You asked: How are detail components different from building components in Revit?

What is a detail component in Revit?

Detail components are Revit families that can be placed in drafting views or detail views to add information to the model. They offer a faster method of detailing than drawing individual detail lines.

What are the architecture components in Revit?

Components

• Architecture tab Build panel (Place a Component)
• Structure tab Model panel Component drop-down (Place a Component)
• Systems tab Model panel Component drop-down (Place a Component)

How do you create a detail component family in Revit?

If the Revit library does not provide a desired detail component, you can create a detail component family to meet your needs.

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Create a Detail Component Family

1. In the Family Editor, sketch reference planes for placing the detail component.
2. Use tools on the Create tab to create the shape of the detail component.

What are detail components?

Detail components are line-based 2D elements that you can add to detail views or drafting views. They are visible only in those views. They scale with the model, rather than the sheet. Insert a Detail Component. Use the Detail Component tool to place a detail component in a detail view or a drafting view.

How do you create a repeating component in Revit?

Creating A Repeating Detail Family

1. Start the Repeating Detail command:
2. In the Properties window click Edit Type:
3. In the top right corner click Duplicate and give it a new name:
4. Change the Detail Item to the one you want to repeat and change the distance for how often to repeat the detail: