Autodesk 256B1-05A761-1301 - AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite 2010 User Manual page 1558

Revit parametric change engine automatically coordinates changes in all model views, drawing sheets,
schedules, sections, and plans.
For more information, see
partial explode The process of disassembling an import symbol (which represents imported geometry) into
its next highest level of elements: nested import symbols. A partial explode yields more import symbols,
which, in turn, can be exploded into elements or other import symbols. (Compare with
1486.)
See Exploding Imported Geometry
PAT A file format for fill patterns. A pattern file is a text file that contains definitions for model or drafting
patterns in a project. See
pattern component Nested family which is applied to populate buildable architectural components across
a large variety of geometric divided and patterned surfaces. It can contain both 2D and 3D geometry which
create intelligent and flexible parametric components. See
patterned surface A divided surface (see
been applied. These patterns become part of the surface and (depending on their shape) will require a specific
number of grid cells when applied. See
PDF Portable Document Format. An open file format (originally created by Adobe Systems) that supports
electronic information exchange.
In Revit Architecture, you can print construction documents as PDF files. You can then share the construction
documents with team members, view them online, or print them. See
permanent dimension A dimension that specifies a particular size for an element or a distance between
elements or points. Permanent dimensions always display in the view in which they are created. (Compare
with temporary dimension
You can lock permanent dimensions so that they cannot be changed without first unlocking them. You can
also control the placement of the witness lines for dimensions. For more information, see
Dimensions
perpendicular view A view whose plane is at a right angle to the plane of another view. (Compare with
parallel view
The following image illustrates the perpendicular planes on which a floor plan and an elevation are based.
For more information, see
Visibility on page 1108.
1516 | Glossary
What Is a Project?
on page 1404.
Custom Pattern Files
on page 1545.)
on page 264.
on page 1515.)
Propagating Dependent View Configuration
on page 117.
on page 466.
Pattern Component Families
Rationalizing Surfaces on page 569) on which geometric shapes have
Patterning Surfaces on page 575.
full explode
on page 578.
Printing to PDF on page 1084.
Permanent
on page 197 and Datum Extents and
on page