How to Set Multiple View Ranges in a Single View in Revit
In Revit, a single view typically uses one view range. However, it is possible to set multiple view ranges within the same view. This guide provides a brief overview of how to apply different view ranges in a single view window.
Within the same level, there may be elements such as dropped ceilings or interstitial floors. Using different view ranges, you can hide or distinguish model information in these areas within the same view.
As shown in the image, the red boxed area represents the basement level, while the unboxed area below corresponds to the interlayer between Basement Level 1 and Basement Level 2.
To hide the red boxed area shown above, instead of directly selecting it with the shortcut key hh, a better way is to use the View Range feature to temporarily hide it at the same view height.
1. Go to the View tab, then click on Plan View, and select Scope Box from the dropdown menu, as illustrated below.
2. After activating the Scope Box tool, select Rectangle and draw a box around the area where you want to change the view range. Once complete, check the box to finalize the scope area, as shown in the image.
3. Click on the previously drawn Scope Box, then in the Properties panel, click Edit, as demonstrated below.
4. In the pop-up View Range dialog, adjust the offsets (based on the relevant elevation of the current view). For example, modify the Top offset or the Bottom offset to hide the model in this area, as shown in the figure.
Note: At this point, the model within the defined scope box is hidden, but the scope box boundary is still visible in the view. You can toggle its visibility with the shortcut key vv; simply uncheck the Scope Box option to hide the boundary, as illustrated.
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