Category: Revit

Applying materials in Revit should be simple, but many users are confused about how to do that. This is the third of a three-part series where we look at the best, fastest and easiest ways to apply materials to the three different kinds of families in Revit. Part 3: Applying Materials to In-Place Families Here we will look at applying Revit Materials to In-Place Families, which are unique elements that you create when you need to create something unique and specific to the current project, and that does not exist in the available System Families or Loadable Families. They can be almost anything and for almost any shape. We will use the example of a curved desk. Method A: Changing the Material by Properties 1. SELECT ELEMENT: Start by clicking…

Applying materials in Revit should be simple, but many users are confused about how to do that. This is the second of a three-part series where we look at the best, fastest and easiest ways to apply materials to the three different kinds of families in Revit. Part 2: Applying Revit Materials to Loadable Families - windows, doors, casework, fixtures and furniture Loadable Families: The second of the three Different Kinds of Families in Revit Here we will look at Loadable Families, which are the families that you most commonly create and modify in Revit, are created in external RFA files and imported/loaded into your Revit projects. These cover all the different elements that you would be purchased, delivered and installed on-site, such as Windows, Doors, Casework, Joinery, Fixtures, Furniture…

Applying materials in Revit should be simple, but many users are confused about how to do that. What is the difference between materials properties and paint? What is the difference between System Families, Loadable Families and In-Place Families? How can I apply materials the right way to things like walls, floors, doors, windows and furniture? Keep reading to learn how. This is the first of a three-part series where we look at the best, fastest and easiest ways to apply materials to the three different kinds of families in Revit. Part 1: Applying Revit Materials to System Families - walls, floors, roofs, ceilings, stairs System Families: The first of the three Different Kinds of Families in Revit We will first look at system families, which are predefined and already loaded…