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How do you fix dimensions in Revit?
Change a Dimension Value
- Select an element that the dimension references.
- Click the dimension value. If the dimension is locked, the lock control appears next to it.
- In the edit box, type a new value for the dimension, and press Enter . The element moves to satisfy the new dimension requirement.
How do you lock a parameter in Revit?
Click a dimension in the drawing area. Click Modify | Dimensions tab | Properties panel Family Types. Select Lock to constrain a parameter.”
How do you turn off temporary dimensions in Revit?
No – you cannot turn off temp dimensions. They are there to help you model as you go.
How do you unlock dimensions in Revit?
Clicking on the lock switches it between the locked and unlocked states. Once a dimension is locked, you must unlock it to change its value. Tip: You can also switch the locked/unlocked state of the lock by right-clicking on it and choosing Toggle.
Why won’t my dimensions show up in Revit?
Causes: This can occur for multiple reasons: Multiple elements are selected. If it takes more than 200 milliseconds for Revit to calculate the temporary dimensions, when selecting an element, then to maintain good performance Revit will abort this calculation and the temporary dimensions will not be displayed.
How do you lock a family in Revit?
Lock Labeled Dimensions
- Select a dimension in the drawing area.
- Click Modify | Dimensions tab Properties panel (Family Types).
- In the Family Types dialog, in the Lock column, select the checkbox for the parameter you wish to constrain.
How do you turn on temporary dimensions in Revit?
Show Temporary Dimensions with Multiple Elements Selected When you select multiple elements in Revit, temporary dimensions and constraints do not display. Use the Activate Dimensions option to display them.
How do you override a dimension in Revit?
Override a Dimension or an Equality Text Label
- In the drawing area, select the dimension to edit.
- Click the dimension value or the Equality Text label.
- In the Dimension Text dialog, for Dimension Value, select Replace With Text.
- In the text box, enter the text to display.
Why do I have to activate dimensions in Revit?
When you select multiple elements in Revit, temporary dimensions and constraints do not display. Use the Activate Dimensions option to display them. You can convert temporary dimensions to permanent dimensions so they always appear in a drawing.