Editing a sheet template in Revit primarily involves modifying the associated title block family (.rfa file) that defines its layout and graphics. This allows you to customize elements like company logos, project information placeholders, and sheet-specific data fields.
Here's how you can edit a sheet template by modifying its title block:
Accessing and Editing the Title Block
Sheet templates in Revit rely on title block families to define their look and feel. To edit the template, you need to edit the title block family itself.
- Open a Sheet: Go to a sheet in your project that uses the template (title block) you want to edit.
- Select the Title Block: Click directly on the title block on the sheet view.
- Edit Family: With the title block selected, click the "Edit Family" button in the Modify | Graphics panel on the Ribbon. This will open the title block family (.rfa file) in the Family Editor environment.
Modifying the Title Block Family
Once you are in the Family Editor, you can make various changes to customize the layout. The reference provided highlights two common modifications: deleting existing elements and inserting new images.
Deleting Elements
You can remove any unwanted graphic elements, text, or images from the title block.
- Select and Delete: As shown in the reference, you can easily remove elements. "And replace with a different one i'm going to select it and press delete." This means clicking on the item you want to remove (like an old logo, a piece of text, or a line) and then pressing the Delete key on your keyboard.
Inserting Images (Like Logos)
Adding your company logo or other relevant images is a common customization.
- Insert Image: Go to the Insert tab on the Ribbon and click Image.
- Select File: Browse to the location of the image file on your computer.
- Place Image: Click in the title block editor where you want to place the image. You can then resize and position it as needed. The reference mentions this process: "Next i'm going to insert an image from my computer. And let's choose the logo of cutting."
Other common edits include:
- Editing or Adding Text: Use the Text tool (Annotate tab) to add static text or the Label tool to add text that pulls information from project parameters (like Project Name, Client Name, Sheet Title, Sheet Number).
- Adding or Modifying Lines: Use the Line tool (Create tab) to draw or adjust border lines, dividers, etc.
Loading the Modified Title Block Back
After making your desired changes in the Family Editor:
- Load into Project: Click the "Load into Project" button on the Ribbon.
- Overwrite: A dialog box will appear asking what you want to do. Choose "Overwrite the existing version" or "Overwrite the existing version and its parameter values". Overwriting the existing version will update all sheets in your project that use this title block with your changes.
By following these steps, you can effectively edit your sheet template by customizing its core component, the title block family, incorporating actions like deleting old elements and inserting new graphics such as your company logo.
