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The Revit Architecture Interface
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Revit understands symmetry. Once you see this alignment line, and
the temporary dimension says 100'–0", pick this point.
7. Move your cursor straight down and type 16.
8. Move your cursor to the right and type 16.
9. Hit the Esc key.
Do your walls look like Figure 1.21? If not, try it again. You need to be able to
do this and to be comfortable with this procedure (as much as possible).
FIGURE 1.21: Working with Revit starts with the ability to work with the view window,
and learning the quirks and the feel of the interface.
To get used to the Revit flow, always remember these three steps:
1. Start a command.
2. Focus on your options.
3. Move to the view window, and add the elements to the model.
If you start a command, then focus immediately on the view, you will be sitting
there wondering what to do next. Do not forget to check your options and the
appropriate ribbon tab.
Let’s keep going and close this building by using a few familiar commands. If
you have never drafted on a computer before, don’t worry. These commands are
simple. Starting with the easiest but most important is the topic of being able to
simply select an object.
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