In this lesson we will learn how to create a curtain panel type and lout for the house used in the previous exercises.

Getting Started

Make sure you have the source files downloaded for this exercise. You can get them with the links above.

Assign Curtain Panels with Substitution in Place

1. Open Revit file: Lab03_E3_Creating curtain panel types.rvt.
2. Open the North-Residence elevation view.
3. Select the Panels that are highlighted in the below screenshot by hovering over the curtain wall edge and hitting the tab key until the panel you want is highlighted. Left Click to select.
4. In the properties pallette select the Solid - White curtain panel type.
5. Once all are converted your curtain wall should look like this:

Create New Curtain Panel Type

1. Select highlighted panel as below:
2. In Properties Palette, click the Edit Type button.
3. In the Type Properties dialog box click Duplicate.
4. Set name to Solid - Gray and click OK.
5. In the Type Properties dialog click on the Material Glass then click on the browse button that appears (labeled ...).
6. Type "gray" in the search window and select the Gray Panel material.
7. Click OK in both menus to continue.
8. Progress shown below:
9. Repeat the above steps to create a new panel type Wood Panel - Dark with a material of Wood Panel - Dark
10. Apply this panel to the below panel location.

Save your file

Save your file as Spring2024_3262_firstinitial_lastname_LAB03_EX03.rvt

Cover Image Credits: brandondonnelly.com