How does the 'Pin' feature work with elements in Revit?

The 'Pin' feature in Revit is primarily used to lock elements in place, which helps prevent accidental movements during the design process. When an element is pinned, it cannot be inadvertently dragged or adjusted, which ensures that its position remains stable while other elements are modified. This functionality is particularly useful in complex projects where maintaining specific alignments and positions is crucial to the overall design integrity.

The 'Pin' feature offers designers a way to safeguard critical components of their model, allowing for more efficient workflows. For example, an architect might want to pin walls or fixtures that have been precisely located to prevent unintentional modifications while other parts of the model are being adjusted.

In contrast, options such as saving an element's position permanently or removing elements from the workspace do not accurately reflect the purpose of the 'Pin' feature. Pinning does not duplicate elements, but rather ensures that currently placed elements remain unaffected by changes elsewhere in the project. Thus, the ability to pin is an essential tool in maintaining order and control within the Revit environment.