In previous releases of Revit there was an options bar that automatically appeared when modeling piping. Here, you could type in the diameter, elevation, and hit apply a few times to easily create risers with all options being conveniently right next to each other. With the new release of Revit 2027, I asked the AI assistant how to make this menu appear and it said this feature was intentionally removed. Could this be added back in? I feel like it made life much easier.  Show More

Please add more information to the tags than just Elevation from Level. Level Name and Elevation are also missing. These values should be pulled directly from the Scheduled Level parameter. This information should be available in all tag types, including Multi-Category Tags. Show More

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

I always forget what the current WorkPlane is and i model elements 3 stories up or 5 levels down from my current plan view. And of course i can't see them, since the the current Workplane is not my current plan view. It would be so helpful to read the name of the current WorkPlane on the Status Bar !!! And the WorkPlane's name should be green colored while the current Workplane matches the current plan view, yellow if is visible in the current view but id doesn't match the current plan view, and red colored if the WorkPlane is not visible in the current view. Show More

It would be nice to have corner grips on view controls to adjust two sides at once. Applicable to crop regions, section boxes, section and elevation extents, etc... 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

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

Currently, the Reset to Crop command always resets Grid and Level extents to the Model Crop Region. Although the Annotation Crop Offset can be adjusted numerically, Datum Elements (Grids and Levels) completely ignore the Annotation Crop and always extend to the Model Crop Region. I understand that Datum Elements are intentionally associated with the Model Crop because they are not purely annotation elements. Autodesk Technical Support has already confirmed that this is the current intended behavior after consulting the internal team. However, this request is not asking to change how Datum Elements work. Instead, I am requesting an optional documentation workflow enhancement that would allow users to choose which crop boundary should be used when executing Reset to Crop. Suggested Implementation When using Reset to Crop, provide an additional option such as: Reset Datum Extents To: Model Crop (Current Behavior) Annotation Crop (New Option) or alternatively, add a View Property: Datum Extents Reference Model Crop Annotation Crop This would work in a similar way to how Grid Extents can already be switched between 2D and 3D. Why This Is Important Architectural documentation frequently relies on: Enlarged Plans Callout Views Dependent Views Detail Plans In these views, the Annotation Crop usually represents the desired drawing composition rather than the Model Crop. Currently, Grid and Level extents must be manually adjusted in nearly every enlarged view because Reset to Crop ignores the Annotation Crop. Providing this optional setting would: Reduce repetitive manual work Produce cleaner documentation Improve drawing presentation Speed up sheet preparation Improve BIM documentation workflows Most importantly, this enhancement would remain fully backward compatible, since the existing behavior could remain the default option. Testing Performed The current behavior has been verified in: Revit 2025 Revit 2026 Brand-new blank projects Floor Plans Callout Views 2D Grid Extents In every case, Reset to Crop always follows the Model Crop Region and never the Annotation Crop. Final Note This Idea is not requesting any change to the fundamental behavior of Datum Elements. It simply proposes an optional documentation feature that would allow users to decide whether Reset to Crop should reference the Model Crop or the Annotation Crop. This small enhancement would significantly improve documentation efficiency while preserving the existing Revit workflow for all current users. Thank you for considering this suggestion. Show More

ViewVsViewRef.pngMany, many thanks for making the Reference Label parameter instance based for Section, Elevation, and Callout Tags, but we need this available for loadable View Reference families as well! We need the same functionality across all view reference types.                           While you're at it, leaders would be nice too... https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-ideas/view-reference-leader/idi-p/6602665 Show More

In workshared Revit models, certain settings that are effectively personal workspace preferences are shared between users through the project. As a result, engineers and designers frequently open a model only to find that aspects of their workspace have been changed by whoever worked in the model last. Examples include Project Browser expansion states, selected family types, and other session-specific workflow settings that do not affect the model, project standards, or deliverables. These settings provide little or no collaborative benefit when shared, yet they create daily workflow interruptions and force users to repeatedly restore their preferred working environment.   Autodesk should review which settings are currently shared through worksharing and move any non-project-critical, user-specific preferences to the local user profile. Settings that impact project standards, model content, or coordination should remain shared, while settings that only affect an individual's workflow should remain personal. This would reduce user frustration, improve productivity, and create a more consistent experience across multi-user projects. Show More

Currently, the Break option in a Revit tag label only creates a new line when the parameter immediately following the break contains a value. When optional parameters are used, the line break may not work as intended. If the next parameter is empty, Revit skips it and continues to the next parameter containing a value. However, if that parameter does not have the Break option enabled, the content remains on the same line. The proposed enhancement is for the Break option to define the tag layout independently of whether the following parameter contains a value or not. When a break is enabled, the next parameter  should always start on a new line, even when one or more parameters between them are empty. This would make tag composition more predictable and allow tags containing optional parameters to maintain a consistent layout without requiring multiple tag families or complex workarounds. Show More

Description: Currently, Revit provides native System Types for ducts and pipes, allowing users to assign systems such as Supply Air, Return Air, Chilled Water, Domestic Water, etc. Each system can have its own graphic overrides without relying on view filters. However, conduits do not have an equivalent Conduit System Type. Electrical BIM users must rely on view filters, shared parameters, or manual graphic overrides to distinguish different conduit services such as: Power Lighting Fire Alarm Data CCTV Access Control Public Address BMS ICT Security Systems For medium and large projects, maintaining numerous filters across multiple view templates is time-consuming and difficult to manage. Proposed Enhancement Introduce a native Conduit System Type similar to Duct and Piping Systems. Each Conduit System should support: User-defined system names Automatic graphic overrides Line color Line pattern Line weight Material assignment Automatic inheritance to conduit fittings and bends Scheduling by Conduit System API support for automation Expected Workflow Example: Power Conduit System → Automatically displays Red Fire Alarm Conduit System → Automatically displays Green Data Conduit System → Automatically displays Blue The user should only need to select the required Conduit System before modeling. Revit should automatically apply the corresponding graphics without requiring view filters or manual overrides. The graphics should work consistently in: Wireframe Hidden Line Shaded Consistent Colors Realistic Plans Sections Elevations 3D Views Benefits Eliminates the need for multiple view filters. Reduces project setup time. Improves model readability. Provides consistency with Duct and Pipe Systems. Simplifies BIM standards. Reduces coordination errors. Improves productivity for Electrical BIM teams. This enhancement would significantly improve electrical BIM workflows for airports, metro projects, hospitals, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, data centers, and other large infrastructure projects where multiple conduit services are modeled. Show More

Revit allows users to insert schedules from other Revit models and reuse their schedule setup and formatting. However, this workflow is limited when the source model is a Revit Cloud Model hosted on Autodesk Construction Cloud and the source model is not open. I would like to propose the ability to select a Revit Cloud Model and transfer a schedule to the current model without opening the source model. The transferred schedule should preserve its complete configuration, including fields, filters, sorting, grouping, formatting, calculated values, headers, footers, conditional formatting, schedule appearance, and Filter by Sheet settings. For example, a company may have a standard Cloud Model containing approved schedules with predefined company standards. Users should be able to select this model, select a schedule, and transfer the complete schedule configuration into the current project. The proposed workflow would be: Select Cloud Model Select Schedule Transfer Schedule Configuration Use the Schedule in the Current Model This would be especially useful for BIM teams managing multiple projects on Autodesk Construction Cloud. The goal is to transfer not only the schedule data, but also the complete schedule definition and formatting so that it can be reused as a BIM standard. This feature would reduce repetitive setup work and make schedule management across Revit Cloud projects much more consistent and efficient. Show More

Today I would have found useful if user made parameters showed their types without having to initiate editing them. This would be specially beneficial when figuring out other persons' parameters. Depending on the revit version there would need to be an appropriate number of icons for text, integer, angle, area etc., but even just the first letter of the type would be a huge hint. True, that would not differentiate between Angle and Area for instance, but can be a start. Icons would be better to accomodate the localized versions, especially those that do not use roman letters. Well, its an idea. Show More

In detail views, I often find myself drafting zig-zaggy lines for unformed concrete edges or roughened surfaces. It feels like the kind of thing that could save time if it was built in. Maybe similar to the way revision clouds work? But I'd want to be able to still measure to it.  Show More

The AISC added steel shape sizes with its release of the 16th edition that was issued in 2023.  Those sizes are not available when you use the "Load Autodesk Family".     Could we get the families updated to have all the current sizes added to Revit?    The database is available on the AISC website.  Show More

Editing a group has a very convenient 'Add to Group' and 'Remove from Group' command that lets you add or remove objects to/from the group while you are in the process of editing. It works great.   It would be fantastic if design options could function in a similar fashion!!! Show More

One of the biggest sources of error in BIM is manual type naming. A simple yet powerful improvement would be a native Revit feature that allows users to auto-generate Type Names by concatenating selected parameters.   For example, a window type name could be built from: [Width] - [Height] - [Frame Material] → 1200 - 1500 - Alum   This would: Reduce manual errors Enforce consistent naming Make schedules and tags more reliable   Ideally, the Revit template could select 2–3 parameters in the Family Editor or Type Properties dialog, choose a separator, and have Revit build the name automatically.    BIM is only as good as the data we put in — and naming mistakes shouldn't compromise that.   Would love to hear if others see value in this or have workarounds without dynamo work arounds.  Show More

Weird that I needed this the first time today: Once a wall is drawn, it will be line based, circle based or elliptical. To change that you need to model a new wall. Change that. That base line (curve) is there anyway. Show More