Dimensions of Model elements self-adjusting with changes to grids & levels

[geteway2digitalindia]

As the project progresses on field I need to make changes to various Levels, Grid-to-Grid distances.

Will the model elements like Beams, Slabs, Columns, Stairs etc will self-adjust & retain theirs constraint character as these changes are made.

Will Rebars self-adjust their lengths / numbers automatically.

Will the stairs Tread / Risers self-adjust...

What settings to be adopted during start of Model creation to ensure that model elements self-adjust....

Pls advise

[jay_colcombe · Accepted solution]

Many Structural elements will move with Grids if Grids are present when placing such items and this is reflected in the Options Bar - Moves with Grids

Beams are connected to Columns so will act the same also.  This is the same case for Floors and Walls which are associated to Levels and one of the main features Revit that elements are adjusted why such changes are made to references. 

You can also use the Align Tool and Lock items to references such as Grids and Levels but can cause more issues later on in the model.

Rebar is Hosted inside such elements as Column, Walls and Floor so will automatically adjust if the boundaries are changed.

As regards Stairs they won't automatically adjust but give warnings where they no longer satisfy the constraints when levels change so you need to manually adjust these.

And as you have done you can PIN items to present moving and turn off the Selected Pinned Elements so this means they cannot be accidentally moved or selected

[Tom_Kunsman · Accepted solution]

I am not sure I would want everything to "self" adjust as I was making changes. Good designers should be double checking their work in 3D, sections, elevations, etc. to make sure the structure is coming together as intended. Don't count on the program to do everything for you.