Moving a door to a different wall in Revit is a straightforward process using the "Pick New Host" tool. This allows you to relocate hosted elements like doors or windows from their original wall to a new one.
Here's the exact process based on the provided steps:
Steps to Move a Door to a New Wall
To move a door in Revit, you will utilize the Modify tools specifically designed for hosted elements.
- Select the door.
- First, click on the door element you wish to move. This will activate the Modify tab in the Revit ribbon.
- Click Modify | Doors tab Host panel Pick New Host.
- Once the door is selected, navigate to the Modify | Doors tab (or the relevant tab depending on the element type).
- Look for the Host panel within this tab.
- Click on the Pick New Host command icon.
- (Note: The reference specifies "Modify | Doors tab". If you select a different hosted element like a window, the tab might show "Modify | Windows", but the "Host" panel and "Pick New Host" command will be similar.)
- Move the cursor over another wall, and when the preview image is in the desired location, click to place the door.
- After activating the command, move your cursor to the wall where you want to place the door.
- Revit will show a preview of the door's placement on the new wall.
- Position the preview to the exact location you want.
- Click to finalize the placement and move the door to its new host wall.
Detailed Breakdown
This process ensures the door remains a hosted element and correctly integrates with the geometry of the new wall, including cutting the necessary opening.
Here's a simple table summarizing the action:
| Step | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Select the door | Activates Modify tab, shows door properties |
| 2 | Pick New Host | Activates the placement tool |
| 3 | Click on new wall | Places the door on the new wall |
Example: Suppose you placed a door on the living room wall but decide it would work better on the adjacent dining room wall. You would simply select the door, click "Pick New Host," and then click on the dining room wall where you want it.
Why Use Pick New Host?
Using the "Pick New Host" tool is the recommended method for moving hosted elements because it:
- Ensures the element remains properly embedded in a wall.
- Automatically creates the necessary opening in the new wall.
- Maintains the properties associated with the door family and its wall placement.
Simply copying or moving the door using standard move commands might place it near the wall but not in it, potentially leading to errors or incorrect geometry.
