Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure4.10
Quick access to link-management tools from the Project
Browser
Notice that one option is Select All Instances. You can have multiple
instances of a linked file in your project by selecting the link in the drawing
area and copying it.
Controlling Visibility of Revit Links
When a Revit file is linked into your project, it is treated as one element—a
linked model. Linking in the architectural model does not mean that you
now have walls, doors, and windows in your project model. The model is
seen as a single linked file. You do, however, have control over the visibility
of the individual components that make up the linked model as well as the
entire link itself.
When you link in a Revit file, a new tab appears in the Visibility/Graphic
Overrides dialog box. This tab lists the linked Revit files and allows you to
turn them on or off. If you have multiple copies of a link, they are listed
beneath the name of the link, as seen when you click the + next to the link
name. Each copy can be given a unique name for easy management. There
is also a check box for setting the link to halftone. (This is not necessary
forviewssettomechanical,plumbing,orelectricaldisciplinesbecauseRevit
automatically applies halftone to the architectural and structural elements
in these discipline views.) This tab is useful for turning links on or off in
views as needed during design, and the settings can even be applied to view
