Modifying the visibility graphic overrides

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Modifying visibility graphics overrides for Revit links - Exercise

Task 1: Identify, unload, and reload Revit links

  1. Open the practice file 001-Small Medical Center-Links.rvt. The file opens in the 3D HVAC view.
  2. Hover over the objects in the view and discover the elements that make up the architectural and structural linked models, as shown below.



  3. In the Manage tab> Manage Project panel, click Manage Links.
  4. In the Manage Links dialog box select both the Small Medical Center_A.rvt and Small Medical Center_S.rvt files, as shown below, and click Unload.



  5. Read and click OK to accept the alerts and warnings. The linked files no longer display in the 3D view.
  6. Open the Mechanical>HVAC>Floor Plans> 01 Ground Floor HVAC view. The linked files do not display in this view either, as shown below.



  7. Open the Manage Links dialog box again and Reload both links.
  8. Verify that the links display in both the plan view and 3D view.

Task 2: Turn off the visibility of a linked view in one view only

  1. Return to the 01 Ground Floor HVAC Plan view. You can see that both links are displaying. The Structural link include the grids, as shown below.



  2. In the View tab> Graphics panel, click Visibility Graphics.
  3. In the Visibility Graphic Overrides dialog box, click on the Revit Links tab.
  4. Click on the check in front of Small Medical Center_S.rvt and click OK. The structural link no longer displays in this view, as shown below.



  5. Switch to the 3D HVAC view and you can see both links still display.
  6. Save the project.