Autodesk Revit Architecture 2014 Fundamentals - SDC Publications

Basic Drawing and Editing Tools

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2.2 Editing Elements

Building design projects typically involve extensive changes to

the positions of walls, doors, and other elements. The Autodesk®

Revit® software was designed to make such changes easy.

(Modify) works with all of the different element types.

 When you select an element during an active command,

there are a number of ways to change it, as shown in

Figure 2–12:

 Modify commands and element-specific tools display in

the contextual tab in the Ribbon.

The Type Selector can
also be found in the
Modify tab of the Ribbon
or on the Quick Access
Toolbar.

 The Properties palette displays the Type Selector and

associated parameters.

 Temporary dimensions enable you to change the

element’s dimensions.

 Controls enable you to drag, flip, lock, and rotate the

element.

 When you hover your cursor over an element, a tooltip

displays information about it.

Figure 2–

 To delete an element, select it and press <Delete>, right-click

and select Delete, or click (Delete) in the Modify panel.

Learning Objectives

Select elements to modify.

Modify elements using the Ribbon, Properties, temporary

dimensions, and controls.

Filter selection sets.

Temporary

dimensions

Controls