Autodesk Revit Architecture 2014 Fundamentals - SDC Publications

Basic Drawing and Editing Tools

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2.1 General Drawing Tools

When you start a drawing command, the contextual Ribbon,

Options Bar, and Properties palette enable you to set up features

for each element you are placing in the drawing. As you are

drawing, several features called drawing aids display, as shown

in Figure 2–1. They help create designs quickly and accurately.

Figure 2–

Contextual Ribbon

In the Select panel, click

(Modify) to finish the
command and return to
the main tab at any time.

When you select a command, the Ribbon displays the Modify tab

with the contextual tools. For example, when you click

(Wall), the Modify | Place Wall tab opens, as shown in

Figure 2–1.

 The Modify tools are always displayed to the left of the

Ribbon and the contextual tools to the right with a green

panel title.

Learning Objectives

Use contextual Ribbon tabs, the Options Bar and Properties

as you draw and modify.

Draw elements using draw and pick tools.

Use drawing aids including alignment lines, temporary

dimensions and snaps.