Deleting levels w/o deleting elements

[JT44]

Hey all,

I have a model from an architect which includes 11 levels. I linked the .rvt to my template, bound it, ungrouped it and now I want to assign my levels to a select few. I don't need all 11 levels as I can get away with only 3-4 floor plans (levels) with this project.

Is there a way to delete the unwanted levels without losing elements as well as assigning my levels to said levels? I'm not worried about losing the views, I just don't want to lose parts of the model. I'll post clips in the attachments of what I'm talking about.

A roof level for instance - if I delete a lower roof level, it will also remove parts of the roof that are associated to that level.

All of my projects (3) have been with linking CAD's to Revit, so this is new to me.

[Dave Jones]

Hey all,

I have a model from an architect which includes 11 levels. I linked the .rvt to my template, bound it, ungrouped it and now I want to assign my levels to a select few. I don't need all 11 levels as I can get away with only 3-4 floor plans (levels) with this project.

Is there a way to delete the unwanted levels without losing elements as well as assigning my levels to said levels? I'm not worried about losing the views, I just don't want to lose parts of the model. I'll post clips in the attachments of what I'm talking about.

A roof level for instance - if I delete a lower roof level, it will also remove parts of the roof that are associated to that level.

All of my projects (3) have been with linking CAD's to Revit, so this is new to me.

I don't know why you would link, bind, and ungroup an Arch model in your model. Just link it. Then copy/monitor the levels that you need so they are in your model and turn off levels in the Arch model link with V/G

[JT44]

That makes a lot more sense than the way we've all been trained to do so.

Am I still able to make changes to the model if I only link it? I'll need to modify curtain walls and masses within the model to reflect our system.

[Dave Jones]

That makes a lot more sense than the way we've all been trained to do so.

Am I still able to make changes to the model if I only link it? I'll need to modify curtain walls and masses within the model to reflect our system.

no you wouldn't...but, my #1 rule is Never Alter Someone Else's Model. Use the geometry in the Arch linked model as a background or guide to create your own native geometry then turn their geometry off with V/G. How can you be certain that the Architect has created what will be your content correctly and accurately. Usually Architectural content is but a "guide" to communicate an intent but not meant to be a 100% accurate representation of the scope of work that you will be providing.

[MPwuzhere]

That makes a lot more sense than the way we've all been trained to do so.

What were you trained to do if there were lots of changes in the architect's model?

[Dave Jones]

What were you trained to do if there were lots of changes in the architect's model?

good point. I've never had a project that didn't have multiple Arch and/or Struc Revit model redistributions. A Facebook project that I did, the Architect (Gehry Partners) issued a new model every week over the almost 2 year duration of the project for me.

[JT44]

no you wouldn't...but, my #1 rule is Never Alter Someone Else's Model. Use the geometry in the Arch linked model as a background or guide to create your own native geometry then turn their geometry off with V/G.

Ok that makes perfect sense. So leave their curtain walls and masses intact, and create my own masses and such to be correct, then turn theirs off for shop drawings. Got it! I must have been over thinking it since I haven’t worked off an existing model yet. Thanks!


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[JT44]

What were you trained to do if there were lots of changes in the architect's model?

Wall families for example:

If there is 5/8 dens with 3” rigid insulation and then an incorrect system depth of our product, then we would edit the family to reflect a correct system depth for our product. Once that is complete, create a separate mass on top of that then place adaptive components.


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[Dave Jones]

Wall families for example:

If there is 5/8 dens with 3” rigid insulation and then an incorrect system depth of our product, then we would edit the family to reflect a correct system depth for our product. Once that is complete, create a separate mass on top of that then place adaptive components.


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nnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo (holding head so it doesn't burst)

Edit: unless you are talking about altering YOUR family, not the Architect's family

[JT44]

nnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo (holding head so it doesn't burst)

Edit: unless you are talking about altering YOUR family, not the Architect's family

Hahaha nope. That’s what we were trained to do.


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