Graphic Communication Quiz 2

The View tab allows you to save your profile

False

You can zoom in and out using the wheel on a wheel mouse

True

Revit is a parametric architectural design program

True

A____file allows you to start your project with specific content and certain settings preset the way you like or need them

Template

Autodesk 360 allows you to save your files safely in the ____.

Cloud

The Options Bar dynamically changes to show options that compliment the current operation

True

Revit is strictly a 2D drafting program.

False

The Projects/Views listed in the Open Documents list allow you to see which Projects/Views are currently open.

True

When you use the Pan tool you are actually moving the drawing, not just changing what part of the drawing you can see on the screen.

False

Revit was not originally created for architecture

False

The icon with the floppy disk picture allows you to ____a project file

Save

Clicking on the ____next to the Zoom icon will list additional zoom tools not currently shown in the View toolbar.

Down Arrow

You do not see the ViewCube unless you are in a ___view

3D

Creating an Autodesk 360 account is free

True

The Autodesk 360 App, for mobile devices, is expensive

False

_________________

_________________

1. The Measure tool is used to dimension drawings (T/F)

False

2. Revit will automatically trim the wall lines when you place a door (T/F)

True

3. Snap will help you to draw faster and more accurately (T/F)

True

4. A 6'-8" door is standard door height in _____________ construction

Residential

5. While using the wall tool, the height can be quickly adjusted on the ________ Bar.

Options

1. The View Scale for the view is set by clicking the scale listed on the View Control Bar. (T/F)

True

2. Dimensions are placed with only two clicks of the mouse (T/F)

False

3. The relative size of text in a drawing is controlled by the View Scale (T/F)

True

4. You can quickly switch to a different view by double-clicking on that view's label in the Project Browser (T/F)

True

5. You cannot select which side of the wall a window is offset to (T/F)

False

6. The _________ key cycles through the available snaps near your cursor

Tab

7. The ___________ tool can be used to list the distance between two walls without drawing a dimension.

Measure

8. While in the Door tool you can change the door style and size via the _________ within the Properties Palette.

Type Selector

_______________

_______________

The options bar allows you to set the height of a wall when first drawing it.

True

It is not possible to draw a wall with the interior or exterior faces of the core as the reference point.

False

Elements cannot be moved accurately using the move tool.

False

The _____ tool, in the ribbon, has to be selected in order to select an element in your project.

Modify

A wall has to be _____ to see its flip icons.

Selected

Revit comes with many predefined doors and windows.

True

You can delete unused families and types in the Project Browser.

True - keeps file size down and less confusing to interpret

It is not possible to load families and types from the internet.

False

It is not possible to select which side of the wall a window should be on while you are inserting it.

False

Which tool will break a wall into smaller pieces?

Split

The _____ tool allows you to match the surface of two adjacent walls.

Align

Occasionally you use the split element command to turn one wall into two walls

True

You can use the _____ tool to copy an element multiple times in one step.

Array

The template file has a few doors, windows, and walls preloaded in it

True

_____________

_____________

Revit Project Files

.RVT

the files most uses (also for backup files)

In this course you should save/provide your files ALL THE TIME as *.RVT

Revit Family File

.RFA

loadable content from your project

Revit Template

.RTE

a project starter file with office standard presets

Revit Family Template

.RFT

a family starter file with parameters

Revit stands for

Revise instantly

Parametric

a process by which an element is modified and an adjacent element(s) is automatically modified to main a previously established relationship; That's why we call it Intelligent!!

Model Elements

Windows and doors; require a host

Host Elements

Roof, wall, and floor

Model Elements*

Stairs, washer/dryer; do not require host... can place freely

Datum Elements

Grids, reference plane, levels

View-Specific Elements

- Annotation elements (texts,
tags, symbols, dimensions)

- Details (Details lines, Filled
Regions, 2D Detail Components)

Revit platform has three fundamental ways in which to work with the elements (for
display & manipulation)

- Views (plans, elevations, sections, 3D & Camera)

- Schedules

- Sheets

REVIT USER INTERFACE

Link to the image that shows the interface:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WQP7J8oJxT7OrbhrOQQ1pGIUABa0BDJw/view?usp=sharing

For the project we are making, the template we use is...

Imperial Architectural Template