Is there a way to draw a parabola within Revit, without using Dynamo? "No" is an acceptable solution.
At first I was going to suggest using the spline thru points, which would be a bit tiresome as you would need to calculate the points and place a bunch of reference planes. Then I did a quick search and found these two links (one not ADSK forum, sorry)
https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-architecture-forum/parabolic-curve-wall/td-p/7484025
https://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?12962-Parabolic-Curve
Google "How can one draw a parabola within Revit?". You'll get a half-dozen or more hits of tutorials.
I tried an internet search before starting here.
I can see Dynamo solutions and I can see fragmented, laborious approximations but not how to draw a pure porabola in Revit.
Ultimately it's a formula (any) that is drawn.
Thanks again @barthbradley . I have done that search (I use duckduckgo but tried google for laffs). I can't see any relevant results, hence this forum post.
Use Generic Model Adaptive family, add ref point and set their location using parameters (driven by a parabolic formula), then select the points and create a curve through points.
I'm not following you. I posted above an actual link to a video tutorial showing how to make a parabola in Revit. Is that not satisfactory?
Thanks @barthbradley . When I do that search I see a range of hyperbolic surface but not parabolas. Could be a google issue at my end.
@ro wrote:Thanks @barthbradley . When I do that search I see a range of hyperbolic surface but not parabolas. Could be a google issue at my end.
Post a picture of the parabola-shaped construct that you are wanting to model in Revit.
Yes, the resolution would be determined by the number of points. The more points the smoother the curve will get.
Barth, every time I open a thread on the Autodesk forums, I see you making snide remarks under someone's post. You need to save the condescension for your Reddit account and work on your civility.
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