topic How to dimension railings balustrade? Specifically a horizontal balustrade? in Revit Architecture Forum

How to dimension railings balustrade? Specifically a horizontal balustrade?

brian_AP — Tue, 05 May 2020 14:19:58 GMT

Does anyone know how to dimension a horizontal balustrade?

Re: How to dimension railings balustrade? Specifically a horizontal balustrade?

Anonymous — Tue, 05 May 2020 14:38:41 GMT

Not sure what you're asking. I'm sure many people know how. Perhaps you have a more specific question.

Note that you can't dimension to the edge of a curved surface.

Re: How to dimension railings balustrade? Specifically a horizontal balustrade?

brian_AP — Tue, 05 May 2020 15:16:34 GMT

I can't seem to select the individual balustrade member, but you might have hit the nail on the head regarding dimension to a curved surface. Didn't think about that. I'll try that and see if that is the problem.

Re: How to dimension railings balustrade? Specifically a horizontal balustrade?

PijPiwo — Tue, 05 May 2020 17:53:14 GMT

Are you talking about a curved rail, or a straight rail with round elements? If the 2nd one, split the rail profile into 4 quadrants and hover over the end of the rail (highlighted – see pic) while dimensioning. Hit a tab key until you highlight desired point. Dimension tool will sense the end points of the profile quadrants.