Description
Key Features:
Smart Coloring Modes:
Unique Per Doc: Automatically assigns a unique color to every open project for instant visual separation.
By View Type: Color-code tabs based on whether they are Sheets, Floor Plans, 3D Views, Schedules, etc.
Single Color: Uniform styling for specific file types (e.g., make all Families green).
Advanced Styles: Choose from Solid Fill, Striped, Top Bar, or Border styles to match your visual preference without overwhelming the UI.
Custom Rules: Create powerful “If/Then” rules to assign specific colors based on Project Number, File Name, or Project Name.
Integration: Seamlessly overrides the native Revit tab colors while respecting the active tab selection theme.
General Usage Instructions
Colour Tabs runs silently in the background once configured. You can access the settings dashboard from the Penguin Tools ribbon to customize the behaviour.
Core Features & Usage:
- Project vs. Family Settings:
You can set distinct behaviors for Project Documents (.rvt) and Family Documents (.rfa).
For example, you might want all Families to have a subtle green “Top Bar” style to differentiate them from project work, while Projects use “Unique Per Doc” coloring.
- Coloring Modes:
Unique Per Doc: The system assigns a distinct color to each document from a curated palette. All views belonging to “Project A” will be Red, while “Project B” is Blue.
* By View Type: Tabs are colored based on their function (e.g., Sheets are White, 3D Views are Orange, Schedules are Green).
* Single: A fixed color is applied to all documents of that category.
- Styles:
* Solid: Fills the entire tab background.
* Striped: Adds a diagonal stripe pattern (great for visibility without being too loud).
* Top Bar / Border: Adds a colored accent line to the top or border of the tab, keeping the background neutral.
- Rules Engine:
* Create specific overrides for high-priority projects.
* *Example:* IF `Project Number` CONTAINS “1234” THEN Color = “Red” (Style = Solid).
* Rules take precedence over general Project/Family settings.
