Revit Midterm
Revit was not originally created for architecture. (T/F)
False
Stairs and railings are shown as true 3D objects in plan views. (T/F)
False
You have to manually adjust the lineweights in the elevations. (T/F)
False
Synched files are deleted from your hard drive when you log out of Autodesk 360. (T/F)
False
The "Center of Rotation" you select for the Rotate and Scale commands is not important. (T/F)
False
The Measure tool is used to dimension drawings. (T/F)
False
The View tab allows you to save your project file. (T/F)
False
The ceiling grid position cannot be modified. (T/F)
False
The plan is updated automatically when an elevation is modified, but not the other way around. (T/F)
False
To move an element, simply click on the dimension and edit the text. (T/F)
False
You have to resize the level datums and annotations after changing a view's scale. (T/F)
False
The riser height is based on the floor to floor height. (T/F)
True
What is content called in Revit terminology?
(Family)
You do not see the ViewCube unless you are in a _______________ view.
3D
In the Model Line tool, how many options allow you to draw arcs?
4
The ___________ tool allows you to match the surface of two adjacent walls.
Align
To measure the length along a curved line, use this dimension tool: _____________
Arc Length
The icon with the floppy disk picture allows you to ___________ a project file.
Save
You use the ___________ variable to adjust the vertical position of the roof relative to the current working plane (view).
Base Offset
After starting the Stair tool, the first thing you need to do is set the _________ level and the _________ level.
Base, Top
Use a ________ ___________ to quickly lay out the joists in a structural bay.
Beam Structure
To extend the stair's stringer you draw ________ lines.
Boundary
When you load a beam, every possible size is loaded. (T/F)
False
Autodesk 360 allows you to save your files safely in the _____.
Cloud
You need to use the _____________ to flip the roofline when you pick the wrong side of the wall and the overhang is shown on the inside
Control Arrow
Use the _____ tool to duplicate objects.
Copy
You need to adjust the ___________ to see objects, in elevation, that are a distance back from the main elevation.
Crop Window
When selecting objects, use the ______________ __________ to select all the objects in the selection window and all objects that extend through it.
Crossing Window
When you use the pan tool you are actually moving the drawing, not just changing what part of the drawing you can see on the screen. (T/F)
False
You can relocate the "center of rotation" when using Radial Array. (T/F)
False
You cannot adjust the "extent of view" (width) using the crop window. (T/F)
False
You cannot select which side of the wall a window is offset to. (T/F)
False
You don't have to click finish roof when you are done defining a roof. (T/F)
False
The _____________ file has a few doors, windows and walls preloaded in it.
Default
To create a gable roof on a building with four walls, two of the walls should not have the ________________________ option checked.
Defines Slope
Clicking on the ____________ key next to the 'Zoom' icon will list additional zoom tools not currently shown in the View toolbar.
Down Arrow
To change a stair, select it and then click ________ on the ribbon.
Edit Stairs
Use the ______ tool to sketch an oval shape.
Ellipse
A railing extending past the end of a stair run must always slope. (T/F)
False
A single text element can have both curved and straight leaders. (T/F)
False
A stair's railing cannot be deleted. (T/F)
False
Deleting a dimension with equality toggled on will always also delete the constraint in the model. (T/F)
False
Dimensions are placed with only two clicks of the mouse. (T/F)
False
It is not a good idea to delete tags as important information will be lost. (T/F)
False
It is not possible to add a new window type to a window family. (T/F)
False
It is not possible to draw a wall with the interior or exterior face of the core as the reference point. (T/F)
False
It is not possible to select which side of the wall a window should be on while you are inserting the window. (T/F)
False
Objects cannot be moved accurately with the Move tool. (T/F)
False
Revit Structure cannot create the curved beams. (T/F)
False
Revit columns can only extend from one floor to the next. (T/F)
False
Revit does not allow you to copy linework between views. (T/F)
False
Revit is a raster based program. (T/F)
False
Revit is only accurate to three decimal places. (T/F)
False
Revit is strictly a 2D drafting program. (T/F)
False
The ___________ option (which is an option within the Model Line tool) allows you to create a rounded corner where two lines intersect.
Fillet Arc
Use the __________ tool to narrow down the current selection.
Filter
You adjust the location of a dimension's witness line by clicking on, or dragging, its ______________ .
Grip
While using the Roof tool, you can use the ____________ tool from the Ribbon to fill in the missing segments to close the perimeter.
Line
The _______ tool can be used to list the distance between two walls without drawing a dimension.
Measure
Use the ______________ command to create a reverse image.
Mirror
The ______________ tool, in the Quick Access Toolbar, has to be selected in order to select an object in your project.
Modify
When you want to make a previously drawn rectangle wider, you would use the ______________ tool.
Move
While using the wall tool, the height can be quickly adjusted on the _____ Bar.
Options
Study Guide: Keyboard shortcuts
PP - Toggles the Properties palette
List all the Snap points available on a circle (ex. Line: endpoint, midpoint, nearest)
Quadrant, center, tangent, perpendicular, intersection
Although they make the drawing look very interesting, using the _____________ feature can cause Revit to run extremely slow.
Real-time shadow
What is the first thing you should do after placing an elevation tag?
Rename it
A 6'-8" door is a standard door height in _______________ construction.
Residential
A wall has to be _________ to see its flip icon.
Selected
Specifying degrees with the Rotate tool, you must type the number when Revit does not display the number you want, the increments shown on-screen are set in the ________________________ dialog box.
Snaps
Use the __________ key, on the keyboard, to flip the door swing while placing doors using the Door tool.
Space
What tool will break a wall into two smaller pieces?
Split
Use the Detail Line tool, with ________________ selected on the Ribbon, to create squares.
Square
Study Guide: Sketch Mode, which tools involve sketch mode, and how to draw things in it
Stairs Floor Roofs Ceilings
Pressing the ______________ key cycles you through the snap options.
Tab
The _______ key cycles through the available snaps near your cursor.
Tab
A _______________________ file allows you to start your project with specific content and certain settings preset the way you like them.
Template
Study Guide: The Project Browser; how to get it to show up and what the options are on it
The Project Browser shows a logical hierarchy for all views, schedules, sheets, groups, and other parts of the current project. As you expand and collapse each branch, lower-level items display. To open the Project Browser right-click anywhere in the application window and click Browsers then Project Browser.
A 'user keynote' presents an opportunity for user error by selecting the wrong item from a list each time this tool is used. (T/F)
True
A Type Catalog allows you to select and load only the types you want from a family which contains a large number of types. (T/F)
True
A dimension string set to Equality can only display 'EQ' and not the actual dimension value. (T/F)
True
A second, internal, perimeter creates a hole in the floor. (T/F)
True
A stair sample file can be downloaded from SDC Publications. (T/F)
True
As you move the cursor around the building, during placement, the elevation tag turns to point at the building. (T/F)
True
AutoCAD DWG files should never be exploded. (T/F)
True
Beam Elevations need to be changed to accommodate joist bearing conditions. (T/F)
True
Changing the name of a level tag (in elevation) causes Revit to rename all the corresponding views (plan, ceiling, etc.) if you answer yes to the prompt. (T/F)
True
Creating an Autodesk 360 account is free. (T/F)
True
Entering 16 for a distance, actually means 16'-0" to Revit. (T/F)
True
Entering 4 3.25 in Revit means 4' - 3 1/4" . (T/F)
True
Handrail supports can be moved or deleted. (T/F)
True
If Revit displays an error message indicating a line is too small to be drawn, you simply zoom in more and try again. (T/F)
True
It is possible to modify objects (like doors, windows, and ceilings) in section views. (T/F)
True
Material Keynote and Material Tag are the two ways to annotate a material. (T/F)
True
Occasionally you need to draw an object and then move it into place to accurately locate it. (T/F)
True
Posts, within a railing instance, can be unpinned and repositioned. (T/F)
True
Pressing Enter in a text element limits the ability to modify using the text box grips and have the number of rows adjust. (T/F)
True
Railings can be modified to be shorter than the length of the stair. (T/F)
True
Reference planes (aka, construction lines) are useful drawing aids. (T/F)
True
Revit 2012 cannot open Revit 2018 projects. (T/F)
True
Revit can dimension all the openings in a wall at once. (T/F)
True
Revit comes with many predefined doors and windows. (T/F)
True
Revit is a parametric architectural design program. (T/F)
True
Revit will automatically trim the wall lines when you place a door. (T/F)
True
Revit's keynoting system requires an external text file. (T/F)
True
Revit's structural tools are available to anyone with the Revit software. (T/F)
True
Snap will help you to draw faster and more accurately. (T/F)
True
Spell check only works on text elements, not tags or keynotes. (T/F)
True
Stair landings are added automatically. (T/F)
True
Stair types are listed in the Project Browser under Families.
True
Stairs have multiple sub-categories which can be used to control stair visibility. (T/F)
True
Structural floor elements can show the profile of metal deck in sections. (T/F)
True
Tags can be automatically added when placing a beam. (T/F)
True
Text leaders can only be removed in the reverse order they were added. (T/F)
True
The Defines slope setting can be changed after the roof is finished. (T/F)
True
The Options Bar allows you to select the height your wall will be drawn at. (T/F)
True
The Options Bar dynamically changes to show options that complement the current operation. (T/F)
True
The Project Information dialog allows you to enter data about the project, some of which is automatically added to sheet titleblock. (T/F)
True
The Projects/Views listed in the Open Documents list allow you to see which Projects/Views are currently open. (T/F)
True
The Snaps Off option must not be checked in the Snaps dialog box to automatically and accurately select snap points while drawing. (T/F)
True
The Transfer Project Standards feature can be used to import several structural settings into a project. (T/F)
True
The View Scale for a view is set by clicking the scale listed on the view control bar. (T/F)
True
The controls for the section mark (when selected) are similar to the controls for the elevation tag. (T/F)
True
The relative size of text in a drawing is controlled by the View Scale. (T/F)
True
The riser is typically calculated to be as large as the building codes will allow. (T/F)
True
The roof overhang setting is available from the Options Bar. (T/F)
True
The same element can be tagged more than once, even in the same view. (T/F)
True
The triangular shaped Snap symbol represents the Midpoint snap. (T/F)
True
The use of basic text should be minimized. (T/F)
True
The visibility of the crop window can be controlled. (T/F)
True
The wall below the roof automatically conforms to the underside of the roof when you join the wall to the roof. (T/F)
True
To delete a ceiling grid, you must first select the perimeter. (T/F)
True
Use a linear dimension to ensure a dimension remains horizontal. (T/F)
True
Use the Offset option to quickly create a parallel line(s). (T/F)
True
When a grid is selected, if the icon near it says 2D, it will only move the grid bubble location in the current view. (T/F)
True
When a section mark is added to a view, all the other related views automatically get a section mark added to them. (T/F)
True
When creating a roof using the "create roof by footprint" option, you need to create a closed perimeter. (T/F)
True
When using the Mirror tool, you occasionally need to draw a temporary line that represents the Axis of Reflection. (T/F)
True
With the Move tool, lines completely within the selection window are actually only moved, not stretched. (T/F)
True
You can change the height of the text from the Type Selector. (T/F)
True
You can delete unused families and types in the Project Browser. (T/F)
True
You can move or rotate text via its modify symbols when text is selected. (T/F)
True
You can quickly switch to a different view by double-clicking on thats view's label in Project Browser. (T/F)
True
You can rename elevation views to better manage them. (T/F)
True
You can use the Elevation tool to place both interior and exterior elevations. (T/F)
True
You can zoom in and out using the wheel on a wheel mouse. (T/F)
True
Where do the two predefined text heights come from?
Type Selector
While in the Door tool you can change the door style and size via the __________ __________ within the properties palette.
Type Selector
Study Guide: Visibility/Graphics settings (Can be accessed from the properties palette, but there is also a shortcut)
VV or VG is the shortcut
The ________________ controls what part of the building a view is cutting through.
View Range
Tool used to draw a bulkhead:
Wall
Is it possible to change the reference point for a temporary dimension that is displayed while an element is selected? (Y/N)
Yes
