1. V.I.A.
Modeling Guide
For Revit Families

2. basics V.I.A. Panels utilize The Curtain Wall tools of Revit
The panels are defined as Curtain Panel Families
Intention of the families is to create layouts at once with nested families instead of arranging frames, junctions and skins individually.
Only a small set of rules (sizes, constraints) are integrated

3. V.I.A Panels in Revit l Step 1
Use the Wall tool and add a Curtain Wall familiy. Note that the V.I.A. overview project contains additional curtain wall types with preset grid divisions
If required, flip the curtain wall. This symbol should be located at the interior side .

4. V.I.A Panels in Revit l Step 2
Use the Curtain Grid tool and add horizontal and vertical grid lines to the curtain wall.
For Utility Panels defined as curtain panels,
create a grid distance of 4.06.

5. V.I.A Panels in Revit l Step 3
TAB-click and change a System Panel to a V.I.A. panel type in the Type Selector.

6. V.I.A Panels in Revit l Step 4
Use the SPACE key to change the orientation of the door
Set the properties in the Properties dialog
Doors can be displayed open or closed for 3D and elevation views. 2 hardwire types are available

7. V.I.A Panels in Revit l Step 5
Solid panels can have different skin arrangements for the interior and exterior side
Check „Ceiling Track“ for top panels
Check „Floor Track“ for bottom panels
Uncheck both properties for intermediate panels

8. V.I.A Panels in Revit l Step 6
Assign the junctions for each side of the curtain wall
Set the Curtain Wall Height property, if the junction spans over the curtain grid dimensions

9. V.I.A Panels in Revit l Step 7
Alternatively, you can use the Furniture Systems family „Steelcase V.I.A. - Junctions – Junction.rfa“ to place the junctions individually.

10. V.I.A Panels in Revit l Step 8
Continue the next run with a curtain wall
Use the Align Tool to connect the curtain wall in plan view to the existing wall. Use the Alignment Helper Lines to align.
You can switch of the Alignment Helper in The Properties for indiviual panels or under Object Styles/Furniture category
Before After
Alignment Helper Lines

11. V.I.A Panels in Revit l Step 9
Continue to define the skins as described in step 5
Note the Mini End Extension property for Small, Medium and Large Mini-Ends

12. V.I.A families overview Solid Panel Solid Panel w Junctions
Individual skin divisions for interior and exterior
Solid Panel
Individual skin divisions for interior and exterior
Solid Panel w Junctions
Integrated junctions and ends

13. V.I.A families overview Utility Panel Glass Panel
Need a fixed grid distance of 4.06‘‘W.
Utility Panel
Glass Panel
Glass can be set for both sides
Segmented Glass Panel
3 horizontal divisions
To place junctions individually.
Junction

14. V.I.A families overview Eno Projector Shroud Eno Markerboard
Fixed dimensions:
Projector Position (for 96‘‘Width):
Eno Projector Shroud
Eno Markerboard
Fixed dimensions
Single Monitor Shroud
Fixed dimensions:
Material
for screen
Double Monitor Shroud
Fixed dimensions:

15. V.I.A families overview Slatwall Panel Solid Panel w Single Monitor :
Fixed Height dimensions:
interior exterior
Solid Panel w Single Monitor
Fixed Monitor dimensions: :
Fixed Monitor dimensions:
Solid Panel w Double Monitor
interior exterior
Variable Monitor Position: