How to Change Model Color in Revit?

Changing Colors in Revit: A Comprehensive Guide

Customizing the color of various elements in Revit can significantly enhance the clarity and visual appeal of your models. Whether changing background colors, wall finishes, or furniture hues, following these detailed steps will help you accomplish your color adjustments efficiently.

Modifying Room Colors

To adjust the color scheme within a room:

1. Navigate to the Architecture tab located on the ribbon.
2. Locate the Room & Area panel and select the drop-down menu option for Color Schemes.
3. In the Edit Color Scheme dialog box, find the existing color scheme you wish to modify.
4. Make your desired adjustments to the color settings.
5. Confirm the changes by clicking OK to apply the new color scheme.

Changing Colors of Linked Models

For altering the appearance of a linked model in your project:

1. If you are using worksets, identify the workset associated with the linked model and set its color to your preference, such as red for visibility.
2. Select the linked model in the view.
3. Right-click on the model, then opt for Override Graphics in View.
4. Choose the By Element option and proceed to select your desired color, such as red, from the color picker and apply it.

Adjusting Furniture Colors

To change the colors and patterns of furniture elements:

1. Select the furniture item in your model.
2. Click on the pattern area to open the Fill Patterns dialog. From here, choose a new pattern aligning with your design requirements.
3. To change the color of the fill, click on the color swatch and select a new color from the Color dialog.
4. Confirm your changes by clicking OK to apply the selected color.

Background Color Customization for Revit 2020

To modify the background color of the working environment:

1. Access the File tab in the upper left corner of the Revit interface.
2. Select Options from the list.
3. In the Options dialog, move to the Graphics tab.
4. Under the Colors section, choose your preferred background color from the dropdown.
5. Optionally, switch the user interface color scheme by navigating to the User Interface tab and selecting either Dark or Light under the Active theme section.

Changing Wall Colors in Revit 2020

To apply a different color to the walls in your project:

1. Select the wall you wish to modify.
2. Click on the Modify tab and find the Geometry panel, then select the Paint tool.
3. The Material Browser dialog will appear. Choose the material that corresponds to the wall finish you want to implement.
4. Move the cursor over the wall face, highlighting it, then click to apply the chosen color.
5. Finalize changes by clicking Done in the Material Browser dialog.

FAQs

1. Can I create custom color schemes in Revit?
Yes, you can create custom color schemes by selecting colors based on specific criteria in your project settings.

2. How can I revert to the original colors after making changes?
You can revert to the original colors by accessing the same settings used to make changes and selecting the default colors or patterns.

3. Is it possible to set colors based on different views or sheets?
Absolutely, view templates can be utilized to apply specific color overrides to various views or sheets, enhancing the organization and visual distinction of your project elements.