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3. Rotate the top surface.

Integrated Study Models

You can reference the conceptual design into a Revit project file, and continue to modify it. For example, a
design can be used to provide important reference information for the building model. Conceptual designs
that have been saved as Revit project files can continue to be developed in the conceptual design environment.
(See Switching between Conceptual Design and Project Environments

Intelligent Sub-Components

Use conceptual designs as intelligent sub-components that are nested in other models. For example, when
the conceptual design is referenced into a larger building model, it can be used in multiple locations and
regenerated.
In the conceptual design environment, you can create parametric components that have the intelligence
to adapt to a divided surface. (See
The following table shows a parametric component that is added to a divided surface.
Parametric compon-
ent

Conceptual Design Environment Interface

The tools for developing conceptual designs are all accessed from the ribbon, which changes depending on
what is required to accomplish an action. For example, if you draw a rectangle and select it, Create Form
becomes available. The Create Form tool allows you to instantly extrude the drawing and make it a solid or
void form. (See
becomes available. This tool allows you to divide surface areas into buildable components. (See
Surfaces on page 569.)
As you work on a conceptual design, you manipulate it directly in the drawing area, using several available
controls. (See
4. Divide and pattern the
top surface.
Rationalizing Surfaces
Divided surface with paramet-
ric component
Using the Revit Interface
Manipulating Forms on page 566.)
on page 569.)
on page 85.) If you then select a surface on the form, Divide Surface
on page 530.)
Rationalizing
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