Frequent question: How do you keep dimensions activated in Revit?

How do you make temporary dimensions permanent in Revit?

User’s Guide: Changing Temporary Dimensions to Permanent Dimensions. Select a component in the drawing area. Click the dimension symbol that appears near the temporary dimension. You can then modify the properties of the new dimension and change its type.

How do you save dimension styles in Revit?

Specify Dimension Styles

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

How do I automatically adjust dimensions in Revit?

Use the Activate Dimensions option to display them.

1. Select multiple elements in the drawing area.
2. On the Options Bar, click Activate Dimensions. Note: System performance can significantly increase when the temporary dimensions and constraints are not displayed.

How do you lock a family parameter in Revit?

To lock a labeled dimension from the Family Types dialog:

1. Select a dimension in the drawing area.
2. Click Modify | Dimensions tab Properties panel (Family Types).
3. In the Family Types dialog, in the Lock column, select the checkbox for the parameter you wish to constrain.

What does locking a dimension do in Revit?

You can lock dimensions so the dimension values cannot be changed, thus restricting movement of referenced elements.

What are Revit temporary dimensions?

User’s Guide: Temporary Dimensions. As you create or select geometry, Revit Architecture displays temporary dimensions around the component. This is useful for placing the component in the proper place. Temporary dimensions are created to the nearest perpendicular component and increment by the set value.

What is permanent dimension in Revit?

A permanent dimension is a view-specific element that documents measurements in the model. Permanent dimensions can display in 2 different states: modifiable and non-modifiable. To modify a permanent dimension, select the geometry that references it.

How do you create a custom dimension style in Revit?

On the Dimensions panel drop-down, click the appropriate dimension tool. For example, if you want to apply custom accuracy to a linear dimension, click Linear Dimension Types. In the Type Properties dialog, click Duplicate. Enter a name for the new dimension style, and click OK.

How do you change dimension precision in Revit?

Right-click the dimension, and then select Edit from the menu. In the Edit Dimension dialog box, click the Precision and Tolerance tab.

How do you turn off dimension in Revit?

With Revit open, go to the “View” tab… far right end of the panel is “User Interface”, click that and select “Keyboard Shortcuts” at the bottom of the menu. As for a quicker way of turning off dimensions,uncheck “Show Annotations in this view”.

Why do I have to activate dimensions in Revit?

When we place dimensions for families that have nested shared families inside, we need to click on “Activate dimensions” every time we want to change a dimension.