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Welcome to the third and final section in this three part examination of the basics of Revit's Curtain System function.

Curtain Panel Types 

Curtain Panels are distinct Revit Elements in themselves. And as such can consist of various Types. Adding an “Infill Panel” to our façade is as simple as selecting the appropriate Curtain Panel and then choosing a different Type from the drop-down Type selector on the Options Bar.

Note: You can also choose any “Wall” Type to use as a Curtain Panel. In the image below I have chosen a cavity wall construction with external Rain Screen….

Adding Doors and Windows 

So what if we want to put a door or opening window into our Curtain System? No problem! Doors and windows in a Curtain System are just different Panel Types- plain and simple. Just select the individual panel that you wish to replace with a door or window and then choose the appropriate element from the drop-down type selector on the Options Bar. Note unlike Walls (which can be used for Curtain Panels), normal Revit Doors and Windows CANNOT be placed in lieu of Panels- you need to use proper Revit Curtain Panel elements. Luckily Revit comes with many predefined Doors, windows, opening, etc. Just select a panel….

Hit the Element Properties button on the Options Bar….

Then select Load from the Element Properties Control Panel…

and then navigate your way to the “Curtain Wall Panels” folder.

In here you will find a whole host of useful panel- not only doors and opening lights, but also “feature” planar glazing panels (complete with spider connectors!) for example.

Here I have chosen a rather nice glazed double door…

More advanced topics relating to Curtain Systems 

In this article we have covered just the very basics of Revit’s Curtain System tools. You can do a lot more with them. For instance, you can create Curtain Systems from existing walls, planes, mass objects, etc. You can embed a Curtain System within a wall. You can even embed a Curtain System within another Curtain System- ie have them nested. But these are topics for other articles and tutorials!

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