Using Dimension:Count to tag different rebar groups with the same bar mark

[Anonymous]

Hi 

I have 6 Y20 bars in the top of my beam, but I had to detail them in 3 sets of 2 bars each because the spacing in the section is not equal between the bars. In my elevation, I would like my tag to read 6Y20.... instead of 3 tags reading 2Y20. I have read on the Forum that adding the parameter Dimension:Count to the tag can solve this problem, however I am having trouble getting it right. Can someone perhaps direct me to a video or more detailed description on how to achieve this? Or an alternate solution will also be appreciated.

Thank you

[vatamanc7217 · Accepted solution]

Use multi-rebar annotation for all sets and customize the tag (choose "dimension count" instead of quantity). All the other parameters (length, dia, spacing...) which are used in the tag must be the same for all the rebars, otherwise you'd get different tags. 

[Anonymous]

Thank you so much for this! Got the parameter Dimension:Count to work which is really helpful.

However, I see that this only works in Section. What if I want to annotate my bars in elevation with one tag? (I can't select the bars with multi-rebar tag in elevation)