How do I apply a pattern in Revit?

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How do you use model patterns in Revit?

Model Patterns

  1. Move pattern lines by dragging or by using the Move tool.
  2. Create dimensions that reference pattern lines; resize dimensions to move pattern lines.
  3. Rotate the pattern.
  4. Align pattern lines to other elements, such as reference planes, lines, windows.

How do I paint a pattern in Revit?

Apply a Material to the Face of an Element

  1. Click Modify tab Geometry panel (Paint).
  2. In the Material Browser dialog, select a material. …
  3. Place the cursor on the element face to highlight it. …
  4. Click to apply the paint.
  5. In the Material Browser dialog, click Done.

How do you change a pattern in Revit?

Edit a Fill Pattern

  1. Click Manage tab Settings Panel Additional Settings drop-down Fill Patterns.
  2. In the Fill Patterns dialog, for Pattern Type, select Drafting or Model, and then select the fill pattern to edit. …
  3. Click (Edit fill pattern). …
  4. To edit the pattern, follow the instructions in Create a Simple Fill Pattern.

How do you load a fill pattern in Revit?

Create a custom fill pattern and import it into the project for use in the model.

  1. Create a custom pattern in a pattern (PAT) file. …
  2. Click Manage tab Settings panel Additional Settings drop-down Fill Patterns.
  3. In the Fill Patterns dialog, under Pattern Type, select Drafting or Model.
  4. Click (New fill pattern).
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Where are Revit fill patterns located?

Note: Default fill patterns are stored in the revit. pat and revit metric. pat files in the following location: %ProgramFiles%AutodeskAutodesk Revit 2018Data.

Why is it not recommended to explode CAD in Revit?

Exploding a CAD file inside Revit is not a good idea. The problem is that Revit will change all layers into a Linestyle. That means if you have a large CAD file with many layers, you will have loads of dumb, useless linestyles.

What is a hatch pattern?

A hatch pattern is consists of different combinations of horizontal, vertical or diagonal lines and are considered vector patterns.

How do I edit a fill pattern?

Edit a Fill Pattern

  1. Click Manage tab Settings Panel Additional Settings drop-down Fill Patterns.
  2. In the Fill Patterns dialog, for Pattern Type, select Drafting or Model, and then select the fill pattern to edit. …
  3. Click (Edit fill pattern). …
  4. To edit the pattern, follow the instructions in Create a Simple Fill Pattern.