How do I make a recessed wall in Revit?

Where is the cut geometry tool in Revit?

Click Modify tab Geometry panel Cut drop-down (Cut Geometry). Select the object to be cut. Select the instance with which to cut.

What is a wall recess called?

Synonyms, crossword answers and other related words for RECESS IN A WALL [alcove]

How deep is a wall niche?

The typical depth of a shower niche is 3.5 inches, the width of a wood stud. In a high rise building, the steel studs may be 2.5 inches deep and this should be considered. This is still wide enough for most bottles. Niches should not be against outside walls if possible in cold weather climates.

How do you cut a wall in half in Revit?

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1. Click Modify tab Modify panel (Split Element).
2. Place the cursor on the wall or line at the point you wish to split. Note: A stacked wall can only be split vertically. …
3. Click to place the split. A permanent horizontal line displays on the wall indicating the split.

How do I edit walls in Revit?

Edit a Wall Profile

1. In the drawing area, select the wall, and click Modify | Walls tab Mode panel Edit Profile.
2. If the active view is a plan view, the Go To View dialog displays, prompting you to select an appropriate elevation or section view. …
3. Use the tools on the Modify and Draw panels to edit the profile as needed.

How do you make a void family in Revit?

Create a Void Family with an Elliptic Profile

1. Create a new family using the Metric Generic Model face based. …
2. Select the 3D Front view.
3. Click Create tab Datum panel (Reference Plane).
4. Place a new horizontal reference plane in the middle of the slab extrusion:
5. Select the new reference plane.
6. In the Properties palette:

How do you cut a void in Revit?

Cutting with voids in families when loaded

1. Open the Revit family with unattached voids and click Create tab Properties panel Family Category and Parameters.
2. In the Family Category and Parameters dialog, select Cut With Voids when Loaded and click OK.
3. Load the family into the project and place it.