Section Box Pro

Description

Key Features

• Instant 3D Views: Create a perfectly sized section box around your selection in milliseconds.
• Batch Processing: Select 50 doors and enable “Batch Mode” to generate 50 separate, individual 3D views instantly—one for each object!
• Linked Model Support: Fully supports selecting elements within Revit Links. No more tabbing blindly; pick the linked element and box it.
• Smart Naming: Automatically names views based on the element category and mark (e.g., “3D – Door [104]”). Prevents “Copy 1” clutter by intelligently handling duplicate names.
• Buffer Presets: Switch between “Tight” (150mm), “Context” (500mm), or “Clash” (0mm) buffers instantly using the modern dashboard UI.
• Toggle Visibility: One-click button to hide/show the Section Box category in your view for clean screenshots.
• Pro UI: Features a beautiful, dark-mode compatible interface with a split layout for easy configuration.

Typical Workflows

1. Clash Detection: Click a clash, hit “Zero Buffer”, and see exactly where the interference is.
2. Detailing: Select a complex junction, apply a 500mm buffer, and start detailing immediately.
3. Documentation: Batch select all unique columns and generate individual 3D views for scheduling/sheets.

Key Features List (Bullet Points)

• Smart Auto-Naming: Generates descriptive view names automatically.
• Batch Processing: Create individual views for multiple selected elements.
• Linked Element Support: Works seamlessly with Revit Links.
• Quick Buffers: 150mm, 500mm, and Custom buffer presets.
• Visibility Toggle: Instantly hide the section box cage.
• Isolate Mode: Automatically isolate the selected elements in the new view.

  1. Basic Usage

  1. Select one or more elements in your current view (Plan, Section, Elevation, or 3D).
  2. Navigate to the Penguin Tools tab or the Modify tab and click Section Box Pro.
  3. Choose your desired Buffer preset (e.g., 150mm for tight, 500mm for context).
  4. Click Apply Section Box.
  5. A new 3D view will be created and activated automatically, perfectly cropped to your selection.

   

  2. Using with Linked Models

  1. Hover over an element inside a Revit Link (use Tab to cycle selection if needed).
  2. Select the linked element.
  3. Click Section Box Pro and Apply. The tool will calculate the correct coordinates even for nested or transformed links.

   

  3. Batch Processing (One View Per Object)

  1. Select multiple elements (e.g., all Windows on Level 1).
  2. Open Section Box Pro.
  3. Toggle the Batch Processing switch to ON.
  4. Click Apply.
  5. The tool will generate a separate 3D view for each individual window, named explicitly (e.g., “3D – Window [101]”, “3D – Window [102]”).

   

  4. Managing Visibility

  • Use the Toggle Box Visibility button at the bottom of the UI to instantly hide the orange Section Box cage in your current view without opening Visibility Graphics.