Chapter 1. Exploring the User Interface

Revit MEP 2011 is the second release of Revit utilizing the ribbon-style interface. Having a good knowledge of where tools are located and how to access commands easily is the best way to be efficient in your use of Revit MEP 2011. Some improvements and changes have been made to the ribbon portion of the interface, so there is a slight learning curve when transitioning from Revit MEP 2010.

If you are transitioning to Revit MEP 2011 from a release prior to Revit MEP 2010, then the ribbon-style interface will be totally new to you. The ribbon works well with Revit because it allows tools to be organized in one area of the interface, which gives you more screen real estate for viewing the model. Although the ...

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