Split Region Command - Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC User Manual

To drag wall layers, modify them in section, 3D, and elevation views.
To drag wall layers:
1 Place the cursor at the top or bottom of the wall and press TAB until you highlight the shape
2 Click to select the shape handle.
3 Drag the shape handle up or down.
TIP If you join 2 walls and they both have a vertical extension, the extended portions will be horizontally joined.
The extension joins must be the same, top-to-top or bottom-to-bottom.
Constraining Region Distance
Select a horizontal border between regions. A control arrow displays. Click the control arrow to alternate
the constraint distance from the top or the bottom.

Split Region Command

When editing
horizontally or vertically into new regions. When you split a region, the new regions assume the same
material as the original.
To split a layer or region horizontally, highlight one of the borders. A preview split line displays when
you highlight a border.
Horizontal split preview
After you split a region or layer horizontally, select the border between the regions. A temporary dimension
displays between the border and the top or bottom of the wall. There is also a blue control arrow; if you
click the arrow, it toggles the reference for the temporary dimension between the top and bottom of the
wall.
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handle for the extendable layers.
Watch the status bar to be sure you are highlighting the shape handle.
Dragging layers with the shape handle
vertically compound walls, the Split Region command divides a wall layer (or regions)