Revit 2026.1 Update – What’s New?

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by Dennis Collin

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It’s that time of year again when users receive some mid-term updates to their software. Revit 2026.1 has introduced some new features and enhancements which should be of interest to many Revit Users. In terms of core functionality, there are now additional shortcuts for several command, making working with views and sheets easier.

 

The new shortcuts are:

  • Open (when placed views are selected on a sheet, or a view reference object is selected within a view).
  • Open Sheet (when active in a placed view).
  • Edit Schedule (when a singularly placed schedule is selected).
  • Move Aligned to Sheet (when any number of elements are selected on a sheet).
  • Go to View (when an elevation, callout or section view object is selected).

 

The double click settings dialogue has been improved and adjusted to cater for different options when selecting Views and schedules. The addition options allow for being inside or outside a view on sheets and schedule views on sheets.

 

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Fig 1. Additional Double Click Settings

 

Inside views on sheets has a supplementary option to Open View besides the previous option of Activate or Do Nothing.

 

 

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Fig 2. Ability to edit view labels In-canvas.

 

There is also provision for the action of slow double click on the Project browser making it easier to rename views. This setting is stored within the Revit.ini file under “DoubleClickProjectBrowser” section.

 

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Fig 2a. Or via a dialogue.

 

With this update it is now possible to edit single or multiple line labels for section elevation, callouts and view reference objects directly in the canvas view.

This is just limited to compatible parameters such as view names and other similar text or number-based parameters. As well as being able to edit in-canvas the change parameters dialogue can be accessed by users to make changes instead.

 

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Fig 3. Open views from the sheet.

 

Views that have been placed on sheets can now be open directly from a contextual list from a right mouse click, in a similar way to how section, callout or elevation views can be accessed in previous Revit versions from their reference marker.

 

If multiple views from sheets are selected a dialogue appears asking for confirmation before opening them.

 

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The Tech Preview accelerated graphics environment has had its performance boosted by an average of 15%, which is helpful when working with larger more intensive models.

 

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Fig 4. Display and General Performance Improvements!

 

In addition, RAM utilisation has also been improved by an average of 10% improving system responsiveness when work on several accelerated views simultaneously.

 

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Fig 5. Accessing Regional Load Cases

 

Structural Engineers can now benefit from the automation of load combinations based on a selected regional design code. For UK projects the BS design codes can be accessed from the Load Cases dialogue once the UK region has been selected.

 

 

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The generation of Analytical Models is easier with Revit 2026.1 as the software uses a streamlined process with just a one-click experience with model pre-selection and customisable settings from the ribbon menu.

 

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Fig 6. Improved Analytical Model

 

Revit 2026.1 includes Dynamo 3.5 which introduces a package publishing experience with the option to add version compatibility information, a new Curve Mapper node for visually interacting with nine curve types, new nodes for list manipulation, and panel nodes.

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Fig. Using the Curve Mapper node to construct a complex slab with supporting structure.

 

The curve mapper node has a range of options to set curves to sine, gaussian, cosine and other types when point distribution is not known. The nodes will be useful for Architectural and Structural Design by enabling users to create complex geometry layouts which could be used for the modelling of façade, canopies, structural glulam beams, and parametric roof designs with evenly spaced elements. Whether designing a modern building or a unique structure, the Curve Mapper node ensures precise alignment and distribution of elements along curves. Previously this was only really possible with python and a complex combination of nodes and packages.

 

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Fig 7. Dynamo 3.5 Script with new Curve Mapper Nodes this node could also be useful for Civil Engineering, Landscape, and Interior Design!

 

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In summary, this update is an evolution on the improvements brought with the 2026 release. There are some useful additional options to name views in different ways as well as more efficiently working with views placed on sheets. Improvements to Structural Loads, analytical modelling coupled with the new Dynamo 3.5 environment provides many more tools to help users get their projects out on time.

 

This update can be installed from the Access App or your  Autodesk Account.

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