Modeling for architectural design

Module overview

Learn the key aspects of modeling, including creating wall types and applying materials to the layers. Get an in-depth review of architectural elements and learn how to configure system and loadable families.

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

•    Create and control advanced model views, visibility, and graphics.
•    Configure and manage annotative elements.
•    Configure rooms.
•    Use document revisions.
•    Create topography.
•    Create and manage legends.
•    Create and control detail and drafting views.
•    Create and configure basic 2D parametric families.
•    Create, modify, and manage detail groups.

Module outline

• Create and edit wall types
• Practice Exercise: Create a wall type
• Create and modify curtain walls
• Create roofs, floors, and ceiling types
• Configure stairs
• Configure railings
• Create openings in building elements
• Create and modify columns
• Create relationships between components
• Create materials and material libraries
• Apply materials
• Paint materials
• Configure rooms
• Create families
• Configure family geometry
• Recognize family workflows
• Practice Exercise: Adjust family visibility
• Create topography
• Create model groups
• Challenge Exercise: Create a basic 3D parametric family