Change Windows / door style represented in sketch.

[cadedu22]

Hello,

Is there way to change style what represents doors/ windows in legend?

Like from this to this: (Picture shows window style change)

[barthbradley]

So it's the Legend Component for the Window wouldn't match the Plan Representation of the Windows?  What use would the Legend be then?  

[cadedu22]

i was wondering if there just a way to make it simple, like without all that extra small details

[barthbradley]

I think you are missing the point of a Legend.  

if this is shown in the Legend: 

 

I'm looking for this in the Plans:

 

Not this:

 

[cadedu22]

I just noticed my mistake, I was thinking about sketch not legend.

I just wanted to change styles represented in sketch, is it possible? 

[barthbradley]

Sketch?  Yeah, that clarification doesn't help.  What do you mean by "Sketch"?  

[cadedu22]

I want to change style in "Project".

Like this. Is it possible? 

[barthbradley]

Post your Window Family (rfa) here.  

[cadedu22]

Original Revit Families window.

https://www.file.io/download/g3qJIapZc7tr 

[barthbradley]

Just post the Window Family here directly as an Attachment to a Reply Post.  I don't want go through a third-party.  

[f.annoscia1XRNMD]

Hello @cadedu22 . Have you tried to insert the "low level" of detail, as in the picture? This changes the display of the drawing.

[cadedu22]

@barthbradley 

Confusing that attachment option is only available via simple reply ;/.

[cadedu22]

Hello,

Yes i tried that, but it's only changing walls detail levels, 

[RDAOU · Accepted solution]

@cadedu22 

The family you are using has already a nested symbolic detail in it...edit that >> simplify as needed >> load back into the window family and overwrite (See GIF below)

[cadedu22]

Thanks for effort, this solution works.

[barthbradley]

My suggestion would be to create different representations for different View Detail Level.  Many Families are built this way.   I would rank it near the top of BIM Best Practices.  Even if you don't want to do it, it's good to know.   

Learn more here:

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2018/EN...

[RDAOU]

BIM best practice? In which book does BIM practices call for a separate/different detail representation for different view details?! 

It could be a single line in all view details and still fulfills the information requirements!!! 

Edit...or maybe you meant CAD best practices

[barthbradley]

You sound like you are having a melt-down, buddy. Take a chill pill and call me in the morning. But, before you do, read this first. I think it will help your understanding. 

About Family Visibility and Detail Level | Revit Products | Autodesk Knowledge Network

[RDAOU]

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@barthbradley wrote:

You sound like you are having a melt-down, buddy. Take a chill pill and call me in the morning. But, before you do, read this first. I think it will help your understanding. 

About Family Visibility and Detail Level | Revit Products | Autodesk Knowledge Network

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How does that relate to BIM best practices?!

[ToanDN]

It's neither BIM nor CAD best practice, but Architectural Graphic Standards.