How to Use Elevation Tag in Revit?

Understanding Elevation Tags in Revit

Elevation tags are essential for communicating vertical dimensions and perspectives in architectural drawings within Revit. These tags help define the viewpoint and provide clarity in project documentation. To effectively manage elevation tags, it’s important to understand how to create, modify, and utilize them efficiently.

Creating an Elevation Tag

1. Initiate a New Family: Select the File tab and navigate to ‘New’ > ‘Family’.
2. Select the Template: In the dialog box that appears, look for the Annotations folder and choose ‘Elevation Mark Body’ as your template.
3. Configure Family Properties: Access the Modify tab and click on Properties. Here, you need to define the Family Category by selecting ‘Elevation Marks’.
4. Finalize Your Elevation Tag: Save the family and load it into your project. Place the elevation tag where needed within your plan view.

Editing Elevation Tags

1. Access Management Settings: Go to the Manage tab, and under Settings, find the ‘Advanced Settings’ drop-down. Click on ‘Elevation Tags’.
2. Modify Properties: In the Type Properties dialog, you can make the necessary adjustments to your existing elevation symbol properties, such as size, symbol type, and visibility settings.
3. Confirm Changes: Once satisfied with your changes, click OK to apply them.

Placing Elevation Tags in Your Drawing

1. Open Your Plan View: Switch to your design’s plan view where you want to add elevation tags.
2. Select the Elevation Tool: Navigate to the View tab and click on the Create panel. From the Elevation drop-down menu, choose ‘Elevation’.
3. Position the Tag: When your cursor changes to the elevation symbol, click on the desired location in your plan to place the tag. The elevation symbol will display the direction in which the elevation is viewed.

Customizing Elevation Labels

1. Select the Elevation Symbol: Click on the selected elevation symbol to highlight it.
2. Edit Type Parameters: In the Properties panel, find and click on ‘Edit Type’. Here, you can adjust the Reference Label text to better represent your elevation.
3. Add Additional Tags if Necessary: You can select check boxes to create multiple reference elevations directly linked to your primary elevation tag.

Hiding Elevation Symbols

1. Select the Triangle on the Tag: Click on the triangular part of the elevation tag that you wish to conceal.
2. Adjust Visibility Settings: In the Properties panel, look for the ‘Hide at Scales Coarser Than’ option. Set the appropriate scale to hide the symbol at coarser view scales.
3. Apply Changes: Click OK to finalize your adjustments.

Exporting Elevations

1. Access Export Options: From the File tab, select ‘Export’, then choose either DWG or DXF to export your elevation views.
2. Configure Export Settings: In the export dialog, under ‘Select Export Setup’, choose your preferred export configuration.
3. Select Views and Sheets: Mark the specific views and sheets you wish to include in the export process.
4. Finalize Export: Click Next to commence the exporting procedure.

FAQ

Q1: How do I change the arrowhead of an elevation tag?
To modify the arrowhead of an elevation tag, select the arrowhead itself, then navigate to the Properties panel. From there, click ‘Type Properties’ and adjust the Arrowhead properties as required.

Q2: Can I render elevation views?
Rendering in Revit can only be performed on 3D views. To render an elevation view, create a 3D view aligned with your elevation or section view, then right-click on the ViewCube to select the ‘Orient To View’ option.

Q3: What should I consider when placing multiple elevation tags?
When placing multiple elevation tags, ensure they are positioned for clarity and that their labels do not overlap. This enhances readability and makes the drawing more professional. Maintain a consistent scale and style throughout the project.