Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC, User Manual

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TIP As you move the element referenced by the dimension line, the distance of the gap remains
constant.
Adding Witness Lines to a Permanent Dimension
1 Select the dimension.
2 On the Options Bar, click Edit Witness Lines.
3 Click the element for which you want to add a new witness line.
4 When you are finished, click Modify.
Deleting Witness Lines
1 Select a permanent dimension.
2 Right-click the blue square control in the middle of the witness line, and select Delete Witness
Line from the context menu.
Modifying Dimensions
Revit Architecture gives you the capability to customize the look of your dimensions.
Changing a Dimension Value
1 Select a component that the dimension references.
2 Click the dimension value.
If the dimension is locked, the lock control appears next to it. Click the lock control to unlock
the dimension so you can change it.
3 In the edit box, type a new value for the dimension and press ENTER .
Moving Dimension Line Text
At times in your design, dimensions may appear very close together, making them difficult to read. You can
drag text away from the dimension line to improve clarity. Dimension text controls are only available for
permanent dimensions.
1 Select a dimension.
The witness lines highlight and square blue controls appear.
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