Revit: Parametric Curvature in the Family Editor

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know before watching this course
• Using the exercise files

1. Understanding Parametric Curves

• Creating seed families
• Understanding automatic sketch dimensions
• Creating parametric circles
• Creating parametric ellipses
• Constraining simple open curves
• Using arc angle and radius

2. Controlling Rotation

• Controlling rotation
• Creating a rotation seed
• Adding geometry to work planes
• Combining rotation and curvature

3. Arches

• Creating a segmental arch
• Creating Roman and Moorish style arches
• Making a Gothic arch
• Making an elliptical arch

4. Using Formulas to Control Curvature

• Introducing formulas
• Using profile families
• Devising the strategy for an ovolo curve
• Create a new ovolo profile
• Completing the ovolo profile family
• Using an ovolo profile to shape a sweep

5. Compound Curves

• Devising the strategy for a cyma curve
• Why should we bother with formulas?
• Construct a rig for the cyma profile
• Building a cyma profile family

6. Scaling and Proportion

• Using fixed proportion scaling
• Maintain fixed proportions with equality dimensions
• Maintaining fixed proportions with splines
• Incorporating variable proportions
• Combining scale and proportion
• Using a conditional formula

7. Combining Strategies

• Creating a three center arch profile
• Using a profile to make a door opening
• Creating a profile-based door panel
• Configuring molding profiles
• Creating door molding sweeps
• Constraining curvature without formulas

Conclusion

• Next steps