Context Menu - Tooltip does not Work

[Sean_Page]

I have created a new CommandMenuItem and applied it successfully to the Context Menu, but the SetToolTip() method doesn't appear to be working, or the main UI isn't displaying the Tooltip at the very least. Is there something I am missing? All the built in Menu's have the instructions in the bottoms left.

Register Menu:

private void RegisterContextMenu(UIControlledApplication application)
{
    application.RegisterContextMenu("RDG", new CreateContextMenu());
}

Interface:

internal class CreateContextMenu : IContextMenuCreator
{
    public void BuildContextMenu(ContextMenu menu)
    {
        menu.AddSeparator();
        CommandMenuItem item = new CommandMenuItem("Place on Sheet", typeof(ViewActiveToSheet).FullName, Assembly.GetAssembly(typeof(ViewActiveToSheet))!.Location);
        item.SetAvailabilityClassName("Revit.Tools.Context.ViewMenuAvailability");
        item.SetToolTip("Does this turn off?");
        menu.AddItem(item);
    }
}

[ricaun]

Yep, looks like is not working. Can't find the ToolTip for the CommandMenuItem. 😐

[jeremy_tammik]

I asked the development team whether they are aware of this and how it can be achieved. Thank you for asking. Happy weekend.

[jeremy_tammik]

The development team confirmed that currently the tooltip is not enabled. It might be possible to implement. How important is this to you and the community? Could you submit a wish list item to the Revit Idea Station so we can get a show of hands for this? Please also add your own business case to the wish list item that your create to raise its priority:

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[Sean_Page]

Thanks for the follow up Jeremy.

I guess I saw this more of a bug than a request because the SetToolTip() method is a builtin part of the new ContextMenu. 

https://thebuildingcoder.typepad.com/blog/2024/04/whats-new-in-the-revit-2025-api.html#4.2.19

Realistically there isn't a specific impact I could point too since it's a new feature but does seem like something that is a base use feature, and tooltips are nearly available for everything anymore so seems like it should just work. And of course, I completely understand you are only the messenger her and as always appreciate everything you do for us all!

[jeremy_tammik]

Dear Sean,

Thank you for your update and appreciation. Agree.

I logged the issue REVIT-224023 [Revit API ContextMenu SetToolTip method] with our development team for this on your behalf as it requires further exploration and possibly a modification to our software. Please make a note of this number for future reference.

You are welcome to request an update on the status of this issue or to provide additional information on it at any time quoting this change request number.

Best regards,

Jeremy

[jeremy_tammik]

Code fix issue: REVIT-224040 [Revit API ContextMenu SetToolTip method]. Please make a note of this number for future reference.