stuck in "modify" mode

[dalameida]

I'm currently in a drawing in Revit 2012 and can not exit "modify: mode.  The ribbon does not display the checkmark or "X" to exit. I've cycled through different ribbons but can't exit.

Thanks

Donald

[arunag]

See that your Revit 2012 is up to date with service pack2 and also has the hotfix 

[dalameida]

Thanks,  I'll look to see where to find service packs.

Donald

[dalameida]

The communication center states that my software is up to date, any other suggests?  The problem only occurs in one project file.

I appreciate the assistance.

[David_W_Koch]

That hotfix can be found here:
http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/downloads/caas/downloads/content/hotfix-autodes...

[dalameida]

Thanks, that was easy enough, still stuck in the mode in the one file fthough, I'll try going back a couple backups to see if I can get out.

much apprciate the information.

[dalameida]

I'm still stuck in modify mode, is there a key command that I can use to "accept" the change?

[dalameida]

I may be good now thanks for your help

[mikeszilagyi]

having a similiar problem in edit mode, with revit 2015, esc or modiydoes not cancel the action or let me out, have to save and close and reopen, anyone have afix?

Michael

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@dalameida wrote:

I'm currently in a drawing in Revit 2012 and can not exit "modify: mode.  The ribbon does not display the checkmark or "X" to exit. I've cycled through different ribbons but can't exit.

Thanks

Donald

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[mikeszilagyi]

having a similiar problem in edit mode, with revit 2015, esc or modiydoes not cancel the action or let me out, have to save and close and reopen, anyone have afix?

Michael

[jrucinski]

This happens to me about once in awhile in revit 2015.  If it is a central model, I've been able to get out of the edit mode by trying the "synchronize now" button.  An error appears that synchronization isn't allow when you are in edit mode, then like magic the X and checkmark options come back to close the edit session.

[arathgeber]

Just experienced this as well when trying to copy/monitor from a linked file.  The synchronize now option was unavailable, but I was able to use the undo arrows at the top ribbon to exit out of the edit mode.

[ToanDN]

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@arathgeber wrote:

Just experienced this as well when trying to copy/monitor from a linked file.  The synchronize now option was unavailable, but I was able to use the undo arrows at the top ribbon to exit out of the edit mode.

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Or you can assign a keyboard shortcut to the command and type it in to finish it when you are stuck in Edit mode.

[matt.lawrence.2545 · Accepted solution]

save the project and it will save it as it was before u entered into the editing. once saved the finish tick and cross re appear 

[aaj157]

"FG" did the trick!

[steve.zebrowski]

the only comment that actually helps.  thanks.

[jasonmccool8686]

Undo was the only thing out of all the suggestions that worked for me when experiencing a similar problem in steel plate edit mode in Revit 2022. Thanks for mentioning that!

[leoniegorman]

The undo arrows worked for me! Thank you! 

[sarveshQV295]

this worked for me.