2D Detailing over callout

[Anonymous]

So I watched several tutorials on importing 2D detail components over a callout made from a 3D model, but didn't find a solution for a specific situation I want to work on in Revit.

I want to be able to create my 2D detail drawing over a callout, but to be able to delete, move or change original elements from that callout, and also add new ones, without changing any elements from my overall 3D model. Example: adding a more detailed window profile over the basic shape window I have initially, and then deleting that original profile, leaving only my new detailed profile, and maybe also leaving the glass of the original window.

How can I achieve that? Thank you

[joe_keogh · Accepted solution]

Hi @Anonymous 

there are a few ways of doing what you want.

Firstly you can hide the entire model in the detail view. (My recommendation) 

the beauty of this is that if the model changes the detail remains readable and accurate.

Second you can hide individual elements by selecting them, clicking the right mouse button, and select hide in view by element.  I don't use this method because later it can be hard to unhide elements

Third you can use visibility graphics to hide Categories and Subcategories by view.  Again not ideal.

[Anonymous]

Yes, this seems about right. Thank you.

However, I do miss an option I used to have while working in Allplan. I was able to transfer any view generated from the model (sections, elevations) to a new sheet as a 2D model, and all the line drawing was completely independent and editable.

[loboarch · Accepted solution]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Yes, this seems about right. Thank you.

However, I do miss an option I used to have while working in Allplan. I was able to transfer any view generated from the model (sections, elevations) to a new sheet as a 2D model, and all the line drawing was completely independent and editable.

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You could export to DWG and then link/import the DWG file back into the project. That would accomplish the same thing.

[Anonymous]

That's a good solution, tried it and is very easy to work with. Thank you very much!

[joe_keogh]

Hi @Anonymous 

You might also consider selecting all of the 2D elements and copy / paste them to a drafting view.  You can copy /paste all of your "standard" details to the same drafting view. then in your project template, you can use "Insert from File" => "Insert Views from File" and have them and use them on every project.  That way you are working with native Revit elements in the same file rather than having to revert back to AutoCAD to make changes to your details.

[Anonymous]

Got it, thank you!

[scenesketcher]

This has been a problem since 2007 and still the only solutions are time-wasting workarounds. Autodesk has not lifted a finger to solve this.