Revit Siding Lines On Elevations

Remember to use model pattern if you want to show it in 3d too.

Revit siding lines on elevations.

Editing lines in elevations. In an elevation view or a 3d view you can change the size of level lines change level names and change the elevations of levels. See also work with levels in 3d views. Select the box near the end of the level line to display the level annotation bubble.

This makes the effect more subtle and easier for the eyes. We need to create a new material and define the surface pattern. About reference elevations label existing elevations to orient a viewer. However the default setting is too dark.

But i did not like how it wrapped around the corner of the second floor to tie in with the siding. Click lighting on the graphic display option menu and set shadows to 15 instead of 80. You can use available horizontal patterns or simply create a new one. Before we go to the revit detailing tools let us find out how we can represent the siding wall in elevation views.

About custom elevation tags develop elevation symbols and names that fit the needs of your organization. In the view properties expand the underlay drop down and select the level on which the roof was created to display as an underlay. This trick is easy. This makes the roof line visible in the plan view but the lines appear as solid lines.

About framing elevation views quickly align a work plane to a grid or to a named reference plane. Typical reference elevation labels might include north south east west. Select the linework tool in the view panel on the home ribbon. Cast shadows immediately give your elevation a sense of depth.

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