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18/04/2026

In this tutorial, I’ll be showing you exactly how you can upload Revit default templates into your Revit folder without stress. If you’ve been struggling to find or install the right templates for your projects, this guide will walk you through the entire process step by step.

First, you need to go to the provided download link and open it. You might notice that Google cannot display the contents of the folder. Don’t worry about that—this happens because Google Drive cannot preview certain file types. However, your system will be able to open it without any issue.

All you need to do is click the Download button and proceed with the download. The file size is approximately 98MB, so wait for it to complete.

Once the download is finished, you will see that the file is in WinRAR format. Make sure you have WinRAR installed on your system so you can extract the contents.

Right-click on the downloaded file and select “Extract to Template”. Since the file name is “Template,” you will see an option to extract it to the same name. Click on that option, and the extraction process will begin.

After extraction is complete, open the folder. You will notice two formats: one is still in WinRAR format, and the other is a normal folder. Make sure you open the folder format, not the compressed file.

Inside the folder, you will find the generic templates. Open the English folder, and as you scroll down, you will see structural templates such as:

Structural Analysis Default
Structural Analysis Default Metric

These templates can be used to start your structural projects in Revit.

Next, go back to the main folder. Right-click on the extracted folder version (not the WinRAR file) and copy it to your clipboard.

Now, open your Revit software. Click on New Project, then select Browse. Navigate to your Revit directory and locate the Templates folder. Inside, you may find an existing folder like RVT 2024.

If a similar template already exists, you can rename either the existing folder or the new one to avoid conflicts. A simple solution is to rename the new folder—for example, “Template 2.”

After renaming, copy the folder and paste it into your Revit Templates directory (e.g., RVT 2024).

Once pasted, close everything and return to Revit. To confirm the installation, click New Project → Browse, then navigate through the dropdown to your RVT 2024 folder. You will now see the newly added template folder.

Open it, go into the English section, and you will find your structural templates ready to use.

That’s it! You have successfully uploaded Revit generic templates into your Revit folder.

If you are accessing this course today—Revit Structure and Robust Structural Analysis Professional—you will receive this video along with the download link for the Revit generic templates as a bonus.

Make sure to tap the link in the description or comments to gain access to the full course and all the bonuses included.

See you in the next video!

13/02/2026

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4. How to design RC slabs with Excel template.
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6. How to load, analyse and design RC beams using Eurocode using Excel template.
7. How to analyse RC beams using Hardy's cross moment distribution method to generate moments and shear forces.
8. How to design columns such as axial loaded column, biaxial and uniaxial columns.
9. How to design different types of foundation such as pad, combined footing, strap foundation, shallow foundations etc.
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How to Create Raft Beams in Revit Structure (Step-by-Step Tutorial)(Link to the video in the COMMENT)In this video, I’ll...
28/01/2026

How to Create Raft Beams in Revit Structure (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

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In this video, I’ll be showing you how to create a raft beam in Revit Structure. By the end of this tutorial, you will understand the complete workflow and you should be able to model a raft beam like a professional in Revit Structure, without wasting your time.

Let’s get started.

Step 1: Access the Foundation Footing Level

First, I navigate to the Foundation Footing level. At this point, I realize that the grid lines are not visible, which is very important when modeling structural elements.

To fix this, I go to one of the elevation views and select the grid lines. Since the grids are locked together, selecting one allows me to adjust all of them at once. I drag the grid downward until it becomes visible in the foundation footing view.

Next, I move to the East elevation and repeat the same process so that all grids are clearly visible in the plan.

Step 2: Create a New Level for the Foundation Footing

Now, I add another level by going to the South elevation. I use the Pick Lines option and set the offset to 225 mm from the previous level. I make sure that Plan View is selected, then click to create the level.

I rename this level from Level 8 to Foundation Footing. When prompted, I click Yes to automatically generate a floor plan for this level.

Once that is done, I open the Foundation Footing floor plan, and we are ready to proceed.

Step 3: Load and Customize the Beam Family

I navigate to the Structure tab and select Beam. Since the required beam family is not yet loaded, I click Load Family.

From the Revit Library, I choose:

Region: Australia

Folder: Structure → Structural Framing → Concrete

Family: Rectangular Beam

After loading the beam family, I click Edit Type, duplicate it, and rename it. Initially, I attempt to name it 450 x 225 mm beam, but later I rename it properly as Raft Base.

For the Raft Base beam:

Breadth = 675 mm

Depth = 225 mm

I click Apply and then OK to save the changes.

Step 4: Create the Raft Base Beams

Now I begin placing beams from column to column. I make sure the Chain option is checked so the beams connect continuously.

It’s very important to understand your structural plan at this stage. One common mistake in Revit Structure is creating beams by drawing them freely across the plan. Instead, you should always connect beams from one column to another, not randomly joining everything together.

I continue placing the external beams first, followed by the internal beams, maintaining proper column-to-column alignment.

Once completed, I switch to 3D view and set the visual style to Shaded. At this point, the raft base is clearly visible.

Step 5: Create a Level for the Raft Beam

Next, I want to model the raft beam itself. I move to one of the elevation views and notice that the raft floor plan is not showing correctly.

To resolve this, I delete the incorrect level and create a new one using Create Similar. I set the offset to 225 mm, then rename the new level as Raft Beam.

When prompted, I click Yes to create a floor plan for this level.

Step 6: Model the Raft Beam

I open the Raft Beam floor plan, go to the Structure tab, and select Beam again. I reuse the same rectangular beam family and duplicate it.

This time, I rename the beam as Raft Beam.

For the raft beam properties:

Height = 1250 mm

Thickness = 225 mm

I click Apply and OK, then begin creating beams from column to column, just as I did earlier.

After completing the beam layout, I review it in 3D view and also check the Elevation view to confirm the positioning.

Step 7: Adjust Beam Positioning

I select all the raft beams using Select All Instances in Entire Project. To adjust their position, I uncheck the Constraints option, which allows me to move the beams freely to the correct elevation.

Once adjusted, I review the model again in 3D, and everything looks correct.

Final Result and Wrap-Up

What you’re seeing now is a proper representation of a raft beam in Revit Structure.

I hope you’ve learned something valuable from this tutorial. If you did, don’t forget to give the video a thumbs up.

18/11/2024

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