Graphics Settings in Revit.ini

In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [Graphics] section control the display of graphics in the drawing area.

Antialiasing

Corresponds to the Use Anti-Aliasing option on the Graphics tab of the Options dialog.

Type = integer

Valid values: 0 = disable (default), 1 = enable

HiddenSlabEdge

Determines how hidden lines of slab edges display in plan views of "Structural" discipline.

Type = string

Valid values:

  • All = show all hidden lines for slab edges
  • Itself = show the bearing or hidden edges (default)
  • Other = show the edge intersecting the slab
  • None = show no hidden lines for slab edges

InvertBackground

Corresponds to the Invert Background option in the Colors section of the Graphics tab on the Options dialog.

Type = integer

Valid values: 0 = disable (default), 1 = enable

OptimizedViewNavigation

Corresponds to the Use Optimized View Navigation option in the Graphics Mode section of the Graphics tab on the Options dialog.

Type = integer

Valid values: 0 = disable, 1 = enable

SemiTransparent

Corresponds to the Semi-transparent option in the Colors section of the Graphics tab on the Options dialog.

Type = integer

Valid values: 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)

TempDimFontSizeInPoints

Specifies the point size of text in temporary dimensions. This setting corresponds to the Size option in the Temporary Dimension Text Appearance section on the Graphics tab of the Options dialog.

Type = integer

Valid values: between 8 (the default) and 20

TempDimTextBackground

Corresponds to the Background option in the Temporary Dimension Text Appearance section on the Graphics tab of the Options dialog.

Type = integer

Valid values: 0 = transparent (default), 1 = opaque

UseGraphicsHardware

Corresponds to the Use Hardware Acceleration option on the Graphics tab of the Options dialog.

Type = integer

Valid values: 1= enable hardware acceleration (default), 0 = disable hardware acceleration

Example

[Graphics]
InvertBackground=0
Antialiasing=0
SemiTransparent=1
TempDimTextBackground=1
HiddenSlabEdge=all
TempDimFontSizeInPoints=12
UseGraphicsHardware=0
OptimizedViewNavigation=1