Process of controlling visibility of objects in 3D models in Revit

Process of controlling visibility of objects in 3D models in Revit

Controlling the visibility of objects is one of the most important aspects of working in Revit. It often happens that one or more than one files or models are linked by Revit users in their project for its successful execution but in such cases visibility control of objects becomes quite difficult and complex. In such cases visibility related changes cannot be made by Revit users by simply turning off a category by approaching ‘Visibility/Graphics dialog.’ However by turning off a category in Visibility/Graphics dialog Revit users would end up turning off all the objects that fall under that particular category in linked as well as current project.

But no worries since Revit provide special mechanism for individual control of the visibility of objects of linked models as well as host models. In other words by optimizing Revit’s tools its users can individually check the visibility issues of objects of linked models and host model.

Controlling the visibility of objects in Revit

  • For separately controlling the visibility of objects of linked model and host model, Revit users are required to make a change on the control on Revit Links tab.
  • Revit Links tab can be approached by Revit users by going to ‘Visibility/Graphics dialog.
  • So for governing the control of objects, Revit users are further required to select ‘By Host View’ button that lies in ‘Visibility/Graphics dialog.
  • Once ‘By Host View’ is selected by users it immediately opens up a ‘RVT Link Display Settings dialog’ in front of them.
  • With the assistance of ‘RVT Link Display Settings dialog’ Revit users can successfully control the visibility of objects of linked models separately from the host model.
  • If in case Revit users have linked more than one models in their current project then an additional tab  that is contained in the ‘Visibility/Graphics dialog which is named as ‘Revit Links’ is optimized by them.
  • The selection of this tab helps in identifying all the linked RVT files in the project.
  • Initially the ‘Display Settings’ for every linked file is set to ‘By Host View.’ It means when changes are made to the display of objects of host model it eventually governs the object display of linked models.
  • However, if Revit users click on to ‘By Host View’ icon, the software shows ‘RVT Link Display Settings dialog,’ which assists users in controlling the visibility graphics for models linked into current project.
  • For governing its settings separately from host model, some changes are required to make by users.
  • This includes setting changes such as, changing ‘By Host View’ to ‘Custom.’ This can be done by going to ‘Basics tab.’ After which users are required to select ‘Model Categories’ tab and then ‘Custom.’
  • This eventually helps Revit users in making changes to linked files.

So if the above mentioned steps are properly followed by Revit users they can successfully govern the visibility graphics of linked as well as host models separately.

In conclusion, controlling visibility of objects in 3D models in Revit is a crucial aspect of the design process, as it helps in creating an accurate and efficient model. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily control the visibility of objects in Revit, whether you want to hide, show or isolate certain elements. It is important to note that Revit offers a wide range of tools and features that can help streamline your workflow and increase your productivity.

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