3.1.D Subdividing & Specifying Materials

Revit 2024 Update

The workflow for creating topography was changed to an entirely new implementation in Revit 2024.  

We're recording new videos now to demonstrate the new Toposolids workflow for subdividing vs. splitting Toposolids and assigning materials. So stay tuned!

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In the meantime, here’s a great tutorial from YouTuber Balkan Architect that explains many of the new features of Toposolids. The section on subdividing vs. splitting a Toposolid starts around 17:21 in the video.

The workflow shown below works for Revit 2023 and earlier versions.

Workflow

Demo

Practice Exercise (Optional)

Download Practice File:  Starting Point

  1. Use the Subregion tool to create a road of your liking that cuts through the topography.
  2. Finish creating the subregion and then modify the material to be Asphalt.

When you have completed this exercise, your model should look something like this:

Download FileEnding Point