Revit View/Sheet Sets for Printing: Save and Reuse Sheet Selections
Revit View/Sheet Sets save which views and sheets belong in a print job. They are ideal for recurring permit, consultant, tender or internal review packages.
Beginner takeaway: Use a saved View/Sheet Set for what to print, and a saved Print Setting for how to print.
What you need to understand first
This separation prevents a common mistake: rebuilding the sheet selection manually for every issue and accidentally omitting or adding sheets.
- Selected Views/Sheets can be saved as named sets.
- A saved set can be edited, saved or reverted.
- Autodesk notes that print View/Sheet Sets cannot be transferred to another project.
Related guides: Saved Print Settings in Revit: Create, Reuse and Transfer Standards, Revit Print Sets vs PDF Export Sets: Understand the Difference, and AutoCAD Sheet Set Manager for Plotting.
Step-by-step workflow
Step 1 — Open sheet selection
Where: File > Print > Selected Views/Sheets > Select
Do this: Open the View/Sheet Set dialog.
Check: Current project views/sheets are listed.
Step 2 — Choose the issue members
Where: Check sheets/views
Do this: Select only the required package.
Check: Count matches the issue list.
Step 3 — Save the set
Where: Save As
Do this: Use a purpose-driven name such as `Permit-100%` or `Consultant-Issue`.
Check: Set is reusable.
Step 4 — Pair with Print Setting
Where: Back in Print dialog
Do this: Select the correct saved output setup.
Check: What-to-print and how-to-print are both controlled.
Step 5 — Update deliberately
Where: View/Sheet Set > edit > Save
Do this: Modify the set when the issue changes and save it explicitly.
Check: Future print jobs use the intended membership.
What usually goes wrong
| What you see | Likely layer | First check |
|---|---|---|
| Changes disappear after session | Set not saved | Save changes explicitly. |
| Set cannot be transferred | Project limitation | Recreate or manage through project standards/workflows. |
| Wrong views included | Selection not filtered | Clear views if only sheets are needed. |
| Sheet set right, paper wrong | Print Setting separate | Select correct output setup. |
Practical example
A permit package contains sheets A001–A601 but excludes internal coordination views. Save that exact selection as `Permit Set`. The same set can then be printed to PDF or a plotter using different Print Settings without rebuilding the membership.
What not to do
- Do not assume a saved set automatically updates when new sheets are added.
- Do not confuse Revit View/Sheet Sets with AutoCAD Sheet Set Manager.
- Do not rely on an unsaved in-session selection for a recurring issue.
Good office standard
Name View/Sheet Sets by deliverable and revision purpose, and review membership before every formal issue.
Quick verification before you move on
- Use one representative drawing or sheet, not a production batch.
- Verify page size, orientation and a known dimension.
- Compare Preview/PDF with the physical output when a printer is involved.
- Save the setting or set only after the result is repeatable.
Official references
Frequently asked questions
Can I save a Revit sheet selection?
Yes, save it as a View/Sheet Set.
Will the set automatically include future sheets?
Not necessarily; review and update its membership.
Can I transfer the print set to another project?
Autodesk states printing View/Sheet Sets cannot be transferred to other projects.
Explore more in Revit Printing & PDF Guide.