Level Identity Data

[michael.moureau]

I am a structural engineer who frequently works on small platforms, pipe rack, and walkways. We will typically have multiple t/steel elevations that we want to call out on our drawings, but as we have transitioned to Revit I noticed that the elevation markers require unique names and end up with a level mark in the label. In the attached example, it would be the "L03" and "L2A" in the t/steel line. I would like to remove these from the drawing because it is irrelevant information for the contractor or fabricator, but I would still like to keep the elevation mark smart enough to update if an elevation changes. So, is there a way to disassociate the label for an elevation marker from the level name? Is there a way to add a smart elevation bubble that isn't the level tool? Or, are we stuck adding "dumb" linework? Thanks in advance for the help!

[ToanDN · Accepted solution]

Sure.  See screencast for steps in a few minutes.

[SteveKStafford]

Check out the Spot Elevation tool (Annotate ribbon tab). That's intended to call out discreet elevations conditions. Levels are best left for major vertical datum, top of steel and/or floor to floor relationships. It's not uncommon for architect's to use levels for floors and structural engineers to use a level for top of steel, offset from the floor. In that situation you end up with a pair close together, yours and theirs. Different Level types can carry different annotation graphics and information. A combination of careful use of Levels and Spot Elevation annotation ought to help.

[michael.moureau]

This is excellent! Thanks for your help 😃