non printing text

[Dave Jones]

I'd like to add a note to a view for my future reference but don't want it to print. How would I go about doing that?

[kmarquis]

I think the note will still print but making a generic annotation family with a Text instance parameter might be an easier way to globally turn off notes when you want to print.

I received a model from a firm once that made a generic annotation family that almost looked like a red stamp that had a text box and a parameter for who put the note there and the date. I always intended to make something similar but haven't gotten around to it. Sometimes you have issues in the model that you need to highlight so I think that's a smart idea.

Also, unreferenced tags don't print so if there's someway you could make a unique callout head with a text parameter that might work. I don't know about that one though...I'd have to play around with it to see if it's a good idea or if it's even possible.

[Dave Jones]

I think the note will still print but making a generic annotation family with a Text instance parameter might be an easier way to globally turn off notes when you want to print.

I received a model from a firm once that made a generic annotation family that almost looked like a red stamp that had a text box and a parameter for who put the note there and the date. I always intended to make something similar but haven't gotten around to it. Sometimes you have issues in the model that you need to highlight so I think that's a smart idea.

Also, unreferenced tags don't print so if there's someway you could make a unique callout head with a text parameter that might work. I don't know about that one though...I'd have to play around with it to see if it's a good idea or if it's even possible.

that's my problem...I need the note to not print but I need to see it each time I open the view and it's not the only annotation on the view.

[djc1984]

You could always form each letter out of reference planes!

[Dave Jones]

You could always form each letter out of reference planes!

tough to do since RP's don't have any ends...

[cliff collins]

Model Text, with a Filter anyone?

( just kidding.........I think.........)

cheers

[Ning Zhou]

like Cliff's model text, not a good solution but kind of workaround.

1) nest GA (w/ label for notes) into GM
2) create non_printing workset and assign that GM instance to non_printing workset
3) turn off non_printing workset when printing

you can also assign other non printing elements to that workset.

[Dave Jones]

Model Text, with a Filter anyone?

( just kidding.........I think.........)

cheers

don't tease the noob, that's not nice :p

[Dave Jones]

like Cliff's model text, not a good solution but kind of workaround.

1) nest GA (w/ label for notes) into GM
2) create non_printing workset and assign that GM instance to non_printing workset
3) turn off non_printing workset when printing

you can also assign other non printing elements to that workset.

I think that a sticky note on the monitor would work well too :p

[Scott D Davis]

Work around alert!

Export view to DWF
Open in Design Review
Add notes, text, clouds, other markups in Design Review.
Save DWF in DR
In Revit, link DWF markup set into view

Now the markups can print if you want them to, but you can manage the linked DWF and turn them off for printing.

[Ning Zhou]

I think that a sticky note on the monitor would work well too :p

easiest or best workaround so far, isn't it? :p

[Dave Jones]

Work around alert!

Export view to DWF
Open in Design Review
Add notes, text, clouds, other markups in Design Review.
Save DWF in DR
In Revit, link DWF markup set into view

Now the markups can print if you want them to, but you can manage the linked DWF and turn them off for printing.

good workaround but instead of dwf I just used a linked Acad file with my note in it. I just wonder how long it will take before my customer calls to complain because I forgot to turn the note off ?

[vgonzales]

Work around alert!

Export view to DWF
Open in Design Review
Add notes, text, clouds, other markups in Design Review.
Save DWF in DR
In Revit, link DWF markup set into view

Now the markups can print if you want them to, but you can manage the linked DWF and turn them off for printing.

I think this needs to be added to the Revit wishlist items. New object type and category - Non-printing Remarks - Text & Line work?

[dzatto]

good workaround but instead of dwf I just used a linked Acad file with my note in it. I just wonder how long it will take before my customer calls to complain because I forgot to turn the note off ?
Just be sure to turn off the one that says "this customer is a dumb**". :shock::p

[Alfredo Medina]

I'd like to add a note to a view for my future reference but don't want it to print. How would I go about doing that?

How about this?

Add your notes.
Hide them with right click > hide element; (they wont' print).
Use the "reveal hidden elements mode" (light bulb icon) to see them.
(Your text will look red. The other stuff will look gray).
Hit the same light bulb icon to return to the normal view.

[antman]

1) nest GA (w/ label for notes) into GM
2) create non_printing workset and assign that GM instance to non_printing workset
3) turn off non_printing workset when printing

you can also assign other non printing elements to that workset.

I like this option the best so far, but my question is how likely is it that people will forget to turn off the non_printing workset before printing? BIM manager needs to carry a big stick? .-)

[Dave Jones]

I like this option the best so far, but my question is how likely is it that people will forget to turn off the non_printing workset before printing? BIM manager needs to carry a big stick? .-)


my problem is: I'm the BIM manager, the Revit operator, and the danged stick. I'm the only one here and leaving something hanging based on my ability to "remember to turn it off" is dangerous to say the least. Won't happen most of the time...

[Dave Jones]

How about this?

Add your notes.
Hide them with right click > hide element; (they wont' print).
Use the "reveal hidden elements mode" (light bulb icon) to see them.
(Your text will look red. The other stuff will look gray).
Hit the same light bulb icon to return to the normal view.

Hi Alf, nice to see you back here. Tough having to work for a living eh? :p

Like most of the other options that I've seen here this one relies on my ability to remember that the note is there in the first place. I'll remember today, and tomorrow, but 6 months down the line when I'm going "where the heck are those parts" (my note is about placeholder trims that are hidden in the view, they are there I just can't see them) I won't think about hitting the light bulb, I'll duplicate the placeholders.

[Alfredo Medina]

Hi Alf, nice to see you back here. ...

Thanks; well, Dave, I think we ran out of ideas for you...

Maybe your own idea in reply # 9 is the only way.

Don't you miss the Defpoints layer in this case? :)

[Dave Jones]

Thanks; well, Dave, I think we ran out of ideas for you...

Maybe your own idea in reply # 9 is the only way.

Don't you miss the Defpoints layer in this case? :)

yes, and non printing layers...it seems strange that Revit doesn't include some way to make a non printable notation. Oh well, I guess I'll have to figure out how to do correctly what I was going to note that was done incorrectly in the view in question. Maybe I could find someone to teach me :p

[twiceroadsfool]

I understand the desire (notice i said desire, and not need...) but my personal wish, is if it ever DOES come to fruition, that it does so in a completely unrelated fashion to the text and linework in the drawings. IE: Id rather an entirely different feature, like "Comments" or "Markups" than a simple "no plot solution" for the SAME text and line options.

If we get the latter, we are right back where we started: "My drawings dont look right, oh, its on the wrong layer. Oops, that was supposed to be no plot, oops, that was supposed to plot." Forget that.

[Dave Jones]

I understand the desire (notice i said desire, and not need...) but my personal wish, is if it ever DOES come to fruition, that it does so in a completely unrelated fashion to the text and linework in the drawings. IE: Id rather an entirely different feature, like "Comments" or "Markups" than a simple "no plot solution" for the SAME text and line options.

If we get the latter, we are right back where we started: "My drawings dont look right, oh, its on the wrong layer. Oops, that was supposed to be no plot, oops, that was supposed to plot." Forget that.

agreed! Similar to Adobe Acrobat sticky notes but no output and no print/no print option.

[twiceroadsfool]

EDIT: Okay, is it AUGI, or my computer? For the last week, its extremely slow to load, and posts say they failed, when they didnt...

[eric.piotrowicz]

Aaron you aren't alone, I was nearing the verge of posting the same comment. Not sure whats up but its definitely been rather glitchy recently.

[Dave Jones]

Aaron you aren't alone, I was nearing the verge of posting the same comment. Not sure whats up but its definitely been rather glitchy recently.

I couldn't even login a couple of times on the weekend. And when I could it was extremely slow and I got timed out several times. It's been better yesterday and today

[gtarch]

Totally agree with this post. It's really something needed and missing.


I think this needs to be added to the Revit wishlist items. New object type and category - Non-printing Remarks - Text & Line work?

[twiceroadsfool]

I really dont think its THAT critical. There have only been a handful of times over the years that ive wanted it, but i digress. I wouldnt mind comments like there are in ADR.

[jhs.222310]

actually I would add that I not only want the comment to be there to remind me to do things (like a list that I or others can share and add to /remove - but I WANT and NEED to schedule them :))

Sometimes I want to list these out as they are instructions to the client that they need to make a decision - but i would be happy with these only printing in a schedule!

I can't tell you HOW useful tis would be and I am amazed that it has not hit the workflow - have to use pencil and/or excel to do it instead.

James

[twiceroadsfool]

actually I would add that I not only want the comment to be there to remind me to do things (like a list that I or others can share and add to /remove - but I WANT and NEED to schedule them :))

Sometimes I want to list these out as they are instructions to the client that they need to make a decision - but i would be happy with these only printing in a schedule!

I can't tell you HOW useful tis would be and I am amazed that it has not hit the workflow - have to use pencil and/or excel to do it instead.

James

Not really... I mean, you COULD use a Note Block, with a specific Generic Annotation called "internal note." Then you just need to edit a visibility parameter once before each plot, which... yeah, is annoying to have to remember. But they schedule, and everything.

[d.stairmand]

I use simple Text Style that i have called "Review Notes", 6mm high, with its colour 255,255,254. Almost white but not quite
I position the text off the floor plan/detail, pointing to whatever i need.
If i am reviewing it, i can readably change the text style colour to say red (so i can see all the notes) & when finished i can change it back to 255,255,254 so it won't print.

just my workaround

[jhs.222310]

Not really... I mean, you COULD use a Note Block, with a specific Generic Annotation called "internal note." Then you just need to edit a visibility parameter once before each plot, which... yeah, is annoying to have to remember. But they schedule, and everything.

dang - caught again by not knowing how deep revit goes.

Thanks for the pointer .....

James

[cescalante73]

An unconventional workaround for a text strings that shall be visible but non-printable is using tags:

Edit/create and empty,elevation or section tag, that references a dummy unreferenced drafting view.
Add the your text string to the tag.
Before printing, check the HIDE UNREFERENCED VIEW TAGS in the print options.
The text will be visible in views and sheets but it will not print.


Cesar Escalante, AIA
Application Specialist - AEC Solutions
Ideate Inc.

[MikeRobinson]

Temporary Hide The Text - Then Print.