How to rotate whole structural model in elevation

[hamid45T2W]

Hi All,

I have a conveyor truss structure that has been modeled horizontally in Revit. I need to link this model to main assembly model, put it on top of conveyor support structures and rotate whole truss 17 degree in elevation. Attached Screenshots show conveyor in horizontal and correct positions . I know I can not use rotate command to do this. My question is what the best practice is to have this conveyor truss at its right position.

 

 

Regards,

[ToanDN · Accepted solution]

- Export it to DWG or SAT

- Create a Generic model family, check Work Plane, uncheck Always vertical, import the DWG or SAT in this family

- Load the family in your project and host it on a ref plane or a surface and it will follow the slope of the host

- If you need to change the slope then rotate the host ref plane or the host surface

Another way:

- Export it to DWG or SAT

- Create a Mechanical Equipment family, uncheck Work Plane, Check Always vertical, import the DWG or SAT in this family

- Load the family in the project and you can rotate it freely in any direction

[hamid45T2W]

Hi ToanDN,

Thank you for your prompt reply.

The way you explained is a good solution to show the conveyor truss in its position. But I believe as soon as I convert it DWG, Revit can not recognize its objects as a beam, column,... . So, in drawing sheets I can not tag the structural elements or for example hide some elements as required. Also, every time that I have some modification in truss Revit model, all procedure to convert it to a family must be repeated.

Regards,

[ToanDN · Accepted solution]

Keep the original structural members in Revit for detailing and tagging. 

The imported model of the convey can be shown for plan/section/elevation/3D.  Treat the import convey as an Shrink-wrap of the assembly, whether it is at one angle or at another angle, it is still the same thing so you don't need to tag every single condition.