2026-03-23 BIM - Creating Title Blocks & Printing + CLASS ACTIVITY

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Quick recap

This class session focused on teaching students how to create title blocks and organize drawings in Revit using a class activity where students were required to create both a cover page and a typical drawing page using the Rivet template. Brian Williams guided students through the process of modifying existing sheet families, adding labels and text elements, and properly naming sheets according to architectural conventions (A1.0 for cover sheets, A2.0 for plans, etc.). The session included detailed instruction on placing views on sheets, creating perspective views, adding a sheet list schedule, and exporting PDFs. Students were expected to complete the activity during class time and upload PDFs of their completed title blocks to the Mirror board, with additional time provided for those who needed more time to finish.

Next steps

• All students: Create and submit PDF exports of two sample sheets (cover page and one typical drawing page with any plan from their project) to the Miro board by the 2-hour deadline after class.

• All students: Ensure each submitted sheet includes required information (name, student ID, appropriate labels, etc.) as demonstrated in the tutorial.

• Leshon (and others missing template files): Download and install the required Revit family/template files using the instructions and links provided by Brian, to complete the class activity.

• All students: Name and number sheets according to the provided architectural sheet numbering convention for future project submissions.

• Brian: Make the class recording available to students for reference after the session.

• Brian: Close the Miro board after the submission deadline and record participation based on submissions received by that time.

Summary

Part 2 Meeting Attendance Discussion

The meeting began with Brian welcoming participants to part 2, but he noted that only 5 people were present and questioned the whereabouts of others. There was some discussion in a different language about operators and screen sharing, but the transcript ended abruptly with Brian asking if participants could hear him. The meeting appeared to be in progress but no significant decisions or action items were captured in this segment.

Revit Title Block Activity

Brian announced a class activity where students would create a title block in Revit and submit screenshots via the Miro board. He explained that students needed to create both a cover page and a typical drawing page, with PDF exports to be pasted on the board. Brian clarified that participation was open to all students regardless of their final project status, and emphasized that the activity would be completed in-class due to the Miro board's temporary nature.

BIM Drawing Sheet Production Process

Brian presented a detailed overview of the BIM production process, focusing on creating drawing sheets and their organizational structure. He explained the different components of a drawing sheet, including the drawing information zone and the title block area, which contains project details, sheet information, and navigation aids. Brian demonstrated how to create sheets in Revit using the Family Editor, specifically using the vertical design layout, and outlined the process of modifying an existing sheet family to suit project needs. He emphasized the importance of using consistent sheet sizes and layouts for efficiency, particularly for contractors and builders on-site.

Revit Family Templates Installation Guide

Brian demonstrated how to install and access Revit family templates, explaining the differences between downloading templates for Revit 2024 and 2025 versions. He showed both the official Autodesk method and a shortcut method using Google searches, and noted that while 2024 templates work with 2025, users need to navigate to the correct folder when using different versions. The discussion then shifted to modifying a template for a specific sheet size, where Brian walked through adjusting the dimensions and positioning of a title block to fit a 24x36 format, including locking certain elements to maintain proper offsets.

AutoCAD Drawing Template Configuration

Brian demonstrated how to create a drawing sheet template in AutoCAD, focusing on configuring the title block with essential information like the logo, disclaimer, sheet name, project name, drawn by details, and file path. He explained the difference between labels and text, noting that labels automatically pull information from project settings while text requires manual entry. The template was saved as an RFA file in the appropriate folder, and Brian showed how to add elements like contact information and a logo to the template.

Design Software Title Page Setup

Brian demonstrated the process of creating title pages and drawing sheets in a design software, focusing on both horizontal and vertical layouts. He explained how to customize elements such as logos, project names, and contact information, while ensuring that both cover pages and typical drawing pages are maintained as separate files. Brian also highlighted the importance of including placeholders for project details like the author's name, project address, and delivery date, and he provided guidance on saving the files with appropriate names.

Title Sheet and Drawing Tutorial

Brian led a tutorial on creating title sheets and adding drawings to project sheets, explaining that students should save their work even if their models aren't fully complete. He announced that there would be a follow-up recording made available later, giving students additional time after class to complete the tutorial and submit their work to the Mirror board for class participation points. Brian clarified that students only need to save a title sheet and a typical sheet to participate in the second part of the tutorial, which focuses on inserting drawings from their major projects into the sheets.

Architectural Sheet Organization Process

Brian demonstrated the process of creating and organizing architectural sheets in their project file, including loading sheet templates and explaining the naming convention system. He outlined a four-digit system where the first digit represents the industry (A for Architecture), the second digit represents the sheet type (2 for plans), the third digit represents the specific type of plan (3 for reflective ceiling plans), and the fourth digit represents the sequence number. Brian emphasized the importance of following these naming conventions to maintain organization and avoid mixing different view types on the same sheet, particularly when producing final drawing sets.

Architectural Drawing Sheet Organization

Brian demonstrated how to organize and name architectural drawing sheets in a project, focusing on floor plans, site plans, and elevations. He explained the process of placing drawings on sheets, adjusting titles, and following naming conventions using architectural notation (A2.2 for floor plans, A2.0 for site plans). Brian also showed how to fill in metadata like author, issue date, and project number on each sheet, and how to duplicate and rename sheets for different types of plans.

Revit Sample Sheet Instructions

Brian provided instructions on creating sample sheets for a project, explaining that students need to submit both a cover sheet (A1-0-0) and a typical drawing sheet. He demonstrated how to configure site plans and cover sheets in Revit, including setting up perspective views and adjusting focal lengths to create appropriate visual effects. The demonstration showed how to balance the view by manipulating both the viewport and crop boundaries to achieve the desired perspective, with particular focus on controlling the skew and angle of the view.

Revit 3D Views and Printing

Brian demonstrated how to manipulate 3D views in Revit and create location maps and sheet lists. He showed the process of printing drawings in Revit, including creating a PDF export with specific settings and saving custom export configurations. At the end of the class, Brian assigned a 2-hour activity for students to create sample prints showing the cover page and a typical page, which they would upload to the Mirror board. He announced that the next class would focus on construction drawings, which would be the final part of their individual projects.

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