Create a Parametric Helix in Revit

Two Steps:

1. Create a line family, which has parameters for the vertical offset, the length of the line segment and rotation angle.





2. insert number of this line objects into another mass template for the creation of the helix.

buildz_Orthagonal on Placement: making a brick wall

Another tutorial from Buildz shows how to create a brick wall by Revit Curtain wall and customized brick family.

Tutorial Link: http://buildz.blogspot.com/2010/07/orthogonal-on-placement-making-brick.html

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Sun Tracking Panels

An example of using the "Orientation" parameter for adaptive points, particularly "orthogonal on placement". Using the same features, you can design a panel that creates optimized relationships to solar orientation regardless of where it is placed on a particular surface.

Tutorial Link: http://buildz.blogspot.com/2010/08/look-ma-no-api-making-sun-tracker.html

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