We have a previous post that discusses some troubleshooting approaches for missing annotation (from a linked model, in the host model):
In a related scenario you could potentially see the annotation from the linked model, but it appears at a slightly shifted location. Similar to this example image:
By default the view (in the linked model) needs to be parallel to the host view, in order for the annotation to display. However depending on your model size, placement, angle, etc. there could be a slight threshold where Revit will still display the annotation even if it is not technically parallel. Usually this is very small (under 3/32” variance in the angle between the link and host view).
If this is the case you could potentially see the model geometry correctly but the annotation may display as shifted slightly in the view. If so the following should help:
- Use the Wall tool > ‘Pick Lines’ option to add a wall temporarily on the link (so there is a perpendicular reference in the host project).
- Select the elevation > use the ‘Rotate’ option to rotate the elevation. Ideally you want to rotate it away to the opposite side and then back so it will clearly snap perpendicular to the wall reference.
- If the elevation still doesn’t appear correctly, try adding a new elevation to the same area. The elevation should detect the temporary parallel wall you added. After the elevation is created the reference wall can be deleted.