Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC User Manual page 266

You can place spot elevations on non-horizontal surfaces and non-planar edges. You can place them in plan,
elevation, and 3D views. Spot elevations are typically used to obtain a point of elevation for ramps, roads,
toposurfaces, and stair landings.
Placing a Spot Elevation Dimension
1 Click Drafting menu
2 In the Type Selector, select the type of spot elevation to place.
3 On the Options Bar:
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Spot Dimension
Bar, click Spot Dimension
a Select or clear the Leader option.
The following image shows the same spot elevation without and with a leader.
b If the Leader option is selected, optionally select the Shoulder option. This adds a bend to
the spot elevation leader.
The following image shows a spot elevation with and without a leader shoulder.
c If you are placing a relative spot elevation, select an option for Relative Base.
d Select an option for Display Elevations.
NOTE This option is enabled when you place a spot elevation in a plan view.
Actual (Selected) Elevation displays the elevation of the selected point on the element.
Top Elevation displays the top elevation of the element.
Bottom Elevation displays the bottom elevation of the element.
Top & Bottom Elevation displays the top and bottom elevations of the element.
Spot Elevation, or on the Drafting tab of the Design
Spot Elevation.