Editing a color fill legend in Revit involves several steps to ensure the desired appearance and functionality within your project. The following guide outlines the procedure to customize your color fill legend effectively.
Access the Color Fill Legend
Open your Revit project and navigate to the view where the color fill legend is displayed. This is typically in a floor plan or a similar view where areas are defined by color fill patterns.
- If you do not have a color fill legend yet, you will need to create one. Go to the Annotate tab, select Color Fill Legend from the Legend panel, and place it appropriately in your view.
Select the Color Fill Legend
To edit an existing color fill legend, click on it within the drawing area. This action will highlight the legend and make the Modify tools available in the Ribbon.
- A new tab labeled Modify | Color Fill Legends will appear at the top of the screen, indicating that you can now make adjustments to your selected legend.
Open the Edit Scheme Dialog
From the Modify | Color Fill Legends tab, locate the Scheme panel.
- Click on the Edit Scheme option. This opens the Edit Color Scheme dialog box, where you can view and modify the color fill properties and settings associated with your legend.
Adjust Color Settings
In the Edit Color Scheme dialog, you will see various options depending on how the legend is currently defined. Each row in the dialog typically corresponds to a different value or range of values you want to represent.
- Keep in mind the following key actions:
- Add or Remove Rows: You can add new rows for additional values or delete existing ones as needed.
- Modify Color Associations: Click on the color swatch next to a row to open a color selector. Choose a new color to represent that specific value.
- Rearrange Values: If you need to change the order in which the colors or values are presented, utilize the up and down arrows in the dialog to rearrange them accordingly.
Apply Changes
After making your modifications, click Apply to see how the changes impact the visual representation in your drawing area.
- If you are satisfied with the adjustments, click OK to close the dialog box and finalize your edits.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
- If you don’t see the changes reflected in the legend, ensure that you’ve selected the correct elements within the view.
- Check that you are working on the correct view and not in a view that does not apply the current color scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I revert changes made to the color fill legend?
Yes, you can undo changes by pressing Ctrl + Z immediately after making the modifications, or you can reopen the Edit Color Scheme dialog to reset any values.
Is it possible to save my custom color fill schemes for future projects?
Revit does not automatically save color schemes globally across different projects. However, you can create a project template that includes your preferred color schemes and use that as a starting point for new projects.
How do I create a color fill legend from scratch?
To create a new color fill legend, go to the Annotate tab, select Color Fill Legend, and define the areas in your view. Adjust the properties as needed for the desired representation of spaces within your project.
