This tutorial will further explore texture mapping techniques and the Edit Mesh modifier in 3DS Max. In doing so it will cover a variety of necessary 3DS Max topics such as: Modifier Stack, Sub-Object Selection, Arch & Design (mi) materials, Diffuse Color, Snaps and Groups. The tutorial will also cover camera creation using a target camera and making a Sun using a Daylight System. A few basic Photoshop principles and tools will also be covered as needed.

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In this tutorial we will export our Revit model for use in 3DS Max using the DWG format. Using Photoshop we will create  texture maps to apply to our Revit model. In 3DS Max we explore techniques to create materials using the texture maps that we created in Photoshop.

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Now it’s time to make some construction drawings using the Revit model. This tutorial will cover how to create a drawing sheet with a plan, section and a perspective. Revit is a powerful tool and maybe its biggest strength is that it co-ordinates all of the 2d orthographic drawings.

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This tutorial is Complex Surface Modeling 03 using Revit 2010. It will cover: Rhomboid Curtain Panel _ 3D Snapping _ Parametric Surface _ Component Flip _ Toposurface _ Camera _ Render

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This tutorial is Complex Surface Modeling 02. It will cover: Hide/Isolate _ 3D Snapping _ Reference Lines _ Reference Points _ Spline throughpoints _ Create Form _ Surface _ Divide Surface _ CurtainPanel Pattern Based

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OK now it’s time to get serious. The last 3 tutorials were designed to introduce you to Revit 2010 and make you comfortable working with the interface and basic tools. This tutorial picks up the pace. Still building upon what we have learned we begin to introduce a few more advanced concepts. This tutorial will cover Complex Surface Modeling _ Model In-Place Sweep (Loft-Shape & Path) _ Model Lines & Splines _ Export _ Imported Categories _ Levels _ Reference Points _ Type Parameters _ Create Form _ Control Points

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This is the third tutorial in a series that will introduce you to Revit 2010. It covers the basics of  creating a parametric family profile that will be used for a vertical wall reveal. By creating a custom profile you will become more familiar with drawing in Revit 2010. The tutorial also covers how to create a camera. Have Fun!

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This is the second tutorial in a series that will introduce you to Revit 2010. It covers the basics of  Roof types, Slab creation / type, Detail Level and Door creation. The project that we are ultimately building is a small shed so its easy to handle. Have Fun!

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The first in a series this tutorial will introduce you to Revit 2010. It covers the basics of Conceptual Massing , Roof creation, Wall by face and Wall Types. The project that we are ultimately building is a smal shed so its easy to handle. Have Fun!

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