Using Frame Facades for Facade Adjustments in Revit
In Revit modeling, the axis grid from CAD drawings or linked/imported projects often has an angle relative to the horizontal or vertical directions. Besides rotating the crop region of the view for easier planar modeling, adjustments in elevation views usually require establishing the correct view orientation.
1. As shown in the image, both the axis grid and the buildings in the project are angled.
2. The orientation of the building’s south facade differs from the building’s vertical orientation, and no grid information is visible.
3. At this point, go to the View tab, click the dropdown arrow under Facade, and select Frame Facade. This command places elevation symbols in a plan view by attaching them to the grid, as demonstrated in the attached Grid 1.
4. Once placed, a new category called Facade (Interior Facade) will appear in the Project Browser. Revit automatically creates a view named Facade 1-a. To rename this elevation, right-click the view name or edit it directly in the properties panel.
5. By selecting the elevation symbol, you can adjust properties such as the far crop method and the far crop offset in the properties panel. Additionally, you can drag the blue dashed line inward or outward in the view window to modify the far cropping range. This affects what building elements are visible in the Facade 1-a view vertically. Horizontal adjustments can be made by dragging the handles at both ends of the blue solid line in the view window.
6. Using this method, the Facade 1-a view displays the model’s architecture aligned with the front facade direction. The grid is also shown, facilitating the creation of a correctly sized and oriented model.
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