Just starting to play around with revit. We have structure as part of the infrastructure suite. It also has an architectural tab in revit. I have been tooling around drawing walls, and then go to add windows. For some reason, I am not able to add windows, only window openings. I think I am getting the structural and arch elements confused. Why would I not be able to add windows? These same types of things have been happening with doors too. I think my workflow is messed up. Any guidance you can give will be greatly appreciated.
MKH
Usually on a structural template, only structural elements will be modeled but in case you need to use an architectural element in a structural template, you need to know the workflow on how architectural element works with level views.
Here is a video with sounds that may help you to understand it better.
https://screencast.autodesk.com/main/details/5289a6ec-03f1-4d45-af2f-88111ef9d6cc
thanks for the link. Do you know if I can get the "out of the box" architectural template for revit 2014 anywhere? I have revit structure, and it only came with 1 project template (it is a structural template).
You could always download the demo version and get the files from there.
Well If you have an Arch. template, at least you will have more wall types selection, instead of creating them using the structure option in the wall properties.
If you just need to model the exterior only, to optimze the work thes best way is using Massing. Once you know how it works you will always use it.
Here is a video with sounds that shows an example of how to model with Massing
https://screencast.autodesk.com/main/details/e87c0ee4-d03a-4352-b448-d17fcf010c85