Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC User Manual page 1428

detail line A line that is used to create a detail drawing. A detail line is visible only in the view in which it
is drawn. (Compare with
You can use detail lines as follows:
To detail a view with part of the model visible, such as in a wall section or callout
In a drafting view to draw lines with no reference to the model
To trace underlay elements
In the following drawing, the arc is a detail line drawn in a drafting view that shows details of the roller
assembly for a sliding door. For more information, see
detail view A view of a model that displays as a callout or section in other views. This type of view typically
represents the model in finer detail than shown in the parent view. It is used to add more information to
specific parts of the model.
A detail view reflects geometry of the building model. If a related part of the building model changes, the
detail view updates to reflect the change. (Compare with
For more information, see
detailing The process of adding information about parts of a building model. Details show how materials
interconnect, providing information to the builders on how a design should be constructed.
For more information, see
1390 | Glossary
model line on page 1425.)
Detail Views on page 1075.
Detailing on page 1074.
Detail Lines on page 1094.
drafting view on page 1392.)