
Name the reference planes for easy identification. Reference planes can be created in any view except 3D views. The plane will be perpendicular to the line that is created. Reference planes are simply that – a single plane on which to host geometry. For this example, we will focus on reference planes. Both are found on the Datum panel of the Create tab. The first step in creating the family is creating reference planes or reference lines. Other family templates have preset reference planes and parameters which may guide you in creating the Revit family, but also may be more complicated than what you need. It is possible to change the family type after starting a Generic Model. The Generic Model family template is the cleanest template. To begin a new Revit family, select the appropriate family template (*.rft). The geometry is just the icing on the cake! However the secret to great Revit families lies with the basic framework – reference planes, reference lines and parameters. Sure, there are some impressive Revit families out there that people have spent hours to create.



The course is structured to be completed in order from beginning to end. Guided courses qualify for Autodesk Certificates of Completion from Digital School, and come with Technical Help Desk support. And, while not absolutely necessary, some experience with other CAD software is helpful. You don't need any previous experience with Revit Architecture to take this course however, it does assume a reasonable level of experience with the Windows operating system on your part.
