How do I show the option bar in Revit?

The Options Bar is located below the ribbon. It displays conditional tools dependent on the current tool or selected element. To move the Options Bar to the bottom of the Revit window (above the status bar), right-click the Options Bar, and click Dock at bottom.

Where is the Settings menu in Revit?

To open the Settings dialog: In the Add-Ins tab Advance Steel Extension panel, click (Settings). Exports objects using the Revit view settings.

Where is the control bar in Revit?

The View Control Bar is located at the bottom of the view window above the status bar and includes the following tools: Note: The exact tools available on the View Control Bar depends on the view type.

How do I save print settings in Revit?

To access the Print Setup dialog, click File tab Print (Print Setup). In the Print Setup dialog, specify print options. To save the print settings to a new name, click Save As. Enter a name for the print settings, and click OK.

How do I create a Quick Access Toolbar in Revit?

To add tools to the Quick Access toolbar



Navigate the ribbon to display the tool that you want to add. Right-click the tool, and click Add to Quick Access Toolbar.

What is drawing space in Revit?

The drawing area displays views (and sheets and schedules) of the current model. Each time you open a view in a model, the view displays in the drawing area. The other views are still open, but they are underneath the current view.

How do I turn on Shadows in Revit?

On the View Control Bar, click Visual Style Graphic Display Options. In the Graphic Display Options dialog, under Shadows, select Cast Shadows, and click OK.

How do I enable Properties panel in Revit?

Opening the Properties Palette

1. Click Modify tab Properties panel (Properties).
2. Click View tab Windows panel User Interface drop-down Properties.
3. Right-click in the drawing area, and click Properties.

How do I reset an interface in Revit?

You can reset the ribbon and other user interface settings by deleting the UIState. dat file. Note: Deleting this file removes customizations to the ribbon and the Quick Access Toolbar, and restores the default user interface.

What is the ribbon in Revit?

The ribbon displays when you create or open a file. It provides all the tools necessary to create a project or family. As you resize the window, you may notice that tools in the ribbon automatically adjust their size to fit the available space. This feature allows all buttons to be visible for most screen sizes.