Is it necessary to be in the floor plan view to create a new elevation view?

Creating a new elevation view in Revit does not require the user to be in a floor plan view. Elevation views can be generated from multiple views within Revit, including sections and 3D views. This flexibility allows for greater ease of use when drafting designs and ensures that users can create elevation views based on the current view they are working in.

Revit’s interface enables the generation of elevation views directly without the need to access specific floor plan views, allowing for a more efficient workflow. Consequently, the answer is indeed that it is not necessary to be in the floor plan view to create a new elevation view.