3.5.4.2.1.2. Revit: Roof window

If roof windows are accordingly classified, when placing in Revit, a fitting opening is automatically created in the roof and the window is oriented to the roof pitch.

Export from PARTdataManager

Export from PARTdataManager

Exported window in Revit

Exported window in Revit

For rectangular and round roof windows, the appropriate class has to be used.

Furthermore a correctly set connection point has to exist.

3.5.4.2.1.2.1. Connection point
  • A connection point CNS_CP_PLACE_PC has to exist.

  • For rectangular roof windows, the connection point has to be in the middle of the bottom edge.

    Rectangular roof window

    Rectangular roof window

  • For round roof windows, the connection point has to be in the center.

    Round roof window

    Round roof window

  • The planar side of the connection point has to point in direction of the roof.

3.5.4.2.1.2.2. Classify with Revit family template
  • Rectangular roof windows have to be classified using the template (Metric) Roof Window Rectangular.

  • Round roof windows have to be classified using the template (Metric) Roof Window Round.

"Revit" Classification

"Revit" Classification

Via attribute "HEIGHT" and "WIDTH" or "DIAMETER", the opening's height and width or diameter are created.

For the attribute RVT_FAMILY_CATEGORY, set the value to Windows in order for the object to be recognized and classified as window in Revit. In the case of an assembly, assign the template to the file *_asmtab.prj and classify this.

[Important]Important

The roof window is aligned with the roof's lower reference plane, meaning the inner side. Should the roof window be aligned with the outer side, have a protrusion or any offset from the roof's lower reference plane, this has to be considered during the modeling. Where appropriate set the connection point (CP) to a separate level, which then can be controlled by a variable.

Lower reference plane marked in red

Lower reference plane marked in red

The roof's thickness can not be queried, so that the planner has to consider this when selecting the roof window (in PARTdataManager table).