Now that we have the revit global parameters and formula set up we can apply it to a dimension.
How to have wall length match floor plan in revit.
Fast forward to present day we are transitioning to using revit for most of our projects and in the process of setting up our revit standards.
Revit makes it possible to lay out a rough floor plan without precision and then go back and dial in the dimensions and make quick changes.
Select one end of the wall by switching with the tab key so long the walls s intersection is diplayed in the left lower corner of revit.
The wall schedule s length field is measuring the wall from centerline to centerline not face to face like my dimensions in floor plan view.
First set the aligned dimension to wall faces individual reference.
For instance in plan view i dimensioned a wall from face to face showing a dimension of 10000mm in length.
Select the dimension and in the ribbon you will see the term label.
You will find all these components in the view called 02 level 1.
Select the other end of the wall with similar method.
You have everything you need to complete the floor plan of a house.
One of the most useful tools in revit s arsenal is the dimensioning tool.
The goal is to produce good looking floor plans.
Click architecture tab build panel wall drop down wall.
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If you want to place a wall type other than the one displayed in the type selector select a different type from the drop down.
The goal is to identify the wall type assembly description wall thickness and showcase a plan view of the wall type.
The process of creating a structural wall is similar.
Add one or more instances of a specific type of architectural wall to the building model.
We have prepared a simple template that you can use to create your own floor plan.
Take a length dimension for the wall you want to lock to the global parameter values.
Select the dropdown and assign wall length as the label for the dimension.
You can now click in the floor plan view to designate the start point of your wall.
It contains wall compositions view templates and components to help you out.
Open a floor plan view or a 3d view.
Note how revit present temporary dimensions to help you gauge the length of the wall you are defining see above image wall location lines.
