Some friends said that they also know the related operations of using the grid tool to place beams in Revit. For this reason, the following tutorial brings you the detailed steps of using the grid tool to place beams in Revit. Hope it can help friends in need!
Use the Grid tool to select grid lines to automatically place beams between other structural elements such as columns, structural walls, and other beams. For example, there might be two structural columns on an axis. Beams can also be added between columns and structural walls.
Click Structure tab Structure panel (Beam). Click Modify | Place Beams tab Multiple panel (on grid).
In the image below, you can see a diverse mix of columns, beams, and structural walls in both plan and 3D views. In this case, use the Grid tool to add most of the beams automatically.
Select the axis along which you want to place the beam. Hold down the Ctrl key to select multiple grids. In the image shown below, the grid has been automatically selected and beams have been automatically added between all columns, walls and beams.
Click Modify | Place Beam > On Grid Multiple panel (Done). Tip: You can also drag the selection box to select multiple axis lines.
In the image below, notice how the beams are added between all the columns, walls, and other supporting beams. A previously existing beam was not interrupted by beams perpendicular to it.
When Revit places beams along an axis, it uses the following conditions:
All possible supports such as columns, walls or beams that intersect the axis are scanned.
If a wall is on an axis, no beam will be placed on that wall. Each end of the wall serves as a support.
If a beam intersects and passes through an axis, it is considered an intermediate support because it supports a new beam created on the axis.
If a beam intersects but does not cross the axis, the beam is supported by a new beam created on the axis.
Above, I have shared with you the detailed steps for using the grid tool to place beams in Revit. Friends in need should hurry up and read this article.
