Ribbon Names - User Guide & Reference

The Ribbon Names utility (UI Custom category) Shortens Revit panel header names to save ribbon screen space..

1. Overview & Key Capabilities

The Ribbon Names tool is designed to improve workflow efficiency by automating standard tasks. Key capabilities include:

• Shortens Revit panel header names to save ribbon screen space.

2. Detailed Step-by-Step Usage

Follow these instructions to use the tool in your active Revit session:

1. Check panels to shorten, click apply to rename ribbon panels.

3. Technical Specifications & Under the Hood

Revit API Integration

• Key API Components: Revit ribbon tab controls visibility manipulation, customization of header titles, and custom grey/dark themed active view templates.
• Transaction Handling: All modifications are packaged into a single Revit API transaction. If any error occurs, the changes are rolled back automatically to preserve model integrity.

[!TIP] Best Practice Tip: Minimize ribbon cluster by turning off third-party tabs you don't active use. This frees up screen space on smaller monitors.