In Revit, you "create" or place a revision tag by applying it to an existing revision cloud within a view using the "Tag By Category" tool.
Steps to Place a Revision Tag on a Revision Cloud
Placing a revision tag on a sheet or view is a straightforward process that links the tag information directly to the associated revision cloud. Here are the steps:
- Open the view that contains revision clouds. Navigate to the specific floor plan, section, elevation, or detail view where you have drawn revision clouds.
- Click the Annotate tab, then the Tag panel, and select (Tag By Category). This tool allows you to place tags on various elements based on their category, including revision clouds.
- In the drawing area, select the revision clouds you want to tag. As you select each cloud, Revit automatically displays a revision tag next to it. The numbers or identifiers shown in the tags reflect the specific revisions that have been assigned to those selected clouds.
Understanding Revision Tags in Revit
Revision tags are essential for documenting changes on your project sheets. They provide a visual indicator next to a revision cloud, referencing the specific revision number or identifier associated with that change.
- Linking to Clouds: Revision tags are parametrically linked to the revision clouds they tag. If the revision assigned to the cloud changes, the tag automatically updates to reflect the new revision number.
- Using Tag By Category: The Tag By Category tool is the standard method for placing revision tags, ensuring they correctly associate with the revision clouds.
- Tag Families: The appearance of the revision tag is determined by a loaded tag family. You can load or create different tag families to control how the revision information is displayed.
Practical Considerations
- Ensure you have a suitable revision tag family loaded into your project before attempting to place tags.
- Revision clouds must have a revision assigned to them in the Revision Properties for the tag to display relevant information.
- Tags can be moved after placement to ensure clear documentation and avoid overlapping geometry.
By following these steps, you can effectively place revision tags to clearly document changes highlighted by revision clouds on your Revit sheets.
