Revit Structure 2012 Training
Digital Edition with Jay Polding

Revit Structure 2012 Training Digital Edition with Jay Polding features expert instructor Jay Polding as he guides you through Revit Structure, the industry-leader in BIM software. This training course is designed for the beginner, and whether you have little or no experience at all with Revit Structure, you will quickly learn how to take advantage of the tools it puts at your fingertips. A DVD Edition is also available.

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Starting with a tour of the interface and controls, you are guided step by step through Revit Structure 2012 Training Digital Edition with Jay Polding by the expertise and experience of the author. He helps you to build your knowledge, making you comfortable with each tool as you continue along. You will cover topics such as linking Revit Structure files, working with walls, columns, footings and foundations, beams, bracing, floors, roofs and stairs. You will also learn how to make beam schedules, create sheets and views, print and share your creations.

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By the completion of Revit Structure 2012 Training Digital Edition with Jay Polding, you will be fully versed in the basic tools and their application within Revit Structure. You will be capable of creating a complete structural model for an architectural project. Working files are included so you can learn alongside the author in Revit Structure with the exact files that he uses.

About this Course

• What You Will Accomplish
• About the Author

User Interface

• Application Menu
• Ribbon
• Options Bar
• Viewing and Drawing Area
• Project Browser
• Properties Palette
• Quick Access Toolbar
• Status Bar
• Zooming Tools

Things You Must Do First

• Installing Revit Structure
• Template
• Project Origin
• Reference Planes
• Elevation Markers
• Levels
• Phases

Linking Revit Files

• Linking Revit
• Manage Links
• Adjusting Views

Levels

• Linked Levels and Project Levels
• Adjusting Level Appearance
• Making New Types

Grids

• Linked Grids and Project Grids
• Making Grids
• Adjusting Grid Appearance
• Making New Types

Walls

• Preparing The View
• Wall Options
• Snaps
• Viewing Walls In 3D
• View Cube And 3D Navigation
• Split
• Wall Joins
• Trim
• Align
• Making New Types

Columns

• Loading Types
• Adding Columns
• Detail Level
• Measure
• Move And Copy
• Dimensions For Review And Moving

Footings And Foundations

• Duplicate View
• Wall Footings
• Isolated Footing
• Edit Type
• Edit Wall Profile For Step
• Add Stepped Footing Riser
• View Range

Beams

• Loading Types
• Adding Beams
• Properties Palette

Beam Systems

• Loading Types
• Set Work Plane
• Adding A Beam System
• Editing A Beam System

Bracing

• Loading Types
• Adding Bracing
• Editing Bracing

Floors And Slabs

• Make A Slab
• Cut A Section View
• Make A Structural Floor
• Making New Types
• Editing The Floor
• Floor Slab Edge

Roof

• Make A Roof
• Making New Types
• Editing The Roof

Stairs

• Make A Stair
• Making New Types
• Editing The Stair

Rebar

• Rebar Cover Settings
• Loading Types
• Adding Area Reinforcement
• Adding Path Reinforcement
• Placing Rebar

Schedules

• Make A Beam Schedule
• Duplicate A Beam Schedule
• Sort A Beam Schedule
• Filter A Beam Schedule
• Add Parameters
• Add A Formula
• Column Schedule

Views And Sheets

• Elevations And Sections
• 3D Section Box
• Camera And View Display
• Navigating 3D Views
• Managing Open Views
• Make A Sheet
• Titleblocks
• Place Views On Sheets
• View Scale
• Activate Views On Sheets
• Crop Region
• Sheet List Schedule

Detailing

• Drafting Views
• Callouts
• Loading Detail Components
• Using Detail Components
• Filled Regions
• Grouping Details
• Text
• Detail Lines
• Dimensions
• Adding Details To A Sheet

Refining Graphics And Printing

• Adding Remaining Views To Sheets
• Visibility Graphics
• Visibility Graphics Of Links
• View Templates
• Printing

Collaboration And Refining The Model

• Updating Changes To A Revit Link
• Export To CAD
• Linking CAD Files
• Working With Linked CAD Files
• Introduction To Worksharing

Jay Polding has fifteen years of design and drafting industry experience earned both in Ontario and internationally. He is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP), as well as an Autodesk Certified Implementation Expert (ICE). In addition to these accreditations, Jay has managed a wide variety of technology implementation projects. He is also the Founder and Moderator of the Ontario Revit Users Group (ORUG). Jay is the author of the popular industry blog 'Revit in Plain English' with over 8,000 monthly visitors. As a published author and highly respected speaker and trainer, Jay contributes to industry magazines, speaks at events and has taught hundreds of students with much positive feedback.