Revit Beginner Tutorial - User Interface

Introduction to Revit's User Interface

In this section, the speaker introduces the topic of Revit's user interface and explains that he will be showing how to set everything up. He also mentions that he will show where to find tools and panels if they are lost.

Quick Access Toolbar

• The Quick Access Toolbar is a customizable toolbar located at the top of the screen.

• It contains frequently used tools that can be added or removed by right-clicking on them.

• Too many tools can cause errors, so it's important to not have too many.

• The customized Quick Access Toolbar allows for further customization with dividers and separators.

Show Quick Access Toolbar Below Ribbon

• Some people prefer to show the Quick Access Toolbar below the ribbon instead of above it.

• However, this can cause issues when selecting items as it modifies both the toolbar and ribbon simultaneously.

Introduction to Revit Interface

In this section, the speaker introduces the Revit interface and explains how to customize it.

Customizing Panels

• The Properties panel and Project Browser are two panels that can be moved around.

• Users can move the project browser to the other side of the screen for more space.

• Users can dock panels below or on top of each other for easier access.

• Additional panels such as System Browser, MEP for Fabrication Parts, dpnid modeler, and status bars are available.

Window Management

• Users can switch between windows and tile them for better organization.

• Users can also tap windows into tabs or have multiple tabs open at once.

• The Switch Windows option is available on both the View tab and Quick Access toolbar.

Conclusion

The speaker provides an overview of customizing panels and window management in Revit. These features allow users to organize their workspace according to their preferences.

Customizing the Ribbon

In this section, the speaker talks about customizing the ribbon in Revit.

Turning off Tools and Analysis

• You can turn off some of the tools and analysis in Revit by going to File > Options > User Interface.

• For example, if you're not using the Structure tab, you can turn it off so you don't see those tools.

• If you're just an architect, you can turn every one of these apart from the Architecture tab off.

• Modify, Manage, View and Collaborate tabs cannot be turned off.

Displaying Contextual Tab on Selection

• You have the option to display the Contextual tab on selection.

• If this is turned on and you select a wall, it's going to automatically jump to the modify and then wall step where all of the tools for modifying walls are available.

• If unchecked, selecting that same wall will still activate modified Walls tab but won't jump to it.

Visual Experience

• The visual experience in Revit can be light or dark.

• Changing background from white to black makes it look more like AutoCAD.

• Bowels stay lighter even when background is changed.

• Complete Dark mode is going to be available soon.

Conclusion

In this section, the speaker concludes by summarizing all of the basic settings in terms of interface customization that were covered earlier.

Summary

• The speaker has covered all of the basic settings in terms of interface customization that allow users to work more efficiently in Revit.

• Users can customize everything according to their liking and customize some of their frequently used tools for easy access at all times.

Accessing Project Files

• Users who want access to project files or any other Revit project files can find them on BalkanArchitect's patreon page.

• The link to the page is included in the description of this video and also up in the cards above.

Additional Resources

• Users can check out BalkanArchitect.com for more Revit courses.

• There are over 120 hours of content available on the website.