How do you fix dimensions in Revit?

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.

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.

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.

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.

How do you show temporary dimensions in Revit?

Use the Activate Dimensions option to display them. You can convert temporary dimensions to permanent dimensions so they always appear in a drawing. You can change the text size and background that is used to display temporary dimensions.

How do you lock a wall in Revit?

Use Pins to Lock Elements in Place

1. Select the elements to be pinned, and then click Modify | tab Modify panel (Pin).
2. Click Modify tab Modify panel (Pin), select the elements to be pinned, and then press Enter .

How do you unlock a family in Revit?

Lock or Unlock a Form Profile

1. Select a locked form.
2. Click Modify | Form Element tab Modify Form panel (Unlock Profiles).