How would I edit this. Revit LT

[CalypsoArt]

I'm trying to learn Revit. (I've done the basic tutorials) As a small project I'm trying duplicate a TV studio set that I've already created in Sketchup and Rhino, and our construction crew has already built. Very simple.

The structure has a storefront and I used the Storefront curtain wall. However, I want the mullion 2' from the ground. In  the edit Type I  cannot find any place to edit/move/copy them to where I need them. Also I want my parts to be 1.75"x4" not the 2.5"x5" listed in Revit. I duplicated the family and see options in the edit type, but none that enable me to set my own dimensions.

What I'm trying to do.

Where I am in Revit LT

[barthbradley · Accepted solution]

Mullions are hosted to Grids. Tab-Select to cycle to the Grid to which the Mullion is hosted.  Move the Grid and the Mullion moves with it.    

To add a Mullion at 2'-0" from the base of the wall, activate "Curtain Grid" on the Architectural Tab and hover your mouse at the approximate location you want it, and you'll will see the Grip appear along with Temporary Dimensions to assist you in placing the Grid exactly where you need it. 

Now , in your screenshot, you have the border Mullion highlighted. Are you wanting to make the Curtain Wall shorter? If so, just change the Unconnected Height of the Wall.  

FWIW: there's a sh*t-load of video tutorials on line about all of this.    

[ToanDN]

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@CalypsoArt wrote:

I want my parts to be 1.75"x4" not the 2.5"x5" listed in Revit. 

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Edit the mullion type will bring up the Type properties, change the Thickness to 4" and both Width on side 1 and Width on side 2 to .875".

[Sahay_R]

@CalypsoArt  the workflow - 

1) Start by placing a curtain wall

2) Make it the length, height you want it to be

3) Place curtain grids. Don't worry about placing them precisely - when you click on the grid that you want to move, dimensions will pop up that you can edit

4) Place mullions on to the curtain grids. Don't forget - the grids are normally at the center of the mullions, so plan accordingly

5) If you want to move the mullions, TAB-click to select the grids. They can then be moved, and will move the mullions along with them.

[CalypsoArt]

I'm not sure about your specifics. I  selected the curtain wall, clicked the "Configure Grid layout" icon in the center, and it gave me the grid in the pic. I suspect something is wrong as the editable input boxes look like text is on top of text an illegible. Mousing over it give the tip that this box is for angle. I an find no way to set a mullion at 24".

[CalypsoArt]

Ok, added a curtain grid and was able to add the mullion. I'm still want to edit the size of the frame parts. I only get preset dimension options under Edit Type. Shouldn't the edit type allow me to enter my own dimensions. Especially since it is a duplicate that I made?

[ToanDN]

Look at post #3: Edit Mullion Type, not Curtain Wall Type.

[Sahay_R]

Once you've selected the curtain wall, you don't need to click on the Configure Grid icon on the curtain wall - you can TAB-click to select grids, or from the menus, you can use Architecture>>Curtain Grid to add or edit grids in the curtain wall.