Video: Create Section Views

Use the Section tool on the View tab to create, define and modify a section view.

This video demonstrates the following:

1. Understand the purpose of section views.
2. Creating and modifying a section view.
3. Placing and opening a section view.
4. How section views are sorted in the Project Browser.
5. How section views are updated.

Note: This video was recorded using Revit 2011. When using a newer software release, you may notice differences in functionality and user interface.

Transcript

Sections help clarify relationships between elements as you design and document the building model. To create a section view, on the View tab, click the Section tool. Sections are always defined in plan view. Click to specify the start and end points for the section. Use the grips to modify the section's extents and view depth. After the section is placed, you can double-click the section head to open the section view. In Revit, sections are sorted by discipline and sub-discipline in the Project Browser. As your model changes, Revit automatically updates section views.