Sweeps and Classical details

[Andrew Dobson]

Is it possible to create sweeps that do not have a constant section in Revit?

For example, creating Dentils and the ornate decoration that are part of a classical cornice such as this one http://architecture.about.com/library/bl-dentil.htm ?

A much simpler version of what I would like to do initially is what is shown on the attached PDF.

Many Thanks

[PeterJ]

I've used arrays to do this kind of thing in the past, mostly in in place families but you could set up a wall hosted family if needed.

[Shaun v Rooyen]

I did a very similar detail, and the only way I could come up with was as a railing using balusters as the panel.

[Andrew Dobson]

Thanks for your help

[sbrown]

I just use an arrayed generic model(non wall based, the wall based ones have problems when you get to the corners and you can't easily copy them.

[Paul P.]

Hi Scott, really nice images BTW, are these in-place families or just generic components and what impact does using generic models have on the file size. I read somewhere in another thread that using in-place families tends to bulk up the size of the file.

Regards, Paul.

[sbrown]

NOT in place. nothing that repeats should ever be an in-place family.

[Shaun v Rooyen]

Couldn't have said it better, Scott

[Andrew Dobson]

I just use an arrayed generic model(non wall based, the wall based ones have problems when you get to the corners and you can't easily copy them.

I work for an Architects who specialise in conservation work and am trying to pursuade them to look at Revit whilst learning it in the trial version. I would be extremely grateful if you could send me a Revit file such as the one that the image is from so I could show them that classical architecture can be done in Revit.

Thanks for everyone's input on this thread.

[Andrew Dobson]

Hi Scott, really nice images BTW, are these in-place families or just generic components and what impact does using generic models have on the file size. I read somewhere in another thread that using in-place families tends to bulk up the size of the file.

Regards, Paul.
I didn't know that there were any Revit practices in Manchester, do you mind saying which one you work for?

[Paul P.]

Hi adj, I don't work in Manchester thats where I'm from, the practice I work for is based in Leigh, a town just outside of Wigan and we just use Revit. Are you based in Manchester?

Regards, Paul.

[sbrown]

I cannot share the whole project as they are confidential. I would glady block out a piece of it for you. PM with your contact info.

[Andrew Dobson]

I live in Huddersfield and work in Sheffield. My practice is AutoCAD and doesnt think that anyone else uses Revit.