How to Resolve the Issue of Missing Grid Lines When Linking Models in Revit
Question:
When linking a model to a Revit host model, grid lines do not appear in any plan views, although they are visible in section and elevation views.
Possible Causes:
This issue can arise due to several reasons, including:
- View visibility settings
- The 3D view range not intersecting with the view
- Workset status
- Scope box settings
Solutions:
Here are some troubleshooting steps to check if grid lines are missing:
1. Is the Grid Category Turned On?
Check the Visibility/Graphics settings in the view and ensure the Grid annotation category is enabled.
2. Is the Grid Hidden in the View?
Enable the Show Hidden Elements tool. If the missing grid lines are highlighted, select them, right-click, and choose Unhide in View.
3. Is the Grid’s Workset Open?
Go to the Collaborate tab, click the Worksets icon, and confirm that the grid workset is set to Open. The status should display as Yes in the workset column.
4. Does the Grid’s Range Intersect the Problematic View?
If the reference planes of the grid do not intersect the current view’s plane, the grids will not be visible. To fix this, switch to a view where the grid is visible, right-click the grid, and select Maximize 3D Range. Then check if the grid appears in the intended view.
As a best practice, set the primary level before arranging the grid to ensure grid lines display across all levels. You can also cut new sections or elevations to verify the grid’s vertical position.
5. Is a Scope Box Affecting the Linked Project’s Grid?
Copy scope boxes from the building projects or remove any scope box associations linked to the grid in the linked model.
Note: The view’s cutting plane might be outside the bounding box associated with the grid lines, preventing their display in the active view.
Related Skills
Features of Revit Linked Models
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