this should be simple and probably is but I'm struggling with making an offset rod door pull. I'm in a face based generic model template and I am only able to sketch a sweep path in one plane. As soon as I sketch the start of a path in one plane Revit won't let me sketch in any other plane. There's gotta be an easy way to do this.
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To the best of my knowledge this is still a software limitation. You can sweep all day long in 2 directions but a 3D sweep is something still on the wishlist.
EDIT: I take that back Aaron mentioned a sweep along 3D model lines over here
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The only way I know to create that shape is to create three unique sweeps and then join them.Sarah Foulkes
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I know that it's possible in a family template environment because I have an offset rod pull rfa file that looks like my attachment and the pull is a sweep. There's a way to get there but I don't know how.Originally posted by eric.piotrowicz View PostI'm retired, if you don't like it, go around!Comment
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Sure it´s possible - even with a single sweep.
The trick is to create the path as model lines (create and name a few ref. planes, and use those as workplanes for the model lines) and use those model lines to "Pick Path" for the sweep.
Have a look at this example, and reverse engineer from there
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Munk is right. Doing 3D sweeps in Revit almost always requires you to first make a 'jig' of model lines or from another solid of some kind, then using the Pick Path option to make the path.Jeffrey McGrew
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Cool trick- I learn something new everyday.
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Oops, while I was doing my illustration, Munkholm beat me.
Now all I have to say is "see illustration".Attached FilesFreelance BIM Provider at Autodesk Services Marketplace | LinkedinComment
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But Alf, your illustration is so much better - Nice :beer:Originally posted by Alfredo Medina View PostKlaus Munkholm
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Thanks guys,
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