A new feature in Revit 2016 gives the user the ability to create 3D isometric views from selected model elements.
In order to accomplish this task in previous versions of Revit user would have to create a 3D view and check on the views Section Box option from the Properties Palette then adjust the section box to the desired element(s) location. Or users could use an existing view or create a view of the element(s) area and use the Orient to View option from the ViewCube right-click menu.
To create 3D isometric view use the Selection Box tool users simply select the element(s) they would like to isolate in a 3D isometric view and then select the Selection Box tool from the View panel on the Ribbon. Revit will open the Default 3D View with a section box around the element(s) from your selection set. To save the view for future use, the user merely needs to right-click on the ViewCube and select the Save View option from the menu and enter an appropriate view name.
This new feature enables the user to quickly isolate selected elements in an unobstructed 3D view and to efficiently document a model, helping project teams to better communicate within their project with smarter modeling and documentation views.
For more information, view this video: Autodesk Revit 2016 Selection Box
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Eugene O’Day, IX
AEC Senior Application Specialist
Eugene A. O’Day, IX, with more than 25 years of architectural and mechanical experience, offers a trained focus on all things Revit and BIM. Teaching is a passion of his. Eugene has been an instructor in undergraduate degree programs, has traveled worldwide teaching Autodesk solutions to major corporations, has taught at accredited ATCs throughout the Northwestern region, and is a frequent and popular instructor, speaker, and presenter for AUGI® CAD Camps, Revit – and related product user groups. He has also been a trusted public school district advisor on new drafting instructor hires. At Ideate, Eugene provides training and support for Revit Architecture, Revit Structure and AutoCAD. Eugene is also a Revit Architecture Autodesk Certified Professional.