Reference Planes are useful for many things, and they work across any 3D view, but they can also leave your 3D views a mess if you don't spend a lot of time naming and filtering them in all other views where you don't want to show. A far simpler approach would be for Reference Lines to be used and only be visible in a given view -- but at present they can only be used in 2D views and families (Symbolic Lines).   This is a simple request - Make Reference Planes available in all views! Show More

When adding components to a project you are usually allowed to space bar through different orientations of the piece. What I did not find (in R27) is keyboard short cut to flip to the next possible type or the previous type. You always need to move your mouse pointer to the property window and select a different type there. The idea is to change that. Holding down Ctrl or Alt might do the trick. Does that not change copy or not when rotating things? Show More

Currently, in high LOD (Level of Development) projects, we have to rely on complex workarounds to represent straight runs of wire mesh trays. None of these methods provide an efficient workflow. While there are external libraries or custom fitting families, using them requires entirely manual placement. In contrast, native cable tray families allow us to configure routing preferences, making the creation, insertion, and editing of fittings automatic and seamless.   I noticed a similar request was made years ago but was archived due to a lack of community engagement at the time. However, demanding project requirements have evolved, and there is no longer a reason to keep this out of the software's default library.   From a user perspective (without diving into programming complexities), the straight sections of a wire mesh tray could follow a similar logic to the native "Ladder" cable tray: the horizontal rungs would act as the bottom support wires, and the vertical sides would simply be longitudinal wires extending along the run. Since the foundational logic for structural patterns in trays already exists, implementing this shouldn't be an insurmountable challenge. Furthermore, a quick search on YouTube shows that designers are forced to invent completely different, unstandardized methods to visually represent these trays.   While some might see this as a minor visual detail, it becomes a major bottleneck in high-stakes projects. I believe the historical lack of community traction is simply because not every company requires this level of detail, and not every designer prioritizes visual fidelity. However, when a BIM modeler is required to deliver this LOD, they face a frustrating choice: either waste hours using tedious workarounds that slow down the entire modeling process, or settle for a standard solid-walled tray family, sacrificing visual accuracy.   As a user, I may not understand the underlying development effort, but I am confident that adding native wire mesh trays would be a quality-of-life improvement. It would save hours of modeling time and finally standardize the representation of this widely used electrical component. Show More

Request: Include a parameter to extract the length of a sweep.    Problem: Trying to complete a take-off for the length of sealant around uniquely shaped windows. For rectilinear windows, I can do twice the height + width but for arched windows or ellipse, there is not a simple formula. I'm proposing adding a parameter to provide the length of a sweep, such as that used for the window frame. This could be a read-only parameter to provide that info without affecting the family or modeled element.  This could be utilized in other functions like modeled-in-place walls sweeps (needed for sloped sweeps like the cornice on a gable wall).  Show More

Currently in Revit, the paint tool applies continuously across an entire wall face, even when that wall intersects with other walls and creates separate rooms/spaces. Because of this, users must manually use Split Face/split wall every time adjacent rooms require different wall finishes or paint colors.   Make wall paint behavior "room-aware"    When a wall intersects another wall and creates distinct room boundaries or separated wall faces, Revit should automatically recognize these as independent paint regions. Painting one room side surface should stop at the room boundary/intersection instead of continuing through connected faces into adjacent rooms. This would significantly reduce repetitive modeling steps and improve workflow efficiency for architects and interior designers working on finish plans.    Example: If two bedrooms share one continuous wall but require different paint colors, painting Bedroom A's side should not carry through into Bedroom B's wall face. Revit should automatically stop the painted region at the room separation/intersection.   This small change would remove thousands of unnecessary split face operations across production projects. Show More

Summary Revit locks phases into a fixed chronological order that cannot be changed after creation. Real projects—especially data centers, utilities, and healthcare renovations—frequently require resequencing due to commissioning paths, outage windows, equipment delays, or field conditions. Today, teams must rebuild phases manually, reassign elements, and repair views and schedules. Request: Add a native capability to reorder phases safely and automatically. 🎥 Video Explanation: I walk through this missing feature, why it matters, and how Auto‑Sequence Phasing would work: https://youtu.be/PQb8OvfRn68   Problem “Revit enforces a fixed phase order that cannot be programmatically or interactively reordered after creation.” This causes: Large amounts of rework Broken phase filters, views, and schedules Misalignment between model and real construction sequence Reduced trust in Revit for 4D or execution‑driven workflows   Proposed Solution: Auto‑Sequence Phasing Enable dynamic phase reordering with automated updates to all dependent data. Key Requirements Drag‑and‑drop phase reordering Automatic remapping of Phase Created / Phase Demolished Safe updates to phase filters, view templates, schedules, and sheets Preview/audit mode before committing changes API support for automation Consistent behavior for linked models   Why It Matters This is a core data model limitation, not a workflow tweak. Utilities validate the need; data centers amplify it. Benefits: Eliminates manual phase rebuilds Reduces documentation churn Maintains 4D alignment when sequencing changes Improves as‑built accuracy Expands Revit’s value in sequencing‑driven industries Show More

Es wäre hilfreich, wenn man den Hintergrund sowohl von Text als auch Maßtexten auch in eine Farbe zuweisen könnte und nicht nur Transparent oder Undurchsichtig. Show More

Change Detail Level by Filter.   When creating a filter, allow a different detail level to be applied based on filter. Show More

One would think this would be a simple function since AutoCAD has been able to do it for years; but it would be great if Revit gave the ability to control how the ends and corners of lines work, especially for drafting/model lines. Currently, every single line in Revit is rounded. This is blatantly apparent on thicker lines and makes it look like the drawing was done is MS Paint. Imagine how much better looking and more easily readable drawings could be if the ends and corners of lines had the option to be rounded, squared, filleted, and so on. Especially when one is adding in Fire Resistance linework where all the short dashes turn into dots. If those dashes could remain squared then it might be possible for a thinner line to be used which would help in making the drawings easier to read. Show More

If you duplicate a group or family or... like "KK04" Revit creates a duplicatie named "KK04 2".   It would be very helpfull if the duplicate would autonumber up to "KK05"    Show More

Proposed Functionality: Add a column within the Type Selector (Properties Palette dropdown) that displays the current Instance Count for each family type placed in the model. (refer image) Problem Statement: Currently, to see how many instances of a specific type (e.g., a 1375mm Robe Drawer) are placed, a user must either create a Schedule or find the family in the Project Browser, right-click, and "Select All Instances." This is a multi-step process that disrupts the modeling workflow.   Show More

Revit currently only allows copy and paste between projects open in the same session. This makes it difficult to transfer elements when working with multiple Revit windows or versions. Other design software supports clipboard operations across sessions, and adding this to Revit would: Improve productivity for users working on several projects at once Remove the need for time-consuming workarounds like exporting groups or linking files Make Revit more consistent with user expectations from other design tools Please consider enabling copy/paste between separate Revit sessions to streamline workflows. Show More

A common complaint among clients working on Revit Projects in Forma is that when opening up a Cloud or Workshared Cloud Model in Revit from the Docs dialog, the highest level of all folders that users have access to are displayed at the same level, regardless of the nested folder structure. This can be a little confusing, and I think the better solution is to provide the same visibility within Revit and the Desktop Connector that is available in the Web Viewer. Currently, the only solution is to provide View Only permissions at the Project Files level to show the folder structure, which is not ideal.   Folders would be greyed out similarly to the web viewer with the ability to expand if you have access to a subfolder.   This is the setting within Forma Data Management:   Show folder path (web only) On   Enable project members to see the full folder path for folders on web even if they don't have view permission, as long as they have permissions for at least one subfolder.   Show More

Raster printing is Not Great.  I think most of us want the following upgrades to raster printing:   1) Vector printing should handle more features.  Depth cueing and shadows are the two biggest pain points for most users.   2) When raster printing must be used, the embedded image should be higher quality.  Revit internal PDF export is the worst, creating fuzzy JPG embeds.  Printing to PDF through Bluebeam creates higher quality embedded images, but it's still a fuzzy mess.   3) Hybrid raster-vector printing.  Render as much as possible through vector graphics, then use a raster underlay for what cannot be done through vector.   4) Raster printing always prints WYSIWYG, but vector printing has quirky behavior occasionally.   Perhaps this will all be fixed (wiped away like a bad dream) when the new rendering engine is stable, mature, and ships to replace the current rendering engine.   ---   The below links are all threads about raster printing.  While these threads are not necessarily all about identical issues, and some threads contain nuances not captured in my summary above, these are all threads complaining about raster printing.  This thread exists to rally together all past votes and make the complaints easier to see.   https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-ideas/exporting-elevation-with-depth-cueing-enabled-as-vector-during/idi-p/14055525 https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-ideas/vector-printing-with-raster-underlay/idi-p/7565402 https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-ideas/vector-shadows-in-hidden-line-prints/idi-p/6330690 https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-ideas/raster-printing-change-embedded-jpg-images-to-png-format/idi-p/11389094 https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-ideas/add-to-raster-printing-message-information-on-the-use-of/idi-p/9207269 https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-ideas/wysiwyg-amp-vector-printing/idi-p/7085229 https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-ideas/vector-option-for-export-to-pdf/idi-p/12764115 https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-ideas/print-nwd-nwc-links-on-revit-sheets-as-vectors-pdf/idi-p/7908186 https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-ideas/vector-atop-raster-when-printing-with-coordination-model/idi-p/12084197 https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-ideas/enable-pdf-export-with-black-lines-and-color-patterns-and-raster/idi-p/11762199 Show More

Similar to the Section Header, allow the elevation marker to keep the text horizontal. The current solution to this does not work properly as it is only for use with a single type of label with multiple lines for the detail and sheet number parameters. This limits flexibility for other standards. For example, see the following image   Show More

Please make all MEP elements visible in plan regions when adjusting View Range. It is illogical that certain categories do not display. Alternatively, add a feature such that Plan regions can have their own model category selections independent of the View settings.   This is driving me nuts. Its been known about since 2025.    Please fix / prioritize for next Revit release.   Thanks.   https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/In-Revit-RCP-views-duct-is-not-visible-inside-plan-regions.html Show More

Some parameters, are not shown in Properties Panel even though it is a valid value for the specified element. Ex.: Structural Foundations does not show built in Volume parameter in Properties Panel. So for a rapid value check you need to create a entire schedule, just to see an element Volume value. Structural Columns does not show built in Length parameter in Properties Panel. So for a rapid value check you need again to create a entire schedule, just to see an element Length value.   Every existing parameter should be available in Properties Panel, and if there are too much of them, allow user to select which ones will appear. Show More

i am often trying to fix views and being able to compare the details of a view template could be extremely helpful Show More

So currently I am required to draw a reference plane as it the only element which seems to have a snap point to align views like  a section and plan.   Chatgpt was advising to use guide grid but this snaps to the guide grid lines and not geometry like walls. and if trying to align a view with another again cannot select walls or other similar modeled geometry.   So the idea is to be able to use align tool to align a plan and section/elevation on a sheet or use snap points on modeled geometry etc.   Lastly @kimberly_fuhrman-jones tried searching but couldn't find anything remotely describing what I'm after. If another idea exists please combine.     Show More