Getting Hints About What To Do Next; Entering Dimensions - Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC User Manual

If you want to...
change the shape or size of an element
flip an element
cut, copy, or delete elements
undo the most recent action
exit a command

Getting Hints About What to Do Next

If you start a command (such as Rotate) and are not sure what to do next, check the status bar. It often
displays tips or hints about what to do next for the current command. In addition, a tool tip appears next
to the cursor, displaying the same information.
To cancel or exit the current command, do either of the following:
Press ESC twice.
On the Design Bar, click Modify.

Entering Dimensions

As you draw a line in the drawing area, you can draw the line until the desired dimension displays, or you
can specify an exact value for its dimension, as follows:
1 Click in the drawing area to indicate the starting point for the line.
2 Start drawing in the desired direction.
3 Type the exact dimension desired.
For example, to indicate 300 mm, type 300. To indicate 8 feet, 6 inches, type 8 6. To indicate 5 inches,
type 0 5 (indicating zero feet, five inches).
When you start typing, Revit Architecture displays a text box, similar to the following:
4 Press ENTER.
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Then do this...
select the element, and use the drag controls (blue dots) and shape handles to
change its shape or size.
For more information, see Resizing Elements
Handles on page 279.
select the element, and press the SPACEBAR or click the flip control
available).
For example, you can flip the swing of a door, rotate a desk, or change the orient-
ation of a window or compound wall.
select the elements, and use the standard Windows shortcuts: CTRL+X to cut,
CTRL+C to copy, and DEL to delete.
press CTRL+Z.
press ESC twice, or on the Design Bar, click Modify.
on page 312 and Controls and Shape
(when