How do you annotate measurements in Revit?

How do you annotate dimensions in Revit?

Add a linear dimension to a drawing to measure between 2 points.

1. Click Annotate tab Dimension panel (Linear).
2. Place the cursor at a reference point on an element, such as a wall or a line, or at the intersection of references, such as a join between 2 walls. …
3. Click to specify the reference.

How do you enter measurements in Revit?

Click Modify tab Measure panel Measure drop-down, and then click either (Measure Between Two References) or (Measure Along An Element). If you select Measure Between Two References, you can measure a certain length from a starting point.

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.

How do I change dimension values in Revit?

Change a Dimension Value

1. Select an element that the dimension references.
2. Click the dimension value. If the dimension is locked, the lock control appears next to it. …
3. In the edit box, type a new value for the dimension, and press Enter . The element moves to satisfy the new dimension requirement.