Note: The updating process is identical for Sections, Elevations, Interior Elevations and 3D Documents.
Each Section’s status defines the link (and rebuild method) between the Section and the model on the Floor Plan.
For further information, see Assign Section Rebuild Status.
Updating an Autorebuild Model Section
An Autorebuild Model Section is linked to the Floor Plan model and can be edited interactively. If the Floor Plan has changed, a Section in Autorebuild Model status will be automatically rebuilt every time it is opened.
Note: If background processing is on (see the Background Updating controls at Options > Work Environment > Model Rebuild Options), then the rebuild will occur in the background, even without opening the window.
Changes to existing construction elements in the Section window (including associative dimensions) will automatically be updated in other windows in the background. The update process works on construction elements only; 2D elements added to either the Floor Plan or Section window will not be reflected in the other window.
If you are in Autorebuild status and you are editing elements inside the Section window, the rebuild function is continuous and immediate within this window. However, in large plans, continuous auto-rebuild can cause slowdowns. If you prefer that your Section window be rebuilt only when it is opened or brought to the front of the screen, go to the Options >Work Environment > Model Rebuild Options dialog box and uncheck the “Update Auto-rebuild Model viewpoints continuously” checkbox.
While an update is underway, switching to another window or tab will cancel the update, so you can tab through successive views without waiting for the updates to finish.
If you nevertheless need to Rebuild manually, the View > Refresh > Rebuild from Model command is available. (The plain View > Refresh > Rebuild command, used to refresh 2D drawing elements, is not available for Autorebuild Model windows.)
Note: Some complex changes to the plan (e.g., modifying a Library Part) do not appear automatically in Model Section Windows. For a Manual-rebuild section, use the View > Refresh > Rebuild command; for an Autorebuild section, use View > Refresh > Rebuild from Model to see these changes reflected properly.
Updating a Manual-Rebuild Section
A Section having Manual-Rebuild Model status is not rebuilt automatically. It can be rebuilt from the model only by using the View > Refresh > Rebuild from Model command in the menu.
While a rebuild is underway, you receive feedback on the progress. Click the progress window to cancel the rebuild.
Updating a Drawing Section
Not applicable for 3D Documents, which are either Autorebuild or Manual-Rebuild type documents.
•To rebuild a Drawing-status Section, use View > Refresh > Rebuild. These commands refresh the view as a 2D drawing, fixing any potential temporary display errors.
•For a complete refreshing of a Drawing-status Section window, choose View > Refresh > Rebuild from Model. This will refresh the contents of these windows to fully reflect the current state of the Virtual Building model. In the process, all 2D elements originating from the model will be removed and an up-to-date view will be generated. This means that any manual editing of these 2D elements will be lost. Manually added 2D elements will remain in place.