Autodesk 24108-051400-9000 - AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite 2008 User Manual page 636

Trimming a mass element
NOTE Trimming a mass element creates a free form mass element. Due to the topological structure of the free
form mass element, its facet deviation cannot be changed. The FACETDEV command will have no effect on an
existing free form mass element.
Converting a Mass Element to a Free Form Mass Element
Use this procedure to convert mass elements to Free Form mass elements.
1 Select the mass element to convert, right-click, and click Convert To
2 When prompted to erase the original geometry, press
erase it.
3 If you want to display the parameters of the mass element, enter s (Show bounding box), and press
4 If you want to describe the mass element, enter n (Name), and press
5 Enter a name, and press
NOTE Due to the topological structure of the free form mass element, its facet deviation cannot be changed.
The FACETDEV command will have no effect on an existing free form mass element.
Converting a Mass Element to a 3D Solid
Use this procedure to convert mass elements to 3D solids. Most objects create 2D geometry in plan view; therefore,
select a 3D view first for best results.
1 Select the mass element to convert, right-click, and click Convert To
2 When prompted to erase the original geometry, press
erase it.
Converting a Mass Element to a Wall
Use this procedure to convert mass elements to walls.
1 Select the mass element to convert, right-click, and click Convert To
2 When prompted to erase the original geometry, press
erase it.
3 Specify a point to start the baseline.
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twice.
ENTER
Free Form Mass Element.
to keep the mass element, or enter y (Yes) to
ENTER
.
ENTER
3D Solid.
to keep the mass element, or enter y (Yes) to
ENTER
Wall.
to keep the mass element, or enter y (Yes) to
ENTER
.
ENTER