Revit 2024 – Baseline and Ordinate Dimensions

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.