How to Create an Elevation View in Revit

Use elevation views to see your project from various angles, from whole-building exterior elevations to interior room elevations.

Steps to Create an Elevation View

  1. Open a Plan View
    Start by opening the plan view where you want to add the elevation.

  2. Activate the Elevation Tool
    Go to the View tab.
    In the Create panel, click the Elevation drop-down and select Elevation.
    The cursor will change to display the elevation symbol.



  3. Select a View Type
    In the Type Selector, choose a view type from the list.
    (Optional) Click Edit Type to modify or create a new elevation view type.



  4. Place the Elevation Symbol
    Position the cursor near a wall and click to place the elevation symbol.
    Tip: Press Tab to adjust the arrowhead position; it will snap perpendicular to nearby walls.



  5. Set Interior Elevation Views
    Click the square shape of the elevation symbol to display checkboxes for available elevation views.
    Select the checkboxes corresponding to the directions where you want elevation views.
    Click away from the symbol to hide the checkboxes.



  6. Adjust the Clip Plane
    Click an arrowhead on the elevation symbol to display the clip plane.
    Resize the Elevation Width: Drag the blue controls to adjust the clip plane width.
    Note: If the blue controls aren’t visible, select the clip plane, then: Go to Modify Views tab  →  Element panel  →  Element Properties.
    In the Instance Properties dialog, enable the Crop View parameter and click OK.
    Align to Angled Elements (Optional): Use the rotation control to align the elevation view with angled walls or elements.
    • You can also adjust the depth of the view in the Properties panel  →  Extents →  Far Clip Offset




  7. View the Elevation in Project Browser
    In the Project Browser, the new elevation view will appear with a label like:
    Elevation: 1 - a (where "1" is the elevation number and "a" is the directional designation). You can rename the views to align with your project standards.


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