Apply and Remove Coping

Coping can be applied to steel members of the model, such as beams and columns.

For example, in locations where beams frame into girders, Revit can cope the beam around the girder. To see coping, the view Detail Level must be Medium or Fine. (See Detail Level.)

Beam before coping is applied (left) and after coping is applied (right)

To apply coping

1. Click Modify tabGeometry panelCope drop-down (Apply Coping).
2. Select the element to which coping is to be applied.
3. Select the column or framing with which to cut the cope.
4. To adjust the coping distance, click Modify. Select the structural framing member (beam), and on the Properties palette, specify a value for Coping Distance.

   For more information about beam parameters, see Beam Instance Properties.

To remove coping

1. Click Modify tabGeometry panelCope drop-down (Remove Coping).
2. Select the member with coping to be removed.
3. Select framing with which the member was coped.