Revit User InterfaceThis is a featured page

When you first open Revit the layout might look something like this:

Revit UI

Use the numbers in the fields of the images to the left to match to the descriptions below.





















  1. Drawing View - This view is actually used for more than just drawing. In here you can view and edit schedules, create renderings, print images/sheets and more. There are many types of views to every Revit project.
  2. Options Bar - The options bar reflects the options available for the item you have selected. For example if you select a wall, the option bar will populate with tools like height and level offsets for the wall. Doors would populate with tools to allow you to added tags, leaders or load more doors.
  3. Toolbars - These bars have the most commonly used tools in Revit. They are generally generic to all aspects of the model and not for any one specific item.
  4. Menu Bar - These pull down menus give you access to deeper tools in the program. In many cases you will be going to these pull down menus to manage the project and model.
  5. Title Bar - The bar in this image is a typical Windows XP Title bar. It will tell you the name of the project and the view you are currently active in.
  6. Project Browser - In most cases the project browser is used to navigate through the model. Its also a great tool to manage the project and views.
  7. Design Bar - In the design bar you will find tabs. each of these tabs has commands in them that are specific to tasks that typically accur during the virtual building process.
  8. View Scale - This scale is common to most types of views. It tells you the scale the view is currently set to.
  9. View Control Bar - This bar populates with typical controls based on what view type you are in.





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