Revit 2D Drawing – Frame Creation
When working with BIM, the model primarily represents basic data displayed in a 3D space. However, to effectively share and present BIM information to relevant stakeholders, it’s essential to convert these 3D models into 2D drawings—a traditional and widely accepted format. The first step in this conversion process is to create a drawing sheet and add a frame that meets project or company standards. Below is a brief guide outlining the steps to create a frame in Revit:
1. Begin by opening the main interface and creating a new title block. Select the desired frame size; for this example, we’ll use an A3 frame.
After choosing the A3 metric title block family included with the system, the view will switch to the modeling viewport. Here, you’ll see a default A3-sized drawing border, which represents the edge of the sheet. Your task is to create both the title bar and image frame within this border.
2. Draw the inner border and title bar following either enterprise or project standards. Typically, the inner and outer borders of the title block are drawn using medium-thick lines, while finer lines can be used for the detailing within the title block. This approach helps emphasize key elements while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing style.
To create the frame, use straight lines to form the wireframe. During drawing, select the appropriate subcategory under the Modify tab to adjust line properties. You can modify the line thickness to medium, thick, or thin as needed.
Note: To ensure your lines maintain their designated thickness throughout, enable thick line mode. In fine line mode, all lines appear uniform, making it impossible to differentiate line weights. The toggle for thick line mode is located in the shortcut bar at the top of the window.
3. Add header text elements by selecting Create > Text > Add Text. For example, to insert the project name, choose the desired location on the frame and input “Project Name.” If the default font size doesn’t fit your needs, you can adjust it in the Properties Bar under Edit Type. There are two ways to modify font size:
- Directly adjust the text family’s attribute parameters at the designated position.
- Switch to or create a new text family. The system includes multiple built-in text families with common styles that can be selected or replaced easily.
4. Populate the title block with specific project parameters using tags. Select Create > Text > Label to add dynamic project information. For instance, click “Place” to position the label, which opens an editing dialog. From the category parameters on the left, choose the desired content, such as “Project Name,” then click the right arrow to add it to the label.
The font size adjustment here follows the same procedure as with static text and won’t be repeated. Once completed, your title block will resemble the sample diagram shown below.
5. Repeat this labeling process to fill out all required fields in the title block. When finished, your frame is complete!
The frame family you create is reusable across multiple projects, provided it meets your company’s standards. This universality helps avoid repetitive work. After finalizing the frame family, system parameters, project parameters, drawing parameters, and more can be directly linked to the frame during use, significantly reducing errors or omissions caused by manual input.
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