topic Re: Can you put dimensions between model lines? in Revit Architecture Forum

Can you put dimensions between model lines?

Anonymous — Fri, 15 May 2020 19:37:00 GMT

I drew my setback lines with Model Lines, and I tried to put dimensions on them.

Does dimension command not work with Model Lines?

Does it only work with Detail Lines?

Re: Can you put dimensions between model lines?

hmunsell — Fri, 15 May 2020 19:43:20 GMT

dimensions diffidently work with model lines. Are you sure the dimensions are not turned off in the view settings? try picking the Reveal Hidden option....

Re: Can you put dimensions between model lines?

barthbradley — Fri, 15 May 2020 19:56:40 GMT

Are you sure you are dimensioning on a work plane parallel to the work plane that the Model Line was drawn on?

Re: Can you put dimensions between model lines?

Anonymous — Fri, 15 May 2020 19:56:52 GMT

Thank you for letting me know that dimensions work with model lines.

I drew my model line again and the dimension command worked. Thank you!

Re: Can you put dimensions between model lines?

Anonymous — Fri, 15 May 2020 19:58:05 GMT

Woah.... Um.... What does that mean?!

How do I check that?

Re: Can you put dimensions between model lines?

Anonymous — Fri, 15 May 2020 20:02:23 GMT

I thought about your comment. I understand. But I wouldn't question the work plane since they are all being drawn my "site plan" floor.

Re: Can you put dimensions between model lines?

barthbradley — Fri, 15 May 2020 20:12:21 GMT

Actually it was badly worded. I'm envisioning you trying to dimension between parallel lines and your dimension won't snap to one or both of them, so I was asking if you were sure the lines are not "skewed" to the view.

Slightly off axis:

Re: Can you put dimensions between model lines?

barthbradley — Fri, 15 May 2020 20:37:24 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
But I wouldn't question the work plane since they are all being drawn my "site plan" floor.

FWIW:

Site Plan View. Two Model Lines seemingly the same length, yet not.

Both drawn in Site Plan, but on different Work Planes.

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