Control visibility of linked DWG

[ctc]

I'm working with another architect who gave me a zip file containing DWG, TXT, FMP, TTS, SHX and, CTB files presumably from AutoCAD.

When I open one of the DWG files in DWG true view I see a well-documented complete architectural construction floor plan.

If I import this DWG file into Revit using the "link cad" tool button I see a separate structural plan off to one side, a miscellaneous plan off to another side, and an overlay of a floor plan and a reflected ceiling plan in the same location.

I was able to turn off the visibility of the ceiling information, however I can't figure out how to turn on the visibility of the room name information. All of the appropriate layers seem to be checked in the visibility graphic overrides dialog. Please advise.

[rkitect]

Without seeing the DWG it's hard to say (and I don't really want to see it :P). Inside of Revit you can Querty a DWG link and see what layer an object is on. Select the link, and in the options bar "Query" will be one of the options. If this reports a layer that is on, then I'd say you're looking at a nested block inside the DWG.

The sad thing about DWG linking is that it doesn't matter how long a consultant spent making it look pretty for you. When you import it, you see everything.