Taming Parametric Curved Geometry in Revit Family Editor

Description

Have you ever tried to control the shape of a curved form parametrically in Family Editor? If so, you’ve no doubt discovered that flexing them sometimes throws you a curveball. In this session, we’ll explore several techniques to tame your unruly parametric curves. We’ll look at examples of circles, arcs, quarter round, half round, and arches, and we’ll even check out some splines. We’ll look at both simple and compound curves. We’ll work primarily in the traditional Family Editor but most techniques apply to the massing Family Editor environment as well. We’ll explore curvature and rotation, using both armatures (or rigs) and formulas to constrain flexing behavior. We’ll even throw in some trigonometry for good measure! After this session, there’s no guarantee that you’ll never have another misbehaving curve in your family content; but we can promise that you’ll come away with several useful tools to help you tame them when curve-mischief strikes!

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Learn how to create reliable, flexible parametric curved forms in the Revit Family Editor.
Learn how to componentize your families: Reuse the parts and pieces in multiple families and contexts.
Discover what it takes to make a properly flexing compound curve.
Learn about using formulas and other advanced techniques to control family curves.

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