You can join geometry in Revit by using the "Join Geometry" tool, which merges the surfaces of two or more elements together.
Here's how it works:
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Access the Join Geometry Tool: Navigate to the "Modify" tab on the Revit ribbon. In the "Geometry" panel, click the "Join" button (it looks like two overlapping squares).
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Select the First Element: Click on the first element you want to join.
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Select the Second Element: Click on the second element you want to join. Revit will attempt to merge the geometry of the two elements.
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Multiple Joins: You can continue selecting additional elements to join them sequentially to the initially joined elements.
Important Considerations:
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Material Consistency: For the best results, the elements being joined should have compatible materials applied to their touching surfaces. Inconsistencies might lead to unexpected visual outcomes.
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Order of Selection: The order in which you select elements can sometimes affect the outcome of the join. If you don't get the desired result, try joining the elements in the reverse order.
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Unjoin Geometry: If you need to separate joined elements, use the "Unjoin Geometry" tool (located next to the "Join" tool on the "Modify" tab) and select the joined elements.
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Common Uses: Joining geometry is commonly used to clean up intersections between walls, floors, beams, and columns, ensuring a clean and accurate representation of the building model. For example, you can join a wall and a beam so that the beam appears to be embedded within the wall.
