How do you apply a pattern to a roof or wall in Revit?

Applying a pattern to a roof or wall in Revit can be primarily achieved by selecting the surface and setting the material properties. This process allows users to define a material for the element, which includes specifying the visual appearance of that material, including its patterns. In Revit, the material definition is where you can specify a surface pattern, which dictates how the material appears in different views, such as plan or elevation.

When you select the surface and adjust the material properties, you can access the material editor where you can add a pattern fill to the surface of that material. This fill pattern can be either a solid color, a gradient, or a complex pattern that can provide the necessary visual context or detail in your architectural design.

Other options, such as adjusting lighting settings or editing wall thickness, do not directly relate to applying patterns. Rendering options focus more on the visual representation in rendered views rather than defining patterns for surfaces. Thus, focusing on the material properties is the appropriate method to achieve the desired pattern appearance on walls or roofs in Revit.