Revit: Using Point Cloud Data
2h 46mBeginner2018-09-05
Authors

Brian Myers
VDC Design Office Lead at Jacobs
Course details
Point clouds from 3D scanners are indispensable tools for modeling existing real-world artifacts. In this course, Brian Myers walks you through incorporating point clouds into your Revit projects. Learn how to view and measure point clouds and use them in modeling architecture, such as walls, doors, and floors. Also, find out how to use point clouds when modeling mechanical systems, such as ductwork, pipes, and more.
Learning objectives
Where point clouds come from
The difference between a project and a point cloud
Creating and changing worksets
Viewing and linking to a point cloud
Controlling object visibility
Creating views, floor plans, and sections
Using multiple views
Taking measurements
Modeling architecture to match point cloud data
Matching Revit families to match point cloud data
Modifying mechanical systems
Learning objectives
Where point clouds come from
The difference between a project and a point cloud
Creating and changing worksets
Viewing and linking to a point cloud
Controlling object visibility
Creating views, floor plans, and sections
Using multiple views
Taking measurements
Modeling architecture to match point cloud data
Matching Revit families to match point cloud data
Modifying mechanical systems
Skills covered
RevitArchitectural VisualizationCivil EngineeringAutodesk3D ModelingVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and IllustrationDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- Getting started with point cloud data
- Using the exercise files
Inserting the Point Cloud
- Understanding where point clouds come from
- Current project vs. point cloud project
- Coordinates
- Creating worksets
- Linking the point cloud
Viewing the Point Cloud
- Using visibility graphics
- Creating a callout
- Creating floor plans
- Creating sections
- Using multiple views
- Taking measurements
Modeling Architecture
- Placing walls
- Modifying walls
- Placing doors
- Placing floors
- Modeling roofs
Revit Family Creation
- Creating a section box
- What should you model
- Model the air handling unit (AHU) dimensions
- Modifying an AHU, part 1
- Modifying an AHU, part 2
Mechanical Systems
- Change workset
- Modifying duct type properties
- Modeling duct
- Modeling pipe
Conclusion
- Next steps