The Clever Use of Hollow Shapes in Revit’s Volume Environment
When working with volumes in Revit, after drawing a model or reference line, you have the option to create either a solid shape or a hollow shape. While most users commonly create solid shapes, hollow shapes offer a more sophisticated approach. Today, I will show you how to skillfully draw a regular square pyramid using hollow shapes, helping you better understand their practical use.
First, enter the volume environment and draw a square. Then, create it as a solid shape to form a cube.
Next, to transform the cube into a square pyramid, you need to use hollow shapes to cut away the excess parts.
Draw hollow shapes on both the front and inner sides, as well as the right facade, before performing the cut. This is important because failing to cut from multiple sides will prevent the second side from being cut perpendicular, resulting in an irregular pyramid.
After drawing the shapes, select them and create hollow shapes. Then, adjust their positions in the 3D view so they cut the cube precisely. Once you have set the two hollow shapes correctly, your square pyramid will be complete!
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