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👓 Manage View Filters

Manage View Filters performs comprehensive view filter management with copying, batch deletion, and automatic legend creation capabilities, addressing Revit's limitations in transferring custom view filters between views. Version 1.2 | Specials

Overview​

While Revit lacks efficient tools for copying view filters between views (requiring manual recreation of custom filters even when view templates aren't suitable), this tool addresses that limitation by providing automated view filter transfer and management capabilities. This enables rapid copying of custom view filters from one view to another, batch deletion across multiple views, and automatic legend creation, significantly reducing time spent on repetitive filter setup tasks that are fundamental to visualization and documentation workflows in Revit.

Key Features​

Usage includes:

  • View Filter Copying: Transfer view filters from source views to destination views with selective filter control.
  • Batch Filter Deletion: Remove view filters from multiple views simultaneously instead of individual deletion.
  • Automatic Legend Creation: Generate filter legends automatically for sheet documentation.
  • Selective Filter Transfer: Choose specific filters to copy rather than all-or-nothing transfer.

Requirements​

Before using Manage View Filters, ensure your environment meets the following prerequisites:

 Autodesk Revit: From version 2020 to newest.
 NonicaTab: NonicaTab Pro.

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Usage​

Understanding Standard vs. Enhanced Filter Management​

  1. Standard Revit Filter Workflow:
    • Manual Filter Recreation: Recreate view filters individually in each destination view
    • View Template Dependency: Limited to view template applications which may not suit custom scenarios
    • Individual Filter Deletion: Remove filters one by one from each view manually
    • No Legend Integration: Create filter legends separately without automation
    • Time-Intensive Process: Repetitive setup for each view requiring custom filter configurations
  2. Enhanced Filter Management (This Tool):
    • Automated Filter Copying: Transfer filters directly between views with selective control
    • Batch Operations: Handle multiple filter operations across multiple views simultaneously
    • Integrated Legend Creation: Automatically generate documentation-ready filter legends
    • Custom Filter Support: Preserve complex custom filters beyond standard view template capabilities

Basic Filter Copying Workflow​

  1. Navigate to NonicaTab Pro → Manage View Filters.
  2. Source View Selection: Choose the view containing the filters you want to copy ("Copy From").
  3. Destination View Selection: Choose the view where you want to apply the filters ("Copy To").
  4. Filter Selection Interface: The tool provides selective filter copying options:
    • Individual Filter Selection: Choose specific filters to copy from the source view
    • Multiple Filter Selection: Select multiple filters for batch copying operations
    • All Filters Option: Copy all available filters from source to destination view

FAQ​

View templates are excellent for standardized filter sets, but this tool addresses scenarios where you need to copy specific custom filters between views that don't warrant full template creation, or when you need to add filters to views that already have custom configurations.

Yes, you can copy filters between different view types (3D to plan, section to elevation, etc.) as long as the destination view contains elements that match the filter criteria. The tool will apply filters where applicable.

The tool creates filter legends in a format ready for sheet placement. These legends show the colors, patterns, and criteria for each copied filter, making them immediately useful for project documentation and can be placed on sheets alongside the filtered views.

Yes, the tool includes batch deletion functionality that allows you to select multiple views and remove specific filters or all filters from them simultaneously, eliminating the need to delete filters individually from each view.

No, the tool provides selective copying where you can choose exactly which filters to copy from the source view to the destination view. This gives you precise control over which visual elements you want to transfer.