Usable Subcategories for Matchlines

[dtpeter2901]

You're allowed to create subcategories for Matchlines, however you can't really assign a Matchline to the Sub category.

Many buildings require both 1/4" and 1/8" and sometimes 1/16" Matchlines.

I know were all perfect at putting things on Separate worksets and never make mistakes so they are a workaround.

But sometimes newer users tend to forget to look at what workset they are working on.  So turning off worksets isn't always a great idea.

Wouldn't it be nice if you could add a sub category and just turn off that sub category in the view template?

Seems like the functionality is already there.  We just need to be able to assign it.  Not much different than assigning linestyles to boundary lines of a sketch when creating filled regions.

[casquatch]

Just posted something similar to help with matchlines.

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-ideas/make-matchlines-useful/idi-p/7606585

[lionel.kai]

And this: Give Matchlines 2D extents like Grids

[tariqallaham]

Great! Even more matchline ideas and integration here:

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-ideas/automate-and-integrate-matchline-scopebox-hatch-altogethe...

[rebekkas3A9PY]

Has this been added or fixed so that we can assign subcategories to match lines?

[tariqallaham]

There is already ability to create subcategories for matchline (Revit 2019). Unfortunately it is unusable. You can’t assign anything to them.

[lfarrell-arch]

An additional element to consider here, is the use of matchlines to denote things other than just graphic match lines.

A built element's "match lines", benefit from this tool, where an assembly or concept needs to be marked.

It could even be used to draw ratings on walls if enough subcategories were available.

For example, if it is used to show the location of a fire barrier or expansion joint extents, the ability to make it a different set of automated lineweights, using subcategory rather than overrides, makes it a far more useful tool.

Using a gridline only works if the element in question is straight - matchlines can already handle non-bounded and non-linear elements that appear differently on different floors.