In Revit, effectively managing elements like walls that overlap or extend inappropriately on a floor plan is crucial for clear documentation and accurate modeling. While the term "split a level" might suggest dividing the level plane itself, it often refers to adjusting elements within a level's view to resolve visual interference or ensure correct geometry. This process primarily involves utilizing various views for precise selection and modification.
Understanding the Need for Element Adjustment
Sometimes, elements such as walls may appear on a floor plan extending beyond their intended boundaries or overlapping with other components. This can create confusion, impede accurate measurements, and affect the overall clarity of your drawings. Resolving these "overlaps" or "splits" in visual representation is a common task in Revit.
Step-by-Step Process for Adjusting Overlapping Walls
Based on practical workflows in Revit, particularly for issues like an overlapping wall, the solution involves using a combination of floor plan and section views.
Here's a breakdown of the typical steps to resolve an overlapping wall on a level:
| Step | Action in Revit |
|---|---|
| 1. Open Relevant Floor Plan View | Begin by opening the floor plan view where the visual conflict or overlapping element is present. For instance, if the issue is on Level 2, you would "open up Level 2 Floor Plan." This allows you to identify the problem area. |
| 2. Identify the Overlapping Element | Locate the specific element causing the issue. The reference points out a "small wall" that is "overlapping" with something else on the plan. Visually confirm which element needs adjustment. |
| 3. Switch to a Section View | To gain a clearer, three-dimensional perspective and precisely select the element, it's essential to "go back to the section" view. Ensure this section view cuts through the problematic wall so you can see its full extent and relationship to other elements. |
| 4. Select the Element in Section | Within the section view, "select that" specific overlapping wall. Selecting the element in a section view often provides more control and clarity over its properties and boundaries, especially for vertical adjustments or precise alignment. |
| 5. Return to Level View (Implied) | While not explicitly stated as a separate step, after selecting the element in section, you may "go to Level 2" again to finalize the graphical reduction, or you can adjust directly in the section view if it offers the necessary tools. |
| 6. Reduce/Adjust the Element's Extent | Finally, "just reduce" the extent of the wall. This might involve dragging its end points graphically, modifying its length property in the Properties Palette, or using tools like Trim/Extend or Align to snap it to its correct boundary, resolving the overlap. |
Why Section Views Are Key
Section views are invaluable tools in Revit for precise adjustments. When elements overlap in a plan view, it can be challenging to select the correct one or to see its full height and true relationship to surrounding geometry. By switching to a section view, you can:
- Gain Clarity: See the element in its vertical context.
- Accurate Selection: Easily select the intended element without interference from overlapping objects in the plan.
- Precise Manipulation: Adjust the element's height, length, or position with greater accuracy, ensuring it no longer causes visual issues or conflicts.
This method allows architects and designers to maintain a clean, accurate model, preventing graphical "splits" or disruptions caused by incorrectly extended or overlapping components on a level.
