How to create a 3D site model using Autodesk FORMA + TOPOSOLID in REVIT 2024

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a 3D site model in REVIT 2024 using Toposolid and Autodesk FORMA
00:00 Intro
00:44 Autodesk account
00:57 Forma
01:04 New Forma project
01:08 Site location
01:51 Adding mapping data to site
02:51 Forma project library
03:23 Navigator
03:34 Sending Forma topography to Revit
04:01 New Revit file
04:24 Load Forma topography to Revit
04:58 Change graphic display
05:12 Demo existing building
05:32 Edit model group
05:52 Modifying road sub-division
07:21 Site view
07:28 Survey point
08:00 Project base point
08:20 Survey point visibility graphics
08:41 Zoom to fit topography
08:52 Project north vs true north
09:38 Adjusting project north
10:34 Toggle between project and true north
11:00 Crop site with scope box
11:33 Crop site using split tool
12:20 Linking Revit topography file
12:36 Satellite map
13:00 Modifying the toposolid
13:18 Shape editing tool
13:25 Modify sub elements
13:48 Add point
13:54 Add split line
14:15 Site excavation
14:25 Using void form to create building pad
14:54 Model elements to cut toposolid
15:12 Excavating toposolid with foundation
15:42 Next tutorial video
WHO AM I
I’m Vlanka, principal of VERB. I also teach architecture at University of Southern California. This channel is an extension of my design practice.

[@natashagallie5807]

Love the way you talk and explain things. Very clear and easily digestible. Thank you !

[@VERBArchitectureWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@seyidtunahandurmaz9600]

It was a very nice explanation, thank you.😀

[@SilverioCabriales]

You are so well explaining How this works.!!! Thanks for you teaching us this helpfull tool.

[@BrandonPage-ty7cc]

This video has been a huge help to me for using Forma to generate site models. Thank you!
One problem that I cannot solve though is how to adjust/apply material to the Forma context buildings. At timestamp 5:39 in this video, where you have selected an individual building, you can see that the Type Properties box (upper left) and the Edit Type options are greyed out. After a lot of trying and asking friends, I can't find a way to edit the Forma buildings materials other than using the paint tool (which would take forever for hundreds of buildings). Even changing materials in Object Styles for all Generic Models has no effect.
Do you know of a way to adjust these?

[@VERBArchitectureWorkshop]

I’m glad the video is helpful! The only way I can think of is to change the material in object style under manage. Check to make sure that in the material you selected, under the graphics tab, you have the “use render appearance” checked. This should change all the materials of the context building depending on the visual style of your view. Hopefully this helps.

[@arnabrajdutta4505]

How to adjust the elevation of forma site to the house design elevation? Site elevation is like 7350' and house is like 10'-20'.

[@VERBArchitectureWorkshop]

Hi, if the toposolid from Forma is associated with a level in Revit, you can change that associated level to match the level of the house.

[@seyidtunahandurmaz9600]

The roads are at a single level above the land. How can I fix it?

[@VERBArchitectureWorkshop]

try adjusting the sub-divide height in the properties panel

[@rapboykhari]

Can you tutor me