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1. Accessing the Project Browser If the Project Browser is missing: ✅ Go to View Tab → User Interface → Check "Project Browser". ✅ Alternatively, reset UI layout in Options → User Interface.
2. Organizing the Project Browser Revit allows custom sorting and filtering of the Project Browser based on parameters like:
View Type (Floor Plans, Elevations, Schedules, etc.) Phase (Existing, New Construction, etc.) Discipline (Architectural, Structural, MEP) A) Creating a Custom Browser Organization Right-click in the Project Browser → Select "Browser Organization". Click "New" and enter a name for the new organization. In the Browser Organization Properties window: Grouping Tab: Choose how to categorize views (e.g., by Level, Phase). Filtering Tab: Set rules to hide unwanted views. Click OK and apply changes. 📌 Tip: Use custom view parameters for advanced filtering.
3. Sorting Views by Discipline or Sheet Number To sort views logically, customize their organization:
Go to View Tab → User Interface → Browser Organization. Under the Views tab, create a New Sorting Rule. Choose a sorting method: By Discipline (Architectural, Structural, MEP). By Sheet Number (for construction documentation). Click Apply → OK. 📌 Tip: Sorting by "Phase" helps manage renovation projects.
4. Customizing Family & Sheet Organization Families: Sort by category or name for faster access. Sheets: Organize by Sheet Number or Drawing Set for large projects. A) Adjusting Family Organization Right-click Project Browser → Browser Organization → Families. Choose to sort by Family Name, Type, or Category. B) Sorting Sheets by Discipline or Issue Date Go to Sheets → Browser Organization. Sort by Issue Date, Sheet Number, or Discipline. Click Apply → OK. 📌 Tip: Use custom parameters for better sheet control.
5. Creating a Searchable Project Browser To find a specific view/sheet quickly:
Right-click the Project Browser → Select "Search". Type the view name or sheet number. Click Find Next to locate it. 📌 Tip: Use consistent naming for easy searching.
🚀 Quick Summary: 🔹 Right-click → Browser Organization to customize sorting. 🔹 Sort by View Type, Discipline, Phase, or Sheet Number. 🔹 Use search and filters to quickly find views. 🔹 Customize Families & Sheets organization for better management.
