problems Mitering structural shapes due to detail level

problems Mitering structural shapes due to detail level

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problems Mitering structural shapes due to detail level

Anonymous
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Using Revit 2019, I built a simple structural frame using C10x15.3 channels.  I want the connections at the corners to be mitered.  When I choose 2 channels and then choose the Steel/Miter command I get the following error:

 

The shapes for medium and fine detail levels of connected element are inconsistent.What is causing this error and how can I fix it?

 

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YarUnderoaker
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Revit doesn't recognize double sections. There is no even  idea about that at idea station. Smiley Sad

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Anonymous
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Im not sure I understand your reply.  Attached is a screen shot of the members that I want to Miter in plan.

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ToanDN
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Edit the family and get rid of the Medium geometry, then set the Fine geometry to show for Medium and Fine.
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Anders_HMservice
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@ToanDN wrote:
Edit the family and get rid of the Medium geometry, then set the Fine geometry to show for Medium and Fine.

Thank you!


Had the same problem, this worked for me, i just had to delete the fine geometry as it contained rounding. 

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YujinXELPG
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I had the same issue and this worked for me well too!

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rohanVAMZG
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How do I edit the family and get rid of the medium geometry?

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jay_colc
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@rohanVAMZG Open the Family for the Channels > Change the View Settings Detail Level > Medium > Preview Visibility to ON > Select the Items > Delete 

Screenshot 2026-04-07 141419.png

 

Change the View Settings Detail Level > Fine > Select the Items > Mode Panel > Visibility Settings > Tick Medium > OK > Load back into Project > Overwrite Parameter Settings

Screenshot 2026-04-07 141659.png

Jay Colcombe

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