Today I ran into a very frustrating problem. As usual for my lighting Revit LT file, I was updating the linked architectural file with the latest model, needing the corresponding RCP. However the ceiling surface pattern disappeared as soon as the file became the linked. I was so confused.
First I thought maybe I have different view templates, or that the elevations change. And so, I transferred all the project standards, double checked the heights, and nothing happened. I checked all the VG settings, and all the "patterns" were already set to "visible." At this time, I knew I had to trace back to original file to dissect the problem, I find this method the best way to solve a Revit mystery. There are just way too many possibilities of why something is not working, and it's super difficult to guess, especially when there are multiple collaborators.
I dove right in to the ceiling moment, and checked all the properties. And BOOM, it's not a ceiling type, it's a roof type... I don't understand why that is for the "ceiling," but that's besides the point. Because the pattern was just not showing up. So I check its material properties thinking that's it, and made sure the material has the right surface pattern, but something was off. I try copying and pasting the element, and BOOM, pattern was not there. How in the world can that be?! Same original file, same properties, same everything!!! This is when I realized that something must have changed uniquely for the individual "ceiling" element, or reality it's definitely the "roof" type. Anyway, I figured it out. Right click on the specific element > VG of element, it was OVERWRITTEN with the surface pattern. Yes, I found the problem!
So my frustration, or the problem was that this unique VG setting was used specifically for that view of that model, and when it's linked to my model, the surface pattern DOES NOT show up because it's not the same unique view. This is just, I guess, not the right way to built your model. I understand that sometimes those type of moves speed things up, but often it ends up sucking for your consultants, or me.
Finally, my solution to this was to copy the "roof" and paste and do the same thing that they, which I do not like doing this, but for the time being, I don't have another option. As I have Revit LT, it is very extremely limited. BUT if you have the regular Revit, you can just manipulate the item from the linked file, I think? This is not a good solution for long term, because as soon as they update the surface pattern, or the board layouts, I have to repeat this step, which is not the most efficient way to do thing. I have to think harder for a better solution.
First I thought maybe I have different view templates, or that the elevations change. And so, I transferred all the project standards, double checked the heights, and nothing happened. I checked all the VG settings, and all the "patterns" were already set to "visible." At this time, I knew I had to trace back to original file to dissect the problem, I find this method the best way to solve a Revit mystery. There are just way too many possibilities of why something is not working, and it's super difficult to guess, especially when there are multiple collaborators.
I dove right in to the ceiling moment, and checked all the properties. And BOOM, it's not a ceiling type, it's a roof type... I don't understand why that is for the "ceiling," but that's besides the point. Because the pattern was just not showing up. So I check its material properties thinking that's it, and made sure the material has the right surface pattern, but something was off. I try copying and pasting the element, and BOOM, pattern was not there. How in the world can that be?! Same original file, same properties, same everything!!! This is when I realized that something must have changed uniquely for the individual "ceiling" element, or reality it's definitely the "roof" type. Anyway, I figured it out. Right click on the specific element > VG of element, it was OVERWRITTEN with the surface pattern. Yes, I found the problem!
So my frustration, or the problem was that this unique VG setting was used specifically for that view of that model, and when it's linked to my model, the surface pattern DOES NOT show up because it's not the same unique view. This is just, I guess, not the right way to built your model. I understand that sometimes those type of moves speed things up, but often it ends up sucking for your consultants, or me.
Finally, my solution to this was to copy the "roof" and paste and do the same thing that they, which I do not like doing this, but for the time being, I don't have another option. As I have Revit LT, it is very extremely limited. BUT if you have the regular Revit, you can just manipulate the item from the linked file, I think? This is not a good solution for long term, because as soon as they update the surface pattern, or the board layouts, I have to repeat this step, which is not the most efficient way to do thing. I have to think harder for a better solution.
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