Revit: Parametric Curvature in the Family Editor
5h 2mIntermediate2018-03-29
Authors

Paul F. Aubin
Author and Consultant
Course details
Have you ever tried to control the shape of a curved form parametrically in the Revit Family Editor? When geometry is not rectilinear, flexing is much more challenging. In this course, you can explore several techniques to tame your unruly parametric curves. Review examples of circles, arcs, quarter round, half round, arches, and even splines. Discover how to use math and profile families to create more complex forms, associate parameters between nested families, and combine both fixed and variable proportions and scaling to achieve the correct curvature. Instructor Paul F. Aubin focuses the course on the traditional Family Editor but also takes a brief look at the massing Family Editor environment.
Learning objectives
Family Editor basics
Creating seed families
Creating circles, ellipses, and arcs
Controlling rotation
Working with segmental and elliptical arches
Using profile families
Working with cyma curves
Using fixed proportion and scaling
Learning objectives
Family Editor basics
Creating seed families
Creating circles, ellipses, and arcs
Controlling rotation
Working with segmental and elliptical arches
Using profile families
Working with cyma curves
Using fixed proportion and scaling
Skills covered
RevitArchitectural VisualizationCivil EngineeringAutodesk3D ModelingVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and IllustrationDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Welcome
- 02 - What you should know before watching this course
- 03 - Using the exercise files
1. Understanding Parametric Curves
- 04 - Creating seed families
- 05 - Understanding automatic sketch dimensions
- 06 - Creating parametric circles
- 07 - Creating parametric ellipses
- 08 - Constraining simple open curves
- 09 - Using arc angle and radius
2. Controlling Rotation
- 10 - Controlling rotation
- 11 - Creating a rotation seed
- 12 - Adding geometry to work planes
- 13 - Combining rotation and curvature
3. Arches
- 14 - Creating a segmental arch
- 15 - Creating Roman and Moorish style arches
- 16 - Making a Gothic arch
- 17 - Making an elliptical arch
4. Using Formulas to Control Curvature
- 18 - Introducing formulas
- 19 - Using profile families
- 20 - Devising the strategy for an ovolo curve
- 21 - Create a new ovolo profile
- 22 - Completing the ovolo profile family
- 23 - Using an ovolo profile to shape a sweep
5. Compound Curves
- 24 - Devising the strategy for a cyma curve
- 25 - Why should we bother with formulas
- 26 - Construct a rig for the cyma profile
- 27 - Building a cyma profile family
6. Scaling and Proportion
- 28 - Using fixed proportion scaling
- 29 - Maintain fixed proportions with equality dimensions
- 30 - Maintaining fixed proportions with splines
- 31 - Incorporating variable proportions
- 32 - Combining scale and proportion
- 33 - Using a conditional formula
7. Combining Strategies
- 34 - Creating a three center arch profile
- 35 - Using a profile to make a door opening
- 36 - Creating a profile-based door panel
- 37 - Configuring molding profiles
- 38 - Creating door molding sweeps
- 39 - Constraining curvature without formulas
Conclusion
- 40 - Next steps
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