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CHAPTER 1 InsIde RevIt stRuctuRe
Having many views open at once, though, can lead to a slower program response. The Close
Hidden Windows command is quite important in managing the performance of Revit, especially
when you are working on large or complex projects. With one view maximized in the drawing
area, this command will close all but the last active view of each project, project template, and
family that is currently open.
Most views open maximized in Revit regardless of how they are triggered, so it is easy to
quickly have numerous views of a project open at any given time without noticing it. Since Revit
updates the display of all open views in real time, you can imagine how this can rapidly become
a performance issue. Frequent use of this command is highly recommended and is a good can-
didate for addition to your shortcut list.
Presentation GUI
While most will find the default interface more than adequate for daily use, a few simple modifica-
tions can drastically change the look of the GUI to better serve other purposes or user preferences. The
following graphic shows the interface with the Design bar and toolbars hidden and a floating Project
Browser. This clean look is great for viewing and working with the model while in meetings with the
design team and/or clients.
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