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What is detail component?
Detail components are line-based 2D elements that you can add to detail views or drafting views. They are visible only in those views. They scale with the model, rather than the sheet. Insert a Detail Component. Use the Detail Component tool to place a detail component in a detail view or a drafting view.
What is a Revit detail item?
Detail components are Revit families that can be placed in drafting views or detail views to add information to the model. They offer a faster method of detailing than drawing individual detail lines.
How do you create a repeating component in Revit?
Creating A Repeating Detail Family
- Start the Repeating Detail command:
- In the Properties window click Edit Type:
- In the top right corner click Duplicate and give it a new name:
- Change the Detail Item to the one you want to repeat and change the distance for how often to repeat the detail:
How do I create a custom dimension in Revit?
Create Custom Dimension Units
- Click Annotate tab Dimension panel.
- On the Dimensions panel drop-down, click the appropriate dimension tool. …
- In the Type Properties dialog, click Duplicate. …
- Under Text, for Units Format, click the value button.
- In the Format dialog, clear Use project settings.