To reduce the apparent "size" or rather, the density and curve size, of revision clouds in Revit, you typically adjust the minimum arc length setting.
Adjusting Revision Cloud Arc Length
Revit controls the shape of revision clouds by defining the length of the arcs that make up the cloud boundary. By reducing the minimum arc length, the individual curves become smaller and denser, making the overall cloud appearance tighter.
Based on the reference provided, the minimum arc length for the revision cloud shape is specified in the Arc Length option. This setting is found within the Sheet Issues/Revisions dialog.
Important Points:
- This Arc Length setting controls the arc length for all revision clouds throughout the entire project.
- You can change this setting before you draw a revision cloud to affect new clouds.
- Changing this setting will also update existing revision clouds in the project.
How to Change the Arc Length Setting:
While the exact steps might vary slightly depending on your Revit version, the general process involves accessing the project's Sheet Issues/Revisions settings:
- Go to the View tab.
- In the Compositions panel, click on Sheet Issues/Revisions.
- In the Sheet Issues/Revisions dialog that appears, locate the Arc Length setting.
- Enter a smaller value for the minimum arc length than the current setting.
- Click OK to apply the changes.
Impact of Reducing Arc Length:
Reducing the minimum arc length value will result in revision clouds that have:
- Smaller, tighter curves.
- A denser appearance.
- A potentially cleaner look, especially for highlighting smaller areas or details.
Conversely, increasing the arc length will result in larger, more spread-out curves.
By adjusting this single project-wide setting, you effectively control the characteristic shape and visual size of the curves used in all your revision clouds in Revit.
