Creating Independent 3D Furniture Detailing Views in Revit

[rafaelps.autodesk]

Hello everyone,

I'm currently working on a project in Revit, and I need some assistance with creating independent 3D views for furniture detailing purposes. I want these views to be illustrative and visually appealing, similar to how I can use schedules to generate 2D drawings of families.

Is there a way to achieve this in Revit? I've explored various options, but I'm not sure how to proceed. Any guidance or tips on setting up these 3D views for furniture detailing would be greatly appreciated. I don't wanna use a 3D generated from the project model because I might change the furniture from place to place, what would make my 3D go wrong.

Thank you in advance for your help!

[Alfredo_Medina]

How do you "use schedules to generate 2D drawings of families"?

[steinryan28]

Creating independent 3D views for furniture detailing in Revit is a great way to showcase your furniture designs without being dependent on the project model. You can achieve this by creating dedicated 3D views for your furniture families. Here are the steps to set up illustrative and visually appealing 3D views for furniture detailing:

1. Create a New 3D View:

   • Open your Revit project.
   • Go to the "View" tab on the ribbon.
   • Click on "3D View" and choose "Camera."

2. Position the Camera:

   • In the 3D view, use the navigation tools to position the camera where you want to showcase your furniture. You can pan, zoom, and orbit to get the desired view.

3. Adjust Visual Settings:

   • In the Properties palette, you can adjust various visual settings to make your 3D view more appealing. For example, you can change the visual style to "Realistic" or "Shaded" for a more illustrative look.
   • Experiment with settings such as shadows, ambient light, and background to enhance the aesthetics.

4. Place Furniture Families:

   • Use the "Place Component" or "Load Family" tools to add your furniture families to the 3D view. You can select specific furniture items from your project's family library.

5. Position and Arrange Furniture:

   • Carefully position and arrange the furniture in the 3D view to create the desired composition. You can use the Align and Distribute tools to help with placement.

6. Fine-Tune Visibility:

   • You can control the visibility of elements in the 3D view by using the Visibility/Graphics settings. This allows you to hide or display certain elements to focus solely on the furniture.

7. Create Multiple Views:

   • If you need different views of the same furniture, you can create multiple 3D views and adjust the camera positions accordingly. Each view can be tailored to highlight specific furniture pieces or details.

8. Save and Annotate:

   • Once you are satisfied with your 3D view, you can save it for future reference. Consider adding annotations or text to provide additional information about the furniture.

9. Export or Share:

   • If you need to use these views in presentations or documentation, you can export images or create sheets with the 3D views to include in your project documentation.

10. Update as Needed:

    • Since these 3D views are independent of the project model, you can update them as your furniture designs evolve without affecting the project.

By following these steps, you can create illustrative and visually appealing 3D views for furniture detailing in Revit that showcase your furniture designs independently of the project model. This approach allows you to maintain flexibility while presenting your furniture concepts effectively.

[rafaelps.autodesk]

I meant legends, sorry.