Understanding Viewports in Revit
A viewport in Revit is a designated area on a sheet where a specific view, such as a floor plan, elevation, or 3D perspective, is displayed. This enables project stakeholders to visualize the components and layout of the model directly on the sheet. Viewports are crucial for project documentation, as they allow users to interact with the existing views, making edits and adjustments directly from the sheet interface. However, it is important to know that viewports are applicable only to project drawings and do not extend their functionality to schedules or other non-visual elements.
Steps to Add a Viewport to a Sheet
To effectively add a viewport in Revit, follow these detailed steps:
1. **Open Your Project**: Start by launching Revit and opening the project where you want to add the viewport.
2. **Navigate to the View Tab**: Click on the ‘View’ tab located on the ribbon at the top of the screen. This section houses all the tools and options relevant to views and sheets.
3. **Choose to Create a New Sheet**: In the Sheet Composition panel, select ‘Sheet’ to open the dialog for creating a new sheet.
4. **Select a Title Block**: Within the New Sheet dialog, browse through the list of available title blocks and select the one that fits your project’s requirements. Title blocks contain essential information such as the project name, client details, and more.
5. **Fill in Title Block Information**: Once the title block is selected, input any necessary details in the title block, ensuring that it’s informative and accurate.
6. **Add Views to the Sheet**: After the title block is set up, you will need to add views to the sheet. Navigate to the view you want to display, then drag and drop it onto the sheet to create a viewport.
7. **Rename the Sheet**: Revit assigns a default number and title to the sheet. You can customize this by changing the number and name in the Properties panel to reflect its content better.
Activating and Modifying Viewports
To make changes to the view presented in the viewport or perform editing tasks, you must activate the viewport by following these steps:
1. **Activate the Viewport**: If the viewport exists within another larger viewport, double-click within the larger viewport area. This will activate the desired viewport.
2. **Switch Between Viewports**: If multiple viewports are layered, you can switch between them by using the shortcut CTRL+R. This will cycle through the viewports based on their sequence of creation.
3. **Make Edits**: Once activated, you can modify the view. This includes panning the view, adjusting the scale, or even changing the view settings through the Properties palette.
Resizing and Moving Viewports
Adjusting the dimensions and placement of viewports enhances organization and presentation on the sheet.
1. **Resize Viewports**: To resize an active viewport, right-click on the view and select the ‘Pan Active View’ option. You can also change the view scale by selecting the desired scale in the View Control Bar.
2. **Move Viewports**: Moving a viewport entails double-clicking the viewport’s border to access the control options. From there, choose ‘Move’ to reposition the viewport as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
**1. Can I have multiple views in one viewport?**
No, each viewport in Revit can only display one specific view. However, you can add multiple viewports to a single sheet to showcase different views.
**2. How do I change the title of a viewport?**
To change the title displayed in a viewport, select the viewport and, on the Properties palette, locate the Identity Data section. Here, you can edit the ‘Title on Sheet’ field to customize the name.
**3. Is it possible to delete a viewport from a sheet?**
Yes, to delete a viewport, simply select it on the sheet and press the ‘Delete’ key on your keyboard, or right-click the viewport and choose ‘Delete’ from the context menu.
