Rationalizing Surfaces; Dividing A Surface; Understanding Uv Grids - Autodesk 256B1-05A761-1301 - AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite 2010 User Manual

Creating Solid Forms
Creating Void Forms
Display of Elements in X-Ray Mode
Joining Geometry

Rationalizing Surfaces

You can divide a range of surfaces (planar, ruled surfaces, revolved surfaces, and double-curved surfaces) to
rationalize the surface into parametric buildable components.
Use the following work flow to rationalize a surface.
1 Divide the surface. See
2 Pattern the surface. See
3 Apply a pattern component family. See

Dividing a Surface

1 Select the surface.
2 Click Modify Form tab
3 Adjust the spacing of the divided surface on the Options Bar. See
4 If finer adjustments need to be made, open the Face Manager to adjust rotation and grid

Understanding UV Grids

A surface can be divided by UV grids (the natural grid division of the surface). Patterns may be later applied
to the divided surface. See
on page 552
on page 553
on page 406
Dividing a Surface
Patterning Surfaces
Grids on Divided Surfaces
NOTE When dividing the surface, remember that applied patterns have footprint requirements that
may affect how many divisions a surface needs in the conceptual design. See
page 575.
positioning. See Adjusting UV Grids with the Face Manager
Patterning Surfaces
on page 548
on page 569.
on page 575.
Pattern Component Families
Divide panel Divide Surface.
on page 571.
on page 575.
on page 578.
Modifying the Spacing of UV
Patterning Surfaces
on page 571.
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