Change colour of nested generic annoations in linked model

[rickyleaburke]

Hello,

I have a model into which a number of houses (sub models) are linked.

Each sub model contains electrical components, such as sockets, the families for which comprise modeled elements and generic annotations.

I am unable to change the colour of generic annotations (in this case electronic symbols) nested within a component (electrical component) in the 'Master' Revit model.

This is important, as we colour code our M and E on drawing outputs and this limitation means we cannot do so.

Can anyone please help?

Some options I have already exhausted:

- Object styles: these have no effect on a nested symbol

- Override by elements to an alternative colour: this is not allowed for linked models

[Alfredo_Medina]

If possible, contact the author of that model, explain the problem, and ask them to modify those families.

[ToanDN · Accepted solution]

Did you try to override the Visibility/Graphic of the Revit link?

[rickyleaburke]

Thank you,

Must remember to check linked overrides as well as the main VG for the model.

[Alfredo_Medina]

If the color in that family does not mean anything in the current project, and if you are going to collaborate with that other firm for a while, you should still contact them and ask them to modify that family. That's what BIM standards are for. You shouldn't have to do this visibility setting things to correct a color that somebody is using without any meaning in the project.