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snaitaz

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Good day everyone! I am relatively new to Revit 2013 and my employer prefers it.  I have worked in CAD systems before so I am having some challenges with Revit. However, so far I am amazed at it's versatility.  This may seem quite academic to all of you but I am trying to figure out how to turn off dimension visibility when the object (window) visibility is set to off.  When I turn visibility off (via VV) for my windows the dimensions remain displayed???  In previous experiences, not displaying an object would also effect the visibility of the associated dimension.  I have looked through various forums and the only answer given to someone who experienced the same thing was that it is impossible.  The dimensions are not temporary.  I just started this residential project and I would love to get pass this seemingly simple issue. Thanks in advance.

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If the window is hidden or if the category is turned off in VG (Not VV), then the dimension will not be there.  If there is a dimension there, then something else is there and you dimensioned to that.  Did you pay attention to what you were dimensioning to?  Revit tells you while dimensioning.

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snaitaz

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To WWHub...thanks a bunch for the fresh eyes.  I went back to check and just as you suspected, I had the dim attached to a wall rather than the window.  After I made the correction, everything was fine.  I do have a question regarding one of your comments.  You said VG and not VV...but when I launch VG it is the same as VV??  Am I missing something here?  Al the tabs are the same in each.  BTW I am using Revit 2013 if that makes any diff.

All in all after using this proggy (by default) for only 6 months I am sold on it's simple approach to CAD environment and how it compares to Autocad and the likes.  I still go to my Acad to try and solve some issues I am encountering in Revit and then try and find the Revit path to solving.  I hope to get away from this process soon as it is too time consuming.  Thanks again for your help.

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Pavan

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It has 2 short cuts...VG or VV, both launches the same.

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snaitaz

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Thank you Pavan

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