How to Set Up A Project in Revit: Using Base Points, Project North, and PDF Underlays
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How to Set Up A Project in Revit: Using Base Points, Project North, and PDF Underlays

Gert Strydom

REVIT 3/22/2022

One of the first steps in beginning a project in Revit is understanding how to set it up properly. Assuming that you and your team will be spending quite a bit of time with your project model in the future, it's worthwhile to take the time to set up your Revit project correctly.

In this BIMsmith Revit Tutorial, we cover the basics of setting up a Revit project. This includes how to import PDFs into Revit, establish a project base point, and set up your Project North.

Here's what this Revit tutorial reviews:

  1. 1. Starting a New Revit Project
  2. 2. Importing a PDF into Revit
  3. 3. Rotating to True North
  4. 4. Establishing a Project Base Point
  5. 5. Setting up your Project North
  6. 6. Cutting to View

 

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