining the type, and adjusting the thickness to match the construction requirements.
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Habitat Roofs
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
8:24
Draw a roof on the building, adjust the slope, change the roof type, and attach walls to the roof for consistency.
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Habitat Bathroom Fixtures
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
3:46
Add fixtures for restroom including sink, toilet, and shower.
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Habitat Kitchen
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
2:21
Load in kitchen components, delete unnecessary dimension, insert family from Imperial library, select kitchenette medium, place and orient components in kitchen.
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Habitat Rooms
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
5:56
Place room tags on rooms and adjust their positions as needed.
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Dimensions Part 1
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
6:28
Adjust and optimize dimensions for better clarity and alignment on the plan.
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Dimensions Part 2
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
4:39
Add all dimensions for windows, doors, walls, and other elements on the floor plan, including annotations and text descriptions for clarity and consistency.
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Roof Plan
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
5:57
Clean up the roof plan by adjusting view range, changing line styles, adding dimensions, and using spot slope tool.
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Sheets
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
3:15
Create cartoon set of sheets for PDF project by adding title blocks, naming sheets (Floor Plan, Roof Plan, Elevations), and formatting views for printing.
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Plan Views on Sheets
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
6:23
Establish crop regions on views, adjust view titles, and position views on drawing sheets for printing.
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Elevation Views on Sheets
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
5:34
Adjust and place building elevations on sheets for printing as PDF.
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Print to PDF
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
5:44
Print the model to PDF with correct settings and review for accuracy before finalizing.
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End of Habitat House
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
0:22
Apply and expand upon skills learned in project one to build the example building in project two.
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Office Introduction
Lesson 3: The Office Building
0:34
Begin building Project 2 from scratch, expanding on the lessons learned in the Habitat House and applying skills in new ways.
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Office Kickoff
Lesson 3: The Office Building
1:30
Open the project to start file from the BIM 101 folder and save it as BIM 101 project two.
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Office Levels
Lesson 3: The Office Building
6:28
Establish datum elements by setting up levels and heights for the project.
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Office Walls
Lesson 3: The Office Building
7:06
Add walls to the building footprint and adjust dimensions to ensure they are correct.
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Office Grids Part 1
Lesson 3: The Office Building
5:49
Add grid lines to exterior walls using the grid tool in Revit, ensuring proper alignment and spacing for each grid line.
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Office Grids Part 2
Lesson 3: The Office Building
3:49
Create a horizontal grid by adding dimensions and adjusting grid lines.
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Office Review
Lesson 3: The Office Building
2:04
Double check overall dimensions and grid line dimensions to ensure accuracy, review 3D view to confirm walls reach top of parapet and adjust if needed, save progress, and proceed to create interior walls.
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Office Interior Walls Part 1
Lesson 3: The Office Building
7:48
Add interior walls along grid lines, create a corridor, and adjust trim using Revit tools.
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Office Interior Walls Part 2
Lesson 3: The Office Building
2:40
The walls are divided and mirrored to create six private offices on one side of the building.
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Office Interior Walls Part 3
Lesson 3: The Office Building
3:39
Draw walls for stairwells and bathrooms, adjust dimensions, split walls for vestibule, and trim corners.
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Office Interior Walls Part 4
Lesson 3: The Office Building
3:49
Create walls for entrance area using offset tool, adjust parameters, copy walls, trim and extend to clean up plan, set wall height to top constraint level two with offset of eight foot eight.
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Office Interior Walls Review
Lesson 3: The Office Building
1:07
Review and adjust wall heights in the 3D view to ensure proper alignment and constraints for exterior and interior walls in Revit model.
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Office Wall Types
Lesson 3: The Office Building
5:56
Change wall types to exterior and interior, ensuring correct dimensions are maintained, then adjust interior wall construction to match exterior walls for consistency in design.
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Office Edit Profile
Lesson 3: The Office Building
5:29
Edit the profile of the wall in the 3D view using pick lines and trim extend to corner tools.
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Office Wall Joins
Lesson 3: The Office Building
4:52
Split the wall, change the wall type, align the faces, and join the walls to create the desired configuration.
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Office Doors
Lesson 3: The Office Building
6:24
Add doors and windows to the project, using mirror pick axis and create similar tools to quickly and efficiently place them on level one and copy them to level two.
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Office Windows
Lesson 3: The Office Building
4:07
Add windows to the building using the fixed window type and adjust parameters to match the desired dimensions. Mirror pick axis tool to quickly place windows in each office and copy windows to the second floor.
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Office Ribbon Windows
Lesson 3: The Office Building
5:53
Establish the extents of the ribbon windows using reference planes, set parameters for the curtain wall, and draw the wall within the stud.
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Office Ribbon Windows Part 2
Lesson 3: The Office Building
2:13
Set up curtain wall size parameters, including base offset and top constraint for sill and head heights respectively, ensuring consistency with other walls. Copy and paste windows to higher levels for all windows creation.
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Office Floor Slab
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
4:46
Create level 1 floor slab using the draw lines tool with a concrete material.
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Office Floor Deck
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
4:17
Create level two floor using pick walls tool, adjust boundary with trim tool, manually draw lines for walkway, and finalize with don't attach option.
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Office Ceilings Part 1
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
5:51
Add ceilings to the building using different types and adjust height and surface patterns as needed.
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Office Ceilings Part 2
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
2:44
Edit boundary of gypsum board ceiling on level two, adjust boundaries to fit room dimensions, delete unnecessary lines, trim and finish sketch. Add two by two ceiling in offices, adjust grid pattern for lighting fixtures.
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Office Roof
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
3:14
Create the roof by drawing a rectangle and adding slopes to the lines.
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Office Roof Slope
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
2:56
Add ridge lines and low points to establish roof slope on a flat roof by selecting the roof, adding split lines at grid lines, adjusting heights, and setting low points.
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Office Roof Annotations
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
4:07
Add roof annotations such as spot elevations and spot slopes to define the roof features and ensure proper slope and elevation distribution.
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Office Attach and Join
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
5:22
Cut a section through the roof to examine the slope and relationship with walls, then adjust the wall-roof connections for a cleaner view.
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Office Curtain Wall Frame
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
5:37
Create a curtain wall with vertical and horizontal grids, add a door bay, and insert panels and mullions.
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Office Curtain Wall Mullions
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
3:30
Establish curtain wall panels, replace one with a door, set it as a system panel type, add mullions to complete the curtain wall.
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Office Stairs
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
5:17
Add stairs to connect level one and level two using the preloaded settings and simple method available in the software.
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Office Floor Openings
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
1:58
Modify the floor boundary to create an opening for the stairs and adjust the sketch accordingly.
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Office Groups
Lesson 5: Groups and Fixtures
6:42
Add furniture and plumbing fixtures to rooms using model groups for efficient project organization.
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Office Plumbing Fixtures
Lesson 5: Groups and Fixtures
2:41
Add plumbing fixtures such as sinks and toilets to the bathrooms on level one and copy them to level two.
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Office Rooms
Lesson 5: Groups and Fixtures
9:58
Add room separators, tag rooms with proper numbers, rename rooms with appropriate names, update room tags to include area information, and adjust tags as needed.
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Office Color Fill Plans
Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets
6:10
Embellish floor plan with color-coded departments and add a legend to define the colors.
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Office Floor Plan Graphics
Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets
6:54
Clean up the floor plan by removing unused elements, adjusting section cuts, updating room tags, changing furniture color, and modifying department legend shapes and text.
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Office Elevations Part 1
Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets
4:28
Clean up the building elevations by adjusting grid and level lines, adding a bold line at the bottom with a filled region, and moving section tags for a more visually pleasing presentation.
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Office Elevations Part 2
Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets
5:57
Adjust shadows, line weight, and lighting settings to create depth and improve visual appearance of the elevation.
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Office Sections
Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets
6:54
Fix the building section by adding a wall to close the hole and a railing for completion.
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Office 3d View
Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets
4:33
Create a 3D view of the building with adjusted lighting, shadows, and visual style for presentation.
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Office View Setup
Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets
5:40
Create project sheet with title block and add floor plans and roof plans with adjusted views.
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Office Views on Sheet
Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets
6:51
Arrange and place views on the sheet for final submission.
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Office Print to PDF
Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets
4:48
Review the model for any issues before printing, adjust underlay settings, correct dimensions, set up print settings, and print the document for final review and submission.
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Intermediate Revit Course Online
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Family Info
Lesson 1: Design Options
0:56
Download the Revit family library to resolve import issues in Revit.
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Design Options Intro
Lesson 1: Design Options
2:00
Explore design options by modeling multiple options and cycling through them using visibility graphic overrides.
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Design Options Setup
Lesson 1: Design Options
5:49
Create design options for restroom layouts by setting up new option sets, renaming options, and moving elements to different sets for customization.
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Restroom Layout Part 1
Lesson 1: Design Options
3:34
Layout new restroom design by creating walls, adjusting dimensions, and placing doors.
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Restroom Layout Part 2
Lesson 1: Design Options
7:52
Add toilet partitions to the restroom fixtures, adjust width parameters, and mirror for men's room partition.
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Restroom Layout Part 3
Lesson 1: Design Options
7:13
Add stall and urinal partition, place plumbing fixtures, adjust dimensions, mirror toilet, add urinal, place sink, copy elements to level two.
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Code Check
Lesson 1: Design Options
3:23
Check dimensions of the restroom design to ensure code compliance.
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Adding Rooms
Lesson 1: Design Options
4:25
Add back the rooms that were previously deleted by selecting the appropriate design option and placing the rooms with correct numbering and names.
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Design Option Views
Lesson 1: Design Options
8:05
Create call-outs for the views of the design options and place them on a sheet.
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Views on Sheets
Lesson 1: Design Options
5:24
Adjust the settings, select all views, change scale and detail level, tighten views, create sheet, arrange views on the sheet.
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Print to PDF
Lesson 1: Design Options
2:35
Print sheet to PDF for midterm submission.
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Family Introduction
Lesson 2: Working with Families
5:16
Create custom family content in Revit using the casework wall-based template, adjusting parameters to customize dimensions and types.
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Base Cabinet
Lesson 2: Working with Families
5:34
Create an extrusion for the casework family and lock constraints to reference planes, flexing parameters as needed.
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Toe Kick Part 1
Lesson 2: Working with Families
5:40
Create a toe kick void by adding reference planes, dimensions, and parameters in the right elevation view.
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Toe Kick Part 2
Lesson 2: Working with Families
3:47
Create a void extrusion for the toe kick by using the rectangle tool and adjusting dimensions accordingly to fit the model.
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Upper Cabinet
Lesson 2: Working with Families
5:23
Create a reference plane for the upper cabinet depth, draw a dimension, associate a parameter, and adjust dimensions for the upper cabinet framework.
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Symbolic Lines
Lesson 2: Working with Families
2:57
Create a symbolic line to represent upper cabinet depth in the floor plan view.
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Visibility Settings
Lesson 2: Working with Families
3:15
Associate the visibility parameter with the upper cabinet and symbolic line elements to control their display based on type settings.
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Family Types
Lesson 2: Working with Families
5:29
Create various types with different dimensions and options for the family, load the family into the project, adjust parameters as needed, and place it in the desired location.
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Placing Families
Lesson 2: Working with Families
5:02
Add preloaded table family to project and adjust layout by rotating and moving furniture as needed.
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Nested Families
Lesson 2: Working with Families
6:24
Start a new family and import furniture systems for the workstation family creation process.
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Workstation Family
Lesson 2: Working with Families
7:00
Load all missing components, place cubicle panels and desk elements, align and copy components to complete workstation family, save and load into project.
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Placing Workstations
Lesson 2: Working with Families
7:06
Load the nested family workstation family into the architecture tab and component, place it in a bank layout, adjust positioning, and add cabinets for storage in the office space.
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Door Tag Part 1
Lesson 2: Working with Families
3:38
Create a door tag annotation family by drawing a rectangle, dividing it in half, adding corner radius, and adding parameters for door number, width, and height.
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Door Tag Part 2
Lesson 2: Working with Families
5:39
Add labels with door mark, width in inches, and height in inches to the door family.
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Tag All Not Tagged
Lesson 2: Working with Families
4:26
Tagging elements in the model using the "tag all" option to quickly assign door and window tags, ensuring correct placement and avoiding errors caused by incorrect origin points.
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Housekeeping
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
3:10
Clean up your file folder by deleting unnecessary backup files to have a more organized workspace.
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Tag by Category
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
6:30
Explore options for tagging furniture elements, such as tables and chairs, in a Revit project.
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Tagging Nested Families
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
4:20
Tagging elements of a nested family by using appropriate tags for each item.
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Plumbing Fixture Tags
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
5:57
Adjust plumbing fixture tags to avoid conflicts with room tags and ensure clear and easy-to-read drawings.
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Furniture Tags
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
4:39
Create an enlarged furniture plan by tagging furniture pieces in the office layout.
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Level 2 Tags
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
5:38
Review and tag all elements on level two floor plan.
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Plan Views on Sheets
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
4:54
Create a sheet with level one and level two floor plans, and an enlarged plan, ensuring correct scale, detail level, and crop region placement.
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Door Schedule Setup
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
7:50
Create door schedule in Revit by selecting door category, defining columns with parameters, adding new parameters for door material and frame finish, and arranging them in the schedule.
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Sorting and Grouping
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
6:37
Organize the schedule by sorting and grouping the doors by level and mark, then hide the level column for better clarity.
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Grouping Headers
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
2:48
Refine the schedule by grouping headers based on common categories and adjusting column widths.
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Schedule Data Entry
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
5:58
Fill out door schedule efficiently and accurately by adding information such as door type, material, finish, frame material, and finish using software tools.
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Schedule Appearance
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
3:51
Format the door schedule appearance with grid lines, an outline, wide lines, and a bold font for the title, then place it on the sheet.
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Door Legend Setup
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
5:52
Create a door types legend by adding door elevations, text tags, and aligning components.
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Door Legend Notes
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
4:46
Refine the door legend by adding dimensions, glass types, and text, then place it on the sheet under the schedule.
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Multi Category Setup
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
7:41
Create a multi-category schedule in Revit, filter out irrelevant categories, sort by category and type mark, assign prices to items, and condense the schedule to make it more concise.
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Multi Category Appearance
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
6:10
Adjust the schedule to condense unique types, calculate totals, and add footers for category and grand totals.
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Floor Finish Part 1
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
6:59
Create a room schedule using room category with fields for number, name, floor finish, area, and material cost per square foot.
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Floor Finish Part 2
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
5:13
Add flooring information to office floor plan schedule.
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Housekeeping Midterm
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
7:10
Print the necessary PDF documents for the midterm submission.
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Lesson Intro
Lesson 4: Building Area
1:02
Calculate gross building area, rentable area, and office area using Revit tools, and create corresponding schedules and sheets.
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Gross Area Setup
Lesson 4: Building Area
5:30
Create area plans for Level 1 and Level 2, define boundaries, and add area tags for gross building area calculations.
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Gross Area Graphics
Lesson 4: Building Area
6:30
Refine graphics by hiding elements, applying color fill, and creating view template for gross area plan.
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Building Area Sheet
Lesson 4: Building Area
2:40
Create a building area plan sheet with level one and level two gross area plans aligned and labeled appropriately.
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Gross Area Schedule
Lesson 4: Building Area
3:59
Create a gross area schedule with name and area, calculate totals, and format for clarity.
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Rentable Area Setup
Lesson 4: Building Area
5:58
Create rentable area plans by drawing boundary lines for specialty spaces, adding building common areas, major vertical penetrations, and office areas, and utilizing detailed color fills for clear designation.
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Rentable Area Graphics
Lesson 4: Building Area
4:54
Adjust names for lobby, stairs, office area, and restroom, move tags appropriately, apply view template, add color fill legend, edit legend to differentiate building common area color, create view template for level two.
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Rentable Area Graphics Level 2
Lesson 4: Building Area
7:02
Add area boundaries and designated spaces for each area type, ensuring accurate calculations and proper designation.
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Rentable Area Sheet
Lesson 4: Building Area
3:06
Adjust the graphics for placement on a sheet and create schedules for rentable area.
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Rentable Area Schedule
Lesson 4: Building Area
4:08
Create a rentable area schedule by adding fields, sorting by level and area type, formatting values, and placing it on a sheet for the building area plans.
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Building Area Wrap Up
Lesson 4: Building Area
4:20
Demonstrate how Revit creates boundary lines for area plans using both gross building and rentable options, showing the flexibility and control available for area boundary creation.
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Lesson 5 Intro
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
1:02
Explore customizing wall panels, mullions, and profiles in curtain wall systems, add sweeps and reveals for control joints, and create custom wall shapes using model in place components.
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Curtain Grids
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
6:19
Customize the curtain wall by adding and removing segments, adding curtain grids, and creating solid panels.
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Spandrel Panels
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
7:22
Create a Spandrel panel by duplicating a glazed panel, adjusting the material transparency and color, and applying it to selected panels along the curtain wall.
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Metal Panels
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
2:57
Modify the bottom panels by adding metal panels with a two-inch thickness and an aluminum panel material.
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Tapered Mullion Profile
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
5:53
Create a tapered mullion profile by drawing lines and trimming them in Revit.
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Adding Mullions
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
4:01
Load the profile into the project and apply it to the mullions to customize the curtain wall design.
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Reveal Profile
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
4:15
Create a profile reveal family with a half-inch by one-inch dimension and load it into the family.
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Vertical Reveals
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
5:10
Load the profile into the project and add vertical control joints to the wall using the specified profile in the 3D view.
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Horizontal Reveals
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
4:53
Add horizontal reveals to the building by applying them to the wall type and specifying the locations for each reveal.
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Metal Coping
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
7:32
Create metal coping sweep for wall using a custom profile in Revit.
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In Place Family Setup
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
3:32
Create a custom ceiling element using the InPlace family tool in the interior of the building.
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Model In Place Extrusion
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
6:40
Create a wall portal feature with a solid extrusion form, adjusting dimensions and angles as needed.
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Model In Place Sweep
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
7:17
Create a bench using the sweep tool in Revit by drawing a path and defining a profile for it.
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Model In Place Edits
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
6:19
Adjust the sweep profile to extend beyond the wall, create a void to cut the excess, refine the profile with rounded edges, model a top cap, adjust dimensions, join geometry, and finish the model.
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Slanted Walls
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
4:11
Adjust the angle of the wall to create a slanted effect and explore different options for wall modeling in Revit.
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Lesson 5 Intro
Lesson 6: Detailing
0:37
Create building sections and detailed wall sections, learning to create details using three different methods.
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Building Sections
Lesson 6: Detailing
7:16
Create building sections, adjust detail levels, join geometry, add foundation, and adjust scale for a more realistic look.
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Building Section Graphics
Lesson 6: Detailing
9:06
Create a view template from the current building section view and apply it to all other building sections for graphic consistency. Add room tags to the spaces in the building sections for additional detail and alignment. Adjust depth cueing settings to control the visibility and blending of elements in the background of the section views.
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Wall Sections
Lesson 6: Detailing
6:26
Create a wall section with detail elements, including break lines and insulation.
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Naming Views
Lesson 6: Detailing
1:34
Rename views in your project browser to ensure clarity and avoid accidental deletion.
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Import CAD Details
Lesson 6: Detailing
4:15
Create a drafting view in Revit, import a CAD file, explode it, and clean up the unnecessary elements.
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Convert CAD Linework
Lesson 6: Detailing
9:01
Explode the CAD file, delete unnecessary elements, filter and adjust line styles, modify text types, add leaders to text boxes, delete old lines, adjust line weights, and add filled regions as needed.
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CAD Detail Touch up
Lesson 6: Detailing
7:06
Adjust line weights, add filled regions with concrete pattern, send filled regions to the back, delete unnecessary break lines, copy elements to clipboard, paste in new project, edit text and arrowhead type, add brake lines to detail.
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Detail View Filled Regions
Lesson 6: Detailing
8:08
Create a detailed slab edge detail with filled regions and line work in Revit.
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Detail View Detail Lines
Lesson 6: Detailing
3:58
Add detail line work to embellish the detail in the model.
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Detail View Components
Lesson 6: Detailing
6:54
Add detail components for gypsum board, exterior sheathing, metal studs, and brick in the view.
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Detail View Annotations
Lesson 6: Detailing
7:38
Add annotations by creating text boxes, adjusting leaders, and using dimension lines to annotate various elements in the detail drawing.
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Drafting View Setup
Lesson 6: Detailing
6:16
Create a new window head detail by copying elements from an existing detail and adding necessary components like window sections, joint sealant, drywall accessories, and text notes.
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Detail View Components
Lesson 6: Detailing
7:41
Align window detail with sheathing face, add drywall and adjust location, insert flashing elements, load joint sealant component, create shim with filled region, add notes and break lines to complete detail.
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Detail View Annotations
Lesson 6: Detailing
4:44
Finalize the wall detail by adding masonry anchor, adjusting text notes, and adding break lines to highlight interior and exterior sides.
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Reference Details
Lesson 6: Detailing
3:04
Create detail callouts for window head and door threshold details and reference them in the project views for better organization and coordination.
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Views on Sheets
Lesson 6: Detailing
5:26
Create sheets A5.1 and A8.1 with building sections and details, adjust layout for alignment, finalize graphics, and prepare for printing.
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Final Submission
Lesson 6: Detailing
6:34
Print a PDF of A2.0, A2.2, A5.1, and A8.1 for final submission after checking for graphic inconsistencies.
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Revit Structure I Course Online
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Introduction
Lesson 1: Foundation Walls and Basement Columns
0:16
Develop a modeled structure using real-world methodology in the BIMstructure course.
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Linking Models
Lesson 1: Foundation Walls and Basement Columns
5:34
Create a BIM 341 folder on the C drive, download the BIM structure template file, open Revit 2015, insert the template, link the architectural Revit model, position it, background it, and center it.
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Monitor Linked Elements
Lesson 1: Foundation Walls and Basement Columns
6:23
Copy monitoring grids from the architectural background into the structural model to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
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Creating Vertical Datum
Lesson 1: Foundation Walls and Basement Columns
5:46
Align and rename structural levels to match architectural background in Revit Structure.
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Layout Foundation Walls
Lesson 1: Foundation Walls and Basement Columns
6:26
Create structural walls using reference planes and set the top and bottom constraints accordingly.
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Placing Basement Columns
Lesson 1: Foundation Walls and Basement Columns
4:02
Copy and place rectangular concrete columns at grid intersections in Revit Structure model to create a structural base for analysis programs.
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Creating Grade Beam Family
Lesson 2: Beams and Slabs
9:44
Create a grade beam for earthquake resisting elements in Revit Structure by defining dimensions, parameters, and depth, then save the family for later use.
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Column Foundations
Lesson 2: Beams and Slabs
10:00
Place isolated footings and grade beams in building model.
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Wall Foundation and Slab On Grade
Lesson 2: Beams and Slabs
6:04
Place footings for walls, modify footing dimensions, apply footings to model, create slab-on-grade, select concrete material, adjust depth, place slab perimeter using pick lines, clean up corners, finish editing mode, create blockouts for slab cracks.
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Creating Placing Concrete Slab
Lesson 2: Beams and Slabs
11:47
Create a nine-inch concrete deck for the first level, place blockouts for steel columns, and add vertical openings for interior columns.
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Placing Steel Columns
Lesson 3: Columns and Framing
6:26
Place moment resisting, brace frame, and vertical load bearing columns on the model and adjust the base offset to connect them to the concrete columns below.
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Steel Framing And Shafts
Lesson 3: Columns and Framing
10:00
Load and place beams, create and define shafts for stair and elevator in Revit Structure model.
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Steel Framing At Floor
Lesson 3: Columns and Framing
6:44
Frame beams and girders, place girder system, set beams for beam systems, and frame out openings for shaft, stairs, and elevator.
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Steel Framing And Floor System
Lesson 3: Columns and Framing
8:48
Place beam systems, tag beams, and set slab parameters to complete the floor design in Revit Structure.
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Steel Glulam Framing
Lesson 3: Columns and Framing
9:39
Copy earthquake resisting beams from level 2 to level 3 and place glue laminated beams on level 3.
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Floor Framing System
Lesson 3: Columns and Framing
11:28
Complete the special framing for the stair and elevator blockout areas by placing specified beams and adjusting dimensions as needed, then create the joist floor system and plywood sheathing for the floor level to finish the construction.
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Finish Floor Framing
Lesson 3: Columns and Framing
2:58
Copy and paste floor system elements from third level to fourth and fifth levels in Revit Structure.
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Roof Sheathing Column Attachment
Lesson 4: Roof Framing
8:17
Edit the roof layout with the required sheathing and create slope lines to match the architectural model, then attach columns to the underside of the roof sheathing for reference.
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Roof Superstructure Framing
Lesson 4: Roof Framing
10:00
Place moment frame, brace frame, wood, and glulam beams on the roof structure in Revit Structure using the specified dimensions and settings.
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Floor System Framing
Lesson 4: Roof Framing
11:31
Frame openings and stair access to the roof, place beams, and finish floor framing in Revit Structure.
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Braced Frame Elevations
Lesson 4: Roof Framing
12:01
Set up brace frame elevations, place brace frames at designated locations, edit brace frame types, and rename and review brace frames in 3D model.
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Revit Structure II Course Online
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Overview
1:07
Download the structural model from BIM 341, make modifications based on the new architectural model, link the models, download the title block, create final production set including general notes, plan sheets, detail sheets, and new details.
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Relinking Models
Lesson 1: Framing
3:04
Relink the architectural model and review changes in the structural model.
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Wall and Footings
Lesson 1: Framing
4:26
Model new walls for the equipment room and place footings for the structure.
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Wall Openings
Lesson 1: Framing
7:01
Align and create openings for a curtain wall and equipment room in Revit Structure model.
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Slabs
Lesson 1: Framing
8:15
Finish slab placement in equipment room and front of structure in Revit Structure.
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Stepped Footings
Lesson 1: Framing
8:09
Adjust elevator core footings to match pit depth by modifying column and wall parameters, creating step slabs, and resetting wall base elevation for constructability.
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Stair Shaft
Lesson 1: Framing
10:46
Create a shaft for the new stair at level two by extending and moving beams, then trim the corners and finish the edit mode.
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Framing
Lesson 1: Framing
12:33
Modify and frame new stair shaft opening, align beams, adjust levels, and copy elements to higher floors in Revit Structure.
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Roof Framing
Lesson 1: Framing
7:02
Revit Structure: Revise roof design by aligning beams and columns to support the new clear story.
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Roof and High Roof Framing
Lesson 1: Framing
10:45
Frame the opening in the roof, set beams around the high roof, load truss information, and align trusses with the roof system.
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Stairs and Framing
Lesson 1: Framing
12:35
Place, align, and adjust stairs on multiple levels in Revit Structure.
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Stairs and View Range
Lesson 1: Framing
6:26
Create independent view ranges for different levels of a stair element in Revit Structure.
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Annotation Dimension
Lesson 2: Drawing Dimensions and Tagging Elements
5:43
Annotate major grid lines and structural elements in Revit Structure project.
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Title Block
Lesson 2: Drawing Dimensions and Tagging Elements
4:50
Import the title block, create a new sheet, rename it, enter project information, and populate the sheet.
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Deck Annotation
Lesson 2: Drawing Dimensions and Tagging Elements
4:45
Annotate beams and identify slab material on different levels in Revit Structure.
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Floor Annotation
Lesson 2: Drawing Dimensions and Tagging Elements
11:08
Annotate floor framing on upper levels in Revit Structure.
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Roof Framing Annotation
Lesson 2: Drawing Dimensions and Tagging Elements
9:06
Annotate beams, tag columns, and label sheathing on the roof level in Revit Structure.
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High Roof Annotation
Lesson 2: Drawing Dimensions and Tagging Elements
4:22
Tagging beams and notating roof structure on the high roof in Revit Structure.
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Foundation Annotation
Lesson 2: Drawing Dimensions and Tagging Elements
9:25
Identify and tag foundation elements in Revit Structure.
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Level 1 Annotation
Lesson 2: Drawing Dimensions and Tagging Elements
4:06
Identify and annotate load-bearing vertical columns in the project at level one in Revit Structure.
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Project Sheets
Lesson 2: Drawing Dimensions and Tagging Elements
15:30
Place floor plans and framing plans on drawing sheets, adjust titles, and clean up grids for a professional presentation.
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Detail Sheets
Lesson 2: Drawing Dimensions and Tagging Elements
10:27
Create detail sheets, rename title blocks, set up grids, create detail views, import CAD details, adjust line weights, place details on sheets, and prepare for framing details placement on sheet S7.2.
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Import AutoCAD Details
Lesson 3: Assembling the Detail Sheets
5:27
Import AutoCAD framing details into Revit drafting view, adjust line weights for depth, rename detail, add detail bubble, and place on framing detail sheet.
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Import Revit Details
Lesson 3: Assembling the Detail Sheets
6:46
Import Revit details into the Revit project, place them in drafting views, and adjust detail numbering for organization.
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Components Annotation in Details
Lesson 3: Assembling the Detail Sheets
12:38
Add reinforcement steel and annotations to a detail in Revit Structure.
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Components Filled Regions in Details
Lesson 3: Assembling the Detail Sheets
11:53
Edit a detail by changing the title, placing reinforcing bar, annotations, and hatching.
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Copying information in Details
Lesson 3: Assembling the Detail Sheets
5:43
Populate the wall, slab, and foundation with existing information by copying and pasting details from AutoCAD to Revit.
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Component Information in Details
Lesson 3: Assembling the Detail Sheets
20:33
Finish detailing concrete and steel elements by adding hatching, rebar, weld symbols, and anchor bolts in Revit Structure.
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Exterior Frame Elevations
Lesson 4: Sheets, Plans, and Schedules
8:46
Create moment frame elevations, clean up the view by hiding unnecessary elements, and adjust grids and levels for clarity.
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Frame Elevations Sheet
Lesson 4: Sheets, Plans, and Schedules
9:56
Create braced frame elevations and place them on project sheets in Revit Structure.
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Interior Frame Elevations
Lesson 4: Sheets, Plans, and Schedules
9:26
Create interior frame elevations for brace frames two, three, and four.
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Frame Elevations Sheet
Lesson 4: Sheets, Plans, and Schedules
6:40
Create moment frame elevations sheets, place moment frame views, tag elements, and finalize sheet layouts for the project.
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Stair Plans
Lesson 4: Sheets, Plans, and Schedules
8:11
Create detailed stair plans by placing call-outs, tagging elements, adjusting view ranges, adding text, and organizing on sheet levels.
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Foundation Detailing
Lesson 4: Sheets, Plans, and Schedules
6:02
Finish annotating the project by adding dimensions and notes, cut sections of previously imported details, and reference views for live bubbles.
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Adding Live Detailing
Lesson 4: Sheets, Plans, and Schedules
11:58
Create a live detail by drawing, modifying, and annotating structural elements in Revit Structure.
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Import Information
Lesson 4: Sheets, Plans, and Schedules
5:34
Create a new sheet named general notes and import notes from a master note sheet to add to the project.
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Schedules
Lesson 4: Sheets, Plans, and Schedules
7:13
Create a schedule sheet and produce a schedule for spread footings in Revit Structure.
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Recap
Lesson 4: Sheets, Plans, and Schedules
13:31
Clean up the project by removing unnecessary detail numbers and tidying up the sheets, views, and schedules.
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Navisworks Course Online
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Navisworks Interface
Lesson 1: Interface & Tools
9:41
Explore the Navisworks interface, customize panels, and save workspaces for a personalized layout.
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Opening Files Navigation
Lesson 1: Interface & Tools
10:00
Covering opening files and navigation tools in Navisworks, including using the viewcube for orientation selection, panning with the hand tool, zooming with the zoom window and zoom tools, and orbiting with constrained and free orbit tools.
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Advanced Navigation
Lesson 1: Interface & Tools
9:33
Practice advanced navigation tools in Navisworks including look around, walk, focus, and tilt.
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Appending and Selection Tree
Lesson 1: Interface & Tools
10:18
Open Navisworks Manage, use the Selection Tree to view and append files to the model.
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Viewpoints
Lesson 1: Interface & Tools
8:20
Learn how to create and access viewpoints in Navisworks using the metagate model.
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Measure Tool
Lesson 1: Interface & Tools
8:32
Use the measure tool in Navisworks to accurately measure dimensions in your model.
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Redlining and Markups
Lesson 1: Interface & Tools
6:13
Learn to use the redline tool in Navisworks by drawing text, shapes, and annotations on saved viewpoints in your model.
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Units and Transform Tool
Lesson 1: Interface & Tools
7:21
Corrected the scale and position of appended models in Bath City using the Units in Transform tool in Navisworks.
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Selection Resolution
Lesson 1: Interface & Tools
4:45
Set the selection resolution to either geometry or last object for the next steps in the tutorial.
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Item Tools
Lesson 1: Interface & Tools
9:22
Learn to manipulate objects in Navisworks using item tools such as move, rotate, scale, hide, and hold.
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Section Tool Basics
Lesson 2: Exporting & Importing
6:44
Enable, manipulate, and save section planes within viewpoints in Navisworks using the metogate.nwd file.
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Advanced Section Tools
Lesson 2: Exporting & Importing
7:34
Utilize advanced section tools in Navisworks to create and manipulate multiple section planes simultaneously.
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Viewpoint Animations
Lesson 2: Exporting & Importing
9:20
Covering viewpoint animations using the bath city complete model in Navisworks, showcasing frame-by-frame and viewpoint-exclusive animation types.
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Section Animations Export
Lesson 2: Exporting & Importing
10:03
Create section animations in Navisworks, export them to video format for easy sharing.
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Exporting and Importing RVT
Lesson 2: Exporting & Importing
6:19
Importing RVT files directly into Navisworks converts them into NWC files for viewing and organizing elements.
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Exporting and Importing DWG
Lesson 2: Exporting & Importing
11:00
Export Revit model to DWG for use in Navisworks, ensuring appropriate settings and organization.
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Exporting and Importing NWC
Lesson 2: Exporting & Importing
8:56
Export Revit model to NWC format for use in Navisworks to organize and analyze different trades in the project.
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Exporting and Importing 2D Elements
Lesson 2: Exporting & Importing
11:21
Export 2D information to DWG for use in Navisworks by selecting room tags and rooms, isolating elements, exporting to DWG, and elevating objects to correct levels.
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Appearance Overrides
Lesson 2: Exporting & Importing
7:03
Cover object overrides in Navisworks by saving different viewpoints with color and appearance changes for different models.
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Animator Introduction
Lesson 3: Animator & Scripter
3:52
Cover Animator basics, access tool, create simple animation with camera and objects, use keyframes, preview animation.
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Animator Camera Animation
Lesson 3: Animator & Scripter
9:02
Animate a camera through a building in Navisworks using the animator tool.
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Animator Object Animation
Lesson 3: Animator & Scripter
9:12
Animate object doors in Navisworks using the animator tool with the BIM 361 complete model, opening as we approach and closing behind us.
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Animator Section Animation
Lesson 3: Animator & Scripter
4:03
Create a section plane in the Anavisworks video series for use in the next tool, Scripter.
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Scripter An Introduction
Lesson 3: Animator & Scripter
7:35
Introduce and explore the Navisworks scripter tool for automating actions and applying conditions to events.
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Scripter Scripting On Key Press Events
Lesson 3: Animator & Scripter
11:24
Create animations for opening and closing doors in Navisworks using Scripter, assign key press events to trigger the animations, and test the functionality.
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Scripter Scripting Hot Spot and Multiple Events
Lesson 3: Animator & Scripter
8:18
Create scripts with multiple events and use the on hotspot event to automate the opening and closing of doors as you approach and move away from them in Navisworks.
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Midterm Submittal Video
Lesson 3: Animator & Scripter
5:05
Submit your AVI file from Lesson 1 and zip your Lesson 3 animation images for the midterm.
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Rendering Materials and Environment
Lesson 4: Rendering
7:15
Apply materials and environments to your model for rendering using Autodesk Navisworks.
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Rendering Lighting
Lesson 4: Rendering
8:48
Create and adjust various types of lights in Navisworks for realistic illumination in your building model.
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Rendering Raytracing
Lesson 4: Rendering
7:48
Render the model using Autodesk's rendering feature in medium quality setting, adjust lighting as needed, and export the final image.
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TimeLiner Overview and Sample Simulation
Lesson 5: TimeLiner
5:26
Open a file in Navisworks Timeliner and run a simulation.
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TimeLiner External Schedules and Auto Tasking
Lesson 5: TimeLiner
6:13
Attach an external schedule in Navisworks by linking fields from the model to the external file and rebuilding the task hierarchy to assign tasks and schedule dates.
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TimeLiner Manual Tasking
Lesson 5: TimeLiner
8:37
Explore how to manually add tasks to Navisworks Timeliner and use selection sets to create a task hierarchy in the BIM361-model.nwf file.
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TimeLiner Animations
Lesson 5: TimeLiner
5:56
Create animations and tie them in with the task timeliner in NavVisworks for visual appeal and creativity.
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Clash Detective An Introduction
Lesson 6: Clash Detective
5:51
Introduce Clash Detective tool in Navisworks to check for interference between model objects.
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Clash Detective Conducting a Simple Clash Test
Lesson 6: Clash Detective
9:49
Introduce and explore Clash Detective in Navisworks for checking interference between model objects.
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Clash Detective Clash Batching
Lesson 6: Clash Detective
10:10
Open Navisworks clash detective, create clash tests for various trade combinations, review clash results, and prepare for clash grouping.
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Clash Detective Clash Organization Grouping Part 1
Lesson 6: Clash Detective
11:13
Organize clashes by grouping and filtering to simplify clash reports and reduce the number of clashes shown.
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Clash Detective Clash Organization Grouping Part 2
Lesson 6: Clash Detective
11:04
Group similar clashes by using the select box tool, filter them, and create organized clash groups for each set.
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Clash Detective Assign and Comment
Lesson 6: Clash Detective
9:02
Assign clash statuses, assign clashes to specific trades, and use the comments field in Navisworks.
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Clash Detective Redlining and Markups
Lesson 6: Clash Detective
8:33
Redline clash views in Navisworks by adding annotations and arrows to communicate changes needed in the model.
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Clash Reports Create an HTML Report
Lesson 6: Clash Detective
9:46
Export clash report into HTML format from Navisworks using the bim361-complete.nwf model.
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Clash Reports Create a Viewpoint Report
Lesson 6: Clash Detective
9:33
Organize clash reports as saved viewpoints and publish an nwd file containing the reports.
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Switchback
Lesson 6: Clash Detective
6:42
Utilize the Switchback tool to select items in Navisworks and open the corresponding view in Revit for editing.
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Updating Models
Lesson 6: Clash Detective
8:05
Update clash model and create an updated clash report using BIM361-complete model in lesson 6, ensuring clash detective is open and autohead is turned off.
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Final Submittal Video
Lesson 6: Clash Detective
2:34
Upload the BIM 361 complete nwd, the structural versus plumbing html clash report, and the zipped structural plumbing files for the final submission.
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Curriculum
What you'll learn
- Understand the basics of structural modeling in Revit, including setting up projects and modeling structural elements
- Learn to model complex structural systems, including framing, foundations, and reinforcement
- Develop skills to create detailed construction documents, including plans, sections, and schedules
- Gain experience in coordinating with other disciplines within the BIM environment
- Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to pass the Autodesk Certified Professional exam in Revit for Structural Design
Course outline
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Intro to Revit Course Online 30 hours
Learn how to design 3D building models and create detailed construction documents using Revit Architecture tools. This course will teach you how to efficiently work within Building Information Modeling (BIM) for architectural design and documentation.
- Describe Primary Revit Concepts and how they relate to Building Information Modeling (BIM).
- Explore the Revit User Interface.
- Design a 3D building model to explain how information is interrelated
- Determine the appropriate workflow to complete tasks within Revit.
- Develop a project that includes floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, curtain walls, and roof design to strengthen 3D modeling and 2D documentation skills.
- Create presentation-level architectural graphics.
- Catalog building information using schedules.
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Intermediate Revit Course Online 30 hours
Enhance your Revit skills by learning advanced techniques for creating detailed construction documents. This course covers integrating DWG files, creating custom schedules, building 3D parametric families, and using BIM project management tools.
- Integrate DWG Files to create Revit details.
- Tag elements for cost estimation and material take-offs.
- Explore the capabilities of design options and how to present different options.
- Create 3D parametric families.
- Build customized door, material, and room schedules that can be used for construction take-offs.
- Explore BIM project management techniques to keep models efficient and user-friendly.
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Revit Structure I Course Online 20 hours
Learn the essentials of structural BIM modeling using Revit Structure. This course covers the entire process of developing a four-story commercial project and integrating it with other disciplines.
- Navigate and customize the Revit interface for structural design workflows.
- Create and modify structural elements such as beams, columns, and foundations.
- Develop structural floor plans, sections, and elevation views.
- Understand the fundamental principles of structural analysis within Revit.
- Utilize tools for reinforcement and detailing to prepare construction documents.
- Generate accurate schedules for structural components.
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Revit Structure II Course Online 30 hours
Advance your skills in structural modeling with Revit Structure by completing a commercial project and producing a full set of construction documents. This course focuses on refining BIM modeling and drawing production for real-world applications.
- Explore advanced structural modeling techniques, including complex framing systems and truss modeling.
- Learn how to manage and analyze structural loads and forces within your Revit models.
- Enhance your understanding of construction documentation by creating detailed plans, sections, and schedules for structural systems.
- Optimize workflows for better collaboration with other disciplines, improving project efficiency.
- Finish developing and annotating a project from the very beginning and see its completion through all aspects of BIM modeling and drawing production.
- Gain an understanding of real-world practices for the effective integration of an interactive project with other disciplines.
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Navisworks Course Online 30 hours
Learn to integrate Revit, AutoCAD, and compatible software programs into a 3D Navisworks model for clash detection and construction scheduling. This course covers clash detection analysis, timeline animations, and time-based reporting.
- Navigate the Navisworks interface to optimize your workflow.
- Apply workflow strategies for efficient use of integrating various BIM models into clash detection analysis models.
- Combine and review 3D models from multiple software platforms.
- Detect and resolve potential clashes to improve project coordination.
- Use TimeLiner to simulate construction sequences and better manage schedules.
- Generate precise project reviews and share actionable insights with stakeholders.
Course Reviews
Is this course right for you?
Choose this specialization for structural modeling rather than architectural layouts or MEP systems. Autodesk's professional exam targets experienced users, even though the VDCI course admits beginners. Confirm the included exam entitlement with the school because its page contains conflicting voucher descriptions.
Which certification does the curriculum prepare for?
The dedicated exam and curriculum sections identify Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Structural Design. The seller page has conflicting wording about the included voucher, so confirm that specific entitlement with VDCI before enrolling.
How much experience does Autodesk recommend for the professional exam?
Autodesk says successful candidates typically have approximately 400 to 1,200 hours of real-world Revit experience in a structural environment. That is exam-readiness guidance, not the length of this course or a guarantee of readiness.