Create Revit Plan View

Two-dimensional views provide a method for viewing a model. These views include floor plans, reflected ceiling plans and structural plans.


View tab  →  Create panel  →  Plan Views drop-down  

Floor Plan
Reflected Ceiling Plan
Structural Plan
 Plan Region
Area Plan


How to Create a Plan View in Revit

You can add a new plan view to your project or duplicate an existing one by following these steps:

  1. Navigate to Plan View Creation
    Go to the View tab.
    In the Create panel, select Plan Views from the drop-down menu, then choose one of the following: Floor Plan, Reflected Ceiling Plan, or Structural Plan



  2. Configure the New Plan View: In the New Plan dialog
    Type: Select a view type from the list.
    (Optional) Click Edit Type to modify the selected type or create a new one.
    Levels: Choose one or more levels for which you want to create the plan view.



  3. Handle Duplicate Views
    To create a plan view for a level that already has one, uncheck Do not duplicate existing views.



  4. Finalize
    Click OK to generate the view.


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