Mastering Revit Architecture 2008

The expert authors developed this practical reference and tutorial based on years of experience using the program and training others to do so. Unlike the compe... » 

The expert authors developed this practical reference and tutorial based on years of experience using the program and training others to do so. Unlike the competition, Mastering Revit is organized by how users learn and implement Revit and features detailed explanations, interesting real-world examples, and practical tutorials to help readers understand Revit and BIM concepts so that they can quickly start accomplishing vital Revit tasks. Part I of Mastering Revit begins with a hands-on look at the Revit interface before introducing standards and documentation. Part II explores preliminary design concerns, including massing the building, working with rooms and areas, and leveraging legacy data. Part III has readers working with modeling components and explains host elements as well as system and component families. Part IV delves into product documentation, including schedules, annotation, and details. Part V looks at design options, project phases and site planning, while Part VI discusses collaboration and worksets. Part VII explains how to manage content and includes advanced information on family editor concepts as well as a detailed testing and troubleshooting section. The innovative Appendices will detail important Revit tools and commands so that readers can quickly learn how a tool or command is used. An appendix on the Revit API will help developers understand the API's potential today and in the future. «