Changing the color of section heads in Revit can help enhance the visual clarity and aesthetic of your drawings. This process involves a few straightforward steps that will allow you to customize the appearance of your section heads to suit your preferences or project requirements.
Accessing Section Head Settings
Open the Project: Launch Revit and access your project file where you want to change the section head color.
Navigate to the Manage Tab: At the top of the Revit interface, open the Manage tab to access different settings for your project.
Open Additional Settings: Look for the Settings panel within the Manage tab. Click on the drop-down menu and select Additional Settings to reveal more options.
- Select Section Tags: In the Additional Settings drop-down, find and click on Section Tags. This will open a new dialog box where you can modify tag settings.
Modifying Section Tag Appearance
Display Type Properties: When the Type Properties dialog opens, you will see a list of available section tags. Select the section tag you wish to modify.
Duplicate Existing Tags: If you want to keep the original tag settings while creating a new one, click on the Duplicate button. This action allows you to create a copy that you can customize without altering the original.
Renaming the Tag: Enter a new name for your duplicated section tag in the dialog that appears. This name will help you to identify the custom tag easily in the future.
- Editing Tag Colors: Locate the color setting options within the Type Properties dialog. Here, you can change both the background color and the text color of the section head. Click the color swatch next to the type or background you want to change, and select your preferred color from the Color dialog box. Click OK to apply your selected color.
Applying Changes
Finalize the Changes: After making your desired modifications, click on OK in the Type Properties dialog to save your changes.
- Check Your Views: Return to your project views and check that the new color appears correctly on the section heads you selected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What other aspects of the section head can I customize in Revit?
Aside from color, you can also modify the text size, font style, and type of symbols displayed. Each of these adjustments helps ensure the section head meets your project standards.
Can I apply different colors to different section heads?
Yes, by duplicating the section tags and changing their properties, you can create multiple section heads with unique colors tailored to different sections of your project.
What should I do if I can’t see my changes reflected in the project?
If changes are not visible, ensure you are looking at the correct view and that your visibility settings allow for the display of section heads. You may also need to refresh or regenerate the view to see the updates.
