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Hi everyone. I'm new to Revit and gradually trying to self-teach myself how to use it. So far I've got the basics, but I'm picky and never really find the default templates to my liking, so I'm diving right into setting up my own template. I've got a few things I'm hung up on: Created my default levels, then created my default elevation views. Problem is in the new elevation views I created the levels do not show up. They only show in the view I created them in. If I try to create a new level in one of the new elevations it gives me a warning that it won't show up, and to check the visibility settings. I did so, and everything appears to be in order. I'm guessing there's some simple little toggle I have to check off somewhere, but rather than dig around it's easier to just ask! Next question, again levels. Even if the levels are deleted from a view, they're still in the project and are options when it comes to makign walls etc. Is there a way to browse all the levels in the drawing, visible or not, and completely delete one? Now creating wall styles, under the wall construction there are very few wall functions by default. How do you load or create additional functions? Also, how do you load new materials to assign to them? Pretty basic stuff I would imagine but I would apprecaite if someone can point me in the right direction! Chris
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Although you can learn something by doing what your doing, I think you have it backwards. Learen to use REVIT first. Accept the standard template initially and work with it modifying it on the fly... Your probably a coverted CAD user and as such, you don't use your HELP. REVIT's HELP is very good - learn to use it. Read this for the answer to your current problem: Propagating 2D Datum Extents and this Maximizing 3D Model Extents
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Hi Chris and welcome to the revit world. You'll never look back. Teaching yourself is commendable and the best way to really learn in my opinion, as that is how I have always done it.
I agree with WW. Until you get a grip on things stick with the default.rte template because 'it works' and save yourself some anguish.
Looks like you are struggling with 'Datums' (everyone does in the beginning) which are levels, grids and reference planes. With Datums there is a little more to it than meets the eye. Datums communicate with Views. Even though a view is named Level 1 don't get the 'level' mixed up with the 'view' although they are related. If a datum does not intersect with the view extents (ie: a grid that does not extend up the a given level) it will not show un in the view. This is tricky to explain in words. When you delete a level it usually deletes the associated view. Plan views have a 'view range' (an absolute must know) which determines the vertical extents and 'cut plane' of the plan view. Right click a plan view in the project browser, click properties and scroll down to the 'view range' button. The help button right within the view range dialog box is very good at explaining view range.
Also a good tip I always tell newbies, especially people coming from the DWG world (if that is the case) is the UNDO button in REVIT is different from Autocad because when you click UNDO in REVIT it does not change your current view as it Undoes. So you can be Undoing and NOT seeing the effect......Undo, Undo, Undo.....Then you effectively undo too far back without realizing it. Then you change views 15 minutes later and something is magically GONE and you think Hmmm this software has ghosts in the machine.
Some aspects of REVIT are not 'loaded' such as 'materials'. These are 'system' families or types. You cannot load a material, wall, floor, roof or stair for example. You 'duplicate' these objects (clone) rename the duplicated objects and then make changes to them. Effectively making new types. You can however load windows, doors, beams, furniture etc because they are NOT 'system' families. You can however copy / paste system familes from project to project. This can be very powerful. Sometimes it's wise to have a project file that contains all of your potential familes like a 'warehouse' and just open that file to copy / paste into your current project.
I also recommend my own web site www.CADclips.com for video tutorials.
REVITCITY here is also a fantastic resource. Take the time every few days to sit back and crawl through all the postings. Time well spent.
Also notice when you go to the 'forums' section there is a link to 'Todays Posts' which is an efficient way to keep on top of things.
The autodesk discussion groups are also good > http://discussion.autodesk.com/forums/index.jspa
Steve Stafford 'The REVIT Wizard' is probably the best on the planet > http://www.revitoped.com/
And of course AUGI > www.AUGI.com
Lastly don't forget about your Autodesk reseller. I like to hassle them now and then just to let them know I'm here : )
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yea, what dgcad said. 
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I learned it as a student, starting on 2008. We had a simple but very useful book that walked us through building a simple office building. I also bought myself "Mastering Revit 2008" which was immensly useful. It went much more in depth into massing, building families, and the more technical aspects such as sections and details. That book put me miles ahead of my classmates. I would definitely recommend having something by your side as you're working, in addition to the relatively brilliant help that comes with Revit. Best of Luck!!
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