Renaming of import symbols broken?
When I link a set of 2D construction details into revit, each is assigned an import symbol name, titled after the original dwg file name. Great. the import symbol name matches the dwg file name. The problem is if you move the linked detail symbol on the sheet, it should be renamed accordingly to allow other users to know what dwg file is linked to that detail so they can go work with it. Problematically, if you change the name of that import symbol (because you are moving it on a sheet to a new position) then the list of import symbol names in the view graphics dialogue box does not update. You therefore lose the ability to alter the linked layers unless you happen to remember the original import symbol name. Is this a bug?
Hopefully, I am simply doing something wrong here. (This is my office's pilot project!), If not, it seems you have no flexibility with sheet placement of linked detail dwg's. You would have to delete the linked import symbol, rename the dwg, and then re import the detail, simply to move the detail on the sheet.
Is this what others are doing? Any help out there?
Jake
RE: Renaming of import symbols broken?
A question...In what kind of view are you linking these details to(floor plan, ceiling plan, legend, drafting view or on the sheet)
RE: Renaming of import symbols broken?
Try exploding them once you import them then you can work on them in Revit if you need to make adjustments
RE: Renaming of import symbols broken?
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Originally Posted by jake.109030
I am linking construction details (one detail per dwg) into detail call-out views.
I am not using drafting views as they seem too disassociated from the model. Instead I am placing a white fill behind the import symbol, that I can move out of the way to verify that the model does not grievously differ from the 2D dwg detailing. This is a bit of a workaround, but I have a number of details that were already drawn, that I do not want to rebuild in Revit natively.
No. No. Using the model view is ok. However - the view has a property called "Display Model". Just use that to turn on and off the Revit 3D.
AutoCAD imports become "families" or objects - not files. They are in no way linked to your view name. This would be impossible since one view could contain dozens of AutoCAD imports. You'll need to manage the location and editing manualy.
Or as mentioned - slowly convert those that need editing over to Revit objects with an explode.
RE: Renaming of import symbols broken?
Jake,
I find the same thing happening. File > Manage Links displays the new file name but the object styles and the symbol name do not. This looks like a bug to me, they should match. I tried a number of things to give Revit a chance to update but nothing helped, short of removing and re-importing the file. You should submit a support request to let them know what you are encountering.
RE: Renaming of import symbols broken?
Back in September I filed this one with Support too. I've even experienced situations where some linked dwg was removed and doesn't show up in the Manage Links dialog, yet it shows up in the visibility/graphics window. And yes, if you change the dwg filename and you do a Reloda From, the filename will update in the Manage Links dialog, but not in Visibility/Graphics.
The Support Request seems to have gone dormant with no definite replies, so I'm trying to revive it and we'll see what happens.
UPDATE: Heard back from Support:
Our development team has tentatively scheduled to deliver a fix in:
The next major release of Revit Building. The specific release date is unknown, so please use the timing of previous release cycles as a guideline.
Please note: Our quality assurance teams may need to reschedule some fixes. Please rely on the above timeline information as a guideline only and not a guarantee. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.