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Structure Fundamentals
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Structure Fundamentals - Metric
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Preface ............................................................................................................ ix

In this Guide ................................................................................................... xi

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Practice Files ................................................................................................. xv

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Feedback ..................................................................................................... xvii
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Customizing the Interface ........................................................................... xix
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Chapter 1: Introduction to BIM and Autodesk Revit ................................. 1-1
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1.1 BIM and Autodesk Revit ................................................................. 1-2

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Workflow and BIM ............................................................................. 1-3

Revit Terms....................................................................................... 1-4
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Revit and Construction Documents................................................... 1-5

1.2 Overview of the Interface ............................................................... 1-6
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1.3 Starting Projects ........................................................................... 1-18

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Opening Projects............................................................................. 1-19

Starting New Projects...................................................................... 1-21
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Saving Projects ............................................................................... 1-22

1.4 Viewing Commands ...................................................................... 1-24
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Zooming and Panning ..................................................................... 1-24

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Viewing in 3D .................................................................................. 1-26

Visual Styles.................................................................................... 1-30
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Practice 1a Open and Review a Project ............................................. 1-32

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Chapter Review Questions................................................................... 1-39

Command Summary ............................................................................. 1-41

Chapter 2: Basic Drawing and Modify Tools.............................................. 2-1

2.1 Using General Drawing Tools ........................................................ 2-2
Draw Tools ........................................................................................ 2-2
Drawing Aids ..................................................................................... 2-5
Reference Planes.............................................................................. 2-8

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2.2 Editing Elements ............................................................................. 2-9

Selecting Multiple Elements ............................................................ 2-12
Filtering Selection Sets ................................................................... 2-14
Practice 2a Draw and Edit Elements .................................................. 2-16
2.3 Working with Basic Modify Tools................................................ 2-23

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Moving and Copying Elements ....................................................... 2-23
Rotating Elements........................................................................... 2-25

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Mirroring Elements .......................................................................... 2-27

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Creating Linear and Radial Arrays .................................................. 2-28

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Practice 2b Work with Basic Modify Tools ........................................ 2-32

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2.4 Working with Additional Modify Tools........................................ 2-39
Aligning Elements ........................................................................... 2-39
Splitting Linear Elements ................................................................ 2-41

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Trimming and Extending ................................................................. 2-42

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Offsetting Elements......................................................................... 2-43

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Practice 2c Work with Additional Modify Tools ................................ 2-45
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Command Summary ............................................................................. 2-52
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Chapter 3: Starting Structural Projects ...................................................... 3-1

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3.1 Linking and Importing CAD Files .................................................. 3-2

Practice 3a Start a CAD-based Structural Project............................... 3-6
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3.2 Linking in Revit Models .................................................................. 3-9

Managing Links ............................................................................... 3-11
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Practice 3b Start a Model-based Structural Project.......................... 3-14

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3.3 Setting Up Levels .......................................................................... 3-17

Creating Plan Views........................................................................ 3-19
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3.4 Copying and Monitoring Elements.............................................. 3-20

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Practice 3c Copy and Monitor Elements............................................ 3-22

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3.5 Coordination Review .................................................................... 3-29

Practice 3d Coordinate Linked Models .............................................. 3-32
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Command Summary ............................................................................. 3-37

Chapter 4: Structural Grids and Columns.................................................. 4-1

4.1 Adding Structural Grids ................................................................. 4-2
Modifying Grid Lines ......................................................................... 4-3

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Practice 4a Add Structural Grids .......................................................... 4-6

4.2 Placing Structural Columns ......................................................... 4-11
Modifying Columns.......................................................................... 4-13
Loading Structural Column Types................................................... 4-14
Practice 4b Place Structural Columns ............................................... 4-16

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Chapter Review Questions................................................................... 4-18

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Command Summary ............................................................................. 4-19

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Chapter 5: Foundations ............................................................................... 5-1

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5.1 Modeling Walls ................................................................................ 5-2

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Modifying Walls ................................................................................. 5-4
5.2 Adding Wall Footings ..................................................................... 5-6

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Practice 5a Model Walls and Wall Footings....................................... 5-12

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5.3 Creating Piers and Pilasters ........................................................ 5-17

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Practice 5b Create Piers and Pilasters............................................... 5-20
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5.4 Adding Isolated Footings ............................................................. 5-23
Working with Custom Families........................................................ 5-25
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Practice 5c Add Isolated Footings...................................................... 5-27
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Chapter Review Questions................................................................... 5-33

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Command Summary ............................................................................. 5-35

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Chapter 6: Structural Framing..................................................................... 6-1

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Beam Systems .................................................................................. 6-4

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Adding Bracing.................................................................................. 6-8

Cross Bracing Settings...................................................................... 6-9
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Practice 6a Model Structural Framing................................................ 6-11

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Practice 6b Add Bracing...................................................................... 6-16

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6.2 Modifying Structural Framing ...................................................... 6-19

Sloping and Offsetting Beams......................................................... 6-21
Adding Beam Cantilevers and Cutbacks......................................... 6-22
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Changing Justifications ................................................................... 6-24

Attaching a Column to a Beam ....................................................... 6-27
Applying Beam Coping.................................................................... 6-28
Editing Beam Joins ......................................................................... 6-29
Practice 6c Modify Structural Framing............................................... 6-31
6.3 Adding Trusses ............................................................................. 6-35
Attaching Trusses to Roofs ............................................................. 6-36
Setting Framing Types in Trusses .................................................. 6-37

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Practice 6d Add Trusses ..................................................................... 6-39

Chapter Review Questions................................................................... 6-45
Command Summary ............................................................................. 6-47

Chapter 7: Working with Views ................................................................... 7-1

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7.1 Setting the View Display................................................................. 7-2
Hiding and Overriding Graphics ........................................................ 7-3

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View Properties ................................................................................. 7-7

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View Range....................................................................................... 7-8

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7.2 Duplicating Views ......................................................................... 7-12

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Duplication Types............................................................................ 7-12
Practice 7a Duplicate Views and Set the View Display..................... 7-15
7.3 Adding Callout Views ................................................................... 7-17

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Modifying Callouts........................................................................... 7-18
Practice 7b Add Callout Views............................................................ 7-20

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Elevations........................................................................................ 7-23
Sections .......................................................................................... 7-25
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Modifying Elevations and Sections ................................................. 7-26
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Practice 7c Create Elevations and Sections...................................... 7-32

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Chapter Review Questions................................................................... 7-39

Command Summary ............................................................................. 7-42
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8.1 Modeling Structural Slabs.............................................................. 8-2

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Modifying Slabs................................................................................. 8-6

Slab Edges........................................................................................ 8-7
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Joining Geometry .............................................................................. 8-8

Practice 8a Model Structural Slabs ...................................................... 8-9
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8.2 Creating Shaft Openings .............................................................. 8-17

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Practice 8b Create Shaft Openings .................................................... 8-19

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Command Summary ............................................................................. 8-24

Chapter 9: Structural Reinforcement.......................................................... 9-1

9.1 Structural Reinforcement ............................................................... 9-2
Setting the Rebar Cover Depth ......................................................... 9-3
Reinforcement Settings..................................................................... 9-4

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9.2 Adding Rebar................................................................................... 9-8

Multi-planar Rebar........................................................................... 9-13
Rebar View Visibility........................................................................ 9-15
9.3 Modifying Rebar ............................................................................ 9-19
Editing Plan and Section Profiles .................................................... 9-24

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Practice 9a Add Rebar ......................................................................... 9-25

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9.4 Reinforcing Walls, Floors, and Slabs.......................................... 9-32
Area Reinforcement ........................................................................ 9-33

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Path Reinforcement ........................................................................ 9-35

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Fabric Reinforcement...................................................................... 9-37
Modifying Area, Path, & Fabric Reinforcement ............................... 9-42

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Practice 9b Reinforce Structural Elements........................................ 9-45
Chapter Review Questions................................................................... 9-57

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Command Summary ............................................................................. 9-60

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Chapter 10: Structural Analysis ................................................................ 10-1
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10.1 Preparing Projects for Structural Analysis................................. 10-2
Structural Settings........................................................................... 10-3
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10.2 Viewing Analytical Models ......................................................... 10-10
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Graphic Overrides for Analytical Model Categories ...................... 10-12

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Practice 10a Analytical Settings and Views..................................... 10-15

10.3 Adjusting Analytical Models ...................................................... 10-21
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Analytical Justifications ................................................................. 10-22

Analytical Properties ..................................................................... 10-23
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Creating Analytical Links............................................................... 10-27

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10.4 Placing Loads.............................................................................. 10-29

Boundary Conditions..................................................................... 10-29
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Adding Loads ................................................................................ 10-31

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Practice 10b Place Loads .................................................................. 10-35

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Chapter Review Questions................................................................. 10-41

Command Summary ........................................................................... 10-44
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Chapter 11: Project - Concrete Structure ................................................. 11-1

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11.1 Start a Structural Project.............................................................. 11-2

11.2 Create Foundation Elements ....................................................... 11-6
11.3 Frame a Concrete Structure......................................................... 11-9

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Chapter 12: Creating Construction Documents ...................................... 12-1

12.1 Setting Up Sheets ......................................................................... 12-2
Sheet (Title Block) Properties ......................................................... 12-4
12.2 Placing and Modifying Views on Sheets..................................... 12-5

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Practice 12a Create Construction Documents ................................ 12-12
12.3 Printing Sheets............................................................................ 12-17

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Printing Options............................................................................. 12-17

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Chapter Review Questions................................................................. 12-21

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Command Summary ........................................................................... 12-24

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Chapter 13: Annotating Construction Documents .................................. 13-1
13.1 Working with Dimensions ............................................................ 13-2

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Modifying Dimensions ..................................................................... 13-5

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Multi-Rebar Annotation ................................................................... 13-9

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Practice 13a Work with Dimensions................................................. 13-12
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Spell Checking .............................................................................. 13-19
Creating Text Types...................................................................... 13-20
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13.3 Adding Tags ................................................................................ 13-25

Tagging in 3D Views ..................................................................... 13-31
Beam Annotations......................................................................... 13-32
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13.4 Adding Detail Lines and Symbols ............................................. 13-35

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Structural Specific Symbols .......................................................... 13-36

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Practice 13c Add Tags and Symbols................................................ 13-40

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13.5 Creating Legends........................................................................ 13-44

Practice 13d Create Legends ............................................................ 13-46
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Chapter Review Questions................................................................. 13-51

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Command Summary ........................................................................... 13-53

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Chapter 14: Creating Details...................................................................... 14-1

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14.1 Setting Up Detail Views ................................................................ 14-2

Referencing a Drafting View ........................................................... 14-4
Saving Drafting Views ..................................................................... 14-5
14.2 Adding Detail Components .......................................................... 14-8
Detail Components.......................................................................... 14-8
Repeating Details.......................................................................... 14-10

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14.3 Annotating Details ...................................................................... 14-12

Creating Filled Regions................................................................. 14-12
Adding Detail Tags........................................................................ 14-15
Practice 14a Create a Detail Based on a Section Callout ............... 14-17
Practice 14b Create a Bracing Detail................................................ 14-25

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Practice 14c Additional Details ......................................................... 14-28

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Chapter Review Questions................................................................. 14-30

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Command Summary ........................................................................... 14-32

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Chapter 15: Scheduling.............................................................................. 15-1

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15.1 Structural Schedules .................................................................... 15-2
15.2 Graphical Column Schedules ...................................................... 15-3

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Modifying Graphical Column Schedules ......................................... 15-4

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Practice 15a Create a Graphical Column Schedule .......................... 15-7

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Modifying a Schedule on a Sheet ................................................. 15-12
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Practice 15b Work with Schedules ................................................... 15-14
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Chapter Review Questions................................................................. 15-19

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Command Summary ........................................................................... 15-21

Appendix A: Introduction to Worksets .......................................................A-1

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A.1 Introduction to Worksets................................................................A-2

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Saving Workset- Related Files.......................................................... A-4

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Command Summary ...............................................................................A-6

Appendix B: Additional Tools .....................................................................B-1

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B.1 Reusing Selection Sets ..................................................................B-2

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B.2 Placing Slanted Structural Columns .............................................B-5

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B.3 Creating Slab Types........................................................................B-8

B.4 Working with Guide Grids on Sheets..........................................B-10
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Issuing Revisions ............................................................................ B-17

B.6 Annotating Dependent Views ......................................................B-18
Annotating Views ............................................................................ B-18
B.7 Importing and Exporting Schedules ...........................................B-21

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B.8 Creating Building Component Schedules ..................................B-23

Schedule Properties........................................................................ B-29
Material Takeoff Schedules............................................................. B-30
B.9 Creating a Repeating Detail .........................................................B-31
Command Summary .............................................................................B-33

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Appendix C: Autodesk Revit Structure Certification Exam

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Objectives......................................................................................................C-1

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Index ...................................................................................................... Index-1

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