Building With Elements - Autodesk 256B1-05A761-1301 - AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite 2010 User Manual

Revit Architecture creates a new project file using the settings defined by the specified template. The default
project name appears in the title bar of the Revit window. To assign a different file name, click
As.
Related topics
Creating a Template
Project Template Settings

Building with Elements

You create buildings by adding elements to a design. In projects, Revit Architecture uses 3 types of elements:
Model elements represent the actual 3D geometry of the building. They display in relevant views of the
model. For example, walls, windows, doors, and roofs are model elements.
Datum elements help to define project context. For example, grids, levels, and reference planes are datum
elements.
View-specific elements display only in the views in which they are placed. They help to describe or
document the model. For example, dimensions, tags, and 2D detail components are view-specific elements.
There are 2 types of model elements:
Hosts (or host elements) are generally built in place at the construction site. Walls and roofs are examples
of hosts.
Model components are all the other types of elements in the building model. For example, windows,
doors, and cabinets are model components.
There are 2 types of view-specific elements:
Annotation elements are 2D components that document the model and maintain scale on paper. For
example, dimensions, tags, and keynotes are annotation elements.
Details are 2D items that provide details about the building model in a particular view. Examples include
detail lines, filled regions, and 2D detail components.
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