RevitCat: Cut with Voids When Loaded

  • Tick the ‘Cut Rect’ checkbox –
    • The cylinder is not cutting the family solid, so it cuts the host element in the project (this may not be what you want, but it cannot be avoided!)
    • the rectangular void is not cutting the family void, so it cuts the host

  • Tick both boxes – only the rectangular void cuts the host (as it is not cutting the family solid)
    • The cylinder now cuts the family solid but not the host (and is no longer visibly ghosted)

Conclusion

  • If the void cuts a solid in the family, it cannot cut an element in the project using the ‘Cuts with Void When loaded’ family property
  • If the void cuts a solid in the family,the new (in v2021) ‘Cut Geometry’ property has the potential to work in a project
  • If the void does not cut a solid in the family, it can cut an element in the project using the ‘Cuts with Void When loaded’ family property – but only when you use the ‘Cut’ command in the project
  • If the void does not cut a solid in the family,the new (in v2021) ‘Cut Geometry’ property has…

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