topic Re: Revit 2021 Flip Dim Arrows in Revit MEP Forum

Revit 2021 Flip Dim Arrows

Paul.Lilly — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:27:40 GMT

Is there a way to flip the Dim arrows to the outside when there is not enough room inside the extension lines?

Re: Revit 2021 Flip Dim Arrows

RobDraw — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:01:38 GMT

The instance properties do not and the type properties do not reveal such an option.

Re: Revit 2021 Flip Dim Arrows

timlove — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:23:24 GMT

Looked a bit, did a bit of experimenting. Seems that if Revit can fit the arrows in the middle, it will, if they do not fit, Revit will flip them to the outside. Not really a fix, but more of a work around. Create an arrow type that is slightly larger, assuming you are using 1/8" you can create maybe a 5/32" arrow. Create a second dimension type similar to the first, using this larger arrow head. Use the new dimension style where the arrows are very close.

Re: Revit 2021 Flip Dim Arrows

Paul.Lilly — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 19:07:00 GMT

Thanks Timlove. This is a good workaround. I appreciate your time.

Paul

Re: Revit 2021 Flip Dim Arrows

fabiosato — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 01:47:40 GMT

Hello,

In the type properties, whenever you use an arrow tick mark, it will automatically flip it if too narrow.