The Ribbon Framework
The ribbon is displayed at the top of the application window. You use the ribbon to access tools and options that help you design a building project. You can customize the ribbon by changing its view state and by rearranging the panels that contain the tools. You can toggle between the ribbon view states by using the control to the right of the Manage tab.
The following illustrations show the various ribbon view states.
Ribbon minimized to tab and panel labels
Ribbon minimized to tab labels
Ribbon Tabs
The ribbon displays nine tabs and all tools in Revit are available on these tabs. You make a tab active by clicking its name. Each tab consists of panels of grouped tools.
The following illustration shows the various ribbon tabs.
The following table lists the tools and options that you can access on the nine ribbon tabs in Revit Structure.
| Tab |
Tools and Options
|
| Home | Includes commonly used tools for placing building elements such as beam, column, brace, wall, floor, and foundation. This tab also includes tools grouped by circulation, reinforcement, Datum, Work Plane, and Model. |
| Insert | Includes tools for linking and importing files, loading family files, and seeking content online. |
| Annotate | Includes tools for placing dimensions, detailing, drafting, text, tags, and symbols. |
| Modify | Includes tools for editing objects, geometry, linework, and faces. This tab also includes copy and paste tools using the clipboard, inquiry tools, and phasing tools. |
| Analyze | Includes tools related to the analytical model, such as adding loads, boundary conditions, and analytical checks and adjustments. |
| Architect & Site | Includes tools for creating conceptual masses and architectural tools, including doors, window, roofs, and curtain walls. This tab also includes tools for modeling and modifying the site components. |
| Collaborate | Includes tools for collaboration with internal and external team members. This tab also includes tools for workset creation, workset management, and coordination. |
| View | Includes tools for controlling graphic appearance of objects, creating views, and adding sheets. This tab also includes options for toggling between views and displaying user interface toolbars. |
| Manage | Includes tools grouped by Project Settings, Project Location, and Macros.This tab also includes options for managing projects and design. |
Contextual Tabs
When you start a tool or select elements, a contextual tab opens on the ribbon displaying a set of tools that relate only to the context of that tool or element.
The Type Selector drop-down and the Element Properties drop-down are available on the contextual tabs. Additional tools are also displayed on the contextual tab for working with the element that you are placing or modifying. The Options Bar appears under the contextual tab.
The following illustration shows the Place Beam contextual tab that opens when you activate the Beam tool.
| User Interface Element | Description |
| 1. Element Properties drop-down | Allows you to open either the Instance Properties or the Type Properties dialog box. Using these dialog boxes, you can change the properties of either an individual instance of a family type or all the instances of a family type. |
| 2. Type Selector drop-down | Allows you to change from one type of element to another. The contents of the drop-down change depending on the current tool or selected elements. |
| 3. Options Bar | Displays options for configuring elements you create or modify. The options change depending on the current tool or selected elements. |
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