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Align Dimension to tilted line

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santrod0204
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Align Dimension to tilted line

Hi everyone,

 

I was asked to align the dimensions marked in the image underneath with red with the wall that's on its left (The one that follows the slope on the dark blue line) while showing the same dimensions that are currently shown.

 

I have never done that, neither have I found an option around (not at least as obvious as I need) to do that with a couple of clicks. So my question is... Is that even possible in Revit? And, if so, how can I get there?

 

santrod0204_2-1696539497598.png

 

 

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jay_colcombe
als Antwort auf: santrod0204

You would need to create additional points of reference on the Black line to click/select.

You could create reference lines from the physical elements to this line and then turn off in the view when done.

You then create the dimensions from these points aligned against the Black Line.

You may need to use the Tab Key to pick to Points/Dots as the dimension will be looking for elements.

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anze.kumar
als Antwort auf: santrod0204

Like said before, you would need an additional point of reference. Usually you could create a reference plane that is perpendicular to the wall you are trying to dimension. (and then hide reference planes in V/G graphics).

You could also use <Invisible Lines> and draw a very small line (again perpendicular to the wall) and then copy it along path of the dark blue line. 

anzekumar_0-1696571657842.png

 

 

As  for the values of dimension: you could copy the lines accordingly with your values, so you actually have this dimension, or you could Override the values with other value.

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mhiserZFHXS
als Antwort auf: santrod0204

I question the decision making of the person telling you to do this... The dimensions are currently showing the distance between those parallel lines, which seems far more important than the distance between the ends of those lines along the diagonal face. Seems like someone that's more worried about their drawings looking pretty rather than showing relevant information.

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santrod0204
als Antwort auf: mhiserZFHXS

Hahahahaha yes you're right! But still, I don't like saying "no" to this kind of stuff. There may be a way to solve it, and it may be useful for another case in the future.
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santrod0204
als Antwort auf: jay_colcombe

Thanks mate! this answer served me too
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mhiserZFHXS
als Antwort auf: santrod0204

Sure, and it certainly is a condition that you will need some tricks to dimension in the future. And unless you just started, or you have a really toxic work environment, I would at least ask why they want it dimensioned that way.

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jay_colcombe
als Antwort auf: anze.kumar

This is getting silly now where adding pictures is the solution!

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ToanDN
als Antwort auf: santrod0204

Learn to say no. 

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jay_colcombe
als Antwort auf: ToanDN

You try to help people, but it’s like trolling with rewards and its getting worse.

Ive only dropped in to get back up to speed after spending time with Trimble software but this is embarrassing!

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ToanDN
als Antwort auf: jay_colcombe


@jay_colcombe wrote:

You try to help people, but it’s like trolling with rewards and its getting worse.

Ive only dropped in to get back up to speed after spending time with Trimble software but this is embarrassing!


Saying no is the best answer in this scenario.  All the 'solutions' provided here are ridiculous and would be doing more harm than good for the OP in the long run.   If you think my answer is trolling then you don't know what trolling means.

 

And I don't 'try' to help people.  I actually help people.

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jay_colcombe
als Antwort auf: ToanDN

I appreciate your comments but just to add pictures to a post and simply rejig words is lazy!

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ToanDN
als Antwort auf: jay_colcombe


@jay_colcombe wrote:

I appreciate your comments but just to add pictures to your reply and even simply rejig words is lazy!


What pictures? 

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jay_colcombe
als Antwort auf: ToanDN

My comments were literally rejigged and pictures added!

 

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ToanDN
als Antwort auf: jay_colcombe


@jay_colcombe wrote:

My comments were literally rejigged and pictures added!

 


And who did it?

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jay_colcombe
als Antwort auf: ToanDN

This has gone on enough now!

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ToanDN
als Antwort auf: jay_colcombe


@jay_colcombe wrote:

This has gone on enough now!


I will give you a benefit of the doubt that you have been mistaken @anze.kumar response with mine.  I did not copy your answer, nor added any picture.  My answer to the OP is entirely different than those of the both of you.

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jay_colcombe
als Antwort auf: ToanDN

@ToanDN my replies are meant for the thread and not you personally as you only ever offer alternative solutions to those already provided!!!!

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ToanDN
als Antwort auf: jay_colcombe


@jay_colcombe wrote:

@ToanDN my replies are meant for the thread and not you personally as you only ever offer alternative solutions to those already provided!!!!


Yet you addressed me directly in all of 'meant for the thread' replies.  I will take that you did them by mistake.

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jay_colcombe
als Antwort auf: ToanDN

They were by mistake I will make sure in the future I ensure that it will not happen again as I don’t won’t to do this AGAIN!!

Jay Colcombe

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