Windows and doors (new to Revit)

[Anonymous]

Hi, [Just starting out with Revit] When I try to add a door or window to a simple wall (not a curtain wall) I can't select the wall the circle with the line through if doed not dissapear. any  idea as to what I've done?

[ToanDN]

Add them in a floor plan view.

[barthbradley]

The symbol you are seeing is an indicator that Revit ain't finding a host --- which is odd if you are trying to place a door on a wall.  My guess is that the door isn't actually a "wall hosted" family. Perhaps, it's a faced-based famly instead? Anyways, check your option bar when placing and see if you have a host option to choose from. Betcha that you have two hosting options to select from: Work Plane and Face --- or some facsimile thereof. 

[cbcarch]

-Go to a Floor Plan View--say Level 1. Then, go to Architecture Tab>Work Plane>Set>Specify a new Work Plane>

Name> Level 1. Then, go to Window>place window.

-If it does not work now, check the View Range of the Plan View--also check "default sill height" of the window family.

-Could be a cut plane issue. Try placing the window in a Ceiling Plan, or a 3D View. Any luck?

[ToanDN]

It is likely that @Anonymous placing windows and doors in a 3d top view instead of a true plan view. Either do it in a true plan view or a 3d isometric view.

[Anonymous]

Hi sorry for asking but I don'the see what you are talking about LOL. The funny thing is I can place a door in some of the walls but not others.

[cbcarch]

-Check Phasing. , i.e. Existing, New Construction, etc.

-In the Plan View--Make sure the View's Phase is set to New Construction, set Phase Filter to Show All, Show Complete, or Show Previous and New. Try placing he Window.

-Also, check and see what Phase the walls are on.

-If your project has Worksets enabled, make sure you are placing the Window with the correct Workset set to current.

-Also, see if you have any Design Options set up--which can also cause odd things to happen.