Grids; Adding Grids - Autodesk 256B1-05A761-1301 - AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite 2010 User Manual

Grids

Use the Grid tool to place column grid lines in the building design. You can then add columns along the
column grid lines. Grid lines are finite planes. You can drag their extents in elevation views so that they do
not intersect level lines. This allows you to determine whether grid lines appear in each new plan view that
you create for a project. See
on page 1110.
Grids can be straight lines or arcs.
You can hide grid lines after you add them. For more information, see
208.
Related topic
Visibility of Arc Grids in Views

Adding Grids

1 Click Home tab
2 Click Place Grid tab
3 Click when the grid is the correct length.
Revit Architecture automatically numbers each grid. To change the grid number, click the number, enter
the new value, and press ENTER. You can use letters for grid line values. If you change the first grid number
to a letter, all subsequent grid lines update appropriately.
As you draw grid lines, the heads and tails of the lines can align to one another. If grid lines are aligned and
you select a line, a lock appears to indicate the alignment. If you move the grid extents, all aligned grid lines
move with it.
Related topics
Grids on page 1093
Datum Extents and Visibility
on page 1110
Datum panel
Draw panel, and select a sketch option.
Use (Pick Lines) to snap the grid to an existing line, such as a wall.
For more information about sketch options, see
on page 1108 and
Hiding Elements in a View
Grid.
Sketching on page 303.
Visibility of Arc Grids in Views
on page
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