The View Collection
Win64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
DocumentViews and View Naming Standards
DocumentViews manage their view name based on parameter rules that define a View Naming Standard.
Each DocumentView is identified by a unique incremental number.
They can be applied to plan views, sections, elevations, 3D Views and drafting views, except those that are part of a SelectionBox.
Create and manage multiple rule setups (View Naming Standards) using the available built-in, shared and project view parameters.
Define parameter values and their abbreviation for each rule setup.
Set the number of digits that DocumentViews use in view names for their unique identification number and view scale.
Select Views with common parameter values.
Set parameter values for multiple views and create new or rename existing DocumentViews.
DocumentViews use their parameter values and their abbreviation to automatically set and maintain consistent view names.
Modify DocumentView parameter values using either the Create/Rename dialog or the properties palette.
The Create/Rename DocumentViews dialog will limit the choice of parameter values to those set in the Abbreviation Settings dialog for each parameter.
Use this tool to build consistent view naming standards for your projects that follow the recommendations of the ISO 19650 standard.
The SelectionBox Browser
A View in Revit is an element that allows you to interact with and develop your design/model.
Usually, when you begin a new project, Revit creates default views, floor plans, and elevations south, north, east, and west that you use to start your design. As the project develops, you create more views to help with your project's design and documentation. You name the views and organize them in the project browser to be able to find and recall them.
However, very quickly you end up with a project browser populated with hundreds of views that require clearly defined and well-executed naming conventions.
The SelectionBox Browser offers an alternative approach.
- As you develop your project you can select model elements in an area/volume of interest and create a SelectionBox.
- This SelectionBox then becomes the identity of the area/volume of interest for the project's design exercise.
- The SelectionBox creates and manages initial SelectionBox Design/Model Views and allows you to add more on the fly.
- The SelectionBox Browser allows you to quickly find and focus on an isolated area/volume of your model and develop it further.
- Subdivide your model into named areas/volumes of interest that are easier to work with.
- Group SelectionBoxes that belong in the same wider volume/area/zone or design theme.
The Interactive View Range Control
Use this control to dynamically adjusts the view range of plans, sections, and elevations. Set the offset or the level from the project base point for top, cut, bottom and view depth planes of plan views. Set offsets or distances from the project base point for far, near clip planes and location of sections and elevations. Type in new values, drag areas with the mouse or increment values using the arrow keys on the keyboard, repeat buttons or the mouse wheel. Apply the settings automatically with each value change and watch the live update of view on the display.
Apply View Parameters to View Templates
Apply selected view parameters and visibility graphics to any number of predefined view templates.
Screenshots
Commands
| Ribbon/Toolbar Icon | Command | Command Description |
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SelectionBoxBrowser |
Displays the SelectionBox Browser. The selectionBox Browser shows an ordered logical hierarchy for all SelectionBox Groups, SelectionBoxes, and SelectionBox design/model Views of the current project. Hover over the items in the browser's list with the mouse for additional commands. Rename items, configure view parameters and visibility graphics that remain in sync between SelectionBox views and propagate to other SelectionBox views within the same group. |
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NewSelectionBox |
Uses one or more selected elements that have a 3D representation in the model to create a new SelectionBox and initial SelectionBox views. In any view, either select one or more elements and activate the command or activate the command and use the multiple selection options. A new SelectionBox entry with a default name and its initial views will be created in the SelectionBox Browser. SelectionBox default names and initial views are configured in the SelectionBox Settings dialog. Select a single element to create an oriented SelectionBox. Use extended click or press the <F2> key to rename the SelectionBox. Use the Add Views command to create more views in the browser. |
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ResetSelectionBox |
Resets SelectionBox Views. Some SelectionBox View crops and elevation markers may become out of sync. Use this command to force synchronization on the active or all SelectionBoxes in the current project. Reset the orientation to Project North of SelectionBoxes and the origin and far clip offset of section SelectionBox Views. |
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ApplyParametersToViewTemplates |
Applies properties of the current view to multiple view templates. Use this command to select one or more properties from the current view and apply them to one or more view templates in the current project. |
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ViewRangeInteractiveControl |
Displays the View Range Interactive Control. |
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ActivateNextSelectionBoxView |
Activates the Next SelectionBox View or the first view of the Next SelectionBox. |
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ActivatePreviousSelectionBoxView |
Activates the Previous SelectionBox View or the first view of the Previous SelectionBox. |
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SelectionBoxSettings |
Displays the SelectionBox Settings dialogue. |
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CloseSelectionBoxInactiveViews |
Closes inactive views associated with SelectionBoxes or all inactive views. |
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HideNonActiveSelectionBoxViews |
Hides non-active SelectionBox views in the active SelectionBox or in all SelectionBoxes of the current project. |
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ShowAllViewsInActiveSelectionBox |
Shows all views in the active SelectionBox or in all SelectionBoxes of the current project. |
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GrowShrinkActiveSelectionBox |
Grows or shrinks the active SelectionBox by a parameter set in the SelectionBox Settings |
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ResetSelectionBoxViewNames |
Resets the view name of SelectionBox Views to their default names controlled by parameters in the SelectionBox Settings. |
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SelectionBoxAddViews |
Displays the Add SelectionBox Views dialogue and creates additional SelectionBox views. |
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SelectionBoxDelete |
Deletes a SelectionBox and all SelectionBox associated views. |
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SelectionBoxMoveToGroup |
Select one or more SelectionBoxes in the browser and use this command to move the selected boxes to an existing SelectionBox Group or to move them to a new SelectionBox. Use extended click or press the <F2> key to rename SelectionBox Groups. |
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SelectionBoxViewDelete |
Deletes a SelectionBox View. |
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SelectionBoxGroupDelete |
Deletes a SelectionBox Group, the group SelectionBoxes and their associated views. |
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DocumentView Naming Standards |
Displays the DocumentView Naming Standards configuration dialog. |
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Select Views |
Displays the Select Views dialog. |
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Create/Rename DocumentViews |
Displays the create/rename DocumentView Name Properties dialog. |
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Temporary Hide/Isolate |
Temporarily hide or isolate elements or element categories in all views of the active selection box. |
Installation/Uninstallation
The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin.
To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 7/8.1/10/11) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system
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By email: support@threedeltatools.com
Version History
| Version Number | Version Description |
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1.1.8.5 |
Added support for Revit 2025. |
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1.1.7.4 |
Fixed a critical issue that caused the “New Selection Box” to fail in a non-English language version of Revit. Fixed an issue that prevented the Selection Box Browser from refreshing when loading families in a project. Various UX improvements. Added SelectionBox Temporary Hide/Isolate command options. Added SelectionBox support for Hide/Unhide in View options. |
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1.1.6.3 |
Fixed an issue that caused Selection Box Browser from refreshing when switching between documents Interactive ViewRange Control UX improvements Revit 2024 compatibility requires 2024.1.1 or later |
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1.1.5.2 |
1.1.3.0 New feature – DocumentViews & Parameter Driven, Abbreviated Value, View Naming Standards. Fixed NewSelectionBox & SelectionBoxAddViews commands where levels within the box were incorrectly reported. SelectionBox Browser UX improvements. The Interactive ViewRange Control will now indicate the Elevation Base with Project Point or Survey Point respective icons. Improved handling of elevations. SelectionBox “Hide Non-Active SelectionBox Views” & “Show All Views in the Active SelectionBox” commands now support non-SelectionBox Views. 1.1.4.1 Fixed critical issues that caused document upgrades from a previous release to fail. Fixed an issue with context help where topic pages could not be displayed. Added tooltip suggestions to the view range interactive control handles and ranges. 1.1.5.2 Fixed an issue associated with the "Create View Template from View …" when applied to DocumentViews. Fixed a critical issue that caused DocumentViews to fail. |
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1.1.4.1 |
1.1.3.0 New feature – DocumentViews & Parameter Driven, Abbreviated Value, View Naming Standards. Fixed NewSelectionBox & SelectionBoxAddViews commands where levels within the box were incorrectly reported. SelectionBox Browser UX improvements. The Interactive ViewRange Control will now indicate the Elevation Base with Project Point or Survey Point respective icons. Improved handling of elevations. SelectionBox “Hide Non-Active SelectionBox Views” & “Show All Views in the Active SelectionBox” commands now support non-SelectionBox Views. 1.1.4.1 Fixed critical issues that caused document upgrades from a previous release to fail. Fixed an issue with context help where topic pages could not be displayed. Added tooltip suggestions to the view range interactive control handles and ranges. |
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1.1.0.0 |
New feature – DocumentViews & Parameter Driven, Abbreviated Value, View Naming Standards. Fixed NewSelectionBox & SelectionBoxAddViews commands where levels within the box were incorrectly reported. SelectionBox Browser UX improvements. The Interactive ViewRange Control will now indicate the Elevation Base with Project Point or Survey Point respective icons. Improved handling of elevations. SelectionBox "Hide Non-Active SelectionBox Views" & "Show All Views in the Active SelectionBox" commands now support non-SelectionBox Views. |
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1.0.2.1 |
Improved view creation with NewSelectionBox & SelectionBoxAddViews commands. |
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1.0.0 |
Initial release. Selection Box Browser and Interactive View Range Control, are unique tools that enhance user experience in Revit. Bonus tool - Apply View Parameters to View Templates. |
