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Revit Structure Improvement made to the analytical model display is the ability to differentiate between the start and end of linear segments. This toggle can be found in the structural settings dialog. Beams, braces, and columns can now be adjusted separately at each end. Nodes will be activated when the Analytical Adjust tool is selected from the Analytical Model Tools panel.
Figure 11: Floor type selector
Structural walls and floors have been given an analytical surface display. These properties can be adjusted using the Object Styles dialog. A new parameter has been added to all elements that have analytical properties. This parameter is called Enable Analytical Model. When this is turned off, the element is removed from the analytical model. This is a property of the element. If the Analytical model is selected, the property is accessible in the analytical model’s contextual tab.
Figure 12: Floor and wall analytical display
Figure 13: Enable Analytical Model parameter
Figure 15: Analytical linear display
Walls continue to be adjusted in the same way as they were in Revit Structure 2010. Access to the wall adjustment tool is located in the floating Analytical Edit mode panel. This can be seen in Figure 16.
Figure 16: Activated nodes
The Horizontal project parameters of floors have been relocated. They are now a property of the floor instead of a property of the floor sketch line.
Summary New features in Revit Structure 2012 have filled in the necessary holes for rebar functionality and analytical model control and visibility. Philip Russo began with AutoCAD version 2.5 in 1986. Through the years he has held positions in the CAD industry as CAD Draftsmen, CAD Manager, Sr. Applications Engineer, and Autodesk Certified Instructor. Lately Phil’s focus has been on the implementation of standard practices for the Autodesk Revit product line including Revit Architecture, Revit Structure and Revit MEP. He currently holds the position as BIM Manager at Lindemann Bentzon Bojack, an architectural and engineering firm located in Clermont, Florida. He can be reached at philr@lbbe.com
Figure 14: Analytical model’s contextual tab
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