Add area reinforcement

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In Revit, the precast tools provide an easy way to create 3D structural models from which shop drawings and CAM files are created.

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Once a wall or slab has been split into precast assemblies,

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you can add reinforcement for either element by using commands in the Reinforcement panel.

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From the File ribbon, click Open > Project.

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Navigate to the desired RVT file and then open it.

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To add area and edge reinforcement to a previously split wall assembly, first select it in the drawing.

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Optionally, you can choose to isolate only the selected assembly.

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From the View Control Bar, click Temporary Hide/Isolate > Isolate Element.

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Then, from the Precast ribbon, Reinforcement panel, click Reinforcement.

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Select the walls to add reinforcement to, and in the options bar, click Finish.

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The Wall Properties dialog opens.

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Specify the Area Reinforcement Type and Edge Reinforcement Type in the respective drop-downs.

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When you are finished, click OK to add area and edge reinforcement to the assembly.