Divide And Pattern Surfaces; Integrating The Concept - Autodesk 256B1-05A761-1301 - AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite 2010 User Manual

Divide and Pattern Surfaces

The conceptual design environment allows the ability to divide and pattern complex surfaces and then add
building detail that can later be fabricated. Divide Surface allows you to separate surfaces by levels, reference
planes, or model lines, and add patterns to them. Then you create and apply parametric components that
automatically conform to the divided surface of the complex form.
You can schematically study curtain system designs or structural framing layouts, or begin to apply curtain
panels to your form with Divide Surface. These designs have a persistent relationship to the BIM model at
all stages of the project.
See Rationalizing Surfaces

Integrating the Concept

Designs created in the conceptual design environment can be integrated into the Revit project environment,
where you can perform analyses and scheduling using the Building Maker tools.
You can calculate and schedule floor perimeters, areas and volumes, and exterior surface areas to analyze a
mass.
See Massing Studies on page 589 and
on page 569.
Analyzing a Conceptual Design on page 594.
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