Control Graphic Overrides for Linked Files

When you change the graphic display of layers in a linked file, you can specify whether Revit preserves or discards the graphic overrides.

Note: This feature is available for linked CAD files only. It is not available for imported CAD files.

When you preserve graphic overrides, Revit retains any changes made to the graphic display of its layers when it reloads the linked file. Otherwise, Revit discards graphic overrides when reloading the linked file. This option applies to all CAD files that are linked to the project.

To preserve or discard graphic overrides for linked files

1. Open the Revit project.
2. Click Manage tabManage Project panel (Manage Links).
3. In the Manage Links dialog, do either of the following:
   • To retain the overrides, select Preserve graphic overrides.
   • To discard the overrides, clear Preserve graphic overrides.
4. Click OK.