by John Flanagan
Revit 2024: Baseline and Ordinate Dimensions
By default, we work with Dimensions which are continuous. This type of Dimension is called a “Dimension String”.
There are three Dimension Strings we can use.
• Continuous
Dimensions are created between two elements.
Dimensions are displayed linearly.
• Baseline
Dimensions are created between a reference point of origin.
Dimensions are stacked on top of each other.
• Ordinate
Dimensions are created between a reference point of origin.
Dimensions are displayed linearly.
Type Properties
Three Dimension Strings
You can select the type of Dimension String you want to use in the Type Properties dialogue box as illustrated in the first diagram above.