To visually verify that Revit elements are on their correct workset, it is often advantageous to have a 3D view that isolates a single workset in visibility graphics. This method makes finding and rectifying incorrectly assigned elements much easier than the out-of-the-box workset display mode. The problem, however, is that this can be time-consuming to set up. Additionally, the view’s visibility graphics must be updated every time a new workset is added to the model.
Creating isolated workset views with Dynamo
To solve this issue, Parametric Monkey has developed a Dynamo graph, available as part of our Dynamo Package Development service. The graph will create new 3D views for each workset and set its visibility graphics to only show that workset. But best of all, if isolated workset views have already been created, the graph will update these, eliminating the need for any view deletion. The graph is best combined with our assign elements to workset graph.
To run the graph:
- Define the view name prefix (#1), e.g. “3D_WS_”.
- Press Run.
Note that for the existing views to be updated, the view cannot have been renamed as the view name is used to identify which workset needs isolating.
Conclusion
To find out more about our Dynamo Package Development service, drop us a line and discover how we can automate your Revit workflows.
