To create a temporary view in Revit, you utilize the Temporary View Properties feature available on the View Control Bar. This mode allows you to make transient changes to a view's properties without affecting the permanent settings of that view.
Steps to Enable Temporary View Properties
Enabling a temporary view state is a straightforward process directly accessible within the Revit interface. Follow these steps:
- Locate the View Control Bar: This bar is typically found at the bottom of your view window.
- Click the Temporary View Properties Icon: On the View Control Bar, look for the icon that represents Temporary View Properties. Click this icon.
- Select "Enable Temporary View Properties": Clicking the icon displays a list of available view options. From this list, select Enable Temporary View Properties.
Once selected, you will enter a temporary view mode.
What Happens in Temporary View Mode?
As stated in the reference, when you enable Temporary View Properties:
- You enter a temporary view mode.
- Changes made to the view instance properties are visible only while you are in this temporary mode.
- These temporary changes remain visible until cleared or Restore View Properties is selected.
This is incredibly useful for tasks like quickly checking visibility/graphics overrides, adjusting crop regions, or testing phase settings without altering the view's permanent setup in the Project Browser.
Benefits of Using Temporary Views
Using temporary view properties is a powerful workflow enhancement for several reasons:
- Non-Destructive Testing: Experiment with view settings without risking changes to your documented views.
- Quick Analysis: Easily isolate elements or adjust visibility for specific checks, such as clash detection focus or system tracing.
- Improved Efficiency: Rapidly switch between different visual states of a view for comparison or analysis without creating duplicate views.
In essence, enabling Temporary View Properties allows you to temporarily modify a view's appearance for analysis or checking purposes, with a clear option to revert back to its permanent state.
