Hello folks, im trying to set a visual filter/2d fill pattern(if filter not possible) on a specific wall layer function from a linked project (for exemple i want to set the insulation(index =3) function layer of all walls visible in active view with a specific visual filter , is it possible? also if…

How much of this is possible “manually” through the UI? You can only automate what Revit actually allows. The simplest solution sounds like just applying material patterns and showing those in the views. If your local model has the same linked materials (same ID) you might be able to just set the p…

i want to find a way where i dont need to open the local model , i want to create visual filter directly on the host project, is it possible?i dont want to keep going back and forth to the local project

The local model in this case is the model that you have the link imported into and presumably want to create these wall section views in. What have you tried so far? What part of your process are you trying to automate? EDIT: It seems like while the pattern itself cannot be overridden for material…

i cant seem to find Override Host Layers in dyanmo , ive tride overide graphic settings , but it wont work, and also changing compound structure layer material wont work also since its linked , my goal is to be able to apply specific cut fill pattern and color

hi thanks, ive installed Insulator plugin but appearantly it works only for revit 2016/2017 since i couldnt find it in revit 2025 after installing it

Override Host Layers is in the bottom right of the Model Categories tab of the Visibility/Graphics window (or Revit Links override page), but it only highlights layer groups via the section outline. If you want to override or apply your own cut pattern you’ll have to “manually” draw fill areas with…

Creating a visual filter/fillpattern on a specific wall layer/material

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bvs1982 May 1, 2026, 8:12am 5

Looking at your other (locked ) post it look like you want to draw
a Insulation Batting Line over the Wall.

If that is the case, then have a look here

It is kinda an old post, but the method should still work.

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Creating a visual filter/fillpattern on a specific wall layer/material

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