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Add a Search Bar to "Orient to View" in 3D View Navigation

Add a Search Bar to "Orient to View" in 3D View Navigation

The current "Orient to View" function in Revit's 3D view right-click menu can be time-consuming, especially on large projects with dozens or even hundreds of views. Users must manually scroll through a nested list of Floor Plans, Sections, Elevations, etc., to find the desired view.

This proposal suggests adding a search bar at the top of the "Orient to View" menu, allowing users to quickly locate and select a specific view by name.

Benefits:

  • Saves time during coordination and modeling.

  • Improves usability in large projects.

  • Reduces user error and frustration when trying to orient a 3D view.

  • Makes the feature more accessible to new users.

Example Functionality:

  • Right-click in a 3D view → Orient to View → A searchable dialog box appears.

  • User types part of the view name (e.g., "Level 2" or "SEC-A"), and matching options filter live.

  • Clicking the result instantly orients the 3D view to the selected view.

1 Comment
Mike.FORM
Advisor

Definitely agree, especially since we already get the pop-up dialogue for the "Orient to Plane" option instead of the expanded list.

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