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Empty but not empty file

jbarlowCAD5E — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:35:50 GMT

Hello - I was modeling in a structure when I was suddenly having trouble navigating in the model. I saved and closed the file. When I opened the file again, the model space was graphically empty. None of my modeled elements was showing up in plan or in 3D. I also couldn't add any new modeled elements. Thoughts on what might have happened?

Re: Empty but not empty file

jay_colc — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:01:20 GMT

I have had this a few times and it was if I had deleted everything and only clicking undo brought it back.

Try open the File using the Audit Command on Opening

There is also an Autodesk Knowledge Base Article on this issue!

https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/model-view-is-blank-in-revit.html

Re: Empty but not empty file

jbarlowCAD5E — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:53:24 GMT

Thanks for the reply Jay. I did try this, but the model still appears empty and does not allow for new members to be modeled.

Re: Empty but not empty file

ToanDN — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:55:13 GMT

Share it here.

Re: Empty but not empty file

jay_colc — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 23:47:08 GMT

Ouch!

Can you share and let us take a look?

Re: Empty but not empty file

jbarlowCAD5E — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:19:02 GMT

The model is attached.

Re: Empty but not empty file

jay_colc — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:37:11 GMT

I only was able to see part of the model in one Section View, but something is not right here.

I would suggest you log this with the Revit Team for review, i am sure you can do this from your Autodesk Account and maybe they can see whats going on in your model.