Applying new view filters

Step-by-step guide

Apply view filters to control system appearance and visibility.

1. Open the project M05_04.rvt.
2. Ensure that the current view is HVAC > Floor Plans > 1 – Mech.
3. Select the main run of duct in the corridor.
4. In the Properties palette, confirm that the System Abbreviation is GS (general supply).

5. Select any section of duct connected to a fan coil unit to confirm the System Abbreviation of FCU-S (fan coil unit supply).
6. Type "VG" to open the Visibility/Graphics dialog box for this view.
7. Switch to the Filters tab.
8. Click Edit/New.

9. To create a new filter, click the New button.
10. Name the filter "FCU Systems".

11. Click OK.
12. From the list of categories, select all options for duct, including Flex Duct and Air Terminals. Do not include Duct Systems.
13. Set the Filter Rules to System Abbreviation.
14. Set the condition to equals.
15. From the drop-down, select FCU-S.

16. Click OK.
17. From the Visibility/Graphics dialog box, click Add.
18. Select the new FCU Systems filter.

19. Click OK.
20. For the FCU Systems filter, deselect the Visibility option.

21. Click OK to close the Visibility/Graphics dialog box.

All systems with the abbreviation FCU-S are controlled by the filter and are no longer visible in this view.

A more granular method to using filters with systems in Revit is to use unique system names.

22. Reopen the Visibility/Graphics dialog box.
23. Click the Filters tab.
24. For the FCU Systems filter, turn on the Visibility.
25. Click Edit/New.
26. Click Duplicate to create a copy of the FCU Systems filter.

27. Right-click Duplicate and select Rename.
28. Enter a New name of "FCU01 Supply".
29. Click OK.
30. Set the Filter Rules to System Name.
31. From the drop-down, select FCU01 Supply.

Note: All systems in the project have a unique name, so that more efficient filtering can be achieved.

32. From the list of Categories, select Mechanical Equipment.

33. Click OK.
34. From the Visibility/Graphics dialog box, click Add.
35. Select the new FCU01 Supply filter.
36. Click OK.
37. Deselect the Visibility option for the new filter.

A review of the floor plan shows that only the system named in the filter has been affected and is no longer visible.

39. Save the project.