Project Browser/ Properties windows maximized

[dfi]

I have a really irritating problem.

When I have the project browser or the properties windows activated they are both maximized (one at a time) so they take over the entire work area. Is there anyway to control the size of the two windows so I do not need to constantly turn them on and off to open different views or use the properties windows effectively?

[cdatechguy]

I take you only have one monitor?

Your best bet is not to work maximized then and leave the project browser/properties window docked and plead to IT that you want dual monitors!

[dfi]

It does not matter if Revit is maximized or not the project browser still fills the entire window. My screen is large enough, so I don't need a second monitor, anyways it would just stretch the project browser over both screens and that would be really irritating.

[sfaust]

are you saying that the project browser is resizing itself? I've never seen that before nor heard mention of it; have you submitted a support request?

[Jrobker]

are you saying that the project browser is resizing itself? I've never seen that before nor heard mention of it; have you submitted a support request?

Is it resizing itself? Or have they been maximized.
It sounds like a cruel joke someone played on you.

In 2011, however you leave the size and position of both the Project browser and properties it will remain that way after a close and reopen.

Can you not resize them back to normal (drag the corner)?

[dfi]

If I try to resize it I resize the entire Revit window the project browser changes as well. There is nothing to grab to adjust the project browser window independently.

It sounds like I'll need to post a support request.

[kikeblackberry]

I had the same problem, but after a while found this solution, i hope will be usefull to you.
**make sure your account have administrator rights***
**close all REVIT running applications***
STEP1: To reset the ribbon and Quick Access toolbar:
Rename or delete the UIState.dat file located in the Revit MEP folder under one of the following folders:
For Windows XP:
%USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\Revit\Autodesk Revit MEP 2011

For Windows Vista:
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Autodesk\Revit\Autodesk Revit MEP 2011

For WIN7:
%\USERNAME\appData\Local\Autodesk\revit\Autodesk Revit MEP 2011

STEP 2: To reset your project browser to the default location:

Using the Windows Registry editor (star/run/regedit), delete the following registry key in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Autodesk\Revit\Autodesk Revit MEP 2011\Components\Panels
**before deleting make sure to do a system registry backup**
On the right side panel, right click and choose delete on:
ElementContextSpecificView
HostByLinkNavigator
ProjectBrowser
PropertiesPalette
RebarBrowser
SystemNavigator

STEP 3: Close the Windows Registry editor and restart REVIT that's it.

good luck.