Overriding Dimension Text; Replacing Permanent Dimension Values With Text - Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC User Manual

Distinguishing a Dimension Lock s Related Element
In large-scale projects with many dimensions and alignments, it can be difficult to distinguish which
dimension locks refer to which elements.
To determine the element that a lock belongs to:
1 In the drawing area, right-click a dimension lock.
2 Select Show Related from the context menu.
3 Click the arrow buttons to switch between the elements constrained by the lock.

Overriding Dimension Text

You can add supplemental text above, below, to the left or right of a permanent dimension value.
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Replacing Permanent Dimension Values with Text

To add supplemental text to a dimension value:
1 In the drawing area, select the dimension you want to edit.
2 Click the dimension value.
3 In the Dimension Value field, select Use Actual Value.
4 Click Apply.
5 Click OK.
Replacing Permanent Dimension Values with Text
You can replace a permanent dimension value with text, as shown in the following image.
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The appropriate element highlights and a dialog identifies the element.
The Dimension Text dialog displays.
Enter the text you want to display in the Above, Below, Prefix, and/or Suffix text fields.
NOTE You do not need to enter text in all fields, only those you require.
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