Project Type & Template
Choose discipline and project type for the right Revit template.
Architecture
Building design, floor plans, sections, elevations
Structural Engineering
Framing, foundations, structural analysis
MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)
HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection
Multi-Discipline (All)
Full BIM coordination across all disciplines
Project Units & Information
Set measurement units and enter project metadata.
Metric — Millimeters
ISO standard, widely used internationally
Imperial — Feet and Fractional Inches
Used in USA & some international projects
Level Setup
Define building levels with names and elevations.
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Grid Setup
Define structural and reference grids.
Vertical Grids (Numbers)
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+ Add Grid
Horizontal Grids (Letters)
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+ Add Grid
Shared Coordinates
Configure project coordinate system for site and civil coordination.
Internal Origin Only
Simple projects, single building
Workset Configuration
Worksets enable multi-user collaboration. Enable relevant ones.
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+ Add Workset
Review & Setup Checklist
Follow the checklist to set up Revit from your configuration.
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Select Revit Template
File → New → Browse → Architectural Template.rte
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Set Project Units to Metric (mm)
Manage tab → Project Units → Length: Millimeters
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Enter Project Information
Manage → Project Information → fill Name, Number, Client
Create Levels (5 total)
Open Elevation view → Architecture tab → Datum → Level
Create Grids (3V × 3H)
Architecture tab → Datum → Grid → draw & rename heads
Set Shared Coordinates
Manage → Coordinates → Acquire Coordinates from civil file
Enable Worksharing & Create Worksets
Collaborate tab → Enable Worksharing → create 6 worksets
Template Preview
Selected Configuration
DisciplineArchitecture
Project TypeNew Construction
Template FileArchitectural Template.rte
Template Features
Floor Plans
Ceiling Plans
Sections
Elevations
Room Tags
Door Schedules
Path: C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\RVT 20XX\Templates\
Select at: File → New → Browse → Template File
Units & Project Info Preview
Unit Format Examples — Metric (mm)
| Property | Formatted Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 3810 mm |
| Elevation | 9754 mm |
| Wall Thickness | 194 mm |
| Area | 227.6 m² |
| Volume | 240.8 m³ |
Project Information
Project Name—
Project Number—
Client—
Building TypeHealthcare
Level Schedule
Level Schedule — 4 Levels
| # | Level Name | Elevation |
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| 1 | Foundation | -3000 mm |
| 2 | Ground Floor | 0 mm |
| 3 | Level 2 | 4200 mm |
| 4 | Level 3 | 8400 mm |
Grid Schedule
Grid Plan Diagram
Autodesk Revit best practice: numeric grids (1,2,3) on vertical axis; alpha grids (A,B,C) on horizontal. Copy/Monitor from Structural model to maintain sync.
Coordinate Settings
Shared Coordinates — ISO 19650 §6.3.4
ModeShared Coordinates
Northing504200.000
Easting318500.000
True North Angle12.5°
Survey Point: real-world benchmark coordinate. Project Base Point: building origin (0,0,0). Acquire coordinates from civil file via Manage → Coordinates → Acquire Coordinates
Workset Plan
Generated Worksets
| # | Workset Name | Owner |
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| 1 | 00_Shared-Levels&Grids | BIM Manager |
| 2 | 01_Arch-Core&Shell | Arch Lead |
| 3 | 02_Arch-Interiors | Interior Designer |
| 4 | 10_Struct-Framing | Struct Engineer |
| 5 | 20_MEP-HVAC | Mech Engineer |
| 6 | Z_Views&Sheets | BIM Manager |
Setup Summary
Project Configuration
TemplateArchitectural Template.rte
UnitsMetric (mm)
Project NameRiverside Medical Center
Levels5 levels defined
Grids3V × 3H
CoordinatesShared (N 504200)
Worksets6 worksets
Setup guide ready for AIA BIM Standards & ISO 19650-2 BEP submission.