Cannot override dimension to text in Revit

[Anonymous]

Hi All, 

I'm trying to edit a dimension to text.  Normally, you would double click on the dimension and a dimension text dialogue box would appear.  Nothing happens when I try to do this.  The dimension is unlocked. I can't find any options anywhere. 

Please advise. 

Thanks in advance.  

Mack

[ToanDN]

Just one dimension or every dimension?

[barthbradley · Accepted solution]

It's always been tricky. But persevere. You'll get it.   

...the trick is to hit gently click on the text portion only of the dimension.  

[ToanDN · Accepted solution]

One click (not necessary on the text) to select the dimension, then another click on the text to override. Don't do quick double click.

[Anonymous]

hey Bradley .. You're right .. its a bit finicky, but I finally got it .. Don't have double click.  Select the dimension, then carefully select the dimension box to bring up the dialogue box.  Thanks ! 

[Anonymous]

hey ToanDN .. Yup, finally got it ! .. thanks for the reply .. cheers

[zkasky]

I had a similar problem. It turned out my dialog box for editing the dimension was popping up on my other display monitor that was turned off. I must have dragged it there at one point. I dragged it back to my main display and PRESTO!