Adding a new level in Revit is a common task, but sometimes the level appears in the project browser without displaying the corresponding plan view. This can be confusing for users trying to coordinate plans and elevations. In this article, we will explore the reasons behind this issue and provide practical solutions to ensure your plan views are visible and organized correctly.
Understanding Why the Plan View Does Not Show After Adding a Level
When you add a new level in Revit, the software automatically creates a corresponding plan view. However, this plan view may not appear in the Project Browser or may not be visible in your current view due to several reasons:
- View Templates or Filters: If view templates are applied to your plans, they might be hiding certain elements or viewport settings that make the plan appear absent or blank.
- Visibility Settings: The Visibility/Graphics overrides (VG) settings might be configured to hide all plan elements, making it seem like the plan view does not exist.
- Plan View is Collapsed or Minimized: Sometimes, the plan view may be extracted or minimized in the Project Browser, making it hard to locate or open.
Understanding these potential causes is the first step to troubleshooting and ensuring your plan views are visible and accessible in your project.
How to Make the Level and Its Plan View Visible and Organized
To resolve the issue of a level being added but no plan showing up, apply the following strategies:
- Check the Project Browser and View Filters:
- Make sure the plan view is not collapsed or hidden. Expand all folders within the Project Browser.
- Right-click the plan view in the Project Browser and select Show to ensure it is not hidden or closed.
- Verify Visibility and Graphics Settings:
- Press VG to open the Visibility/Graphics Overrides dialog.
- Ensure that under the Plan category, all necessary elements (Annotations, Model Categories) are set to visible.
- Review View Templates and Level Settings:
- Inspect whether any view templates are applied that could hide plan elements. If so, temporarily remove or edit the template to check visibility.
- Ensure the associated level’s properties are correctly set, especially the Cut Plane height and View Range.
- Recreate the Plan View if Needed:
- If the plan view is severely misconfigured or missing, delete and recreate it by selecting the level in the Elevation or Section view and creating a new plan view through the View tab.
By systematically checking these settings, you’ll typically resolve issues related to plan views not showing up after adding a new level.
In conclusion, ensuring the visibility of a plan view after adding a level in Revit involves verifying the project browser organization, visibility/graphics settings, and view templates. If a plan view is missing, recreate or adjust the view with the correct settings. Following these steps will help you maintain an organized and accessible project environment, making your workflow more efficient and streamlined.