If you’re just getting started with Revit, this post will save you weeks of frustration.
Most beginners struggle with Revit not because it’s “hard”……but because they’re learning it out of order.
✅ The Right Way to Start Revit
Before families, before Dynamo, before plugins — you need to lock in these fundamentals:
1️⃣ Levels & Grids→ Everything in Revit depends on this. Get it wrong and nothing behaves.
2️⃣ Views & View Control→ Revit is a database, not a drawing tool. Views control everything.
3️⃣ Basic Families (Loadable vs System)→ Don’t memorize buttons — understand why families behave the way they do.
4️⃣ Worksets (Even Solo Users)→ This is how Revit thinks about ownership and performance.
5️⃣ Model Cleanliness→ Simple models = fast models = fewer crashes.
⚠️ Common Beginner Trap
❌ Jumping straight into advanced families or Dynamo❌ Copying YouTube workflows without understanding them❌ Treating Revit like AutoCAD
If that’s you — you’re not behind. You’re just missing the foundation.
👇 Your Turn
Reply below with:
- How long you’ve been using Revit
- What’s confusing you the most right now
I’ll reply with exactly what you should learn next.
Welcome to the community — you’re in the right place 💪