Key Plans

[NKramer]

How does everyone approach key plans in Revit?

1- draw linework in the title block family
2- draw linework in a legend
3- create dependent views for each sheet

Currently we are using option 1 for most projects (typically 20k sf+) and option 3 for small projects.

My main concern with creating dependent views for each sheet is just the sheer volume of views and view management (100 sheets = 100 dependent views) in relation to file size (yes I know the number of views supposedly has nothing to do with file size, but 1 vs 100 seems like it does) as well as in relation to one person working in the wrong view = a massively screwed up set of drawings.

Nick

[twiceroadsfool]

Linework in an Annotation Symbol, with filled regions and Family Types for visibility parameters.

then i drop them on the sheet with the plans, etc...

[josh.made4worship]

Yes, I have found that option 3 is not very good, as you mention, it can really add a lot of unecessary views to the project. A legend could work, but if you want more control, I agree with Aaron in his post above. Make a Annotation symbol family, so you can use visibility parameters for hatches for different areas, etc. This is much easier in my opinion.

[ghale]

Annotation symbols are the most functional and are of a smaller file size impact to the project. However, I find that legends will keep the entire project team happy by staying out of the family editor and will have minimal impact on the project. You've got to factor in the lowest common denominator (team member) into the equation. The simplest solution usually wins, even if it's not the best.

[twiceroadsfool]

Except that then you need a different *legend* for each *area* so the key plans can be different. Then if the footprint changes (even if you have it roughly drafted in) youve got to update it, unless ITS an import... And if it is then you have to reload the import after updating IT, which is either in the family editor or CAD, or a floor plan exported to CAD and imported....

Suddenly the annotation symbol is very simple. One thing to edit. :) Besides, i tend to do it FOR the project team, so all they have to do is drop it on the sheet and select the right type/area... No family editor needed. ;)

[dhurtubise]

I agree with the Symbols but i like to embed the parameter in the sheet as an instance.