Callout views provide detailed or alternate perspectives of specific areas in your model. Revit allows you to create rectangular or freehand callouts, depending on your project's needs.
1. Creating a Rectangular Callout View
Use a rectangular callout for quick and precise selections when a standard rectangular area suits the purpose.
Steps:
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Go to the View tab.
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In the Create panel, click the Callout drop-down and select Rectangle.
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In the Type Selector, choose the type of callout:
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Detail Callout: Shows a more detailed version of a specific area.
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View Callout: Matches the parent view type (e.g., plan, elevation, or section).
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Define the Callout Area:
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Drag the cursor from the upper-left to the lower-right corner.
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A dashed line will appear, outlining the selected area.
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View the Callout:
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Double-click the callout head to open the callout view in the drawing area.
2. Creating a Freehand Callout View
Choose a freehand callout to outline irregular shapes or areas that don’t fit a standard rectangle.
Steps:
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Go to the View tab.
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In the Create panel, click the Callout drop-down and select Sketch.
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In the Type Selector, pick the callout type:
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Detail Callout or View Callout (same as parent view type).
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Sketch the Callout:
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Use drawing tools from the Modify and Draw panels to outline the callout shape.
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When finished, click Finish Edit Mode.
Resetting a Freehand Callout to Rectangle:
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To revert a freehand callout to a rectangular shape:
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Select the callout.
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Go to Modify | <View Type> tab → Mode panel → Click Reset Crop.
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View the Callout:
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Double-click the callout head to open the callout view in the drawing area.
Key Tips:
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Use rectangular callouts for standard details like room layouts or wall sections.
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Opt for freehand callouts when focusing on irregular or complex areas.
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Double-click the callout head anytime to quickly access and edit the callout view.
