Revit Tutorial (REVIT 2017): Revit Tutorial for beginner to Advance - How to use Trim/Extend to Corner in Revit?

Revit Tutorial with Excercise (REVIT 2017):  How to use Trim/Extend to Corner?

In this Revit Tutorial, we are going to learn how use Trim/Extend to Corner. Trim/Extend to Corner is very useful tool and one of the most often used tool in Revit. Most often times people confused with the Trim/Extend command in AutoCAD (Please DON'T). In Revit There are several Trim/Extend commands and it works little differently. If you just start learning Revit, it might take some practice to understanding the concept. But don't worry, you will get the concept after watching short video attached in this post. In addition, I will post some sample images so you to practice after watching video.  

In this Tutorial we are going to cover:

1. How to use Trim/Extend to Corner

After you watched video: Practice Trim/Extend to Corner

(Use Floor Plans showing on the right and create Floor plans that looks like on the left)

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Revit Tutorial (REVIT 2017): Revit Tutorial for beginner to Advance - Understanding selection in Revit by using Tab, Ctrl, Shift, Window Box, Cross Box, and Filter

Revit Tutorial (REVIT 2017):  Understanding selection in Revit by using Tab, Ctrl, Shift, Window Box, Cross Box, and Filter

In this Revit Tutorial, we are going to learn how to make selections by using Tab, Ctrl, Shift, Window Selection, Crossing Selection, and Filter. It is the basic Revit course that is designed for the beginner. However, our lesson is aiming for Autodesk Revit certification. Therefore, it is always good to review your skills and techniques or learning something new that you didn't know about. It is simple follow through video tutorial. If you have any questions about this Revit Tutorial, feel free to contact me anytime.  

In this Tutorial we are going to cover:

1. How to use Ctrl, Shift, and Tab in Revit

2. What is Window/Crossing Selection and how to use it

3. What is Filter and How to use Filter in Selection

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In later Youtube video, we will going to bring the image file into Revit and creating floor plan that was used in Today's Tutorial. We are going to use Wall, Windows, Doors, and components to create simple Floor Plan. 

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Revit Tutorial (REVIT 2017): Revit Tutorial for beginner to Advance - How to Navigate or move around in Revit? Tips and Tricks

Revit Tutorial (REVIT 2017): How to Navigate by using Zoom, Pan, Orbit, and by using Navigation Bar.

In this Revit Tutorial, we are going to learn how to Navigate in Revit by using your mouse wheel and few tips & tricks. It is the basic Revit course that is designed for the beginner. However, our lesson is aiming for Autodesk Revit certification. Therefore, it is always good to review your skills and techniques or learning something new that you didn't know about. It is simple follow through video tutorial. If you have any questions about this Revit Tutorial, feel free to contact me anytime.  

In this Tutorial we are going to cover:

1. How to Zoom2. How to Pan3. How to Orbit4. How to "Zoom to Fit"5. Zoom Shortcuts6. Take a glance on different types of Zoom in Navigation Tool Bar

Photoshop Tutorial: How to identify selected layers by using Layers Edges

Photoshop Tutorial: How to identify selected layers by using Layers Edges [Rulers, Guides, Smart Guides in Photoshop]

In this video, we will be discovering how the users can identify selected layers by using Layers Edges. It is very basic and simple Photoshop information but it is very effective if you know this tool. Most often, we will be dealing with many layers in the project. When we have so many layers or dealing with small objects, it is quite difficult to identify which layers is which. Of course, you can name the layers or make groups so we can identify layers more easily. However, using Layer Edges is more efficient and simple ways to identify selected layers. 

In my personal experiences, it is always better idea to name the layers and make a group while you are working with the Photoshop  It is good habit to have it from the beginning and it will definitely help you in a long run. So don't be lazy and start naming your layers and make groups. 

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First part of this video, we will discover how to use Layers Edges in Photoshop.

Second, we will see how to use Rulers and Guides.     

Third, we will learn how to hide and show the Rulers and Guides. 

Finally, we will learn how to use Smart Guide in Photoshop. 

We hope this Photoshop Tutorial help you to achieve great outcome for your project.

Check my other Tutorials on Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, and more on Youtube Channel.

Thank you for watching. 

In later Youtube video, we will cover how to navigate in REVIT

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Revit Tutorial (REVIT 2017): How to use Keyboard Shortcut and How to Customize

Revit Tutorial (REVIT 2017): How to use Keyboard Shortcut and How to Customize it.

In this video, we are going to learn how to use Keyboard Shortcut in REVIT and how to customize it. As like most of design software, REVIT also have Keyboard shortcut and users can customize their keyboard shortcut as they prefer. 

Unlike AutoCAD, you don't have to press "Enter" after keyboard shortcut. It will only repeat the last command. Therefore, make sure that you don't press "Enter" after you typed the keyboard shortcut. Press ESC key if you want to exit from the command.

Using keyboard shortcut will save you lots of time. So it is important that you get familiar with REVIT shortcut and how to customize it.   

In later Youtube video, we will cover how to navigate in REVIT. 

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Goal of the day: Revise your Architecture Portfolio during School Years

Architecture Portfolio during School Years 

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Photoshop Tutorial: Make Realistic Architecture Rendering by using Photoshop - Part 2 Using Color Range to remove white Background & Shadow Effect

Photoshop Tutorial for Beginner: How to make realistic Architecture Rendering by using Photoshop
[How to remove white background and shadow effect] 

Previously, we talked about how to use lasso and free transform tool. We cover how to remove background by using lasso tool in Photoshop and add sky background by using free-transform tool. 

Today, we will continue to use same Architecture rendering and add people, tree, and give some shadow effect. We will use color range tool to remove white background on the images and apply it to our Architecture rendering. After that, we will learn how to apply shadow effect that is easy and efficient.    

REVIT Tutorial: Why REVIT? One of the greatest benefit of using REVIT over AutoCAD

REVIT Tutorial for Beginner: 

Why need to know the Revit? One of the greatest benefit of using REVIT over AutoCAD 

Before beginning the REVIT tutorial, we like to share what is the greatest benefit of using REVIT.  When the Architecture Firms hiring new interns or new comer, they want someone with the REVIT knowledge. The Architecture firms still using AutoCAD and it will be stay that way until they are comfortable of doing projects fully in REVIT.

 

You must Know how to use AutoCAD before getting into the architecture firm and this  is required almost every time.  What about the REVIT? Over the year lots of Architecture firms starting to use REVIT which means they want someone efficient with AutoCAD and some knowledge in the REVIT.

Then why these Architecture firm wants to hire someone with the REVIT knowledge? It is because they know the benefits of using REVIT in their projects. Within many benefits that the REVIT provides, immediate reflection through out all the working drawings. Unlike the AutoCAD, one simple floor plan drawings can generates section, elevations, and 3D view. In addition, if you made changes in the drawing, one change immediate effects other drawings. 

This way, the firms will save the time and money. This is why we must learn REVIT. 

REVIT Tutorial: How to change the Language setting in REVIT

REVIT Tutorial for Beginner: 

How to change the Language setting in seconds

Today, we are going to show you how to change the language setting in REVIT. I personally prefer to use all of the software in English version. However, in any reason that you have to change the language setting in REVIT, the REVIT provide the simplest and easiest way.

 Even if you already installed the REVIT, you can switch back to the other languages. The REVIT support,

English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Czech.

REVIT Tutorial: Change the language setting

Step 1: Right-click on the REVIT desktop shortcut icon.

Step 2: In the Target field, modify the command to change the 3-letter language code 

Photoshop Tutorial: Make Realistic Architecture Rendering by using Photoshop - Part 1 Lasso / Free-Transform

Photoshop Tutorial for Beginner: How to make realistic Architecture Rendering by using Photoshop
[How to crop the object and apply to your rendering image] 

Today, we are going to show you how to create realistic rendering image by using Photoshop. Since this Photoshop tutorial is designed for the beginner, we won't be able to cover much details of how to create realistic rendering. 

There are so many different ways to create realistic architecture renderings and using Photoshop is one of them. The rendering results varies depending on skills, tools, and your efforts. I think efforts is the key to have a successful architecture rendering. More time you puts in, the rendering results will become better. 

In this post, we will be using few of the Photoshop tools to put background, people, and some landscape so that the rendering have liveliness.

Photoshop Tutorial Part 2: Photoshop Shortcut for efficient Work Flow [Image, Select, Layer]

Photoshop Tutorial Part 2: Photoshop Shortcut for efficient Work Flow 

[Learning Photoshop with Rendering Studio: Top Photoshop Shortcut you have to know]  

In Photoshop Shortcut Tutorial Part 1, we will go over Image, Select, and Layer

Using shortcut will save lots of time while you doing projects in Photoshop. So if you are not familiar with these shortcut, take some time to get used to these Photoshop shortcuts. 

Study these shortcut now and we will start to discover other shortcut in the later post. 

Photoshop Tutorial Part 1: Photoshop Shortcut for efficient Work Flow [tool, file, edit]

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Photoshop Tutorial Part 1: Photoshop Shortcut for efficient Work Flow 

We are going to look at the some of the Photoshop shortcut that is provided to us as a default setting. User can customize their shortcut setting if they like, but we will go over the default setting first. We are going to cover shortcut in tool, file, edit, image, select, layer, type, filter, view, window, and few useful shortcut. 

In Photoshop Shortcut Tutorial Part 1, we will go over tool, file, and edit.

Using shortcut will save lots of time while you doing projects in Photoshop. So if you are not familiar with these shortcut, take some time to get used to these Photoshop shortcuts. 

Study these shortcut now and we will start to discover other shortcut in the later post. 

Today's Free LEED AP BD+C V4 Exam Prep Questions

Free USGBC LEED AP Exam Questions - Wednesday

Please note, this questions are just references for you to prepare LEED AP Exam. The best way to preparing the LEED exam is for you to go through study guide or references that is available at www.usgbc.org. 

Question 1

If an existing building were striving to improive water efficiency on a limited budget, which strategy choice should be used?: 

• A. Waterless urinals
• B. Flush valves
• C. Compost toilets
• D. Capture of rainwater

Answer is (B)

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Explanation:

If an existing building were striving to improve water efficiency on a limited budget, replacing flush valves would be a good strategy choice. The remaining choices have little or no impact on total flow reduction. 

Question 2

What is one effect that off-gassing from underneath a building can have on occupants?: 

• A. It can reduce energy costs
• B. It can improve occupants' well being
• C. It can create poor air quality
• D. It can reduce the need for non-potable water

Answer is (C)

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Explanation:

Radon or methane off-gassing from the soil underneath the building can generate indoor air contaminants, creating poor air quality for building occupants.

Question 3

Which of the following is not included in the LEED builidng Design and Construction (BD+C) rating system? : 

• A. Schools
• B. Hospitals
• C. Commercial interiors
• D. Data centers

Answer is (C)

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Explanation:

The LEED Building Design and Construction (BD+C) rating system includes a number of project types, including hospitals, schools, and data centers. Commercial interiors are not one of the project types included in the BD+C rating system.

Today's Free LEED AP BD+C V4 Exam Prep Questions

Free USGBC LEED AP Exam Questions - Tuesday

Please note, this questions are just references for you to prepare LEED AP Exam. The best way to preparing the LEED exam is for you to go through study guide or references that is available at www.usgbc.org. 

Question 1

Which of the following allows air flow to be automatically increased if concentrations exceed a setpoint?: 

• A. Air flow detectors
• B. Demand-response monitors
• C. Demand-controlled ventilation
• D. Oxygen responders

Answer is (C)

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Explanation:

With demand-controlled ventilation, air flow is automatically increased if concentrations exceed a setpoint. This is one way to monitor carbon dioxide in buildings. 

Question 2

In green buidlign, life-cycle thinking should be applied only to products and buildings: 

• A. False
• B. True

Answer is (A)

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Explanation:

Life-cycle thinking can be applied to all decisions in green building, not just products and buildings. Teams need to look for opportunities to evaluate the environmental impacts of design decisions and improve sustainability at all points in the project's life-cycle.

Question 3

LEED rating systems have how many base points: 

• A. 20
• B. 50
• C. 100
• D. 110

Answer is (C)

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Explanation:

LEED rating systems have 100 base points. This does not include bonus points and helps determine various levels of certification.