Documentation and Detailing
Documentation workflow
Documentation in Revit is view-based. Candidates must understand view types (plan, section, elevation, detail, 3D), view templates, and how visibility/graphics overrides and filters control what appears. Know sheet setup, titleblocks, view placement, and how callouts and section marks reference other views. Understand tags, dimensions, and annotation scaling.
Traps to watch
A frequent trap is confusing model elements with view-specific annotation: tags and dimensions live only in the view where placed. Another is assuming a change in a detail view changes the model; detail lines and filled regions are view-specific. Expect questions on view templates locking overrides, on section vs detail views (detail views are cropped and not tied to the model the same way), and on why a tag does not appear (category not tagged, tag not loaded, or visibility off).
Worked rule of thumb
Before annotating, apply a view template. Rule: set discipline, scale, and detail level in the template, then tag. If a tag is missing, check the category is taggable and the tag family is loaded.
Schedules and sheets
Know how schedules pull parameters and how to place them on sheets. Understand revision clouds and revision schedules, and how sheet issues are tracked.