Revit Architecture Services & Support - Some Revit component families display about the view cut plane

Published date: 2010-Apr-10
ID: TS14976948
Applies to: Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2011-08Issue

You notice when placing Revit® component families some display about the view cut plane while others do not.

Solution

When a family is located above the View Range > Cut Plane but falls below the Top Plane, the family category will determine whether it is visible or not.

The following component family categories will appear in the view even when above the cut plane:
Casework
Generic Model
Structural Columns
Windows

In the following example the Generic Model family is above the cut plane but falls below the top plane:

The Generic Model family category will appear in the floor plan view. If the family category is changed > Lighting Fixtures, the family will not be visible in the floor plan view:

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