What measurement does Revit use?

How do you show measurements in Revit?

Click Annotate tab Dimension panel (Aligned). On the Options Bar, select Wall Faces, and for Pick, select Individual References.

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Add Dimensions

1. Click the exterior face of the west wall.
2. Click the exterior face of the east wall.
3. Move the cursor above the building, and click to place the dimension.

How do I change dimension in Revit?

Click Annotate tab Dimension panel drop-down, and select one of the options. In the Type Properties dialog, select the dimension type you want to work with from the Type list. If desired, click Rename to rename the type, or click Duplicate to create a new dimension type. Specify the dimension display properties.

Why won’t my dimensions show up in Revit?

Causes: This can occur for multiple reasons: Multiple elements are selected. If it takes more than 200 milliseconds for Revit to calculate the temporary dimensions, when selecting an element, then to maintain good performance Revit will abort this calculation and the temporary dimensions will not be displayed.

What are dimension string types Revit?

(Available for aligned, linear, and arc dimension types.)

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Options include:

• Continuous. Places multiple dimensions end to end.
• Baseline. Places stacked dimensions measured from the same baseline.
• Ordinate. Places a dimension string with values measured from the dimension origin.

How do you dimension vertically in Revit?

Place the cursor on the desired location of the next reference point, and click. As you move the cursor, a dimension line appears. You can continue to select multiple references, if desired. After selecting a second reference point, press Spacebar to align the dimension to the vertical or horizontal axis.

How do you measure multiple lines in Revit?

However you can measure the total length of multiple model lines using the Measure Along An Element tool and TAB selecting the chain. So if you needed a quick total length you could select the detail lines > Convert Lines > Measure Along An Element > TAB > click chain.

How do you dimension between two points in Revit?

You can place aligned dimensions between 2 or more parallel references or 2 or more points, such as wall ends.

1. Click Annotate tab Dimension panel (Aligned). …
2. On the Options Bar, for Pick, select Individual References.
3. Place the cursor at a reference point on an element, such as a wall. …
4. Click to specify the reference.

How do you create a dimension family in Revit?

While in the Family Editor, select the dimension. On the Label Dimension panel, for Label, select an existing parameter or click (Create Parameter). After creating the parameter, you can use the Family Types tool on the Properties panel to modify the default value, or specify a formula, as required.

How do you create a linear dimension style in Revit?

Create an Ordinate Linear Dimension Style

1. Click Annotate tab Dimension panel (Aligned) or (Linear).
2. Click Modify | Place Dimensions tab Properties panel (Type Properties).
3. In the Type Properties dialog, click Duplicate.
4. In the Name dialog, enter a name for the dimension, and click OK.

How do you add dimension Text in Revit?

Revit 2022: Modifying Dimensions – Overriding Dimension Text

1. In the drawing area, select the dimension you want to edit.
2. Double click on the dimension value. …
3. In the Dimension Value field, select Use Actual Value.
4. Enter the text you want to display in the Above, Below, Prefix and/or Suffix text fields. …
5. Click OK.