Question: How do I change the scale of a section in Revit?

It is really just as easy as opening AutoCAD, clicking on Open Files, highlight the drawing you want to open, then click on the little dropdown arrow to the right of the OPEN button, and choose Open Read-Only.

Why can’t I change scale in Revit?

There are a few ways to deal with this situation: Remove (unassign) the view template from the view. This should unlock all of the properties so that they can be modified independently from the View Template. Modify scale defined in the view template.

How do I create a custom scale in Revit?

On the View Control Bar, click the view scale, and select Custom. In the Custom Scale dialog, enter a value for Ratio. (Optional) Select Display Name, and enter a custom name for the scale. Click OK.

How do I change the view scale in Revit 2020?

Use one of the following methods: In the Project Browser, right-click the view, and click Properties.

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Assign a View Scale

1. On the View Control Bar, click the view scale, and select Custom.
2. In the Custom Scale dialog, enter a value for Ratio.
3. (Optional) Select Display Name, and enter a custom name for the scale.
4. Click OK.

How do you make a scale not appear in Revit?

Revit: “Not To Scale” Viewport Titles



The reason for this is you have to define what “Custom” is. In order to do that, you need to go to the Drawing View (not the Sheet View) and at the bottom you should see what scale the drawing is set to. Click on the scale and then select “Custom…”. A dialog box should pop up.

How do you show scale in Revit sheets?

In the Project Browser, right-click the view, and click Properties. On the Properties palette, for View Scale, select a value. Select a scale from the View Control Bar.

How do I reduce 3D view in Revit?

Show or hide levels in 3D views



Click the Annotation Categories tab. In the Visibility column for Levels, select the check box to show levels in the view; clear the check box to hide them.

How do you crop a 3D view in Revit?

In the drawing area, select the crop region. Click Modify tab Crop panel (Size Crop). The Crop Region Size dialog opens. If you are modifying a crop region in a perspective 3D view, select either Field of view or Scale (locked proportions).

How do I add a viewport to a Revit sheet?

Create a Viewport Type

1. Open a sheet.
2. Select a viewport or view title for a view on the sheet.
3. On the Properties palette, click Edit Type.
4. In the Type Properties dialog, click Duplicate.
5. In the Name dialog, enter a name for the new viewport type, and click OK.
6. Complete the parameters for the viewport type.
7. Click OK.