Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC User Manual page 1566

model A representation of a building or other design.
See also building information modelling (BIM) on page 1376.
model element An element in a building model that represents actual 3D geometry. For example, walls,
windows, doors, and roofs are model elements.
Compare with annotation on page 1370 and datum on page 1387. See also element on page 1393.
For example, the following image shows only model elements. It does not include annotation elements
(such as dimensions or text notes) or datum elements (such as grid lines or levels). See Building with Elements
on page 73.
model graphics style A method of displaying model elements in views. For example, you can choose to
display a model using wireframe, hidden lines, shading, or shading with edges.
You can specify the model graphics style for a view using the View Control Bar at the bottom of the Revit
window. For more information, see Model Graphic Styles on page 201.
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