Revit Curtain Wall Panel Join

You can modify a curtain wall by selecting the wall and right clicking to access a context menu.

Revit curtain wall panel join.

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Curtain walls frequently contain non continuous grid lines and mullions. Curtain wall shape handle selected for dragging. I have two curtain wall systems that meet at an angle but the joints are inconsistent. As you remove segments adjacent panels join.

These wall types provide 3 levels of complexity upon which you can simplify or enhance. Curtain wall 1 has no grids or mullions. Select a curtain grid. I would like the horizontal mullions to look continuous and the glass to butt together without a vertical mullion at the joint.

To separate the join select the curtain wall join shape handle. Click in white space in the drawing area. Curtain wall with merged panels tips you can make linear curtain wall panels with the system panel type only. You can merge curtain wall panels to accommodate these design requirements.

To combine panels in a curtain wall remove curtain grid segments. Click modify curtain wall grids tab curtain grid panel add remove segments. Also merging panels allows you to include a door or other large insert in a curtain wall. You will have to tab through until the panel is selected.

Place your cursor on the edge of the curtain wall or with another curtain grid intersection. But in no circumstance is the glass butting together. Go to a 3d view or an elevation and hover over the corner panels you want to miter. It will replace the curtain wall panel with the glass wall.

You can use the default revit curtain wall types to set up curtain walls. Then click to add the curtain grid. If you join 2 curtain walls with horizontal mullions the mullions miter at the join. The context menu provides several choices for manipulating the curtain wall such as selecting panels and mullions.

Mullions also miter on sloped glazing. Drag the handle to separate the curtain wall from the adjoining wall. Once a panel is selected go to the wall type selector and choose the glass wall you just created. Click on a curtain grid segment to remove it.

Press tab and watch the status bar to be sure you have selected the handle. This does not break the join between the 2 walls. If you join 2 curtain walls with horizontal mullions the mullions miter at the join.