Learning Revit 2025

6h 3mBeginner2024-05-13

Authors

Paul F. Aubin

Author and Consultant

Course details

Autodesk Revit is one of the most popular building information modeling (BIM) solutions today. This course, suitable for both Revit and Revit LT, shows architects and engineers who are new to the software how to use them. Learn how to choose a template; set up the basic levels, grids, and dimensions; and start adding walls, doors, and windows to your model. Instructor Paul F. Aubin also shows how to create views and documentation that clearly communicate your plans, import files from other CAD programs, and produce construction documents.

Skills covered

RevitArchitectural VisualizationCivil EngineeringAutodesk3D ModelingVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingLearningAnimation and Illustration

Concepts

Introduction

Getting started with Revit
What is Revit
How do you get Revit
Understanding Revit flavors
Understanding Revit release versions and file formats

Getting Started

Revit or Revit LT
Introducing the interface
Opening a collaborative team project
Navigating a project's views
The unified building information model
Choosing a template file

Building a Model

Setting up levels and grids
Element selection
Working with walls
Understanding dimensions
Adding doors and windows
Placing components
Layout a kitchen
Creating ceilings
Adding lighting fixtures
Exploring additional modeling tools

Working with Views

Working with section views
Working with 3D views
Editing in any view
Color scheme diagram
Model visibility
Annotation visibility
Creating enlarged views

Creating Documentation

Dimensioning a plan
Working with tags
Customizing tags
Adding a schedule view
Customizing a schedule view
Creating a construction detail
Path of travel

Collaborating with Others

Working with files from CAD
Importing image and PDF files
Linking another Revit file

Creating Output

Working with sheets
Plotting a set of documents
Generating a cloud rendering

Conclusion

Next steps