Chapter 15

Detailing

This chapter concentrates on detailing functions such as detail components and detail lines. We’ll also cover how to create a typical details library so that you can systematically develop, store, and reuse your Autodesk Revit Architecture drafting views in a standardized fashion. Since drafting views have no connection to the model, they can be saved and inserted from project to project.

This chapter covers the following topics:

  • Understanding detail and drafting views
  • Component symbol fundamentals
  • Detailing tools
  • Creating and managing detail libraries

Understanding Detail and Drafting Views

Detail views are those that are directly cut from the model and show modeled elements, whether they are section, elevation, or plan ...

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