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v.2008 How do I add a dimension to 2 reference lines that are not parallel to each other? I want it just like the tape measure tool but I want the dimension to be permanent. When I add dimensions to the non-parallel lines the dialog says "reference lines are not parallel to each other.."
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Adding this dimension is meaningless. Think about it .... where is the dimension at in the real world? The dimension is variable depending on where you take it - therefore REVIT can't dimension it. Add a line that crosse s the two or two tick marks that are parallel and now REVIT has something it can dimension.
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Well the point here is that I need to dimension clearances between elements in plan view; like clearance between chairs in restaurants wherein, obviously, the lines of the chairs are not parallel with each other. And nope it's not meaningless, because having dimensions in these circumstances allows the designer to fully perceive the space whether it is small or large enough to allow people to pass through because sometimes we become unaware of the scale we are working with due to repetitive zoom in and out throughout the project. Plus, it is also helpful for space planners in arranging furniture.
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You have to tab through until you find points to dimension between. Alternatly if you have chairs you could add a reference plane or invisible line to the back of the chair and then dimension between those. HTHNick
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MazterMind - Glad you clarified your question because your original question didn't make sense. It wasn't a dimension between to non-parallel reference lines that you needed but a clearance dimension between two - non parallel elements. Not the same.
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Thanks for all the inputs.
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BTW it looks like this should be easier in 2009. This blog has a slide show of new features. http://bimboom.blogspot.com/ Nick
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