How to see two Revit views at the same time (Split Screen)?

ByCADbrief Staff

Short Answer

Yes — in Autodesk Revit, you can see two Revit views at the same time by opening both views and using Tile Views to split the workspace into side-by-side windows. This is the fastest and most common professional method for comparing plans, sections, or sheets. Limitation: both views must already be open.

What You Need to Know Before

Warning: Revit only tiles views that are currently open in the project window, so if one view is not opened first, it will not appear in the split screen layout. Also, on small monitors, tiled views can become too cramped to work accurately, especially with detailed annotations.

How to Split Screen in Revit

  • Command: Tile Views

  • Shortcut: WT

  • Quick Steps:

    1. Open the two views you want to compare from the Project Browser.
    2. On the Ribbon, go to View tab > Windows panel > Tile Views, or press WT.
    3. If needed, turn on view control Bar > Thin Lines or adjust the Scale of each view for easier side-by-side review.

Variables & Settings

  • Key Setting: View tab > Windows panel > Tab Views / Tile Views

  • Expert Setting: If multiple views are open, Tile Views arranges all open views, not just two. Use Tab Views first to cycle through and close unneeded views before tiling for a cleaner split screen workflow.

Why it Fails

  • Cause 1 (Geometry): One of the views may be heavily cropped or zoomed to an unrelated area, making it seem like the split screen is not showing the correct content.

  • Cause 2 (layers/Locks): The view may have temporary hide/isolate, a view template, or crop region settings applied, so the two tiled views do not display the same elements.

  • Cause 3 (Command/Logic): Tile Views affects all currently open views, so if too many views are open, Revit creates a grid instead of a simple two-view split screen.

Quick Fix & Best Practice

  • Quick Fix: Close extra open views, then press WT again to retile only the two required views.

  • Manager’s Verdict: Use tiled views for coordination, model review, and comparing plan-to-section changes. Avoid it on small screens or when too many views are open, because navigation becomes slower and less precise.

FAQ

Can I split Revit into only two views?
Yes, but only if you close the other open views first.

Can I compare a sheet and a model view side by side?
Yes, Revit can tile sheets, plans, sections, elevations, and 3D views together.

Is there a way to return to tabs after split screen?
Yes, use Tab Views in the View > Windows panel.

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