Linework Tool in Revit Tutorial [Hide lines in Revit]

[@raduteodorpetrica2344]

4 years of Revit, had no idea about this LW tool. Thanks 1000!

[@AussieBIMGuru]

The bane of most BIM managers out there - the dreaded Linework tool! Always use view filters, object styles and/or visibility graphic settings before resorting to this method. I do however agree sometimes it is necessary or helpful (the roof overhang is an example I use this for quite often in small projects). Given your audience is student based I think the technique is suitable for student projects also, but be careful when working with companies as most will 'ban' the use of this tool. The main reason for this is that it can be difficult to tell which lines have been overridden in a project, and also hard to correct the tool if it is used incorrectly. It would be great to see you capture both the student and professional perspective on these tools as I expect many of them will take their student habits into professional practice if they don't know any better.

[@aarons1817]

Well said

[@clintoncogswell7933]

Another problem with it (and why it's use is usually restricted) is that when the object that has the linework applied to it is modified the effects on the linework done are unpredictable. And unlike many other actions there are no warnings to the user that the linework is about to be broken or affected in some way.

[@ultimatedesign9866]

100% agree with this! very well said. (It is a good tool though esp. invisible lines) I work for myself and do volume builds for builders and this tool is really helpful in some cases, but I could not imaging collaborating on a project with someone else who uses this tool on the project 😂 Would be hard to find where the linework tool was used and I would be 'hovering' the mouse over the spaces looking like a metal detector 😂 similar with the visibility graphics override (good tool).. both great tools if you're working for yourself (last resort kind of tools), but I personally can't imagine collaborating with others using this, would be a nightmare

[@blekleratlerat]

What is the correct way to, for example: show the hidden lines of beams that we have on the upper floor? or overhangs, eaves, anything that is above or below that we want to show on our floor plan? I'm starting out in Revit, and I come from Archicad. I don't understand the proper way to do it

[@BIMmeup]

Good overview! LW is an often criticized tool, despite being useful in some situations, when VG or filters won't do the job. I always recommend to use it only on copies of views meant for visualization / sheets as it can get tricky once you forget what you did, or someone else uses the model (similar to override by element). Most tools can be misused and I think it's important to keep the possible "side effects" in mind (which I'm sure you're aware of, but some Revit newbies might not be ;) )

[@bertmc4442]

Great to learn this tool. Great for Balconies, Walls above and below.

[@namonymus]

Exact today I wanted to get ride of some split lines in the roof and the line work tool did it. 👍

[@grapht4233]

Это потрясающе!!! Огромное спасибо!!!! Я не верил, что эта кнопка существует. Когда-то я наткнулся на нее и забыл где ее искать. Два года страданий без нее. Спасибо большое!!!! Thank you so much 💕 2 years in revit without it. Awesome 👍. Workin in revit will never be the same

[@altahirali2326]

I was looking for tool like this and finally you told me it's here. Thank you so much

[@1davidpeter]

thanks for the video - good to know that even an expert takes time to find some of the useful stuff in Revit - which, despite what Autodesk would have you believe, is not intuitive - hence the need for people like you!

[@rociolahere6637]

odma čin sam čuj balkan bacija sam like!

[@shodian9553]

this video is gold!

[@Vechniy_Kayf]

..thanks you very much, you are always concise and professional

[@akheelahmed6600]

Hello sir Thanks for giving us such a good tutor free. once again thanks alot sir

[@blekleratlerat]

What is the correct way to, for example: show the hidden lines of beams that we have on the upper floor? or overhangs, eaves, anything that is above or below that we want to show on our floor plan? I'm starting out in Revit, and I come from Archicad. I don't understand the proper way to do it

[@lordinsured6641]

Great work man this helps massively

[@DM00SE]

the beetle is better if you go to graphic settings as you did and uncheck show edges

[@myroad.]

Thank you... really helpful tool

[@dg7499]

Very informative

[@MrAnthonyLord]

GAME CHANGER !!! Thank you!!!

[@KP0p1437]

Thank you! This is so helpful!

[@troybishopp.e.8308]

Excellent tips 😃

[@galbraithtiegom7472]

OOhh yes i love this tool. it's amazing

[@wasswakjacob6360]

Great work

[@adityaikhe759]

Lovely work keep going !!!

[@sheqscheqs]

Hi balkan architect! Thanks for the tutorials.. can you help us create a multi level stairs with different level height. As well as the railings. Thank you!:)

[@BDA003]

Excellent, Merci pour tous ces trucs et astuces, toujours pertinent et utile !!! (sorry if i write in French... ;-) ).

[@Nicholas.Tsagkos]

I use it all the time, i don't like it when i see lines all over when you can use this thing, no need for lines with LW and filled regions.

[@AFGWarez]

Thanks for Nice New tips

[@esmirsk7912]

Hi Mr Balkan :) could you help out in resolving an issue in Mechanical duct and its center lines. I wish to turn of duct center line on rectangular duct but not on round duct. Any ideas plaese?

[@raihanmulla7162]

I do like your tutorials very much, TYSM for everything. About the linework on the sloped elements, we can just do vv & hide interior edges too, wouldn't that be more helpful?

[@2232smiles]

Hi, How do I hide and unhide text on Revit? Is there a shortcut keyboard?

[@gokulajay7405]

Hi Balkan,,, after I change into the invisible lines ,,,then I export to the autocad there also not visible,,how to show in the autocad ? Please tell me the solution

[@mrtkmldmr63]

Perfect

[@yac21]

Thanks so much

[@bkm23]

One thing I noticed with this tool, is that it can't modify the line work for thickened slab edges of floors. Maybe I'm doing something wrong?

[@MarcusCFA]

Is it bad to say I love you for this? 😫

[@abhinavdibbidi]

Can v do for the floors as well. Because at times when v modify sub elements, it'll display some unwanted lines due to the inclination

[@auto-fav8969]

thanks that help lot '-'

[@mohammedfais2226]

Hi sir I want study mep bim, There any online flatform for That?

[@vanzfaustino8106]

sir how to add additional scale (ex. 1: 75) tnx

[@LeFancyTopHat]

Embarrassed to say I've used revit for 4 years and never knew to use this tool...

[@jor_cid]

👌👌👌👌👌

[@adriansumega3284]

Bruh i use this tool soooo much... Too múch 😂

[@aarons1817]

As a bim manager I must say the existence of this tool is the absolute worst. It's a recipe for disaster in my opinion.