The Revit Architecture 2010 interface is designed for intuitive and efficient access to commands and views. It includes the Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, Application Menu, and Status Bar, which are common to newer versions of Autodesk and other software programs.
The Ribbon contains Revit Architecture tools in a series of tabs and panels. Selecting a tab displays a group or related panels. The Panel contain a variety of tools, grouped by function.
The ribbon has 3 types of buttons:
1. button: invokes a tool
2. drop-down button: contains a drop-down arrow that displays additional, related tools
3. split button: invokes a frequently used tool, or displays a menu that contains additional, related tools
A drop-down on a next to a Panel name is an expanded panel, will show related tools that can be pinned to keep open and unpinned to hide.
A Slannted Arrow head next to a panel name ,is a dialog launcher, will open a dialog box related to that tool.
When you select a command that creates new elements, the Ribbon switches to a contextual tab. The tab includes the Change Element Type selector and general commands for creating the element.
When you select an element in Revit Architecture, the Ribbon switches to a contextual tab that includes general editing commands, as well as those related to the element type. The Ribbon changes to a blueish color.
The Options Bar changes according to the selected command or element. For example, when the Wall command to active, it displays options for placing the wall.
To Change the Ribbon View State, Click the down arrow at the right of the Ribbon Tab.
The ribbon view state cycles through the following options:
1. Show Full Ribbon: Shows entire ribbon.
2. Minimize to Panel Tiles: Shows tab and panel labels.
3. Minimize to Tabs: Shows tab labels.
Ribbons in Sketch Mode is an environment in Revit Architecture that allows you to sketch elements whose size or shape cannot be determined automatically, for example when you create (or edit a sketch of) a roof or a floor. When you enter sketch mode, the Ribbon only displays the tools applicable for the type of sketch you are creating or editing.
The Ribbon change to a green color and you will see a Finish and Cancel button at the right end of the Ribbon.
You can move panels from the Ribbon:
1. Click a panel label and drag the panel to a desired place on the ribbon
2. Click a panel label and drag the panel off the ribbon to the drawing area or the desktop. To return the panel to the ribbon, mouse over the panel to display a control in the upper-right corner, and click Return Panels to Ribbon.
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